Listening to BAND MAID for the first time! DOMINATION (DOUBLE) REACTION

You guys spammed my community post telling me to react to this band. So here we are, listening to Domination by Band Maid for the very first time. Includes music video and Live performance.
What song should we checkout next? Let me know if the comment.
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[@magDanno]

Rogers out here doing the lords work. I swear like 90% of the band maid reactions I’ve watched in the last 2-3 weeks have been from their recommendations.

[@RustySabita]

Dude. No lie. When I KZbind Domination reactions, I could see his name in the descriptions. Needs to be the band's PR manager or something lol

[@RogerChance3902]

Thanks! 🍺😁

[@brunobryant4846]

He's a legend 👍🍻

[@Parker--]

@@RogerChance3902 lol I thought it was you in one of the other comments section.😁

[@Parker--]

90%??? Where is this hidden 10% of Band-Maid reactions? 😝

[@GaryHolloway-810]

And like i said to Kanami, "It's ok World Domination will happen, after all Rome wasn't built in a day". She replied "I know, silly, Rome was built in Italy".🤭

[@RustySabita]

lmaooooo 😂

[@jkkansasband7056]

haha. Gary, you're resorting to 5th grade humor again. 🤣Which my mind always appreciates. 🤪

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jkkansasband7056 I couldn't help it Jk, my brain said "Don't" but my fingers didn't listen :)

[@jkkansasband7056]

@@GaryHolloway-810 lol. Just the way I like it. 🙃

[@RogerChance3902]

🍺🥴

[@tonygriffin_]

Roger is now the official Band-Maid Ambassador to the UN. DOMINATION live was the 22nd song of their 23 song set and begins with a segue that is the dying away of the last note of the previous song PLAY. At 13:02 - MISA, the bassist, Kanami the lead guitarist and composer, and Miku the rhythm guitarist and founder of the band, are playing Hengao - "strange faces" - with Akane the drummer, which is making funny faces to try and put someone off. Akane, of course, laughs along while not missing a beat. It shows the ladies' confidence in each others' abilities that they can fool around like this while all of them slam out note-perfect Rock at full tilt. At 13:45 - MISA the bassist is holding her plectrum in her curled finger so she can produce it and switch from slapping to picking in half a nanosecond! At 15:36 - Akane the drummer hitting two separate beats on her double kick pedals while simultaneously continuing the song melody on her snare, toms and cymbal. At 17:18 - a brief glimpse of Kanami laying down one sweet rolling chord pattern - pure class. THE best band on Earth.

[@RustySabita]

He sure is doing the rounds to get this name out there.Thanks for the information and letting me know your passion for the band. It definitely shows. I look forward to seeing all the bands' personality shine through during the course of this new journey. And from one Welsh man to another, thanks for watching and commenting! 🙌🙏🤘

[@tonygriffin_]

@@RustySabita Was it my avatar that somehow gave away the fact I'm Welsh and love Band-Maid?😂🤣

[@RustySabita]

@tonygriffin_ Oh, it's your profile pic? I didn't even notice. Just sensed it ;) haha

[@RogerChance3902]

🍺😎

[@daft73games]

Members: Saiki: voacls Miku: rhythm guitar, vocals, founder Kanami: lead guitar MISA: bass Akane: drums Band formed 2013 Favorite song: undetermined changes too often 😀😉

[@outwest1014]

You left out Spokes Pigeon.

[@bob2161]

