My First Time Reaction to Band Maid's Thrill

[@nem447]

WARNING it has been determined that BAND-MAID is habit forming and can lead to better mental health. Please use it without caution.

[@GitanaAdelle]

NEM note 🤣

[@tommcfall1274]

I am addicted to Band Maid and I don't want a cure!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

lol, it is an addiction

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

I’ve got a fever! And the only prescription is more Band Maid!💪🏻🤘🏻

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@bigbrutalbassbeer410 lol

[@Space_Ranger]

As they say, "you ain't heard nothin yet". Greatest rocking band ever!

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Space Ranger Well not the greatest EVER but of the Past 20 years for certain.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

I cant wait

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Let's see where this goes. The sky is the limit i'll be watching for sure

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

You crouch like a tigress at the bridge of the song. That is funny This hit me like a ton of bricks too. Your man says" there's more to come" that's awesome...... HeY!!!! Sa ya round STFD sister.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

@@sheldoncooper8199 hey you know what, a breath of fresh air. About fuck8ng time. See ya round my friend

[@BM4-Life]

🐦 *Gitana Adelle* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID (2013 - Present)* a group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world….. If you wish to continue down this pigeon hole. *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos from….. *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* 🐦 *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Vocals 👗 *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist ☕ *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer 🍜 *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist 🍶 So buckle your seatbelt, put the kids to bed and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey you will never forget. Below is a list of songs that will get you started. *Freedom-2016* _(Live Feb. 14th, 2020)_ *Blooming-2019* _(Music Video)_ *Dice-2018* _(Music Video)_ *Choose Me-2017* _(Music Video)_ *Real Existence-2015* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_ *Puzzle-2017* _(Live Studio Coast 2017)_ *Cross-2017* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_ *Wonderland-2019* _(Live Feb. 14th, 2020)_ *ONSET-2018* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_ At the end of your journey I hope you discover that BAND-MAID does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz with their own extraordinary twist of awesomeness! *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back… (Po!)*

[@alanscarfe6753]

Best Rock band ,male or female, on the planet right now, and great reaction. More please !

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Hi Gitana. BAND-MAID are the best rock band on the planet. I think you need some "Domination" live on their YT channel. Talent personified.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

100%

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@curtisrrobles7885 Cheers Curtis. The magical Aug 16th draws ever closer. Should be awesome :D

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@GaryHolloway-810 anytime these ladies play is always awesome

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@curtisrrobles7885 Amen to that.

[@airlinesecret6725]

Best Rock band in the world today ! Thanks for playing.

[@sacluvsBM]

Band-Maid is by far the most talented, compelling, appealing and misunderstood hard rock band working anywhere on the planet. Their songwriting ability is off the charts and as l witnessed in LA last September their showmanship and interaction with their audience is beyond compare. And you can witness this first hand this Sunday when they live stream a crowdless concert Zepp Haneda. It will set you back $14 US or if you join the homepage fanclub first it will cost you $9 US. For 3000 yen, about $28 US you get to archive the show for two months. You have to see them to believe them they are that damned impressive. Sacramento loves Band-Maid. Enjoy the show.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Excellent salesman ship Rob glad to have you on our side stay safe fellow Madiac

[@sacluvsBM]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook You are too kind. But for better or worse l am not trying to sell them as l much as trying to just make a few more people aware of them and maybe more importantly what they (mostly Miku) are saying. I think if the idea of the gap was obvious then it wouldn't be much of a gap. Hope things are improving in Victoria State and for the nation of Australia as well. It will be 112 in Sacramento today. The record high all time here is 114. Sacramento. Formerly the capitol of California and currently the capitol of hell. Very best regards.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@sacluvsBM Stay cool my friend, we had a couple of mid 40 days last summer funny thing is it was mostly a mild summer with some extremes.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Fuckin' A! BAND-MAID kicks more rock ass than is decent!

[@rickstrawser9278]

100 times better live

[@curtisrrobles7885]

I knew I was way to conservative saying 10 times better

[@garyking2134]

Male, Female, they are the best in the world at the moment.

