Irish Singer Reacts To BAND-MAID / Different

[@ClodaghKate]

What song should I react to next?! Every week I will be choosing one of your song suggestions! Just leave a tip (whatever $$$ amount suits you!) & include your song suggestion with the tip! Here’s a link to my tip jar - paypal.me/pools/c/8v1pWTFksq 🤍🤍🤍

[@ThorArneKristoffersen]

Band-Maid Freedome live version is one of my absolut favorit performances definatly worth checking out tho id say all of their songs are worth it :)

[@songmanjohnsongs6813]

Play Domination, live or their video. Will ROCK your socks off!!!! And if you like Band Maid and want something a little harder listen to Exist Trace. Another all female band from Japan. They kick ass too.

[@stonedigger3800]

Dice is a great song by them also.

[@MichaelNolen]

Band Maid "Real Existence"

[@lyrad4584]

Band maid - The Dragon Cries

[@garyking2134]

Male or female, they are the finest rock band in the world.

[@Chananda]

Other Band Maid songs to react to? Okay here's a start: Domination Play Puzzle Bubble Alone Real Existence Secret my lips Dice Blooming That should give you a good flavour. Oh, and they are even better live.

[@tombworld9012]

Heh...it's kinda unfair that this is the first Band-Maid song you've ever heard. But that just means that now you get to go listen to the rest!

[@invisusmachina]

Band-Maid live videos : Domination, Freedom, Play, Onset, Wonderland, Real Existence. You think they're good here? They're 10x better live. Some music videos: Thrill, Dice, The Non-Fiction days, Rinne, The Dragon Cries.

[@Space_Ranger]

Just an FYI, this song is not typical of Band-Maid up to now. This is one of their fastest and hardest so far. I love it but they have so many others that are fantastic as well. Check out their live shows to see just how good of a singer Saiki is! she's seriously amazing! Just as good live as recorded. Any of the live ones from their channel are fantastic.

[@silentwood207]

LOL.....WHAT A SONG TO START ON!! Just released yesterday. Keep following Band-Maid. You will not be disappointed. I may even subscribe...wink wink

[@marcelmuller183]

Clodagh Kate, welcome to you in the band maid universe, once you enter, you can't get out :)

[@tombworld9012]

Fact Check: It's unknown whether anyone can get out or not, because nobody's ever tried to leave.

[@marcelmuller183]

@@tombworld9012 I'm not ready to go out ;)

[@Mogis2011]

Why would you want to get out? 🤘🎶🤘🎶😎

[@Watcher-bk2jx]

Uh Oh....New Maidiac in the making!!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!!!! MISA!!!!!!!!! MISA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Badass Bass Assassin................ 1 song down you now have 80 more to go

[@Badllamah]

This song was suppose to be a love ballad, but then they thought... Hey, one more cup of coffee won't hurt, right? 🤣 🎸Pick anything off their channel and it will be good.

[@Badllamah]

@@EbefrenRevo I apparently missed with you on the sarcastic humor front. Well, 30 or so others got it 😉

[@williamcoyle7500]

Lol yep that was good never have enough coffee

[@Kevin6059]

While this song has indeed ended, fear not. They have a TON of awesome material and you're not going to be done anytime soon. Thank you for reacting to the best hard rock band in the world, and I believe I speak for all of us maidiacs when I say "PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!!" - these five young ladies (okay, 4 ladies and an 800+ year old pigeon) deserve to be much better known than they are. And they're songs are literally all great, and they're not all the same - they can blast your face off (like on this one), or they can captivate you with their songwriting and ridiculous skill levels. Just go to their YT Page and check out more winners like Domination Live Feb 2020, Freedom, Choose Me and Play (All from that Feb 2020 live show - not the MV's), and for one rips your face off like this one, try Rinne (MV this time).. I could go on and on because they're songwriting skills are crazy good. You'll see!

[@myeckwaters]

They don't only do high-energy rock. They also have some pretty ballad-ish songs. Check out the music videos for "Endless Story" and "Daydreaming".

[@vmoore6]

and Mirage and Yolo

[@Dennis_M_Myers]

@@vmoore6 And Alone and Choose Me...