Greetings RustySabita, I'd like to just offer a short, but heartfelt welcome to the Pidgeon Hole. That is what we Maidiacs call this part of the Band-Maid experience. It's a great place to be. Your average Band-Maid fan is friendly, happy to answer questions, and share about their own Band-Maid experiences. And always enthusiastic to reccomend the next Band-Maid they think you will enjoy the most. Right there is about where the "average" ends. The group that call themselves Maidiacs, is a widely varied group of people. The youngest Maidiac I've personally met was an especially bright 9 year old boy. This wasn't just a kid that liked the band, he knew what he liked, and he knew the band. Tons of knowledge about specific things about the band. Like when Po got her Zemaitis Signature Guitar, the “Flappy Pigeon”. (It is, in my personal opinion, a uniquely beautiful guitar.) He knew a bunch of this kind of stuff. The oldest Maidiac I've met, so far, was a 76 year old man. When we met, we were about to walk into his 6th Band-Maid live show. This gentleman has seen so many great bands, from many different genres, perform live. The ones I remember him talk about; Patsy Cline, Tina Turner, The Beatles, The Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, Grateful Dead, Aerosmith, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Alice Cooper, Frank Zappa. There were so many more that I cannot remember. He mentioned many bands that I'd never heard of. About now your probably wondering, what's the point of me telling you about this guy, and all the bands that he's seen? Well, as we were talking and sharing stories, he felt it was important that he shared a point that has really stuck with me. He has been to well over 1,000 live shows in his life. Some were truly great performances. Others, maybe not so much. But he told me, that every Band-Maid show he's been to has made him feel as if he's watching some of his best friends, having the time of their lives, putting on the best show he's ever seen. I didn't know how to respond to that. I still don't know how to respond to that. During the second song of the show, Saiki (lead singer) saw him in the audience and gave him a little nod and a wave. At the end of the first set. She pointed him and a few other fans out to the other Maids. During Miku's "Special Time", she made it a point to acknowledge this old guy and I believe every other fan that she and the other girls recognized as fans from previous shows. When the rest of the band came back on stage, Akane (drummer) waved at him and they exchanged small bows. It was my first time seeing them live. I'd just met this guy 30 minutes before the show started. It was hard to not feel as if I was watching my first live Band-Maid show with a close friend of the band. While I am in awe of the number and variety of shows this man's seen. It was the ladies that were the source of that feeling of him being their friend. I do hope I expressed that in a coherent manner. Anyways, I've just discovered your channel. And how wonderful it is that I got to discover you, as you were discovering Band-Maid. Watching people experience Band-Maid for the first time is one of my favorite things. I'm currently 61 years old, and I've proudly called myself a Maidiac for 5 years now. As the majority of those posting in this comment section have already made extensive and detailed lists of recommendations about which song you should check out next, I will not be doing that. I will say, that you can throw a dart, spin a wheel, or flip a coin. However you choose to select the next Band-Maid song you listen to. You will select your next favorite song by Band-Maid. I've never heard, nor heard of, a bad Band-Maid song. Many of the other commentors here have made mention of interesting points and facts about the band. It is only normal that some of it is repeated. Here are a few things I didn't see in any of the other comments I read. All of the Ladies, except Miku, who founded the band, have impressive musical backgrounds. The drummer, bassist, and lead guitarist all have advanced music educations. I believe that Kanami, (lead guitarist) has a masters degree in music. She composes and arranges the majority of the bands music. Not to mention that she can play the hell out of a guitar. Miku writes most of the lyrics. Miku founded the band. Miku was the original lead singer. Miku fired herself because she didn't have the sound that she wanted for the band. Auditions were held to find a new lead singer. Miku didn't know how to play the guitar when she started the band. In fact, in the video that put them on the map so to speak, called, 'Thrill', The guitar she's "playing" is only a prop. The video's producer thought it looked better if she was holding a guitar as she sang backing vocals. Kanami has since taught her how to play. Saiki (lead vocalist) auditioned and was hired. She wasn't told about the Maid theme of the band. She was working as a model before joining the band. She learned to sing as a child, performing in a bar owned by her family. She has had throat surgery to remove polyps that developed on her vocal cords. She had not received any vocal training, and did not know how to safely use her powerful voice, and damaged herself. Misa (MISAMISAMISA) plays the bass. She's in the band as a result of Miku asking Akane (drummer) if she knew anyone that could play bass. Akane told Miku, yeah, I know someone, she can play alright. Akane and Misa are long time friends. Misa also joined the band without knowing about the Maid thing. Neither Misa or Sakai were thrilled when they finally learned about the Maid thing. Miku designed the original Maid costumes for each individual. Changes have been made over the years to more suit the individual tastes of the different members. Miku thinks Sakai has sexy legs and has made sure the fans have always been able to see them. Misa plays her bass like Kanami plays her guitar. Of course, Kanami writes the music that Misa plays. A regular highlight of the bands live performances, are the "duals" between Kanami and Misa. They are truly outstanding performances. Misa is usually barefoot on stage. Misa keeps a bottle of Jack Daniel's on top of her amp stack during performances. She empties the bottle over the course of the show. More recently she has developed a taste for fine beers and lately has been drinking more beer than whiskey on stage. Misa has a unique ability to quickly change from picking, to slapping, and back to picking. At no time do her fingers leave her hand, neither does the pick. You've got to look quick or you'll miss it. And finally, my last point. Band-Maid is a band that always performs best in front of an audience. You got a taste of that in this review. Where the majority of bands sound best in the studio, Band-Maid consistantly shines much more brilliantly on stage than in the studio. The band seems to harvest energy from live audiences. Then there's the team of world class sound engineers they employ for the live shows. These guys are artists in their own rights. This band absolutely excels at live performances. As a new subscriber, I'm looking forward to your next video.

[@edwardmcalister8743]

What he said. Exactly.... what he said.

[@chriso6719]

From Japan, a lot of great rock and metal bands from there. Formed in 2013, Saiki lead vocals, Miku rhythm guitar/vocal, Kanami lead guitar, Misa bass, Akane drums. Miku formed the band and is the primary lyricist. She used to work in a maid cafe, and the aesthetic was her vision. 7 albums so far. Favorite?, love Misa's bass. Next? Try "Hate?" live, and to see where they came from, "Thrill" is the song that got them going and saved the band. There are more all female bands from Japan to check out too. Try LOVEBITES "Holy War' live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020. And Nemophila, "Oiran" official live.

[@tamotsuish]

Thanks so much nice reaction! Always live version is better than studio's. They are perfect live band.

[@RustySabita]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it! They do seem really good as a live band!

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

And thats how the best current rock band on the planet does it !!!!!!

[@RustySabita]

I feel you on that! 💯

[@bocatampere]

10 years and 120+ songs of pure greatness 🔥❤️ These amazing ladies have it all..Passion 🔥 Work 💪 Heart ❤️ Talent 🤘 Magical band, amazing musicians, humble humans. Best liveband ever in this Planet. Lovin’ Band-Maid. Greets from Finland 🇫🇮🤘

[@GlennWH26]

Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. Poker shark and horse racing fanatic. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Definitely eccentric, possibly insane. Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors. A sweet, motherly woman who turns into a beast when you hand her a guitar. Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Completely unflappable. Frequently snacks between songs. Has been known to sign her banana peels and throw them to the audience. MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls. Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. Regards her band mates, especially Kanami and Miku, with bemused exasperation. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).

[@raybl9295]

Everyone in Band Maid is a standout but I'm partial to MISA the bassist. She seems to be playing her own songs that happened to be blend in with the rest of the band and they all fit. Welcome to the BM experience.

[@EliseAutoXr]

Band-Maid is fantastic in every way, I have seen them twice live... their live shows are simply incredible! Please do check out more, you will not be disappointed! Thanks for the reaction.

[@MusicMike747]

That was a fun intro 😂 And it was brilliance to watch the video and then the live! Where do we come from? Nothing whatsoever organized; completely organic individuals from all around the world. Based on my personal concert experience? Band Maid fans are moms and dads and kids, metalheads, college friends, musicians and music nerds from every generation. My friendly advice for anyone is to listen to at least 10-12 songs before you begin to understand what the Maids are capable of. Band Maid could be called a hard rock fusion band. Elements from several genres bent and blended often within a single song. “Domination” is something like an arena hard rock/pop influenced track. And Band Maid outperforms every studio track. They are one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen. And I’ve been going to concerts since 1978. You’re going to hear “Hate” as a recommendation; however, I’m going to detract from fellow fans and lobby hard for you to do this same thing again with the song “Don’t you tell ME.” The music video followed by their live performance at Yokohama Arena last year. Please. You won’t regret it any more than you regret that poll.