[@garylahti2687]

Agreed

[@TheKaareaksel]

Wanted to start a social media argument with you, but alas, you are absolutely right 🤘

[@jaysmith5035]

Yes this was them early on - Domination live, Dice MV,

[@Space_Ranger]

Dice was my first love! Highly recommend it.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, Gitana. You are embarking on (along with many others) an awesome 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 Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (nearly 100 songs with new album, “Conqueror”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine 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 50 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their later songs drive even more - Rin’ne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, 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, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series! And many are represented with 30 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCUpZttmNmag9E, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqasinWhdt6Veas, and third, 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: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 28 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. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Naw-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 28 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, 29 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 “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Assassin" - Bass, 27 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One 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!

[@dvaderwasframed]

Thank You and much love. That being said..... I told you they would knock your socks off!!! So happy you liked it

[@boomboom418]

Welcome down the rabbit hole. Band-Maid came about because Miku (the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist) used to work at a maid cafe in Japan. The image is supposed to be a contrast to their sound. As you've probably read on here a hundred times this was their first music video and have gotten even better since then. Their live stuff like "Freedom", "Dominion" and "Play" is good. Their music videos for "Dice", "Non-Fiction Days", "Don't You Tell Me", "Don't Let Me Down" , and "Real Existence" is good as well.

[@opie8989]

This was their first music video and it came out in 2014. They are a hard rock band, who add elements like metal, punk, pop, jazz, and some blues to their songs. They are better live. here's a shortlist if you want to do more. Domination (live) Freedom (live) Wonderland (live) Real Existence (live) Onset (live) Dice (mv) Rinne (mv) Blooming (mv)

[@robertrouse4503]

I just discovered them last week. Great!

[@1972cd]

Thrill was their very first MV and they were like 20-23 at the time in 2014. They have only got better and. you may not beleive this, but they are even better live. You can react to one of their live videos that are on their official channel: Domination (live), Freedom (live), and Onset (live). They are an awesome band and enjoyed watching you react to it. I hope you take a stab at reacting to one of their live performances. Adendum: One guys said it best about these girls: "I don't want to hear they are good for how young they are, or that they are good for women, get that rubbish out of here." Cheers and will check out more fo your stuff while hoping to see more band maid from you.

[@airlinesecret6725]

Well said !

[@megalondonkleuter]

Yess !!! More Band-Maid please 🤘😎🔥

[@darincampbell5440]

Saiki was only 19 at the time

[@DR_REDACTED]

@@darincampbell5440 oh wow so mutch talent🔥

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Welcome to the fandom. These gals are the best rock band out there right now. ♥

[@snowdog5895]

This video is six years old and as many have already said they have progressed into now being the best band on the planet, and are awesome live! What I would like to point out is that they are so freaking good musically that you will find it does not even matter that you can't understand the lyrics. Band Maid is always 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🙂

[@me262talon2]

More Band-Maid please. Thanks Gitana!

[@stimproid]

I was surprised when I first heard this song, not because they were women, but because there were people creating amazing rock music once again. This is possibly the greatest band of all time!

[@bidrl6561]

You can't stop here. 😁 Domination LIVE Concert next ✌️

[@vernonshook8125]

these are some talented ladies, thanks for finding it. LOVE Y'ALL!!!!

[@snakewhisperer1]

I've been waiting for this! I'm a huge fan of these ladies! Excellent reaction. And agreed...if you would have told me thirty years ago that one of my favorite bands would be five cute, petite young ladies dressed in maid outfits, I would've said you were crazy! Yet...here we are! This was their debut video shot back in 2014. They're really much more of a live band though. Have a look at their live performance of "Domination" shot in February of this year when you get around to it. That way, you can see how far they've come in the past six years and see what they can do on stage! I'll put the link below for convenience. Cheers! Band Maid "Domination" (live): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k

[@GitanaAdelle]