[@rizuu111]

Everybody forgot about Anemone :'(

[@weilima9316]

@@rizuu111 no one forgot ... there's no video on KZbin

[@rizuu111]

@@weilima9316, ye, that's sad.

[@UltraHD.7]

Yeah, that is Band-Maid. Welcome to the party! 😄

[@snowdog5895]

Welcome to the Band Maid world! These ladies can do anything and do it properly. Check out their song "Secret my Lips" 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@DanielDiRezze]

In this MV, there are subtitles in english...

[@RedDawnRocker]

Yup, they've been adding them through the CC button KZbin to lots of their songs. They definitely realize they have lots of fans outside Japan too.

[@tonylekas3041]

Loved that, thank you. Pick any of them they all rock, live is amazing. You are in for a treat. Oh and sit tight you are about to get a bunch of replies detailing the history of the band and songs to react to. Enjoy

[@RevStickleback]

You are about to get a load of suggestion for songs. They will all be great. Band-Maid really have a very strong back catalogue - the only shame is that a load of live performances got taken down about 6 months ago. With the odd exception, they are even better live. Enjoy the journey.

[@JuanSan66]

Nice reaction. Check them in a live performance, there are several in their official channel. You´ll be amazed.

[@morganolsson1993]

Lol...funny to see this as first experience! You will have much fun in the nearest future... 😉 MUCH to watch...MANY songs to hear

[@GSpotter63]

I love watching people lose their BAND-MAID cherry!

[@knightofthefivemaids]

Nice one and so very true it only takes that first listen

[@toshimatyu6654]

From JAPAN　As you already know, this is their introduction. 　 Thank you for Reaction Band-Maid. They are hard rock band and are now considered by fans to be one of the best hard rock bands in the world. They usually perform 23 songs and 2 hours live. They were formed in Japan in 2013 by side guitarist Miku Kobato. Kobato had experience working at a maid cafe in Akihabara Tokyo and had the idea of ​​playing hard rock in a maid costume. That's why the band was named Band-Maid. "Thrill" was their first music video in 2014, played 2 million times in two weeks and saved them from breaking up. At that time they were just around 20-23 years old. And then they have been doing LIVE overseas and increasing their fans. Now they are writing, composing and arranging all the songs. 30 songs have been released on their official KZbin, all of which are killer songs. Band-Maid's online full live has been announced. From 16:00 on December 13th (Japan time). The new song "Different" will also be performed. Full scale live is probably about 2 hours. bandmaid.tokyo/contents/376042 They will release a new song "Different" on December 2nd and a full album "Unseen World" in January 20 next year. It was announced that the new song "Different" will be the theme song for the animation "Log Horizon 3rd season : Destruction of the Round Table " that start in January 13 next year on NHK E-TV (educational broadcast) Japan. Official KZbin kzbin.infovideos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2126 For hard rock, "DOMINATION" "Secret my lips," "Rinne," "DICE." "PLAY." and "Onset." ( "DOMINATION" is the 22nd song of 23 live songs.　2020 2.14 Shibuya Tokyo LIVE） For ballads, "Wonderland ," "Endless story ,"and "Daydreaming" For a fun live, "FREEDOM(Live) ," "CROSS", and "Choose me" Japanese style "Secret maiko lips" and "GION-CHO" My most favorite songs right now are the "Puzzle" band version and the acoustic version.　 Next, their latest Live work "DOMINATION" would be good. 2020 2.14 Shibuya Tokyo LIVE For studio music videos, "Endless story " is a good choice.　 (^^♪ BAND MEMBER Miku Kobato : Side guitar, back vocal, lyricist, band founder, Public relations officer, Kobato is a small pigeon! Saiki : Lead vocal, the youngest, and member call her a teacher and she make various decisions. likes bullet trains. Kanami Tono : Lead guitar, composer (prolific genius), good at piano. hobby is reading. good at making sweets. Akane Hirose : Drummer, band leader, good at funny faces, She is a big eater. She loves anime. Misa : Bassist, stage drinks are liquor, play with bare feet. She is the most shy and reticent. good at cooking.

[@TaijDevon]

I don't understand why Band Maid is not the most popular band in the world. Everybody who listens says some version of 'What just happened?". They are that good.