[@stevenclark7600]

Good reaction Rusty,check out,,Hate,live at Yokahama 2023 to see the ladies smash it on all fronts,enjoy.

[@RustySabita]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and the recommendation

[@Gunkan22]

Haha… what’s your favorite he asks? Little does he know. Every next song will become your favorite, so you have about 119 more to go. All 5 have incredibly different personalities and all 5 will share 100% of your love.

[@RustySabita]

lmao I got you! Understand. I feel the same about other bands! 😂🤘

[@Gunkan22]

@@RustySabita When you do listen to your next song I would say listen through it 5 times and listen for each instrument. Between Misa’s picking and slap bass tone, to Kanami not stop shredding and riffs, Miku’s backing vocals/melodies and holding everything together rhythm guitar, Akane’s always in the pocket drums and drum fills and Saiki’s powerful voice and stage presence you will understand why you cant pick a favorite. And welcome to the Maidiacs.

[@myeckwaters]

If you want to see a drum solo, the live version of Freedom, from the same concert. It also catches the band in a very playful mood.

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

You'll find no more loyal fanbase than Band-Maid's Maidiacs. Why? Their music is incredibly infectious: the entire catalog, their live performances, the band's insane backstory, and the depth of their compositions and lyrics. Band-Maid is a supergroup that skipped the step of coming together from different bands, by pushing themselves and each other to make the best of the opportunity they found themselves in. Their management, who had been successful promoting idol groups, tried to steer Band-Maid down the idol group path, but Band-Maid took that the opposite direction by playing it for laughs. They assumed atypical special characteristics: the bass player drinks beer and whiskey all the time and doesn't dress as a maid, the rhythm guitarist thinks she's an 810 year old pigeon and ends all her sentences with "Po!", the vocalist (nicknamed "The Ice Queen" and stating it with RBF) claims she has no special characteristics, the drummer claims to be a gorilla and eats constantly, while the lead guitarist claims to be head over heals in love with the lead vocalist declaring her intention to marry her. In an interview they were asked if the band had any goals, to which the rhythm guitarist answered in all seriousness, "World Domination." They carry this into their live performances, engaging with the audience during "breaks". But you'll forget about the silliness when you hear their music. This is a serious band, with serious music, who deserve serious attention.

[@jaedo6180]

Best rock band on the planet, po!🫶🤘

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome, Rusty. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 200 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, 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, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2lkHiGiJlrfqc) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts:  2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKUqmCIh7uXbZI  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLHiKF_h896l80  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:  Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epjbhmCDi8-nl5I  See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJu9nIGbpKygnsU If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, live streams, 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, Don’t Let Me Down, 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:  "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009  Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI  Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 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, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS]  BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo  The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT!  📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID will perform a dream two-band show! After meeting on our US tour in 2022, "The Warning" will be making their memorable first visit to Japan with BAND-MAID! Venue: EX THEATER RIPPONGI Date: Jun 12, 2024. -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1st. -- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan; July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall; July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa. -- FESTIVALS - July 21,OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024; Aug 16,17 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO; Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024 The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!

[@RustySabita]

Thank you for the information, my man. I appreciate it. I'll give these a check out and add them to the list.

[@Davey-Boyd]

Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They can make you headbang, they can make you pogo, they can make you cry like a baby. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and world class musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up. Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. Her idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Welcome & thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 Band-Maid is one of the best bands in our country, especially in live performance. We say "Japan is the country obsessed by Rock Music". The history is very long and the obsession started in 1966 when Beatles visited Japan and held 5 concerts at Budokan. Speaking of hard rock / heavy metal music, a number of bands started to come to Japan since as early as 1970s : Led Zeppelin / Grand Funk Railroad (1971), Deep Purple (1972), Queen (1975), Kiss (1977), Cheap Trick / Van Halen / Scorpions (1978), Judas Priest (1978/79) and so on. Now, any type of rock can be enjoyed here, especially by many all-female or women-fronted bands. They are daughters of American / European rock, for sure. (Many are grand-daughters in terms of age.) Uh-oh, we also say "Japan is the country obsessed by Jazz". It had started earlier than rock 😄

[@elliott8339]

Thanks for the reaction and comments. These ladies are FIRE!!!!! They are arguably the best live rock band on the planet. Check out one of their official live videos...Hate?, Play!, Moratorium, Real Existence...just to name a few. From Now On is one of several instrumentals that shouldn't be missed. Until next time...Cheers!

[@RustySabita]

Hi Elliot. Don't you worry. I got you covered! 🤘🙌

[@kindalikechicken2299]

They have a deep catalog. Enjoy the ride. Band Maid and Jinjer have become my soundtrack.

[@RustySabita]

I don't blame you for the songs I've listened to so far. Treat yourself haa!

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction (and new sub based on your analysis and enthusiasm). Just like a rolling stone gathers no moss, Band-Maid gathers no rust. You won't be disappointed.

[@RustySabita]

I appreciate you dude! Glad you enjoyed it! I guess I'll have to keep listening to them to see if you're right or wrong 😉🙏

[@glenkelley6799]

@@RustySabita Like most rock snobs, I'm never wrong (except for Rick Astley) :D

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

So, there are now five bands that the same group of reactors react to. All are all female. Four from Japan and one from Mexico. Note, none of those bands are idol groups. They have made their own bands and also, in varying degree, write their own music. They are also total bands that play their own instruments. NOTE - that Babymetal used to be a part of this mix, and really was the band that started all the reactions to Japanese metal. Also for me listening ro reactions. Babymetal is an idol group though. And the three girls are only dancing and singing. They are not writing music and not playing instruments and they do not plan their music life. But dont get me wrong, I love Babymetal, in particular older Babymetal when the girls were just kids. * BAND-MAID : Heavy rock and prog rock. Best live, but have some instrumentals that are best as studio live. Have nearly 100 good songs. * Lovebites: Heavy metal, no doubt the best heavy metal today. Best live. Have some old songs in the Abyss, i.e. studio live. Have nearly 100 good songs. * Nemophila: Metal and Rock and just good music. The most professional. Vocalist do both clean and screams. Their originals are kind of hard. They have fantastic studio live rock covers. * Hanabie: Metal Core and fun band. Two main vocalists. One is a cute tiny growler. Here I recommend music movies. They are so fun and are of superior audio quality. Best to start with: "We love sweets". * The Warning: From Mexico. Rock. Three sisters. Vent viral when they were around 10. Now they are around 20 and a force to reckon with. Totally best live.

