Jam Moon REACTS to - LOVEBITES - Soul Defender [ Official Music Video ] 🔴2024

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[@JamMoon]

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[@evilvolts]

Yes New lineup also new song 1 of 5 off Lovebites II EP released 8-28-2024 along with a live album during the Judgement Day Tour called Memorial for the Warrior Souls

[@evilvolts]

that may be her signature bass may be on Fami's channel

[@evilvolts]

They played Unchained another new song on their US leg of their world tour for the 1st time.

[@boyzyu]

"Soul Defender" is an awesome and innovative blend of speed-power/thrash with a touch of metalcore from their new EP "Lovebites EP II". Fami is the new bass player and she joined the band in 2022.

[@JamMoon]

Their so good at mixing genres

[@boyzyu]

@@JamMoon You asked a couple of questions about the guitars. Here they are - for Fami, the new bassist, the headless bass is her signature model "Bacchus Woodline5AC-HL Fami" and it's 5 strings. As for Miyako (lead guitarist on stage left), she has a lot of guitars and the one she is using in this MV is her signature model "Dean USA V Flame Maple Floyd PG Trans Red"

[@JamMoon]

Thank you so much 🤘

[@RichZee777]

I love the vocals. Really hits the spot.

[@JamMoon]

That’s awesome! Just for some reason I can’t but it’s only just for this song tho

[@RichZee777]

@@JamMoon That's really interesting, it is different in a way, but I like it, especially the chorus. In a recent interview, she talked about having the chorus before the riff and wanted to make a song based on the hook in the chorus. They redid the riff many times, trying to get it this specific way. It became an inside joke, and they laughed at coming up with the riff, according to asami. The 5 songs on the EP are all unique songs with different types of Metal. I really dig the other songs too. "Where's Identity" is such a badass song, thrash that feels like great thrash with a fresh sound.

[@rodhamm8484]

Thanks for reacting to my favorite band! 🤘🐺🤘

[@JamMoon]

Your absolutely welcome 🤘

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Soul Defender lyrics: The horses running fast Through the battlefields It is much faster than light The forces going fast With the metal shields Keep going, ride into the night Never to be broken Justice Justice Overcome your greatest Crisis Crisis Don't be afraid to be someone who defends yourself HERO! Remember Defender Fighting back for your soul inside Remember Forever You are the one Remember Defender Beating down enemies within Remember Forever Stand Up and Shout Forging your sword and shield Live as Soul Defender Riding on the path with a wounded soul Keep going, ride into the night Don't give in to a nasty master Master Defeat your cold-blooded monster Monster Be afraid to be someone else who deceives yourself EVIL! Surrender Deceiver Living somewhere dark inside Surrender Forever You were the damned Surrender Deceiver Turning into a dust within Surrender Forever You're Purified Forging your sword and shield Live as Soul Defender Twin Solo: midori & miyako Never to be broken Justice Justice Overcome your greatest Crisis Crisis Don't be afraid to be someone who defends yourself HERO! Remember Defender Fighting back for your soul inside Remember Forever You are the one Remember Defender Beating down enemies within Remember Forever Stand Up and Shout Forging your sword and shield Live as Soul Defender ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES album: LOVEBITES EP II 08/28/2024 ---

[@JamMoon]

Gotta love the lyrics

[@aldomattera2043]

To recover the lost time, check out soon "Soldier stands solitarily" LIVE 2023. Believe me, you won't regret it!🙂

[@JamMoon]

For sure adding to the reaction list 🤘

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

@@JamMoon SSS is Lovebites best song IMO.