Hahaha 😂 same thanks my friend

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

Gitana Adelle Mr Foster is quite right about them being even better live. They LOVE what they’re doing and being onstage feeling the energy of their fans and playing for them! Don’t get all hung up on language and translations- sure, there are English translations out there, but by nature, it’s a cumbersome thing not near as poetic an experience as just FEELING what it sounds like sonically. You’re going to really love discovering them more!💪🏻🤘🏻

[@glenkelley6799]

@@bigbrutalbassbeer410 As queen Su said, "don't think, feel"

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

glen kelley Ha! If I remember correctly, the interviewer asked her to sum up in one word and her answer was, “No thinking, just FEELING!” followed by the shyest grin ever filmed.🤣💪🏻🤘🏻

[@quetsalkoatl]

I absolutely love Band-Maid. They are one of my favorite hard rock bands. Almost all of they songs are pure feel-good music. Nice and energetic. You should react to one of their live performances. They are incredible (most say better) live. Loved the reaction (:

[@brandoncooper1270]

Totally love this, I'm a big rock / metal fan and these girl can seriously rock. It's been a while since we've seen you so shocked and surprised by a song or group. Thank you for sharing. Love you guys

[@Slippy6582]

On their youtube-channel there are some songs with subtitles, f.e. "Choose me - LIVE"... This was their first video, they are the best LIVE band right now IMO... They are writing their own songs, they are not casted like many other asian bands and you can´t really define their genre: punk, rock, metal, jazz, pop elements and what is pretty unique, they are changing in almost every song the tone of the verses, so "the master and princesses" don´t get bored! By far my favorite band right now, they are amazing... Greetings from Germany!

[@outwest1014]

They are all musically trained/educationed and were working as session/backing musicians prior to Band-Maid. The maid costumes are for the "Gap" that is popular in Japan. The gap being what you see "demure maids" vs what you are hearing Hard Rock. They compose the music, write the lyrics, do the arrangement, and produce the songs. All female Japanese bands? Heres a list: Aldious, you'll love the Pink lady guitars will melt your brain moment Babymetal!

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Great reaction to a GREAT band

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

Japan is filled with very talented female musicians kicking ass!

[@pocketkiriyama]

Band Maid is currently holding the torch for the rock genre of this generation.

[@michaelpalmer3717]

Band Maid are probably the most talented group of musicians today. The brilliant lead guitar who writes their material is also a classical pianist; the drummer is rated by Jimmy Page ( Led Zeppelin) as amongst the best in the world and the rest are at the top of their game. They manage to project all the power of hard rock but in a more creative way and without the silly mannerisms adopted by many. They are the best!

[@colbywaldemar8949]

Yesssss!! Back to Jammin'!! Hi Gitana! This was "Band Maid's" first video on KZbin' back in 2015'.. They almost 'Broke-up', then this video took off! They are not a Gimmik'.. Miku' AKA Pigeon'..😁 (the one with Ponytails) worked in a Maid-Themed' Coffee House in Tokyo' and strove to start a band since music was of interest since she was 8. Miku' sang. But she wanted someone with more Sass', and vocal range than herself.. 2013.. Being the last to join the band,.. Saiki' took the leads and went from there.. They are all very talented musicians and Masters' of their Craft. Also, they do look young! But, they are all in their mid, to Late 20's..! So many Great songs,.. Riffs,!.. And.. I don't need to know what they're sayin,.. I LOVE em! More please! Also try "INFECTED RAIN"- Orphan Soul'...