[@markhunter8554]

Comparing Baby Metal to Band Maid is like comparing Spice Girls to the Beatles (or to be more apropos the Runaways).

[@bandmaidfanATL]

0:23 That's not an exaggeration. For Roger, that is mild...

[@johancoetser906]

My current favorite song is Endless story official live video with Bestie, the music video, close on its heels. Before that it was the Manners- Black Hole live duo, also Hate, official live vid, Blooming MV... You get the picture. I love them all, but are partial to Kanami Tono, lead guitar and main composer.

[@evilducks3710]

I will note that these are the two most recent videos and the meme within madiacs is “your favorite song is whichever one you heard last” so that tracks😅

[@himbo754]

You could listen to their recent official live videos, like "Don't You Tell Me" and "Hate?" -- both have duels between bass and lead guitar. The band was formed in 2013. They had their Tenth Anniversary last year, concluding with a great 3 hour concert at Yokohama Arena, Tokyo, before 8,000 fans. The two songs I recommended come from that concert. Favourite member? Quirky, sweet, exceptionally talented composer and lead guitarist Kanami. She turns -- Jekyll and Hyde-like -- into a monster guitarist when she straps on her guitar, but is the most naive and childlike member when she takes off the guitar. She has a very strong work ethic and continually strive to improve as a musician, while being exceptionally modest about her talents.

[@RustySabita]

A 3 hours gig? Damn that's hardcore! Hate seems to be the song most want, but I'll tally up all the requests soon, and we'll go from there. Thanks for watching, commenting, and recommending 🤘🙏🙌

[@himbo754]

@@RustySabita Yep, it was a fantastic concert. I have the DVD and love it. Three hours of Band-Maid at the top of their form. There are four live videos from that concert -- "Hate?" is outstanding.

[@johnrowland2887]

@@RustySabita To get an idea of their dedication, for the Yokohama final, (33 song setlist) they did 3 complete run throughs in the studio and then 2 complete rehearsals at the venue BEFORE playing the show. Rough math, they played over 150 songs in 5 days in addition to the actual show. Who does that? Band-Maid does that!

[@evilducks3710]

The live performance was 22 songs into their set, still as on point as they were at the start and that’s impressive considering the bassist was probably hammered at that point.

[@dannelson6980]

Misa said in an interview she cut back on her drinking after this show. After 10 years she almost looks comfortable on a stage.

[@GSpotter63]

Did we just witness the birth of a new BAND-MAID fan? I really do like watching people lose their BAND-MAID cherry !

[@RustySabita]

haha perhaaaaps.

[@BillHallisey]

9074, the artist formerly known as Roger Chance strikes again!!!!! Rusty, The official live video is the best video for a first time reaction to Band-Maid. Band-Maid is a GREAT live band. I have been to two of their live concerts and came away with how great they are live. Please react to future Band-Maid official live video (including the official live video of Domination) to see what i'm talking about. The more reactions to Band-maid you do, the more subscribers you will get to your channel. Why you ask? First of all we Maidiacs (that's what Band-Maid fans call ourselves) love new KZbin reactors to our favorite band. Secondly, we love it when the reactors discover for themselves how talented and versatile these five young Japanese females really are. Welcome to the world of Band-Maid!!!!!

[@RustySabita]

Carry on watching my dude. Live reaction to Domination at the end 😉 I appreciate the maidiacs coming through on the video so far. We'll do more but we will have to pace them out. Are you all in a discord or a subreddit? Thanks for the welcome. My Nightwish viewers are pretty hardcore. Do you guys top them? haha

[@user-fd9ds6gh4q]

Don't know, but we'll try to whip their butts!

[@diosyntaxa]

I'm so frickin' happy I got to see them live last month, and especially this song as I had seen this live video and knew to chant along :) I hope they come closer to where I live soon because I want another dose of that live performance! And I can't really travel to Japan again anytime soon haha, even if I want to!

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

Hate must be next.

[@RustySabita]

Its in the list! 🤘🙏

[@evilducks3710]

To answer the original question, the fan base has a discord (and also are on lots of reactors discords) where we share things like new reactions and whatever else. I recall your poll being posted.

[@RustySabita]

I need to come hang with you guys. Get an essence for the fandom

[@evilducks3710]

@@RustySabitaI see you’ve found us 😊

[@RustySabita]

@evilducks3710 haha I did. I forgot about it until today

[@mkoose]

Hey Rusty Sabita, welcome to the world of Band-Maid ! Glad to have you on this journey.

[@RustySabita]

Thank you for having me I do. I appreciate the welcome from you all!🤘🙏

[@JaimeMartin724]

Welcome to Band-Maid! They are all incredibly technically proficient! They have some great MVs but they are SOOOOO GOOD live! Some great MVs are Warning, From Now On, and Dice, but if you want to go live, Hate?, Don't You Tell Me, Freedom. But seriously, throw a dart at the list of videos, and it'll be a winner!