[@JamMoon]

@@ChadTheDragonLordalright adding it to the reactions

[@runelund5600]

@@ChadTheDragonLord Best song , in your opinion 🙂

[@fab1901]

Welcome back!🎉 Thank you for your reaction to LOVEBITES.😊 Thank you for your continued support of LOVEBITES.🙏 ❤️LOVEBITES❤️ has about 65songs.🎁💝 LOVEBITES was formed in 2016 by Miho(Ba) and Haruna(Dr), members of the band "DESTROSE", which went on hiatus in 2015. The girls made their major label debut in 2017 (March 24) with "THE LOVEBITES EP". On 11 June 2018, LOVEBITES won '🏆BEST NEW BAND' at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2018 awards organised by the British metal magazine METAL HAMMER. On 4 August, LOVEBITES performed on the W.E.T stage at WACKEN OPEN AIR 2018, one of the world's largest annual metal festivals in Germany, with the 10,000 capacity venue almost full. "Bloodstack open air 2018(Aug. 10)" also participated. On August 20,2018, LOVEBITES announced that it has partnered with X-ray Touring, one of the largest players in the UK booking agent industry. LOVEBITES toured the Netherlands, Germany, France and UK from November 13-21, 2018. Asami (Vo) of LOVEBITES appeared as a guest on stage at Halestorm "Download Japan 2019(March 21)", singing alongside "Lzzy" Hale on Halestorm's 'Love Bites', which gave the band their name. LOVEBITES performed as a support band for "Arch Enemy's China tour at the Shanghai show on March 23 and the Beijing show on March 24, 2019". LOVEBITES participated in "dowload Festival 2019(June 15)". And Asami of LOVEBITES appeared as a guest on stage at Halestorm Download Festival UK 2019, singing alongside "Lzzy" Hale on Halestorm's "Love Bites" again after Japan. LOVEBITES join DragonForce on UK tour 2019(Nov. 2-14). On 2 December 2019, LOVEBITES was the support act for the Tokyo leg of Halestorm's Japan tour. On January 10, 2020, a headline show was held at the venue "The Colosseum™" in the resort hotel Hard Rock Hotel Singapore Resorts World™ Sentosa. Asami(Vo) Miyako(G - Key ‐ Piano Black hair) Midori(G) Haruna(Dr) Miho(Ba) First Bassist New bassist from ⚖️'JUDGEMENT DAY' songs. Fami(Ba) New Bassist The bassist who played this MV was Fami. On 17 August 2021, LOVEBITES took an extended break after the departure of their leader, bassist Miho. The remaining girls organised an audition for a new bassist from around the world and recruited a new bassist called Fami(Ba). Fami is a five-string bassist who can dance, sing and play and has 694,000 KZbin subscribers. You will be amazed by new bassist Fami's slapping and fast finger picking. If you watch her KZbin channel 'Alien Alien', which she uploaded 4 years ago at the age of 17 and has been viewed 11,380,000 times, you will be amazed by her world class slap skills. KZbin channel "Fami。 "[alien alien Bass cover]" kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5C4oq2qrL50hbc Fami signed a contact for the "Bacchus Handmade Series signature headless bass WOODLINE5AC-HL Fami" at the age of 19. Fami is currently 22 years old. LOVEBITES, with new bassist "Fami", finally released their fourth original album ⚖️"JUDGEMENT DAY" on February 22, 2023. LOVEBITES played a revival concert in March 2023. [WE ARE THE RESURRECTION] March 11, 2023 EX THEATER ROPPONGI TOKYO March 12, 2023 EX THEATER ROPPONGI TOKYO [Judgement Day Tour 2023] in Japan 8/26 Fukuoka DRUM LOGOS (Fukuoka) 9/2 Sendai Rensa (Sendai) 9/9 Sapporo PENNY LANE 24 (Sapporo) 9/15 Osaka Namba Hatch (Osaka) 9/16 Nagoya DIAMOND HALL (Nagoya) 9/24 Tokyo Showa Women's University Hitomi Memorial Auditorium (Tokyo) ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - UK&EU 2024＞ [New Cross Inn, London, UK] June 14, 2024 - London, UK [Zik Zak, Ittre, BELGIUM] June 15, 2024 - Itre, Belgium [Club Vaudeville, Lindau, GERMANY] June 18,2024 - Lindau, Germany [Legend Club, ITALY] June 19, 2024 - Milan, Italy [Rock Imperium Festival, SPAIN] June 22, 2024 - Spain [La Maroquinerie, Paris, FRANCE] June 25, 2024 - Paris, France [Hellfest, FRANCE] LOVEBITES will appear on the main stage on June 28, 2024. [Resurrection Fest, SPAIN] June 29, 2024 - Spain [The Garage, London] July 1, 2024 UK [Rockilde Festival, DENMARK] July 4, 2024 - Denmark ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - Korea 2024＞ LOVEBITES will be appearing at the large-scale music festival to be held in Jeonju, South Korea. [ Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival 2024 ] August 10, 2024 Korea [ Co-headlining show with Xandria (Germany) ] August 11, 2024 Korea Rolling Hall, Seoul ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - JAPAN 2024＞ [Tokyo Garden Theater, JAPAN] September 1, 2024 - Tokyo, Japan Tokyo Garden Theater Capacity of 8,000 people ＜Arena seats＞ The distance from the stage to the back of the arena seats is 36 meters. ＜Balcony seats (1, 2, 3)＞ The distance from the stage to the back of the balcony seats on the third floor is 54 meters. ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - US 2024＞ [ ProgPower, USA ] September 6, 2024 - Atlanta, USA [ (VENUE UPGRADE) The Echo Lounge & Music Hall ] September 8, 2024 - Dallas [ (VENUE UPGRADE) Echoplex ] September 10, 2024 - LA [ Café Du Nord ] September 12, 2024 - San Francisco LOVEBITES live performances are currently scheduled as follows. A special live event to celebrate the release of "#LOVEBITES EP II" will be held on Saturday, September 21st at CUTUP STUDIO on the first basement floor of Tower Records Shibuya! (Tokyo, Japan) miyako PIANO RECITAL🎹 [A DAY WITH MIYAKO 2024] Performance date: October 20, 2024, Tokyo, Japan [ fami & haruna "Rhythm Section Seminar" ] 🎸&🥁 Date: November 2, 2024, Tokyo, Japan Performers: fami & haruna [ Fan club "LOVEBITES INC." members-only event THE SHINING VOL.3 ] ＜Osaka・GORILLA HALL OSAKA＞ Saturday, November 23, 2024 (JP National Holiday) ＜Kanagawa・KT Zepp Yokohama＞ Sunday, November 24, 2024 [ TITANS OF METAL FEST ] March 1, 2025 - Mexico