[@grantyuk]

Also when Miku started this band she could not play guitar. To hear now she is an excellent guitarist She does have an amazing teacher in Kanami

[@kevinmoppett4760]

You just stumbled across my favourite band in the world. Saw them in London in 2018 and was blown away. They write, arrange and play their own stuff and have real chemistry on stage. You must check out some live tracks try Real Existance or Domination to get a good idea of what they can do.😁

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

My first time hearing them as well! I thought they were great! That bass solo was off the freaking chain! The bass guitar is very hard to play with small hands, and she rocked it! So yes in that aspect I give a little extra credit for them being girls, the guitar players anyways. Thanks for bringing them to your channel😎🙂

[@RevStickleback]

If you like a bit of bass, check out the intro on this song of theirs, "Play" www.bilibili.com/video/BV194411y7zD?from=search&seid=1646424243082974339&t=2913 MISA plays barefoot, and drinks neat whisky from the bottle, during the show.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!!! MISA!!!!! MISA!!!!! bad ass Bass Assassin ;) MV Dice, Live versions of Don't you Tell Me, Puzzle, Moratorium in addition to Play if you like the bass

[@JoaoBosco-yd3ln]

Assista esse vídeo agravado ao vivo no último show kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@RevStickleback Play from the Feb 2020 show dropped today. She can react to that too

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@RevStickleback Beer now

[@danalynch8889]

I like listening to female Japanese singers even though I don't know what they are saying. The females singers sound better then their male counter parts.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!!!! MISA!!!!! MISA!!!!!!!!!!! The bands bad ass Bass Assassin. This is an oldie but a goodie from 2014. These musicians have come a long way since. Band-Maid's MV are very good but their Live video are 10 times better. They display much more creative freedom with every song in concert. You get to see that how talented theses ladies are and how much fun they have with each other playing the music they have created. The shock you are feeling is the same reaction we all had our 1st time hearing this band. You were expecting a Pop sound because of the Maid outfits and instead you got punched in the face with their heave Rock tone. In Japan they call this "the gap". The wider "the gap" the better the reaction. They are the best Hard Rock band in the world today. It's like the Rock I grew up with in the 70's. You need to react to Domination and Freedom Live from Feb 14 this year. Then Onset and Real Existence Live from Zepp Tokyo in 2018

[@stevesheardown]

Nice first time reaction. Band maid are fantastic - best hard rock band on the planet and this was their first release years ago. Next January they are playing Budokan which is a Tokyo arena so that shows how good they are. If you want another girl power shock you seriously have to try Lovebites - The Crusade is my favourite but anything that pops up really.

[@jmetallover]

That was one of their earlier VMs, wait till you see them NOW!!!! Try Freedom LIVE and see and watch how this band interacts with their fans and how much fun they have performing and doing so as awesome musicians.

[@ethangospodareck]

Whats even better is how great of people they are and how absolutely great they are to their fans. They're some of the funnest and most genuine people you will find and they truly all best friends who all met through music.

[@FarisaAzmi]

I'm not surprised. Some people may not ready for this😏 If you're concern about the lyrics, you should check out The Dragon Cries. It's fully in english and produced by Tony Visconti.

[@TaijDevon]

I love watching people see Band Maid for the first few times. The reaction is always 'What just happened?'

[@ethangospodareck]

Dude!! I couldn't wait to get home for this!

[@ethangospodareck]

My favorite KZbinr reacting to my favorite band of all time......

[@mr559]

You're having so many song recommendations from BAND-MAID is because their catalogue of songs is that good. You'll have your few favorites at first, and that list will just keep growing.

[@goldeneagle8144]

Welcome to the growing group of Band Maid fans!!! I am not a fan of metal music myself. I have always listened to lighter rock groups such as Journey, Def Leppard or Van Halen. However these ladies are just great. I have told everyone I know about them and enjoy seeing their reactions. My 84 year old mother saw this and said " They are good",

[@frankpuncekar5051]

Obsessed with Band Maid their Talent is off the charts try Domination, Puzzle, Dice, Moratorium,Play then you have about 80 more. Try to do live these girls are insanely good, don’t worry about lyrics my opinion best rock/metal to come out in the last 5 years! Good luck on your journey!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@nates8548]