[@RustySabita]

Thanks for the welcome, my dude! Weclome into the channel as well! I'll not them all down! :) Throw a dart? That is the impression I get from people commening, so that's always good to hear. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🤘🙏

[@BRO-HI808]

Welcome aboard Master RustySabita. Great reaction and I do like reactors that do a two for....with the original and the live, so you can see the differences. As for the line up and history, there are other Maidiacs who will be coming along who have it all typed out already, so I'll let them post it here. I've been to 15 Okyu-ji's (Band-Maid calls their live concerts Okyu-ji's which translates to "Servings"), and that's one of the bonuses for Masters and Princesses who attend. They are treated to extended/added solos and intros. PO! 🕊 WORLD DOMINATION!🤘😆🤘 Favorite: Pick a song...you won't miss with any song. IMHO, they don't have a bad song. Just that some songs resonate better with some vs others. Ask a hundred Maidiacs for a top ten and you will find the top 10 will vary. But if you want some suggestions: "Daydreaming" OMV and "Blooming" OMV are always in my top 2, flip-flopping depending on my mood. "Hate?" OLV - Funny how the Maids can take a song about pure distain, yet make it sound so positive and happy. "Onset" OLV or "From Now On" for a kick butt instrumental "Freedom" OLV a little extra from the Gorilla, Akane, the dummer A good two for..."Secret My Lips" OLV followed by the cover version "Secret Maiko Lips" OMV by the incredible cover band Band-Maiko. The only band who seems to be able to go toe to toe with the Maids. Funny how they never seem to be in the same place together. 🤔🤭 "Sayonakidori" Acoustic Live for a change up. Miku takes the lead. "Manners" & "Black Hole" OLV this will give you two other feels for this band. A song with a groove....and the second...a burner, as it's their fastest bpm song to date.

[@RustySabita]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the reaction! Likely many more to come! Thanks for the explanation of somethings. I'll try my best to remember. My memory is terrible sometimes. I'll note all those down, but we'll see what is the most requested at the end of the week. Thanks for watching, commenting and the recommendations :) 🤘🙏

[@outwest1014]

Here's what Rolling Stone said about them at Lalapalooza last year - They are the 2nd Japanese Band to be invited to Lallapalooza. The 1st, X Japan 14 yrs ago. Japanese Rockers Band-Maid Put Guitar Center Showoffs to Shame There’s a pun to be made about how much Band-Maid ripped, but the Japanese group goes even harder than that. Fluctuating between hard rock, aughts nu-metal, and pop rock, each member of the quintet is a virtuoso in her own right with more than a decade of practice in Band-Maid alone. They lured curious onlookers into the fold when highlights like “Domination” and “Don’t You Tell Me” got huge reactions from the crowd, but it was the bass solo-versus-guitar solo duels mid-song that got the biggest cheers. This is what those guys in Guitar Center think their ridiculous riffing sounds like. Turns out it’s done best, and most effortlessly, by women in black-and-white maid dresses and frilly hair-pieces as they smile ear to ear. -N.C.

[@RustySabita]

Why is this song the best for you? Let me know. What other band maid songs should I listen to? Like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Ok seeing as you asked & i was polite & replied. Could you please react to "HATE?" next live at Yokohama. if you thought "Domination was good, well...😏 Btw we didn't spam you we just travel in one very large pack. We are the MAIDIACS :)

[@RustySabita]

@@GaryHolloway-810 I'll add it to the list and we'll go from there.🙏 haha and it's all good. Just friendly banter! I love it! ❤🤘🙏

[@bandmaidfanATL]

🎯 It doesn't matter

[@rockyetsx70]

Hate? and Don't You Tell ME from the Nov 23 Yokohama Arena show are so tight. There's a live version of Chose Me from that same show edited together from 24 fan cams that is dang good.

[@Kevin6059]

Almost all Maidiacs will tell you that it's impossible to have a favorite song - the live version of this one is just a good one for someone's first song because it shows a lot of what's cool about the band. But they have 10 years worth of songs and you'll be hard pressed to find one that isn't very good, and most of them are knock your socks off great! I know, I didn't believe it either, but it's a fact that the more you listen to them, the more you'll hear and the more you'll be hooked. And addicted. Like us.

[@JayDavisAtHome]

By the way that's Misa on bass and she's always going at it. You'll see.

[@joeking6763]

An excerpt from Louder Sound Magazine in 2016 It’s Not A Gimmick Okay sure, they wear maid outfits but other than that there is nothing ‘fake’ overtly going on. There’s no grandiose backstory, no over-the-top stage show, no higher power who sent these maids to Earth to do his bidding - nothing. They don’t even mention the fact that they’re wearing maid costumes, it’s just taken at face value. Kiss wear make-up, Band-Maid wear maid uniforms - it’s that simple. At one point, a man came onstage to quickly fix guitarist Kanami Tōno’s hair but other than that there are no ‘handlers’ or ‘puppet masters’ that we can see. They’re Actually Good In the 18-song setlist there is never a dull moment that warrants a quick trip to the bar (not that you can even reach the bar, as everyone is packed in so tight). With three studio albums under their belt, there’s enough talent and experience amongst the quintet to blitz through the arena-sized anthems that swell and burst inside the dingy north London venue. And despite Band-Maid having never played a proper show in the UK before, a rather large portion of the crowd are singing along with every word - in English and Japanese. Down the front, men stand alongside teenage girls with their fists in the air and chanting along to their new favourite band. From the massive KZbin hits of Real Existence and Thrill, to the bombastic chorus of Don’t Let Me Down, there’s a palpable energy in the air. Whether this popularity continues and the girls return to the UK is anyone’s guess, but sticking them on at a festival this summer would be a fantastic move. Full article here

[@tk72231968]

Over 50 years of rocking and this band went to the top of my list when I first heard them...about 3 years ago I think. Each one of these ladies is really very talented. You can't go wrong with any of their songs. For many of the Maidiacs, the best song is the last one you played. IF you like a bit more metal from them, try 'Moratorium' live.

[@RustySabita]

Those are some bold words to say after 50 years on the scene. I guess I'll see what you see soon enough, lol. I'll add the song to the list, and i'll check it out eventually. 🙌🙏🤘

[@neilyamashita4348]

We maidiac masters and princess's! Yeah!!!🤘🤘👍😉❤

[@RustySabita]

Hell yeah, i hear ya! 🙏🤘❤️

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Welcome to the fandom! I suggest these BM songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Puzzle (live) I'd also suggest The Warning - another all female band from Mexico I suggest these TW songs: Money, Sick, Automatic Sun, Enter Sandman (official video with Alessia Cara), Evolve (live VMAs) & Dust To Dust (live Teatro) BTW - both bands are big fans of each other

[@RustySabita]

Thanks for the recommendations. I think we'll definitely be checking out The Warning. A lot of people have requested this.