[@xagorvangard]

Welcome aboard the Band-Maid train! It's a non stop journey to some amazing hard rock music. They are very talented musicians. Great live performers as well. I encourage to check out the multitude of their past songs/videos on their channel. You will be captivated and drawn into their world. This song is more fast-paced, energetic, blistering banger. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to react to this amazing band.

[@mr559]

Once January 20, 2021 comes around, you'll have over 100 songs from Band-Maid to choose from. That's a lot of music for a band that had started around late 2013.

[@Slippy6582]

They are out of this world... You should check them out live, SO good on their instruments, it sounds better live AND the chemistry/energy is unreal... Great reaction. Stay healthy. Greetings from Germany! P.S.: Livevideos for reactions: Play, Domination, Onset, Freedom and Real Existence all avaible on their channel!

[@michaelmunno]

good selection of songs to check out, I would add Dice and Daydreaming to this list, but start with Real Existence, then Freedom, then Play, then domination, dice, onset. :) enjoy

[@me262talon2]

Thank you Clodagh Kate. New sub.

[@scottmcgregor562]

Honestly, it's more impressive to watch their live performances, just to watch them pull of their songs, all the while having as much fun or more than their audience. They make it look easy and make most bands look like they are sleep walking. They are the most adorable group of bad asses on the planet.

[@KC-bc8jk]

Japanese law： Beginners must start with "Thrill" ( 1st MV 2014) Step up to "Onset" ( live / 2018 ) Then go to "Domination" ( live / 2020) "Freedom" ( live / 2020) "Dice" and many more … Japanese rock band： Lovebites Asterism Babymetal Unlucky Morpheus and many more Let's go. It's show time. Rock'n'roll!🤟😎

[@corsa180]

Wait until you see 'em live... 🔥

[@alangauthier1900]

Lol , she's just starting down the Band Maid rabbit hole!!! Enjoy the ride! They are a hit machine!

[@takashiogura7141]

I'll be looking forward to your reaction from Japan. Please keep up the good work on bandmaid.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, Kate. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 90 million YT views!) 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 (over a 100 songs with their latest album, “Conqueror”, and a new drop coming Jan. ‘21), 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 - Rinne, 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, Marage 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 a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Different / Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts! And many are represented with over 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, 29 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, 29 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, 28 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! DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS - ON SALE NOW!! - BAND-MAID OKYU-JI LIVE STREAMING FULL-ON, 2-HOUR CONCERT Sunday, December 13th starting at 4:00pm JST. bandmaid.tokyo/contents/376042 (for info and membership discount) or at zaiko.io/event/333406

[@chief_bent_twig]

Song-wise, probably Dice or Blooming or Rinne or Real Existence are all good choices. Onset and Domination are cool too. All have official music videos; some have live versions as well. They have a lot more songs than what I just mentioned, so the options are plentiful.

[@opie8989]

Band-Maid is a great live band. You should try the live version of Domination.

[@zelbinian]

If you're a singer you'll LOVE Wonderland. Plus it's a live video and you HAVE to watch them live. They're even better.

[@glenkelley6799]

Thank you for reacting to Band-Maid and completely understand your shock and awe when you first listen to a song by a (to you) new band that totally exceeds any expectation that you may have had. Band-Maid, as you'll soon discover, is probably the best hard rock band in the world today and for at least me, in the last 30 years. New sub based on your reaction and intent to listen to more. For far too long, women in rock have not received the recognition they deserve, but these extremely talented five ladies have broken down the gate, stomped on the ceiling until it broke into a million pieces and are on the road to world domination. Looking forward to more reactions from you. Stay Safe.

[@mr.bluebird6544]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Band Maid! These ladies are truly the best. It honestly takes several listens to appreciate all the nuances of their songs but you won't regret it.

[@cius2112]

For a good live song from Band Maid check out Play, i believe its the latest live video on their channel.

[@spupydo]

You MUST check them live cause they're even better.