You have been assimilated into the BAND-MAID Collective. Resistance Is Futile!!! BAND-MAID is: Miku Kobato (Koba; Kuruppo) - band founder, rhythm guitar, vocals, principal lyricist, "The Little Pigeon" 🕊️🎸 Kanami Tōno (Mincho; Kanamincho) - lead guitar, backing vocals, principal music composer, Miku's Sensei, "The Princess" 👸🎸 Akane Hirose (A-chan; Achi) - drums, backing vocals, band leader, "The Gorilla" 🍌🥁 Misa (MISA MISA MISA) - bass guitar, "The Barefoot Assassin" 🦶🗡️🎸 Saiki Atsumi (Sai-chan) - lead vocals, "The Queen" 👸🎤

[@jonthecomposer]

I am SO glad you found Band Maid. If you catch some of the Feb 14th 2020 concert, you can tell they've even stepped their game up further since the Thrill video.... and I rarely even like live footage.

[@mackowalk2456]

This song for me is the best one out of Band Maid! Just 5 girls from Japan singing, playing dressed like Maid's! Great reaction!

[@Stormerevets]

Great reaction!! Band Maid are great!!! Yet another great Japanese ALL female band to check out is Lovebites!

[@topographic1973ify]

1972cd is right. Listen to them live and you won't believe what you hear. They are probably the best or at least one of the best live bands on the planet today. More female Japanese bands: Aldious, Love Bites, Mary's Blood. There are others that will stun your sensibilities although I have to say Band Maid is my absolute favorite.

[@toshimatyu6654]

reference This song is an early song where they didn't write the lyrics. Now they are all writing, composing and arranging. It is difficult to translate Japanese into English. There may be some inaccuracies. Song Title : Thrill Mini Album : New Beginning Single : Ai to Jonetsu Matador English Translation : Breaking New Gate I raise the volume within my earphones So that the dull noises will be erased Those guys are waiting for the chance to trip and fall Hey you, I shall let you hear this This world is always faulty I’ll be out of control if I just stand still Even if these rampaging feelings of mine gets abused I don’t care, just step forward I’ve gotta be on my way (HEY!!) On this symmetric flat road, I can’t find any interest in it Just breakin’ new gate (HEY!!) Regret means escaping from the hand of evil’s conspiracy With the thrills, the greatest pleasure of all, I live on I always see the scenery I don’t want to see Imprisoned in a room of four walls A dove creates an arc on such a small sky Who are you, as I look above The struggle seems to be real and steady Even I self-affix myself, I’ll still go out of control If I can’t be saved by tears Just enjoy and savor it! I’ve gotta be on my way (HEY!!) I should be changing, these unanswered fears into madness Just breaking new gate (HEY!!) Tear up and throw away the erased blank pages To what lies beyond my resolve, along with thrills, I devote my body This world is always faulty I’ll be out of control if I just stand still Even if these rampaging feelings of mine gets abused I don’t care, just step forward I’ve gotta be on my way (HEY!!) On this symmetric flat road, I can’t find any interest in it Just breakin’ new gate (HEY!!) Regret means escaping from the hand of evil’s conspiracy This greatest pleasure of all, gets me going To what lies beyond my resolve, along with thrills, I devote my body

[@greatd6030]

Thank you great reaction. More Band maid please.

[@robobi5840]

The bass and guitar solos were AWESOME! Thanks for this.

[@corsa180]

Wait until you see them live. 🔥

[@Bannysadkosays2u]

I saw a reaction earlier, in which the reactor paused often. What was cool was the fact that he always took it back about five to ten seconds when he was ready to roll on.

[@rickwallace8747]

Hell yeah Rock & Roll I seen a few asain band's but none this good, I agree with you would have been better if I knew what they were saying. But that doesn't take away from there talent. I have no problem listening to more of this band. Again another Great Reaction Stay Safe 😍 😍

[@davidtsang4949]

I don't understand a lick of Japanese but that only underscores just how good the music is. Even Saiki's vocals wow me despite me not knowing what she's singing about. These girls are awesome!

[@grantyuk]

They do have a couple of song that are in English "Don't let me down" and "The dragon cries" . As other people have said these are probably the best band on the planet

[@sacluvsBM]

@@grantyuk IMO no probably about it.