[@bm4-life]

🐦 *RustySabita* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Choose Me(MV) - 2018* *Dice(MV) - 2018* *Real Existence Live - Zepp Tokyo 2018* *Blooming(MV) - 2019* *ONSET - Zepp Tokyo 2018* (instrumental) I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

[@chrisegbertky]

Welcome to the BandMaid experience. The greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century. Here's some opinions and facts: •Bass solos are more likely to happen than not •Guitar solos are shorter, far shorter than you would like them to be •Unless you are superhuman, you will not/ can not be able to pick up everything they're doing to make that song great on the first listen. •Genre? Genres?? We don' need no stinkin" genre! •You like a hard rocking crazy fast tune? Well how about it done as a slower acoustic version? They do that. •April Fools Day 2019 As a joke they recorded a redo of Secret my Lips with traditional instruments and with lyrics in a Kyoto dialect. MV is stunningly beautiful. •The linchpin member of the band gets the least notice/praise. The Mighty Miku Kobato founder/lead singer steps back to make way for a new more hard rock vocalist. They want her to hold a guitar so she does and learns to play on the fly, performing all the while she's learning. So the person who willed the band into existence, who is the primary lyricist, the only member who sings and plays an instrument most of the time gets the least comments from reactors. Oh yeah she has her own signature model guitar from Zematis (after playing less than 10 yrs) •There is no "I" in BANDMAID. Well ok there is one "I" but my point is the songs are written by BandMaid. Not just Kanami Tono. The highly innovative bass and drum lines are created by Akane and MISA. There are no George songs and John&Paul songs. There are only BandMaid songs. •10 plus years with the same line up. Think about that. •More hooks, riffs and motifs in many songs than most bands have on an album. Check it out. No hyperbole. •Use of puns, wordplay using homophones between Japanese and English are not the exception. They are typical of Kobato's lyrics. •Despite the fact that their LIVE videos are superior to the official studio MV"s the latter are excellent. Funny, graphic, innovative and stunningly beautiful works of art describe what you get with BandMaid's official MV's. •As close to the Beatles in terms of unique persona of the members as any group since the Monkees. MISA is quiet and drinks. Akane is happy and eats, Miku is klutzy and CUTE, Kanami is an airhead who crushes on Saiki and Saiki was the Ice Queen. But the Ice Queen has thoroughly thawed. See Yokohama's Endless Story! Their image is carefully crafted or spontaneous or both. •Many songs have catch phrases or singalong sections to engage the audience. Many songs are in English and Japanese.Most songs are full of joy as well. •They're having a ball. They enjoy performing. They enjoy the fans. They enjoy each other. •Make no mistake, this is not a regular band. Please do HATE? next!!!

[@skrrytch]

Yes, Band Maid is impressive live. I don't like the MV of "Domination" very much but most of their other MVs are great and they are even better live. We don't prefer the live performance because of a specific solo: it's their stage presence, their fun to play, the whole sound which make them special! These ladies are masters at their instruments: Kanami (composer and lead guitar), Akane (drums) and Misa (bass). Then there is lead vocalist Saiki who is perfect for the Band Maid sound and Miku Kobato (rythm guitar, pure energy, most lyrics, fantastic backing vocals and harmonies). Miku wasn't able to play the guitar when she founded the bandin 2013. I don't know of any other band where the fans' playlists differ so much. So, this is just a quite random selection of songs: For some very special live videos try Freedom, Play, Real existence and Endless Story. With Moratorium (Live at Zepp), Rinne (MV) and Dice you can hear more hard rock while more catchy songs are Choose me (MV), Bestie (MV) and Alone (MV). And if you want to hear some ballads then maybe About Us (MV) and Daydreaming (MV) are good picks. But don't miss some of their instrumentals like From now on (MV) and Onset (Live). And finally a very special live performance is Manners/Blackhole (Official Online Live)🍌 And there is more: For example the songs with Miku in lead, their christmas acoustic concert and the 'cover band' Band-Maiko ;-) But if you want to start at the beginning of their career (2013-2017) then go with Thrill (MV, their first video), Real Existence (second video), Alone (MV, first own composition), Freedom(best LIVE performance), Choose Me, Play (LIVE!), ... Some other band recommendations? Then try "The Sixsters" from Ukraine (Pick any song) and "Gacharic Spin" from Japan (song: "Mindset"). Have fun... Po

[@falconsooner]

#WeAreNotACult Nice reaction. I like your style. Some great live videos are Hate?, Don't You Tell Me, Play, Real Existence, Choose Me, Unleash, Endless Story Manners/Black Hole, Onset. Multiple styles represented. If you want to see what they can do instrumentally then From Now On MV is a great one. Lots of great studio MVs as well. Domination MV has volume issues for some reason. Studio is better than MV. #WeAreNotACult

[@RustySabita]

Thanks for the praise! I appreciate that! I'll note all these down. The most recommended will likely be next, we'll get through them all though :) Thanks for watching!

[@wilmac1]

New sub. Welcome to the Band-Maid family. You won’t be disappointed.

[@R2J2B2]

I see that the barrage of Maidiacs has invaded the comments. Welcome to the greatest Hard Rock band of the 21st century. They have been together going on 11 years and have NEVER written a bad song. NEVER! I Am an old Metalhead from the 80's and I thought music had died. Then I found BAND-MAID and I have absolutely fallen in love with this band. They are all virtuosos and brilliant song writers. Do yourself a tremendous favor and start listening to them now. You have nearly 170 songs to work with. Enjoy!

[@RustySabita]

170 song? That content for years! haha

[@keimahane]

MISA, MISA, MISA!

[@ranger_a6953]

Obviously, RogerChance-9073 was taken...

