Gamer's FIRST LISTEN to BAND-MAID! Band-Maid - Manners, Black Hole

In this video, I'll be reacting to another new band to the channel called BAND-MAID! I've seen this band's name in the comment section of a couple videos, so I knew I had to check them out! The thing that drew me in was the bassist, but everyone else made me stay! If you haven't seen them yet, you need to see this video!
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[@Space_Ranger]

This video shows their breadth of ability. They can go from a funky-bluesy rock song right into a progressive metal song and still sound like Band-Maid. Since yo are anime fan, checkout Sense (Opening song to Platinum End), Different (opening to Log Horizon Season 3).

[@Jonas_S_]

Kanami (lead guitar) is just a genius songsmith. Add to that Miku's poetic lyrics and backing vocals, Saiki's hypnotizing voice, Misa's intricate bass lines and Akane's imaginative drum patterns, it's all GOLD. Looking forward to more reactions! Po!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Very well said Jonas. They really are the perfect package :)

[@70soperator16]

Po

[@stevehall5128]

Yup, they are team players and all standouts in their own way! With that and the way they write and arrange, they probably provide more things to appreciate per minute than any other band out there. This is from one of the online shows without an audience they did because of COVID; just wait til you see how much the energy ramps up when they're playing in front of a crowd. Good way to start, as this two-fer shows you the kind of range they have (they did a fourteen-song online acoustic concert a few weeks ago that was mesmerizing). EDIT: Oh yeah, ALL their songs are good, no filler.

[@mae_mon]

Please check “Different” “Blooming” and “Warning” by BAND-MAID. These MVs are all on their official KZbin. This band is phenomenal.

[@UltraHD.7]

You nailed it on the head, a band of five incredibly talented young women. For me, the best rock band in the world. If you want more bass driven songs, listen to "Play live", "no God live", "Dice MV" and, as a must see, "Domination live". Please also try their music videos for "Blooming" and "Warning!". Thanks.

[@bobespirit2112]

What they said!! 👆🏼🔥🤘🏼

[@kyles5513]

Pretty much the entire Unseen World album is very bass drivin.

[@me262talon2]

Welcome to Band-Maid!

[@Takaonmaidiac]

thanks for react BANDMAID well, you loved anime so much. please check BANDMAID as opening/ending of anime. 1. BANDMAID - SENSE (Platinum End anime) 2. BANDMAID - GLORY (Yu Gi Oh) 3. BANDMAID - DIFFERENT (Log Horizon)

[@Kevin6059]

If Black Hole is your kind of tune, you're going to love their latest album. Everything they do is awesome though, and you still haven't seen them in front of a real crowd, which is where they thrive. I'd recommend Domination Live version at this point.

[@Glenner7]

You will definitely enjoy "No God", another live online track. Yes, Band-Maid is the real deal.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

I 2nd No God! ♥

[@silentwood207]

I'm just going to go ahead and request all 100+ songs by Band Maid. They are all good!!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Lol. At least you weren't greedy & requested the rest.😏

[@silentwood207]

@@GaryHolloway-810 oh, that was too much to ask for wasn't it...lol

[@mkoose]

Great reaction. Welcome on board. Choose any song you simply can not go wrong, but .... "Different" (Log Horizon: Entaku Houkai ) and "Sense" (Platinum End opening) are anime related Songs that have MVs on their YT Channel. "Blooming" and "Warning" have similar energies. They are also featured in the Netflix movie "Kate"

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, Wally. You are embarking on (along with many others - 130 million YT views!) an awesome progressive hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (118 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World” and new single drops), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular. Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Sense, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with over 40 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts. Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (bandmaidprime.tokyo) and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s four of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. These two taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCUpZttmNmag9E, and a fun, wonderful live performance in Amsterdam of Miku introducing "Don't You Tell Me" (with MISA & Kanami's great instrumental exchange) and "Turn Me On” (with MISA's solo intro): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZe8gqKNd9GGps0. The next one was taken by JT Dayo in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqasinWhdt6Veas, and finally by JOSER8845 in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6S6i6mifKx3idU. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 30 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 30 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 31 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 29 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] ■ BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. ** NEW ** Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have finally included the ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts at their Prime website! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo/ ■ BAND-MAID BREAKING NEWS Their Christmas acoustic concert was unbelievable. Replays are now available. And BAND-MAID USA TOUR 2022 will be held! Yea! Details will be announced as soon as possible. bandmaid.tokyo/contents/486225