[@cepho8349]

There have been lots of better bands from Asia over the years. Fishmans, Galneryus, Casiopea, Boris ...

[@dwaynediamond6431]

Awesome! Welcome to the world of band-maid! These group is actually one of the best rock groups in the world at the moment. This was their first video and have a lot more. These girls are super talented and really rock. Check out one of their live performances next. Possibly "Domination" or "freedom". Thumbs up! I've also just subscribed which I should've done a long time ago to be honest. Been loving the Pentatonix reactions too!

[@ethangospodareck]

And this is before the labels let them use their own material too. They were really limited to what they could do at the time. It only goes way way way way way up from here. They are quite possibly the most talented group out there. From instruments, to writing, structure, music theory, lyrics, they are unmatched. And down the Pigeon hole we go!

[@Wuppser]

2014 Band-Maid was amazing, but these Days they are probably the best Rock Band Worldwide.

[@u28one]

Welcome to the world of Band Maid!!! Check out ANY of their videos on their website and you’ll be blown away!!! Especially live performances Domination, Real Existence, Freedom, Onset, Choose Me or any of their MV’s. Enjoy

[@bigtoonz8467]

Best and most talented female band I have ever seen...amazing musicians!!!

[@cepho8349]

In Japan alone there are several similarly talented female bands.

[@avagyhas]

They are great. Another fantastic japanese all female rock bands: Lovebites, Mary's Blood, Aldious.

[@davidsanders5788]

I was laughing my ass off at you. Great reaction and damn they can play. I think maybe the look made their musicianship such a surprise.

And this was from when they didn't write their songs. The last three albums where only their own songs (with some outside co-writers).

[@wolfrage21]

Yes! Finally some band maid! Absolutly love this band! All 5 woman in this band are awesome, you have to see a live performance next! Freedom (live) is one of my personal favourites.

[@Banecrusher1]

More Band-Maid please!!!! They are even better live.

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Great drummer, great bass player, great guitarists*, great vocalists, great song writing, great lyrics, and in the last 8 years they've only gotten better. If this video hadn't gone viral in North America, Band-Maid's management had planned on dissolving the band and placing the two vocalists into an "Idol Group" of Maid outfitted singer, dancers: a formula they had experience making work. Band-Maid did not write "Thrill" but they now write, arrange, and produce all their music. "Thrill" is the song and music video that saved Band-Maid and put them on the map and they have produced a huge catalog of music since then. Celine Dion says her voice only goes to "11"; Band-Maids song's are like that: they're ALL GOOD. Just go to their KZbin page and pick songs at random. This band never disappoints and often astonishes. *At the time of this video, Miku Kobato, the rhythm guitar/vocalist could barely play guitar, but the lead guitar, Kanami Tono, who obviously plays extremely well, patiently taught her how to play, and now Miku is a formidable guitarist in her own right with the endorsement of Zemaitis Guitars with her own signature model, the A24MF-FP "Flappy Pigeon"

[@crabuki1273]

They're awesome. They sing mainly in Japanese, but almost always with some English thrown in. Hyperbole is common with fans, obviously, but if you check out more of their music, there's a couple of things you will find: 1) Their music, especially their choruses, make you happy. Listening to them picks up your mood. 2) They're the best hard rock band in the world in 2020.

[@davidphillips4476]

What?....LOL I Like them..They rock in a great MOR mode. ..these girls can play! The bass player is good. Love and peace out all!

[@stonefaction]

Check out "Onset" live - it's an instrumental where they all get the chance to showcase their talents a bit while Saiki (singer) rests her voice for a few minutes, or Freedom (live 14/2/20 at Line Cube Shibuya) where they have a great time (smiles aplenty) and the solos are brilliant too. You won't be disappointed. The BAND-MAID journey, first video - you spot the talent levels of one of them - who becomes your favourite. You watch another video where another member gets more of the focus and they become your favourite member......repeat a few more times and then you realise you don't actually have a favourite member now as they are ALL amazing.