[@JamMoon]

Thank you thank you 🙏

[@tonym480]

Welcome to Lovebites, the Wolfpack 🐺 Lovebites fans around the world, will be along to give you information and recommendations. Lovebites are a Japanese heavy metal band, formed in 2016 by Miho, Bass, who was previously in the band DESTROSE that broke up in 2015. They take much of their influence from the 1970's and 80's British and European bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Metallica. Miho is a big fan of Steve Harris, bass player with Iron Maiden and is influenced by his playing style. She left the band in 2021 for personal reasons and is currently pursuing new projects. Any Lovebites video recorded in 2021 or earlier, the basist will be Miho (ESP Bass), any from 2022 or later, it is 'new girl' Fami (Bacchus Bass, usually a 5 string) The headless bass Fami is playing in this video is the 'Bacchus Fami Signature Bass'. She signed with Bacchus a couple of years before she joined Lovebites in late 2022 when she was still in her teens. She is a phenomenal young woman. The present members are, Asami, Vocals and Piano. She trained in Ballet Dancing and before Lovebites was a R&B singer. She writes many of the lyrics and sings in English, not easy for a native Japanese speaker. Midori, (Midori Tatematsu) ESP Guitars. The blond 'Amazon Warrior'. Before Lovebites a member of all female band GEKIJO METALICCHE. Miyako, ( Watanabe Miyako, also has used the name Mi Ya) Dean and Gibson Guitars, Piano and Keyboards. The 'serious' one with long black hair. Before Lovebites a member of the bands DROP OF JOKER, 21g and SONIC LOVER RECKLESS. She is a classically trained pianist who writes much of the music, often incorporating classical themes into her compositions. She recently posted a 3 part series on her YT channel 'MIYAKO OFFICIAL' about the process she uses to compose new music in her home studio. She has an EP of some classic heavy metal songs transcibed and played on piano as though they are classical works. It would be accurate to think of her as a classical pianist who also plays guitar in a heavy metal band. A remarkable young woman. Both Guitarists play lead, seamlessly swapping lead and rhythm as required. They play wonderful harmonised dual solos. Fami, Bacchus Bass. The 'new girl', recruited as replacement for Miho in late 2022 when she was 20 years old and still at university. She has her own YT channel that has nearly 700,000 subs. Check out her 'Alien Alien' Slap Bass cover from when she was in her teens. Haruna, Drums. The 'Little BIG Engine'. a tiny lady, 1.45 meters tall, who is the power house that drives the band. Before Lovebites she had been in Destrose, Miho's former band, and was the first to join her in the new band. I saw Lovebites live in London recently, and watched Haruna in awe. She plays powerfully, fast and precisely throughout concerts that can be up to near 2 hours long. She uses a double kick bass pedal at unbelievable speed. All members of the band can play piano/keyboards. They were the first all female Japanese band to play at the Wacken festival, Germany in 2018, also playing at the Bloodstock festival in the UK and winning the UK Metal Hammer Golden Gods award for best new band. In 2019 they toured the UK with Dragon Force and opened for Arch Enemy in China. Following Miho's departure in 2021 they went on hiatus, two members, Asami and Miyako getting married and having babies. Their 'comeback' concert, the first with Fami on Bass, was in March 2023. If you enjoyed this song, here are a few recommendations for further listening Break The Wall, Soldier Stand Solitary, Golden Destination (there is a video that has footage from their 2019 tour of the UK with Dragon Force, including Herman Li as the 'missing sixth member of Lovebites' wearing a white dress) Thunder Vengeance, M.D.O., Scream For Me (live from 'Daughters of the Dawn' "OK Haruna, Give me the beat") For a masterclass in syncronised guitar shredding. Winds of Transylvania (written for a Japanese Anime series VLADLOVE) Frozen Serenade, Swan Song, with the Chopin piano introduction played by Miyako, Edge of the World, Epilogue. There are many more I could suggest, but this should give you an idea of their range. The Wolfpack will have more suggestions. I would suggest watching live performances wherever possible. The ladies really shine on stage. I saw Lovebites live in London twice during their recently concluded European tour. I have been a fan of Rock and Metal music right from the beginning seeing bands bands like Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Iron Maiden when they were 'new', Lovebites are amongst the best I have ever seen in over 60 years Welcome to the Japanese rock and metal rabbit hole, it is deep and full of amazing musicians. 🤘🐺

[@JamMoon]

That’s a lot of recommendations lol thanks 😊

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Fami the bassist joined the band in 2022.

[@JamMoon]

I did not know that thank you so much. Is she in a new band?

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

@@JamMoon It is Fami's first time being in any band. She was considering giving up the bass, then she discovered that Lovebites needed a bass player so she auditioned and won the job over 250+ applicants.

[@yard1972]

@@JamMoon MIHO was the visionary, band founder (2016), band leader, bassist, wrote some great songs and left LOVEBITES for personnel reasons (2021). At the beginning of LOVEBITES 2.0 (2022), FAMI was the new, much younger and inexperienced band member (music style & live concerts in front of an audience). As a very talented bassist, she was already known through her KZbin channel, but replacing the great MIHO was a big challenge = mastering new tasks and the pressure to live up to the expectations of the important fan base. What FAMI has achieved in 2 years and how she has taken many "🐺pack ❤" by storm cannot be put into words. Her progress, the support of the other band members and the further development / changes of LOVEBITES is uniquely wonderful in the history of HEAVY METAL 🤘

[@klasgadd1895]

Good to see You back! Bacchus bass, ESP guitar. Check out the whole new EP and Live release.

[@JamMoon]

Thank you! Wow that’s a lot of reactions lol

[@neocountry6724]

thank you. 😊

[@JamMoon]

No problem 🤘

[@kristiansavov6528]

There is no other band like our metal queens! Looooove them all! Congrats from bulgarian wolfpack, Europe! Cheers!

[@davidhersrud5139]

Fami is the new Bass player since 2022... 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@JamMoon]

🤘

[@evilvolts]

@@JamMoon check out Fami channel Alien Alien Cover she's awesome the new songs Where's Identity/The Bell in the Jail/Someone's Dream all Audio Tracks are my favorites also Unchained may be made radio friendly since they played live for the first time in Atlanta second time was a better version of Unchained kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6PRYod4d8SLe9U

[@pinoypower69]

🔥LOVEBITESRULES🔥

[@JamMoon]

🔥🤘🔥

[@ljupcotanushoski2154]

Great reaction, tnx. Yes they have one lin up change. Old bass player Miho left in 2021. After more than year hiatus Fami, only 20 years old then, joined the band.