[@cedrebleu7181]

Thank you so so much for sharing Tom

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🥃🥃🥃🤙🏼

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@cedrebleu7181 Thank you and welcome my fellow Maidiac! May we one day share a glass of spirits from the barrel of Blue Cedar -- Is that even a thing? 🤔

[@cedrebleu7181]

@@TomClark-Futoura Irl my first name is Cedric and my family name means "man from the wood", so it's just a joke :p Anyway, if you come in s/w of France, we may share some whine and cheese ;)

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@cedrebleu7181 Love to do some whining with you, Ced. 🤭

[@realdocloco]

It's quite hilarious because in your speech about anime songs, you used the words "Sense" and "Different". Band-Maid has a song named "Sense" as the Platinum End op and a song called "Different" as the Log Horizon op ^^

[@snowdog5895]

These two songs are just a couple of snowflakes in the blizzard of awesomeness that is the Band Maid catalog. These ladies are not just the best band in the world today, but the best to come along in decades! For some seriously killer bass I would suggest "I still seek revenge". Welcome aboard!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@GaryHolloway-810]

There are so many differing suggestions....& i don't care cos they're all awesome :)

[@freewheeler2go]

I recommend Blooming for your next BM song. Or any of their other 100+ songs. Its been two years for me and my respect and admiration for this band has continually risen.

[@saikisfang9339]

"Domination" live would be a choice for your next one. This "live" online thing is great, but with a live in-person crowd, the energy is on a totally different level of fun.

[@Jonas_S_]

+1 👍

[@saikisfang9339]

@@Jonas_S_ Mincho 💪🔥= Kanami unleashed.

[@jamiestout142]

Check 'Blooming' my favourite Band-Maid song :)

[@tonygriffin_]

THE best Rock band on Earth. Which covers everything, I think. OK, a bit more info...Two members (MISA - Bass, Akane - Drums) are classically trained musicians who studied at the Tokyo Academy of Music while Kanami, the lead guitarist, has also been playing piano since the age of 3 or 4 but is concert standard (almost unbelievably, given her skills, she only switched to guitar about 10 years ago!) They all have superb musical ability as well as passion, a lack of ego and the drive to play real, in your face, Rock which is why they are THE best live Rock band on Earth right now. The only band I've seen that is playing live like bands I went to see in the 70's, such as Led Zeppelin or Sabbath or Zappa. Music they write themselves, real guitars, drums and bass played loudly and with passion as well as powerful Rock vocals. They are all really close friends and know how to have fun together on stage, confident as they are in each others’ abilities and skills. They've revived the classic Rock sound and given the genre a much needed kick in the ass, as Babymetal have done for Metal. Future reactions I'd recommend, as they really shine brightest live, would be from the DVD they released in April 2020. FREEDOM: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnTpningqaWesk , PLAY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc , CHOOSE ME: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTUmqeYjcycnbc , DOMINATION: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k and WONDERLAND: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmXLqX-bfcekkNE , though they have superb music videos too.

[@douglasbrown1345]

Band Maid is the greatest rock/hard rock band in the world. Next level talent. Master class. These girls are aliens.

[@Lord_Heron]

I enjoyed your reaction, it is what us Maidiacs love to see, someone new getting into the band. This band is awesome and have many many excellent songs. They play hard rock but are really their own genre. I am sure you will enjoy the ride. All of their songs are great but I would recommend 'Real Existence 'LIve' version, or MV's of 'Blooming' or 'Warning' or 'Glory' as they are all great.

[@philcalvino884]

Thanks, Wally! I can tell you're going to love Band-Maid. The awesome thing about their music, besides the consummate musicianship, is that the songwriting is mind-bogglingly great and consistent over 100+ songs. They are catchy and full of hooks, but complex and unpredictable, all at the same time. Band-Maid gets lots of commissions for anime, j-drama, movies, gaming, but they never compromise their sound. If you like things on the more fast-paced end of things, I'd recommend Warning (MV), Sense, Domination (MV), Blooming, or Rinne. But I'd also encourage you to listen to ballads like Daydreaming or Anemone (audio only). Also, check out their alter-ego "BAND-MAIKO" and the song Gion-Cho. All of it is on their official channel, and the label is fine with reaction-style re-use.