[@Occuria1]

BAND-MAID is an addiction! You NEED to check out ONSET and FREEDOM, both live performances. You don't need to understand what they are saying to enjoy it.

[@stanleyday7293]

Band Maid in their infancy when they played music written by others! They were good, but now they are great (players and composers). The lead guitarist and main composer (Kanami), bass player (Misa), and drummer (Akane) have been playing since they could walk, and have a lot of musical training in their background. The rhythm guitarist, second singer, lyricist, and founder (Miku) was just learning to play guitar, and the vocalist (Saiki) was really young and hadn't developed the confidence that she has today. Check out Domination Live to get a taste for what they are like these days: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k

[@nigelsixx8126]

love that her first instinct is to 'straddle' the song... then settles down, then wants to 'straddle the song' again, when the van-halenesque guitar solo kicks in! ;0

[@johncereijo6706]

It's also from 6 year's ago. Imagine That !! They are BADASS !!! From a South Ga. FAN !!

[@schelin1447]

The best hard rock band around and probably in the last 30-40 years or so! :)

[@RedDawnRocker]

You just reacted to their first hit single which was released in 2015 ;). Their newer stuff has quite a few surprises. Freedom (live from this past February) will show you just how talented all 5 band members are in a live setting. Akane, the drummer, may just be one of the top drummers in the world today IMHO. Also, they released a new song earlier this year called The Dragon Cries with Saiki singing the entire song in English.

[@somejoshthing]

Nice reaction!! Fellow reactor here, we started with Band-Maid, and they're good enough I've flown across the country once to see them, and driven halfway across the country to see them another time! Recommendations for follow-up: REAL EXISTENCE -- This was the first one I ever saw, and my jaw was on the floor within seconds. Choose Me -- One of my favourites! RINNE DICE You won't regret any of those :)

[@somejoshthing]

And for another band suggestion, if you haven't heard them - The Warning. This band I did a whirlwind overnight trip to NYC to see them last year, totally worth it! My recommendations for a first video, any of these: Stalker (live at Lunario): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqKYfZiepMiMobs P.S.Y.C.H.O.T.I.C (live in NYC, fan shot): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmVmWpjfdyfhJY Dull Knives (Cut Better) (live this past weekend on (DE)TOUR fundraiser): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4e4dK2ned6Cmqs If you liked Band-Maid, I think you'll LOVE The Warning!

[@tommcfall1274]

Oh and by the way, you just exploded your channel because Band Maidiacs are legion and we show up to support these girls bigtime!!!!!!!!!

[@busser649]

Finally!! Not my first time on your channel, & it was a long wait, but because of BAND-MAID, I can now subscribe. You're so good at this & I'm excited for you to react to one of their live performance videos, because this doesn't come close to what these girls are capable of.

[@bubba707]

I've been a Band Maid fan for a couple years, a bit different kind of fan since I'm a 70 year old bass player. I do, however, have a very different suggestion for you, the Wagakki Band. They amaze me the way they combine the usual modern instruments with traditional instruments, Shakuhatchi, Kodo, Shamizen and add traditional vocal elements. Truely a unique sound and very talented group.

[@franshendrix1404]

Welcome dear to the pigeon hole.! Glad you liked it. Next up will be DICE (buckle up) followed by PLAY and we all know you are a fan after that.

[@SocialNetwooky]

"they can play!" ... yeah. they used to be merely good musicians, back in the days of Thrill ... Nowadays "good" doesn't really start to describe their skills :) standard recommendation : Check their live clips from Feb. 14th 2020, Line Cube Shibuya (I'd go for Domination or Freedom if I were you, although the clip for "choose Me" from the same concert has english subtitles, so youi might enjoy that more ). Enjoy :)

[@Dtagcity]

Loved your reaction! infact its getting rarer to see an actual ‘reaction’ even though there are many reactors these days.. Subscribed. You’ve got to check out their live stuff- Onset, Domination, Freedom Here’s a short intro Kanami - lead guitarist, main songwriter Akane - Drums MISA - Bass Saiki - Vocalist Miku - Rhythms guitarist, backing vocals, main lyricist.