[@sobabruddah7576]

You opened the door to Pandora's Pigeonhole! Pick a song, any song. They're all great, really! Try Wonderland live of this year or Puzzle acoustic if you can find it, for more vocal centered songs. Enjoy!😜🤘👍

[@Running-withscissors]

Great to see 1st responses to BAND-MAID ha-ha. Im a fairly new fan myself compared to the ARMY of "Maidiacs" who I have come to accept are maybe the nicest fan group Ive ever met. I'll recommend "Wonderland" for you as a singer. Theres others that may be blocked or unavailable, but seems like LIVE version of Wonderland on their official KZbin is okay and features Saiki's vocal range more and some haunting work from Miku on backup. ENJOY! PS, your KZbin channel is about to explode lol

[@greatd6030]

Thank you great reaction. More Band maid please.

[@Sinvare]

They were a 4 piece that that felt Miku didn't have the voice to do all they wanted to they auditioned a Vocalist, Saiki. Miku then started learning guitar after they had formed which you can see in their early songs. In the Music video Thrill you can see she is not comfortable on guitar since you know a couple weeks/months to learn might be fast. They all stuck together and you can see where they are now. Before their first live show as 5 Saiki asked what she should wear and the other 4 told her they had something cute to wear. She only found out it was maid costumes right before going on stage. The other 4 were worried she might back out, and Saiki later said she might have backed out. Now I believe they all like the outfits.

[@royaleb3546]

Bandmaid..Real Existence Dice Glory Domination 👍

[@noelle3551]

Who would have thought an Irish women speechless, I wish my wife would be from time to time 😉!! This band is what I would call the perverbial rabbit hole, once down you are never coming out!! In saying that there are a number of all female bands coming out of Japan lately ie Lovebites, worth a looksee!! The craic from Bandmaid is fantastic and to be fair no bad songs whatsoever, suggestions to watch to and not in any particular order as they are better live, no bad thing I say, Dice (mv), domination (live) 2020, on set (live) to get you started.

[@davidornberg]

New sub here. Yes now You have 80 songs to explore and I think that You also gonna love the all female Lovebites. Start with the Music video When Destinies Align. Once You get down in to the Japanese Foxhole You have something to get Your teeth in and we is going to help You...

[@auzdoz]

You've just entered the world of BM the best rock/ hard rock band around. Check out their live stuff, that's where they really shine. Keep Rocking!!! 🤘🏻✌🏻

[@bigtoonz8467]

Looking forward to seeing all your future Band Maid reactions...you are in for a musical treat of musical perfection. Freedom or Domination live from Feb 14/20, Play live, Onset (instrumental), Thrill MV, Rinne MV the list goes on and on...enjoy.

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

If Band-Maid - Screaming and Puzzle had a baby, it would be "Different" :)

[@markberry9233]

To give you an idea of their growing popularity, Band-Maid just passed 100,000,000 views today on their KZbin channel - go Band-Maid! Excellent band, I wish them every success!

[@aeronomer8389]

Watching people experience Band-Maid for the first time is my new favorite past-time. Boy are you in for a treat when you listen to their other stuff.

[@brianproctor411]

I SUBSCRIBED- Loved that you felt the energy and talent of the girls. One of their harder rock songs for sure, try 'Freedom' live to see them having so much fun with each other and making the audience go nuts. Includes a drum solo and the back-up singer gets a small solo. There are so many songs you will like. Ultimate GIRLPOWER. These ladies have real talent and rock hard.

[@Wirmish]

React to their songs: Freedom, Play, Domination, ....... .. . ... . ...

[@weilima9316]

Thank you. Very entertaining reaction! Band-Maid isn’t really a go-to band for reactions by vocalists or singers... although they are without doubt one of the most awesome bands in the world. If you want something less overwhelming to review from them, you could start with Daydreaming MV on their channel. It’s an awesome Rock Ballad. You might be surprised it’s the same band in the beginning but under all that it’s the same skills and energy in a different form. It’s also a lot slower tempo so that mig allow you to talk more. Stay safe!

[@Gary-Ellis]

I highly recommend all their songs!

[@Cedhulkh]

There are a lot of female rock and metal band in Japan like Band Maid, Lovebite, Scandal, silent siren...

[@williamcoyle7500]

Every one of them is amazing and on point with there instruments. They are amazing. Sonic pleasing. Then if you're into that they are beautiful as well. But as a band they are phenomenal

[@donbuchanan4958]

This song was commissioned as the opening song the anime Log Horizon season 3. Their songs are normally longer but just as energetic especially their live videos.