[@tonygriffin_]

PS - Re your comments about loving Anime. Band-Maid have two songs that were written as the opening score for 2 anime's. 'Different' was used as the opening theme song for the third season of the anime Log Horizon ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5XPfZuebdaJrq8 ) and 'Sense', which was used for the anime Platinum Horizon ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIixZ5yFe8-gb7c ). They also appeared in the Netflix film, 'Kate', playing live on stage in a nightclub scene and playing over a car sound system during a high speed car chase. Subscribed because you clearly appreciate the musicianship, vocal skills, songwriting (music by Kanami, the lead guitarist, lyrics by Miku, the unfeasibly beautiful rhythm guitarist and band founder) and stage presence of what can only be described as THE best Rock band in existence. Jimmy Page was so impressed with Akane's drumming that he went backstage and asked for a selfie!

[@stephenriggs8177]

Had to laugh when you were talking about the anime sound and said, "This is no different." Band-Maid actually has a song called Different, and it IS the opening theme for Log Horizon Season 3.

[@JuanSan66]

Good job!. These five talented girls play the best hard rock nowadays. +100 songs in 9 years, they are a force of nature songwriting and performing. Select wichever song you want (you can do no wrong) and prepare to be amazed. Thank you!

[@mrwolfe67]

Misa has bass solos in Play (live) and Onset (live) and Dice (MV) and a bunch of other songs. I am a huge The Warning fan but Band Maid is different as a five piece band. They are more Hard Rock/Metal than The Warning. Band Maid is awesome. Also their lead guitar player, Kanami, does face melting solos in most of their songs. She is the Japanese Eddie Van Halen. If you want to melt your face check out Real Existence live or MV

[@Darth.Fluffy]

Probably one of her sweetest solos was in a mello song. Wonderland.

[@falconsooner]

Nice reaction. Because you like Anime...a couple of their recent songs were written for anime. Sense and Different. Different has a live and a MV but the MV has a much better mix. For a great bass driven song check out Play Live. Some awesome crowd participation as well.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I endorse all of those.👍

[@madsstavang]

All excellent choices!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@madsstavang Let's face it, if someone suggests "Big Dad" we'll endorse it.🙂

[@madsstavang]

@@GaryHolloway-810 this is the way.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@madsstavang 😇🙏

[@EliseAutoXr]

Band-Maid is a fantastic hard rock band! My favorite by far. The more you learn/listen to the more you will love them. Enjoy and thanks for the reaction!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Band Maid not only has a great bassist, but also a great drummer & a great guitarist too! Then add in great singing & lyrics! Welcome to the fandom! If you like the bass I suggest their songs: No God, Dice & Thrill Flawless - welcome to the band ;)

[@jasonnord785]

IMHO The Warning and Band-Maid are the best bands on the planet right now.

[@reesereese2524]

I see Black Hole working in Kill La Kill , or Youjo Senki . Then again Band - Maids sound fits anywhere in my life .. Nice reaction ty

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Yeah, that's right...at this point in time, the best live rock band on the planet.

[@TheJerm]

Wally, here's here's the deal with this band. Basically, you need five brains to be able to take in all the incredible talent. They are ALL unbelievable! You are gonna have soooo much fun! The range of these woman is well represented here, but, believe it or not, they have even MORE tricks up their sleeves (as I type this, I keep thinking of all the genres they encompass and I'm sure I'm missing several.) For a similar one-two punch, the live video for "Dice" and "Different" is incredible ("Different" being the OP for an anime). For something that's just pure joy, try "Real Existence" - Live. For something jazzy, try "Wonderland" - Live, or for an instrumental, try "Onset" - Live. Or...pick anything else by Band-Maid. You will be similarly and happily blown away! Thanks much, Wally. Great reaction!

[@BFsuperior]

MHA fan in the house! Made me jump up when you mentioned it. It’s my favorite anime. I want BAND-MAID to do a MHA opening so bad! Got a sub from me and I hope to see more BAND-MAID in the future. PLUS ULTRA lol

[@TehPhysics]

Oops! Now you done did it. You went and listened to not one, but two songs from BAND-MAID. Now you have to listen to the other 120 songs they've done. Sorry, but them's the rules.

[@motley22crue]

Welcome aboard. Looking forward to more Band-Maid reactions.

[@markmark6378]

They literally have a hundred or so songs ranging from really good to spectacular, all depending on your personnel taste. They cross genres a lot, even within the same song. Masterful writers, players, singers and arrangers. They are pro's pro's.