[@RustySabita]

True. 3 is better than 4, but 4 isn't bad either. 😂

[@RogerChance3902]

🍺🙄

[@RustySabita]

@GuessWho-9074 Haha just messing with ya fella! 🤘🙏🙌

[@joebarrera9741]

Great song i love this song

[@SocialNetwooky]

The reason why everybody shouts "Use the Live!" is because Band Maid is, in essence, a live band. Their studio albums are all very good, but the live performances are ALWAYS stellar and just "better" in all possible ways, and the energy the girls exude when they play is just incredible. I'm sure the suggestion is already in the comments, but you should watch "Hate?" next ... yeah .. the live ;)

[@RustySabita]

Yeah, this live performance definitely was better to hear than the music video.

[@topographic1973ify]

You need to see the live version. It's better. Roger is the Band Maid Messiah. Best rock band on the planet, you don't know energy until you see them live.

[@RustySabita]

The live version is in the 2nd half of the video, my friend! :)

[@JohnGioffredi-gi7zd]

I enjoyed your reaction to our MAIDS! That live breakdown has a bass solo (MISA,) followed immediately by a lead guitar solo (KANAMI,) followed immediately by a rhythm guitar solo (MIKU,) , followed immediately by a brief drum solo (AKANE.) The bass solo gets a little lost in the mixing, as does the rhythm guitar solo. The videographer messed up and doesn’t even capture MIKU’s rhythm guitar solo until she’s joined by KANAMI and they go head to head (or MAID to MAID if you prefer.) A much better bass solo / lead guitar solo is in HATE? (live at Yokohama.) More BAND-MAID please! Cheers!

[@RustySabita]

I'm glad you enjoyed the reaction. More will be coming on the channel for sure!

[@paulread4886]

Welcome to the MAIDIACS Rusty. Please check out HATE , live at Yokohama Arena. Best Hard rock band on the planet, esp live.

[@RustySabita]

Thank paul. It's the top requested song so far. So will likely be the next band maid song. 🙌🙏🤘

[@dennisacarter4332]

Excellent reaction. A rare band that is better live! Their MV’s are also very good. Don’t worry the Maidiacs will fill you in! Way to go Roger!!!

[@RogerChance3902]

🍺😁🤘🏻

[@RustySabita]

Thanks, my dude. I'm glad you enjoyed it. They've filled me in and more 🙌🙏🤘

[@swissystan]

Freedom official live next ;) then Hate? Official live, Puzzle official live then whatever you like, can’t miss….

[@kalebdaark100]

Well you did that the right way round for sure.

[@RustySabita]

I had to do it the wrong way round once on my Jinjer video first, though 😭

[@redj59]

Maidniacs (bandmaid fans) are committed and ❤ the. band. the band ♥s their fans

[@RustySabita]

Love to hear that. ❤️

[@RogerChance3902]

Don’t forget the numbers on the end! 🍺😁

[@RustySabita]

Never forget!

[@BRO-HI808]

The secret Ambassador strikes again. New Maidiac to add to the RC collection. PO!🕊

[@RogerChance3902]

14 out of 19 votes! 🍺😁

[@RustySabita]

Crushed it! lol

[@K.H.D710]

Thank you for reacting to Band-Maid! Based on what I see behind you, I suggest "Unleash!!!!!" for your next Band-Maid reaction. Check the OMV first, and then you'll see why I chose this song for you😉

[@RustySabita]

lmao. I'm guess it's something similar to Sailormoon? haha, I'll note them down. Thank you, my dude. 🙏🙌🤘

[@K.H.D710]

@@RustySabita Good guess👍👍 The lead vocal, Saiki, is a fan of Sailormoon, btw😉

[@RustySabita]

@k.h.D710 That's cool! My wife and I watch part one of SailorMoon Cosmos. It was good fun and she loved it. She is a massive SM fan. However, the cosplay behind my is mine. (That's how I got her to marry me) haha

[@bandmaidfanATL]

BabyMetal fans may be The One, but we Maidiacs are The Only.

[@RogerChance3902]

I saw that! 🍺😆

[@seizetheday5008]

Nice PLAY there.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Shake and Bake!

[@RogerChance3902]

@@bandmaidfanATL see my message new reactor coming up! 🍺😁

[@Haitokuj]

five ladies have their own documentary in youtube, you should check it out🤘especially the main person who form this band, Miku Kobato❤

[@RudiTheMan]

A new master I see,

[@hammerhiem75]

To put the band into perspective: This song is not in my top 30 songs by these rediculously talented ladies.

[@TlanImass]

The rhythm guitarist, at the point of time has only been playing guitar for 6 years so most of the time the bassist plays the same as the rhythm. She plays “lead” bass guitar in that sense.

[@garykeeling2275]

I'm kind of surprised that you caught the small bass solo during the shred-fest between the two guitarists, but completely missed the larger bass solo just before the first guitar solo! For many, that's one of the highlights of the live video! But even this bass and guitar trade-offs in this video pale in comparison to the Official Live version of "Hate?".

[@RustySabita]

Hey Gary. My brain is weird like that. There are so many things I do that can't be explained 🤣 But I hope you enjoyed it all the same. Hate will likely be the next video.🤘🙌🙏

[@ThePsychosocialite]

Great reaction. You thought the guitar section in this was good you should listen to the live version of Hate. They also have instrumental songs such as Onset and From Now On that showcase the band's skills and are definitely worth checking out

[@RustySabita]

Thanks l you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'll add them in 🙌🙏🤘

[@stevekane4922]

You notice how everywhere you go there are pigeons. They are bandmaid fans.

[@RustySabita]

lmao I got you! haha

[@stevekane4922]

@@RustySabita they all report to miku.

[@jenssweden3621]

Best band on the planet 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎎🤘🎎🤘

[@leeredose9192]

Nice reaction greeting from germany

[@RustySabita]

Thank you. Welcome in from Germany 🤘🙏🙌

[@ShikataGaNai100]

As spoken by TinyHat-san, through his prophet, Roger-san...welcome to the best live rock band in the world.

[@RogerChance3902]

🍺🤪

[@RustySabita]

haha thanks dude. I think my the Nightwish fans that watching my channel, might want to have a word with you haha🤘😉

[@ShikataGaNai100]

@@RustySabita ...and, they would be wrong.