[@JamMoon]

Holy cow that’s awesome 🤘

[@ljupcotanushoski2154]

@@JamMoon you should check her personal chanel. She's prodigy. Great bass player. Search for "Alien alien" cover before she joined Lovebites.

[@JamMoon]

@@ljupcotanushoski2154hell yeah for sure

[@kielanuar213]

Lovebites rules !!👍🔥

[@JamMoon]

@kielanuar213 - they do 🤘

[@rainerzufall42]

Facts: The only new member is new bassist Fami (here with headless bass), who was 20, when she joined in 2022, after founder and band leader left for personal reasons in 2021. This song is the second of five on their new great EP (August 28th, 2024). It has allegedly 208 bpm. That "5 song" EP has quite a range of styles, I'd say, there's something for everyone on it...

[@JamMoon]

Oh dang well that’s good to know 🤘

[@Remek58R]

I understand your reaction, it took me a few listens, too, but I really like it now. This is is from their new EP2 release. They have another MV off this new EP (Unchained), and several more new live MVs from their 2023 concerts. Lots of new songs to react to! 😃

[@JamMoon]

Thank you for understanding.. I know for a fact I’ll end up loving it

[@obud3777]

Midori is playing her Reindeer blue E-II Horizon FR by ESP. FAMI is the new bassist and here she plays her signature Bacchus Woodline 5AC-HL FAMI Miyako Here is playing her signature Dean Flying V MYK USA , modified with Fishman Fluence pick ups.

[@JamMoon]

Thank you 🙏

[@johnp-v2g]

nice reaction !midori is playing esp guitar fami has her freedom headless bass. this band is on fire right now!! listen to soldier stands solidarity if you wanna see amazing drumming!!tks from toronto!!

[@WalterChong-ny6zr]

Midori 💚💚💚💚💚

[@JamMoon]

🤘

[@metalmark1214]

I like the song, other than the pre-chorus. Check out the other 3 songs on the EP without MV'. I think they are better than the 2 with music videos. Next - Where's Identity.

[@rainerzufall42]

Interestingly, that's the only song I had a little trouble with! I needed some runs with it, and I still like other songs better. Some have this problem with "Unchained" or this one ("Soul Defender"). I think, my favorites on "LOVEBITES EP II" are "The Bell In The Jail" and "Someone's Dream" (#4 and #5)... "Unchained" was played live in Tokyo and on the US tour this month, and it worked quite well!

[@1970Phoenix]

I love this song, but I think the other four songs on the EP are better. My favourite is the thrash song "Where's Identity?", followed by "The Bell in the Jail". They are also the two heaviest songs on the EP.

[@JamMoon]

I can’t wait to check them out

[@marks5451]

It certainly grew on me.

[@VRsMagic]

⚔️🤟🏻🛡️🐺🛡️🤘🏻⚔️ 🔥TEMAZO‼️GRANDIOSAS‼️

[@jairoalonsomarulanda3868]

🐺🤘🔥

[@JamMoon]

🐺 🔥🤘🔥

[@rainerzufall42]

I really wonder, if the lyrics stuff and "MASTER MASTER" has anything to do with "Master of Puppets" by Metallica. Could be possible, I guess!

[@JamMoon]

Maybe 😳lol

[@VeljkoNikolic-is5px]

I agree this song sounds like Metallica song "Master of Puppets".

[@JamMoon]

@VeljkoNikolic-is5px how weird

[@VeljkoNikolic-is5px]

@@JamMoon YOU mean you are weird.

[@JamMoon]

@@VeljkoNikolic-is5px oh yeah

[@joejoe8475]

lol dang you drop anything

[@JamMoon]

Always have to lol

[@VeljkoNikolic-is5px]

No "im" (small letters) they are NOTHING (not to say shit). ASAMI is "ONE and ONLY VOICE" and she sings as she think should. You do not anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!