[@jkkansasband7056]

Great reaction Bandit. As we like to say "You ain't seen nothin' yet". THEE best rhythm section in ROCK. MISA is the "barefoot assassin" as she plays in her bare feet and kills it with her lead bass. They've done several songs for anime. Currently is SENSE for Platinum End. DIFFERENT is for Log Horizon s3. Check these out for a bit more MISA: ONSET-LIVE is an instrumental to top all instrumentals. PLAY-LIVE another great intro. NO GOD-LIVE is MISA's favorite song off their current album. Also check out the MV DICE for another cool drum/bass intro. You will quickly discover that BAND-MAID is Awesome. Peace.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Sorry jk someone accidently left the link for "Domination" live.Tch.😏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 What a crazy happenstance. Of course links are always allowed to be added. 😎

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 HAHA. I would've left it myself if i'd have known.🙂

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 I'm investigating who left the link so I can give them a $1000 gift. I hope it's someone who's worthy.💲

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 Oh I'm sure they are.🙋‍♂️

[@schelin1447]

Imho, the best hard rock band around and probably for the last 30-40 years or so. :) Moratorium and/or Domination (both live) are my suggestions for the next reaction.

[@Oedwak]

Great reaction and breakdown, with an excuse to listen to the LOD Manners and Black Hole video again. You have won 17 points. They aren't worth anything and you can't use them anywhere, but congratulations because that's a lot of points! One of my favorites is "Play" live, but you won't be lacking for recommendations. In general I'd say go with a live that has an audience so you can see how our Maids handle interaction and crowd control.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

MISA and Akane are the best rhythm section in rock music.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Wally - if you liked Black Hole then you need to check out No God (live) and Warning (official MV), to name just two. 🤘🤘

[@GaryHolloway-810]

There are sooo many great songs & i never disagree with any that Maidiacs suggest, not even TDC but it must be the Shibuya live version :)

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Yeah, but TDC's video (and lyrics) is powerful and needs to be seen, imho. It's very possible that humanity itself could be the source of their own extinction one day unexpectedly soon. But I hear ya, Gary-san. ;-)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@TomClark-Futoura I can watch the vid with earplugs in. If we are to become the source of our own extinction, if they give me a heads up i'm happy to do a bit of cleaning & rid the streets of garbage.😏🪓

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@GaryHolloway-810 That's mighty... ah, it's... umm, lets see... ah... That's just mighty of you. 😶

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@TomClark-Futoura Death Wish came on TV....again. I wonder if that's got anything to do with it.😆

[@auzdoz]

Dude! Welcome to the best band around! Check out "Different" from an anime. Keep Rocking amigo!!!👍🏻✌🏻🤘🏻

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction, new sub based on your breakdown of what you heard and your thoughts on it. As you mentioned, they have a great bassists and she is one of five inseparable parts of this whole. There is no ego in this band, they've been friends and playing together for 8 years and for the most part all collaborate on all songs. The lead guitar, Kanami, writes all the songs and passes them to the others, they then refine and add/subtract and discuss how each song will fit and sound. Everyone is equal. The lyrics are written by the rhythm/second vocalist, Miku (red flower, small pigeon) and arranged with the primary vocalist, Saiki (blue flower), who has the final say on all songs.

[@jamesredman1263]

I agree 100%. Just want to mention that Saiki has both impeccable taste and a blunt honesty that is not the habit of most Japanese. She says it's good, it is good to go. If she says it sucks, it does. (She also would be the one who has to sing it, so she has to be able to get behind it emotionally.) So they very much trust her judgment.

[@haggaisimon7748]

You wanna chaotic? Go for No God!

[@fastskipper777]

"Sense" MV --- Opening theme for anime "Platinum End" "Different" MV ---- Opening theme song for anime "Log Horizon" 3rd Season "Glory" MV --- Ending theme song for anime "Yu-Gi-Oh" VRAIN All are excellent songs.

[@wakioari]

Thank you for reacting to Band-Maid.

[@kagenotatsumaki]

"You don't always need a shredding solo for the song" Kanami knows this, she probably only has like 5 super long, shred solos in their whole almost 100 song discography. Some of my personal favorite solos are Puzzle, Anemone and Catharsis, all of which are shorter and absolutely perfect for the songs.