[@k3w1b3an5]

im sure Roger wanted the live version. Most people prefer that. But I like the MV version. Thank you for reacting to the best rock band on the planet.

[@RustySabita]

Check the 2nd half of the video. 😉🤘🙏🙌

[@k3w1b3an5]

@@RustySabita Not all Band-Maid fans are as dumb as I am, I promise

[@RustySabita]

@@k3w1b3an5 haha it's all good. I got you! 🤘🤘

[@brunobryant4846]

Be warned these amazing Rock Goddesses will gently steal your heart but only after they've rock and roll smashed their way through your chest in the first place What a fcken band Po 👍🍻

[@RogerChance3902]

Bruuuuunoooo! 🍺🍻🍻🍺🍻🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍺🍻🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍻🤘🏻🥴

[@brunobryant4846]

@@RogerChance3902 😄🥰🥰🙏👍🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 I'm pretty cut from drinks with my brother for his birthday, mucho beer and mucho BAND-MAID, time off work and day drinking with B-M providing the music, fck yeah, have a great rest of the week my NJ Brother 👍🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@RustySabita]

My heart belongs to my wife, so Band Maid will have to try and get it from her. Either way, this first song is fantastic!

[@RogerChance3902]

@@brunobryant4846 Nice! 🍺😁

[@brunobryant4846]

@@RogerChance3902 It is but the truth Brother Roger 😄👍🍻

[@MidnighterClub]

Just aside: I'm here because YT algorithm tossed your video in my face. Prob all the other Band-Maid reactors I listen to.

[@RustySabita]

Bless the youtibe gods. I hope you enjoy the reaction and my thoughts along with it. 🙏

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

I hope you realise that having done this you're now contractually obliged to do the recently released live version of " HATE ? " next 😉🤣🤣🤣

[@RustySabita]

Haha, it looks like it. It's the most recommended song so far. So likely, it will be the next Band Maod song. I'm not sure when that it yet thought.

[@swissystan]

Roger, super-trouper….

[@RogerChance3902]

🍺😁

[@polskabob359]

Did ambassador chance get outta utube jail?

[@RogerChance3902]

Haven’t seen em. 🍸🥸

[@RustySabita]

@@RogerChance3902 Uh oh. What you do? Being naughty?

[@RogerChance3902]

@@RustySabitaToo many Maid requests! 🍺🤣

[@polskabob359]

​@GuessWho-9074 unofficial band maid business, ambassador is secret mission authorized by none other than the pigeon

[@JayDavisAtHome]

What's up Rodger without the D f****** auto spell. It's not hyperbole when I say you could literally pick any song. Here are some good songs from Band Maid ( in no particular order): Honkai, brand new road, start over, order, alone, Arcadia girl, choose me, why why why, chemical reaction, don't apply the brake, shake that, glory, Beauty and the beast, don't you tell me, bubble, daydreaming, different, don't let me down, the nonfiction days, moratorium, cross, take me higher, time, secret my lips, fate, Rock in me, clang, turn me on, daydreaming, wonderland, bubble, the dragon cries, warning, blooming, no god, afterlife, hgk, Giovanni, from now on, corallium, influencer, shambles, before yesterday, I still seek revenge, freezer, reincarnation(rinne)

[@RogerChance3902]

🍺🥴🤘🏻

[@reesereese2524]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@RustySabita]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@thecoltsnohuddle]

🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🥰

[@relic1959]

Best Band Ever

[@AK-tv6bo]

😊😊😊

[@RustySabita]

🥳🥳🥳

[@markhunter8554]

Live version is even better.

[@RustySabita]

The live version is in the video ;)

[@markhunter8554]

@@RustySabita Yeah. I spoke (actually posted) too soon.

[@Equilibrium2903]

The classic, ignoring a very hard bass solo and two seconds later fangirling about a basic af guitar solo.

[@RustySabita]

@Equilibrium2903 I like basic af guitar solos more. Thank you for the comment.

[@armynurseboy]

You're right, the live version DOES sound better. I think it's a mix of the band feeding off the energy of the crowd, the little changes they threw in to give us a treat and the "fuller" sound it has. IMHO the studio version sounds "thin" and a bit too "clean".

[@RustySabita]

Yeah, it does. Maybe the music video didn't sound like that when they recorded it, but maybe post-production flattened it a bit too much or something.

[@armynurseboy]

@RustySabita the MV uses the studio track. So its whatever the recording sound engineer did.

[@RustySabita]

@@armynurseboy That's a good point actually. Either way, live sounds better.

[@joebarrera9741]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Prober61]

Band-Maid have nothing to do with Baby Metal. The thing about them is they are so versatile as you will see. BASS solos, Jazz influences, time changes like crazy... The musicians are top notch talent. Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things. I'm sure a lot of people will tell you to watch "Hate?" live next. Do it!

[@RustySabita]

Literally have similar styles in appearance and play in the rock/metal genre. What do you mean? 😂

[@Prober61]

@@RustySabita I don't know Baby Metal just never floated my boat. The Maids on the other hand have consumed me along with the warning and Polyphia has me hooked too but neither like the maids.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

15:06 THE BASS SOLO WAS FIRST YOU TALKED ALL OVER IT then skipped to the end of it to get the Guitar solo grrrrrrrrrrrr I liked anyway just give MISA a bit more love

[@RustySabita]

😭😭 There was a lot going on! I'll give them all the much deserved praise 🙌🙏🙏

[@Jorkawing]

It was bugging me that I was sure I've seen something from you before and your new channel threw me off but I've watched your Steins;Gate reactions before. Just wanted to post something because it's very rare for someone to react to both my favorite anime and favorite band. Probably everyone is going to recommend HATE? (for good reason) but I'll add in the recommendation for secret My lips & secret MAIKO lips, endless Story and Daydreaming.

[@RustySabita]

Looks like I've got you covered on all your tastes. Now I just need to get you on your gaming taste, haha

[@j.g.p.7554]

You ate to many tidepods dude , it started with the bass solo .

[@RustySabita]

gg