[@_JimS]

Well Miss Kate, you sure did pick a doozie to start your Band Maid journey with, that's for certain..... you're gonna love their live stuff...Enjoy! "PLAY" LIve from Feb14 2020

[@joaomateus4386]

Their FREEDOM is amazing.

[@edamameme1789]

soon as i heard its your first time, my first thought “they’re gonna melt her face on the first beat” 😂 They have a ton of songs and have been getting internationally popular in the past 2ish years. Hell, they even went to Poland to play lol. So they tour a lot (when possible). For something with Japanese instruments mixed in, for April fools, they went online and changed their name to Band-Maiko (maiko is a younger trainee to become geisha) , changed their maid outfits to kimonos, and said that its the new band’s permanent look and name, while releasing a special song that mixed in Japanese instruments with their normal rock music. It was an April Fool’s joke, and they’ve done it two years running, except for 2020 because of obvious reasons. The music videos are: “Gion-cho” “Secret Maiko Lips” For another cool visuals song, this one in terms of lights and camera work, you can watch “Blooming” music video. Beware, outside of a few songs like the ones above (and “Rinne” , as well as “Thrill”) 10/10 times, you should be watching their live performances. Most people who request their songs, they are referring to their live versions. Because they’re even better live. 🤘

[@jasonnord785]

Great reaction! Please do more of Band-Maid. They have a lot of range/diversity. Try any of their videos from their live concert from 2/14/2020. They really shine in live videos. Then maybe check out their videos for Daydreaming, Rinne, and Dice. Best rock band to come along in a long time!

[@nem447]

Keep in mind this was written as the theme song for the anime *Log Horizon* 3rd Season! _(hence the intensity and no breakdown solo)_

[@miguelsalazar4781]

You should react to play live by band maid or if you really like just the instruments check out onset live by band maid

[@miqoto]

it doesnt have to end, just loop it over and over and over.... lol jk. hope you do other songs too! & welcome to Bandmaid!

[@nicolesmusicreviews1889]

Check out their alter ego, Band-Maiko. It's mainly the same songs, just redone with traditional Japanese instruments (along with guitar, bass, and drums), and the lyrics rewritten in the Kyoto dialect. The Maids also dress, not in maid outfits, but in traditional maiko attire. Also, check out AVOID. Not only did I know them in high school (when they started), but as their social media handle says, AVOID kicks ass. Start with "Thoughts of You"

[@DaElfer]

welcome to the fandom and just wait until you see them live

[@Mikupigeon]

It has English sub title, you can turn it on

[@brettmarlar4154]

You haven't even scratched the surface of what these ladies are capable of. From the spacious, hopeful, melancholy of "Daydreaming", fun and adventurous "Freedom", or socially conscious "The Dragon Cries" there is virtually no facet of rock music these women cannot skillfully execute! Once you go down this Pidgeon Hole there's no turning back, and the it's well worth the ride!

[@MadDogRyan]

This song if you’re unfamiliar with anime is the opening song for the 3rd season of Log Horizon and the band is just amazing they know how to bring the hype

[@Nighteye2]

BAND MAID is the best band on this planet currently - only matched by BAND MAIKO which is just as good ^_-

[@davidbourhenne8540]

Watch "Freedom" the live version from February 14, 2020. You'll be blown away by the drum solo. Each member is strong in their instruments but you put them together and you have a nuclear bomb waiting to explode all over your face. I found them just last year and now I'm in love with everything that they do. I'm glad you've been introduced to Band-Maid. Welcome to the family!

[@kennygirard249]

You found the Maids. You'll never be the same.. ;)

[@tommcfall1274]

I listened to this song so many times yesterday and did not sleep all night. The most beautiful, talented and creative band on the planet and they have such great chemistry on stage. Been around since 2013. They have a huge catalog of incredible songs and very diverse. They also put out enough energy to power a small city.. if you want to see how awesome they are live check out the song Play. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc

[@nestorpale]

welcome to the rabbit hole of Band Maid, I recommend all their songs, official videos and especially live

[@tonygriffin_]

Just for a moment, forget they're all female and forget they're dressed as maids. Two members (Misa - Bass, Akane - Drums) are classically trained pianists and 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. 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. 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. 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 and so maybe have a look at their first one, THRILL: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM .

[@macmann915]

Start from there beginning.

[@RudiTheMan]

My guest is this is your first girl band, I'm pretty sure there's plenty more out there,

[@tmt7265]

I enjoyed your reaction and love your Irish flare. Check out a Finnish band called Nightwish. Symphonic Metal.

[@user-lu7lw7dl2f]

I am Japanese. I'm sorry, I can't speak English. next Lovebites, Gacharic Spin,, Unlucky Morpheus, Aldious‥ please🤘(_ _)_

[@LordSaven]

When you mentioned this is the first Band-Maid song you will see and hear, all I can think of is... you better grab onto something, you're about to be blown away by the best rock band in the world.

[@lesliebrewer7770]

You really need to start from the begging they formed in 2013 first song & video is Thrill then work your way through to see how much they have improved in 8 years their live sets are incredible i have followed these ladies from the start the best hard rock band in the world bar none

[@alexzenteno1]

Band Maid great hard rock the best but the best all female metal Band is LOVEBITES and yes they are Japanese 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ethangospodareck]

Welcome to the family!

[@siscob]

Just an FYI, Japan has over two three dozen active all female bands in hard rock and metal genre, more with soft and pop rock, all exceptional. Band-Maid is one of the best bands on the planet, with Lovebites (more metal, ballads) leading the group. Then you have Nemophila, Scandal, Aldious, Mary's Blood, Trident just to start with a few and then some mixed bands like Baby Metal, Unlucky Morpheus, Wagakki Band, Asterism and so on. If you decide to venture into J-Rock you will be sucked into something most are not ready for. Both Band-Maid and Lovebites, any song is from "wow, this is so good" to "this is freaking epic". They are all masterclass musicians. Can't find anything to say: "uhm yeah, didn't like it". It is virtually impossible, unless you are a die hard rap and hip-hop fan without any knowledge of actual musicianship, or some males that believe that women do not belong to rock, hard rock and metal (yes, there are some men and even women who say that). Good reaction, will check some more :)

[@user-rq2lu4cl6c]

バンドメイド、テンション上がるから大好きです(о´∀`о)素敵なリアクションありがとうございました♪

[@ethangospodareck]

They are all trained musicians aside from Miku who was taught by Kanami and Saiki who is actually beginning to learn piano i believe and maybe guitar (most likely both again from Kanami). Those of you who know, that has to be Kanami's absolute dreams come true lol.

[@opheliajadefeldt9123]

my dog so many stops and starts, its the music that counts.

[@zodak9999b]

I see you've gotten lots of good BandMaid suggestions. For another all-girl band, I would also suggest Lovebites. "Holy War" and "Thunder Vengeance" from their new concert release are on their channel, along with a number of other songs. If BandMaid is the best hard rock group, then Lovebites might be the best heavy metal group. There are a lot of good Japanese bands, though. Aldious, Bridear, Mary's Blood, Nemophila, Tricot, Unlucky Morpheus, Polkadot Stingray and the list goes on and on.

[@irish66]

Check out other all female japanese bands such as Mary's blood, and lovebites.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@tkobito3385]

日本からありがとう！ Rock is still alive in Japan!

[@Dennis_M_Myers]

Different is way over on the hard end of the scale for Band-Maid. I highly recommend you listen to one from the other end, and understand what a wide range these ladies have. here's Daydreaming: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHTEloihp66nr7s

[@stevenclloyd]

Subed. Band maid - Domination (live) then Freedom (live). In fact I might just go watch those right now

[@DaveSteele07]

If this is the first song then your journey into Band Maid is just the beginning!!

[@Dave_McKee]

Just gonna leave this here in case some ppl are confused as to why it is so fast paced compared to normal. This sone was recorded b4 the pandemic so the anime was delayed as was the song. (1) Log Horizon Season 3 - Opening Theme - Different - KZbin

[@melocitysolo9574]

BAND-MAID is "live band". So check out the live video next time :D

[@williamjaques3617]

Any live song is absolutely killer!

[@zer0tzer0]

Songs? All of them. Seriously. If you don't like one, you'll love the next one.