[@malcolmrush]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-maid! They are one of the best rock bands in the world today! Misa! Misa! Misa! Some other songs you should check out are Thrill, Choose Me, Domination (live), Different, Blooming, Freedom (live), After Life, Sense or Warning! They have done couple of anime songs too. Another Japanese band you should check out is Scandal. I can give you some suggestions and links for Scandal songs. They have done many anime songs.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

💯% agree 🤙🏼

[@SocialNetwooky]

"Black Hole" has a super fun structure. It starts with what appears to be complete chaos which gets more and more ordered the nearer to the chorus we get, at which point every member of the band is in sync and playing "the same song" (I mean.. they did the whole time, but I don't know how to express it better right now), then everything breaks down into chaos again and the cycle start anew, ending in the "again sync'ed) super fast paced last section (with Kanami playing the same riff up and down ... basically in a circular manner). It's a sonic picture of a Black Hole :) "Manners" is just a great autobiographical song ;) You're really lucky if you are in the USA btw. They announced a USA Tour, so you 'll be able (and really should) see them live!

[@topographic1973ify]

Sense and Different ARE songs created for two different Japanese anime shows. You might get a kick out of those. If you really want to hear some bass watch No God from this online concert. Jimmy Page had to meet Akane, the drummer, when they were in England.

[@danjoseph7515]

Welcome to The Maidiacs, Wally! I had to laugh when you mentioned the word"chaotic" before Black Hole even started. Believe it or not, there's plenty more musical greatness where that came from. Some suggestions: Play, Domination and Onset (Instrumental), all Live, because that's when they really shine. Thanks!

[@joeking6763]

The Bass Player MISA plays with a pick and slaps in the same song and changes from one to the other very quickly! From a radio interview - - (Chris): What amazed me most about your play style is the changing of picking to slapping, and then picking again so smoothly. Some bassists may throw their picks away to slap, but you use the same pick when you change from slapping to picking again, right? (Misa): No, I don't throw my pick away. I have become better as I practiced. For the recent 2-3 years, I haven't lost any pick. (Chris): Show me how. (Misa): I keep the pick with my index finger and palm. (Chris): Then you slap the bass with your thumb and middle finger? Can you show me how you play? (then Misa shows how) (Misa): Because I've been practicing these days, I can change faster than ever. (Chris): You are mixing them up! That's awesome! (Misa): I think anybody can do it if you practice. Misa - BASS GUITAR plays Black Cloud "Smoker" and Privat Reserve (SG Style) bass - Orange AB200B MKIII Amps Miku Kobato - RHYTHM GUITAR - plays Zemaitis C24MF (Zemaitis Endorsement - with a Signature Guitar called Flappy Pigeon) - EVH Amps - Writes the lyrics - Has only been playing guitar for about 7 years. Was the singer but took a back seat voluntarily! KANAMI TONO - LEAD GUITAR - plays PRS Custom 24 (PRS Endorsement) - Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier. - Writes the music (one interview she states that she has a database - 2 years worth?!?!) Misa - BASS GUITAR plays Black Cloud "Smoker" and Privat Reserve (SG Style) bass - (Black Cloud Endorsement) Orange AB200B MKIII Amps Akane Hirose - DRUMS - Plays TAMA drums with Zildjian Cymbals - Roland KD-A22 (Possibly an Endorsement with TAMA and ROLAND) - Jimmy Page recognized her back in 2016 twitter.com/jimmypagenews/status/798242289596264449?lang=en Saiki - VOCALS - Sennheiser microphones and DPA Microphones KANAMI asked Herman Li (Dragon Force) what the fastest song he plays (225bpm) Kanami stated that 220 was her fastest (BLACK HOLE) but she would write a song for 225bpm. Herman Li video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYSVhmyPr8Z5gZo 2 songs from Anime Log Horizon Season 3 Opening ~ Different - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYuXiJ5pgtxrhtE Platinum End OP/Opening Full~ Sense - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6q4ppSCd9qpp7c

[@jamesredman1263]

The first song is basically an account of their journey as musicians and as a band. You're spot on about the anime feel of Black Hole. They are anime fans and have done several theme songs for anime. Their versatility is seemingly limitless. Their acoustic performance as a Christmas gift of sorts (a paid livestream) was beautiful and required rearranging the songs. I believe Catharsis from that is still posted on their channel, don't know for how long. Great performance.