[@rednab2001]

I have to admit, when I first heard Band Maid, it was love at first site. I was a young adult in the 80's when rock/metal ruled the musical world. These girls bring back the melody that was lost in the 90's onward. Musicianship is great and their song writing is even better. I love what they are doing musically in Japan....an incredible rock scene and a big glam rock scene as well. All the traditional rules go out the window in Japan....maybe that's why they are leading the way musically in the rock world. It is funny that the only thing new in an almost dead genre of music is coming from Japanese women....and even Japanese teenagers. Band Maid is what true female empowerment looks like....they are not trying to be, or compete with men....they are incredible on their own without losing their femininity. You have stepped into the world of Japanese rock/metal....there are many more surprises and many more talented groups to see.

[@DaveSteele07]

It’s not closed minded to be glad that they were a female band that rocks! They are a legit great band! If you want to see a great guitar solo from that band check out Alone! Best guitar solo by Kanami!!

[@maximushaughton2404]

I can understand the supprise that a group of female musicians, in the west we tend to have them just singing in a pop group, but in Japan there are over 150 all female rock/metal bands plus a fair number of mixed. And there are many great bands that are starting to come out of Japan. Here are some for you. Unlucky Morpheus - Dignity Of Spirit Lovebites - Shadowmaker Aldiuos - We Are Nemophila - Oiran Yuzukingdom - Eyes Shut Tightly

[@rickstrawser9278]

That was their very first vid

[@tamelaayala1967]

The hype is on full blast its amazing

[@ethangospodareck]

Did sh we say more!? Yes please! Take it away with the suggestions guys!

[@heffatheanimal2200]

This is one of their earlier tracks. So much of their newer stuff is even more impressive musically

[@MrNovakngood]

Yes welcome to the rabbit hole that is Band Maid

[@tonygriffin_]

Forget they're all female. Forget they're dressed as maids. Know that three members (Kanami-Lead, Misa - Bass, Akane - Drums) are classically trained pianists and musicians and that they all have superb skills as well as passion, a lack of ego and the ability to play real, in yer face, Rock which is why they are THE best live Rock band on Earth right now. OK, now that's explained, you can go back and marvel at how cute those outfits look and how incredibly beautiful all the band members are. 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. Real guitars, drums and bass played loudly and with passion as well as powerful Rock vocals with not an autotune in sight. 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 'Domination' from Feb 2020 ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k ) and 'Real Existence' from 2018 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I .

[@DuncanAinsworth]

Glad you've found Band-Maid, I genuinely think they're one of the best rock bands in the world right now and they're incredible live as well

[@weilima9316]

This is Band-Maid kindergarten version. Their first video and it shows. If you only have time for 2 more songs, I suggest Blooming MV (compare how far they’ve come) and Domination Live at Line Cube Shibuya (see them in their element live on stage). Otherwise they actually have 91 more songs than Thrill, almost all of which are great. They don’t even perform Thrill anymore except as a token gesture on their US tour. It’s not in my personal top 50 band-Maid songs.

[@donspice]

I don't know what happened 20-30 years ago, but there's a bunch of twenty-something year-old japanese female artists absolutely shredding it, lately. Other things to I would recommend to check would be Nemophila's Oiran, Junna's cover of through the fire and flames, and GIRLFRIEND's bassist (check the bass in, for example, the GIRLFRIEND cover of Perfume's "Flash"). But band-maid is gold, 5 talented artists in a single band. They are very good hit makers, almost every track in every album is gold. 5 very very talented people.

[@joaomateus4386]

Welcome to BANDMAIDLAND

[@ramahida1529]

Well, they're even better live.

[@starocean6013]

Great reaction real exsistance MV next band maid are already rock legends love them and as always may the maids be with you

[@stephenwevans]

Get ready to know everything about Band-Maid! The fans are seriously the best community. Embrace it!

[@davidsimonds7963]

Band maid where you dont even have to know what the lyrics are to enjoy the music.