[@toshimatyu6654]

FROM JAPAN　◆　Thank you for your reaction to BAND-MAID. BAND MAID is celebrating its 9th year of formation. BAND was formed by a girl who came to Tokyo from a local city of Japan to become a singer when she was about 19 years old. Five unique and talented girls gathered. The members have not changed, and they are continuing their efforts to improve their playing ability. They are constantly writing new songs and cool songs. Three new songs were released at the end of October. BAND MAID is a hard rock band, but it's a very diverse band. Listen to different types of songs. 1 Thrill　　 : The first music video that saved them from dissolution. Classic rock 2014 2 Sense : The theme song of the anime "Platinum End". Dramatic, fast hard rock with a classic intro. 2021.10 3 Bubble : A tribute to the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, funky rock 4 Different : First anime opening song, new sense of high-speed rock. Anime is Log Horizon 3rd season. 2020.12 5 Daydreaming : Beautiful power ballad. Saiki and Kobato vocals and Kanami's guitar solo are wonderful. 6 Dice : Rhythmic hard rock singing women's independence 7 about us : A gift for fans who cannot meet in a pandemic. Beautiful ballad. 2021.02 8 Freedom : A power rock that walks around the stage and conveys a smile. The transition from drum solo to lead guitar is the best. 9 Manners : Declaration to create new hard rock while inheriting classic rock. Cool hard rock. Rock'n'Roll never die. 10 alone : The song they wrote, composed and released for the first time. Medium speed Hard Rock 2016 11 Secret My Lips & Secret Maiko Lips : Funky Hard Rock. A gift for fans of April Fool's Day . 12 Blooming : Vocals and chorus are impressive, and various types of music are fused. 13 RINNE : High-speed rhythmic heavy rock, inspired by the Japanese horror movie "RINNE : Reincarnation". 　　　　　　 RINNE (Reincarnation) is also found in Eastern thought and Buddhist thought. 14 onset : Instrumental song for lead singer Saiki breaks, their great playing power and harmony. 15 Before Yesterday : Record of the first overseas performance, Sakura-Con in Seattle 2016. Melodic Rock with great lyrics. 16 Choose me : An insert song of the concert scene the Netflix movie KATE, they appeared as BAND MAID. Cool rock song. 17 Dragon Cry : The only song produced by Tony Visconti. It's not their lyrics, but it sings about the future of human society and the earth. Great Heavy Classic Rock . 18 After Life : A homage to the maid cafe and band formation where Kobato worked. BAND-MAID Hard Rock . 19 Corallium : The song that Saiki wrote all the lyrics for the first time. Hip pop style dancing hard rock. Added ★ Peace & Love　: Founder Miku Kobato's solo project. Pigeon saves the world. Funky pop rock.

[@danw6048]

I am a huge fan of Band-Maid since I discovered them almost two years ago. I love the song Manners - in my personal top 10 songs of 2021 (the album Unseen World is also in my personal top 10 albums of 2021). At my age, I am not one for fan boy hyperbole, but I genuinely think Kanami is a songwriting genius. Manners and Black Hole perfectly illustrate her diversity and experimentation. Through her songwriting, she pushed and challenged Misa and Akane Hirose to become the great musicians you saw in this video. Kanami's songs ain't easy. She also taught Miku Kobato to play guitar from scratch. I hope she is appreciated in Japan as much as she should be appreciated worldwide. Same goes for the band.

[@Zozo-K-]

All five are top-notch musicians, but it was that awesome bass that first drew me in. As with you, it didn’t take me long (less than the length of one song) to realize they are ALL just incredibly talented.

[@70soperator16]

Welcome to the "pigeon" hole.....you have no idea what you've done.....from this point on, it only gets better....and different....and............enjoy my friend

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤙🏼

[@boomboom418]

Is anyone going to tell him about "Different" "Glory" or "Sense"?

[@thunderchild7137]

Loved the reaction. Always get a kick seeing an new Maidiac being born. And yes they are the best of the best. They always impress no matter what song, or what style rock they play. Five musical geniuses brought together by fate. Interestingly they almost didn't happen except for a little song called "Thrill", Their first music video. You should check out either the music vid or the live vid from the same online concert as these songs. Keep up the Maid.

[@ImFrancis325]

Band-Maid are just amazing all around! This band is ready to take over the world

[@thammond1946]

To see them with a live audience, try "Domination" official live video.

[@Malady]

You should also check out another Japanese band called Nemophila and their song Dissension!

[@allenshort1288]

Speaking of anime, they do the opening of "Platinum End" and "Log Horizon" season 3.

[@madsstavang]

Wow, great reaction! Since you have been baptized in fire, I'm going to cut the training wheels. You should check out Corallium. It is from their latest single and is such a beautiful piece of chaos. It has no music video, but it is better that way. The music is overwhelming enough 😁

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Wow you're asking him to jump right in at the deep end. Me like. 🏊‍♂️🦈

[@madsstavang]

@@GaryHolloway-810 he should do a double feature and check out Hibana from the same single too 😉

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@madsstavang Why not do a triple header & start with the "Sense" MV. That'll inveigle him into our hearts :)

[@madsstavang]

@@GaryHolloway-810 that sounds like a great idea! That's a win-win-win!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@madsstavang Yep i don't think anyone has reacted to all 3 at once. What do you think WtB? Here are the links to the CD triple singles. Sense MV ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIixZ5yFe8-gb7c Hibana (spark) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q360mpaXl9ykq9U Corallium ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3ycfKWrhMmSeNk

[@markluccioni9687]

Band Maid in the last year has composed and performed the opening songs for two anime series, Different for the anime series Log Horizon and recently Sense for the series Platinum End. Sense is really their most recent offering.

[@zer0tzer0]

Go watch the Music Video for it. They are the same. They have songs in animes. Check out the closing theme for Yu-Gi-Oh VRAINS 'Glory'.

[@stevedrenth5053]

If you’re interested in experiencing Saiki’s interpretive skills and Kanami’s song writing skills listen to the two live versions (electric and acoustic version) of Puzzle back to back. Together they showcase the conflicted mixed emotions of the lyrics. Pure genius!

[@andrewwiggin]

The one thing that absolutely puts BAND-MAID head and shoulders above most bands is composition. The music is written to take advantage of their incredible individual talent in order to create something larger than the sum of their parts.

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

From their lates Album, After Life, HGK or any of them, the album is a masterpiece. From Conqueror, Rinne, Catharsis or any of them the album is a masterpiece. From World Domination, Domination, Dice, Play, or any of them the album is a masterpiece. You cannot go wrong, whatever Band-Maid song you choose to react to, Maidiacs will approve and support your channel :-)

[@holyomega3093]

They do have two anime openings. Different and Sense. Another ep for japanese drama call Bubble.

[@davidmejia7908]

Welcome to the Band Maid experience. No two songs are the same and all of them are excellent.

[@barrycounts490]

Band-Maid are extremely talented and considered one of the best hard rock bands in the world ! They play many styles of music and have over 100 awesome songs !! The bottom line is The Maids kick ass !! Some suggestions 'Real Existence" Live - "Play" Live or their first music video "Thrill"!!! Already a Subscriber / Great reaction =)

[@outwest1014]

Best Rock band in the World right now. They will be touring the US this year, cities and dates TBD. So start your dollar jar. Kanami (lead) writes the music and Miku (rhythm) writes the lyrics. Miku also is the band founder. MISA (bass) and Akane (drums) create their lines from the basic music send to them (internet). Then they finalize the song in the studio. Siaki (vocals) has begun writing lyrics and she has the "We're Done" call. All are Talented, masters of their instruments and highly professional. There are 200+ All Female Rock/Metal bands in Japan, so you have a lot of work to do.

[@RTEcalcite01]

Hi wally, This is what new rock music should be like. Band Maid= Genius

[@paulsmith7062]

If you like the Black Hole check out Domination - Live, Onset - Live, Play - Live and Freedom - Live.Jimmy Paige saw them and went backstage to tell Akane the drummer she was Bonham

[@highjynxx]

And a Maidiac is born. Beautiful sight :) Yeah you got it right away, love that. I see you have more than enough to go on here. Have fun :) Band-Maid will keep astounding you.

[@christopherjq7414]

Now you've gone and done it you've unleashed the Maidiac's as you'll see in the comments😂 But seriously this is a great live band,if you really want to see how talented they are you should watch the online acoustic show they put out this past Christmas Day,it was phenomenal

[@curtisrrobles7885]

Maidiacs are on full alert 🤙🏼

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Thank you for racting to Band-Maid, the best hard rock band in the world. Band-Maid takes quite a few listenings to figure out all that is going on, the drums and bass are in your face, but the guitars and vocals are amazing as well :-) You mentioned Manners to be chaotic, Black Hole is controlled chaos and what I call Proggy Speed Metal at 220 BPM

[@SLKRR]

There are almost 200 comments as I write this, so it has probably already been mentioned, but Band-Maid does have 2 recent anime OP songs: "Different" for Log Horizon S3 and "Sense" for Platinum End. They are both high-energy "edge-of-chaos" type tracks, too, so you should like them!

[@Gavrev]

This is an interesting first take for you with Band Maid since first, this is amongst the latest material so you have a wealth of back catalogue to go through (yay!), and secondly I think with these two songs in particular you really got dropped into the middle of the extreme facets of the band - calm and chaotic.. acoustic/rock/prog rock is their basic canvas. Where Lovebites tend towards speed/death/thrash/power metal, the two bands don't really cross over but they compliment one another as similar quantities of the Japanese metal scene, if that makes any sense.. it's like they have a balance in a typical music aficionado's collection, neither taking away from or competing with the other, which I LOVE.

[@phaeron]

I had to laugh a bit when you already said after Manners that it was a bit chaotic. :) This song combo is perhaps the perfect showcase for the versatility of these ladies. And you' re right, each one of these ladies has enough talent to stand alone in the spotlight. But you won't find anything like ego here. These ladies perform as a cohesive unit and each gets the opportunity to shine. Sometimes even all of them during a single song. Normally I would recommend songs like 'Domination', 'Onset' or 'Play', but since you brought up the topic of anime I'll just bring in their last MV 'Sense', which was the opening to the anime 'Platinum End'. I think you'll like the song. And with that also from me, 'Welcome to the pigeon-hole'. :) _____________________ 【 _Our rock never dies ever. Forever!_ 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️

[@GSpotter63]

Love watching people lose their BAND-MAID cherry! Did I just hear an eairgasm?

[@Darth.Fluffy]

Some folks say that Misa doesn't play Bass, she plays LEAD Bass. They kind of have a point. Watch her left hand. Up and down the neck all song long. Her basslines just GROOVE.

[@nugrohodimzhit2162]

Hear "I still seek revenge" for a nonstop bass 🤟🏻😁

[@paulread4886]

See them in front of a big crowd. Domination live 2020 with jamming added in the middle, plus Freedom live with Akane's drum solo. These girls are the best hard rock band on the planet, hands down.

[@jodaman1519]

LMAO ... Great Reaction!!...You are now hooked..Before you know it you will become a Maidiac and have no choice about it...They aren't Lovebites ,Babymetal or The Warning...They Aren't Metal, Punk, Power Pop or whatever label some bands get...What they are is Band-Maid...What they play is the Best Damn Music on the Planet...I'm 56 found them 4-5 months ago and can't stop whether it's at home or in the car they are what I listen too...They play music the way I've always wanted to hear it played...I wont give you specific songs to listen too because I cant they are all great...Every new song you hear by them will become your "new favorite" Welcome to our World...Maidiacs Unite !!!!

[@edwardallen4051]

One of the frightening things about Misa (and Miku) is that she's still taking lessons

[@TavStudios]

Band-Maid has done 2 anime openings, Different for Log Horizon season 3 and Sense for Platnium's End

[@VegetaRabbit]

You mentioned anime, four of their songs have been used in anime. Two of those songs, Sense and Different were commissioned by anime studios and there are videos for both. MISA MISA MISA!!!

[@thomasfarley7333]

Yeah man they can really play preciously amongst each other like its nothing, one just stops their really cool part perfectly intime to let the next bandmate do something else equally cool and perfectly timed.

[@stefanbranden4898]

Good reaction!!! Band-Maid and BABYMetal is the best thing that has happened to rock/metal in decades!

[@dennismayo4307]

Unleash thyself young Maidiac...Po!

[@technopsychobedlam]

That was fun :-) If you like a bass line then I recommend PLAY live.

[@footy888]

Nice reaction!! But these two songs are "before breakfast (means "piece of pie" in Japanese) " by them. Over 50 great songs are waiting you like Dice,Thrill,Domination,play,Real existence,etc...

[@baddhorsie8318]

Welcome to the Magic of Band-maid, prepare to be amazed because there is no other band on the planet like this one and yes it is a bold statement but true nonetheless Po! Great reaction :)

[@matthewkleist1580]

They do have a couple songs made for anime; Glory (Yu-Gi-Oh VRAINS), Different (Log Horizon season 3), and most recently Sense (Platinum End). I recommend those plus all of their 100+ catalog. The best hard rock/metal/pop rock band today.

[@K0LDBLOOD3D]

from what i know i think they have 3 songs in anime Glory was on YuGiOH Different was on Log Horizon Sense was on Platinum end if u want to check those out

[@stevenclloyd]

Band maid have wrote a few anime openings check out Sense (Platinum End) Different (Log Horizon)

[@davidmejia7908]

Check out their two anime songs - Different and Sense. Short and to the point.

[@JK-tz6kk]

"Chaos" on Manners? Misa to Wally-san, "Hold my whiskey for Blackhole, Po!" A very nostalgic rxn, sir!