LOVEBITES - EDGE OF THE WORLD/SET THE WORLD ON FIRE - Ryan Mear Reacts

[@dwaynediamond6431]

Edge of the world is a friggin masterpiece! Top 5 love bites for me for sure.

[@hiawatha.g]

The big news: They announced auditions for a new bassist, so they are committed to coming back.

[@TheCyberMantis]

Yes, here is the announcement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6q2lmmCetecpJY

[@arnaldotanta3630]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6q2lmmCetecpJY

[@jon87583]

Off topic, sorta, but Hiawatha-san: any idea what happened to Rich n Kel?

[@hiawatha.g]

@@jon87583 I have wondered that myself. I have their personal emails and have reached out to them several times. Rich used to reply that they were ok, just refocusing, but then he went silent. They also don't respond on Facebook.

[@jon87583]

@@hiawatha.g Thanks. I remember you were the guy who turned them on to Band-Maid!

[@ricardo__jr]

This song is from "Heavy metal never dies - Live in Tokyo 2021", available in digital, cd, dvd and blu ray format. They did this concert under severe restrictions because of the covid. So the crowd can only clap and the capacity was only 50%. The setlist is: 01. RIDE FOR VENGEANCE (Intro) 02. WHEN DESTINIES ALIGN 03. THE CRUSADE 04. GOLDEN DESTINATION 05. SET THE WORLD ON FIRE 06. SHADOWMAKER 07. TODAY IS THE DAY 08. WINDS OF TRANSYLVANIA 09. SPELLBOUND 10. THE UNBROKEN 11. A FROZEN SERENADE 12. SWAN SONG 13. GLORY TO THE WORLD 14. THE APOCALYPSE 15. M.D.O. 16. DON’T BITE THE DUST 17. HOLY WAR 18. THUNDER VENGEANCE 19. UNDER THE RED SKY

[@mechanicat23]

The most amazing thing about this, for me, is on this tour Miyako is near the end of her second trimester. She’s got a tiny Miyako behind that guitar while she’s playing through all these songs.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Lovebites are to Metal what BAND-MAID are to Hard Rock, AWESOME. & it's a pity that they both still don't get the worldwide recognition they deserve.

[@gham5586]

I love both of them, but I love Lovebites a little more! But I would go to a Band Maid concert any day!!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@gham5586 Thx Gham. I'm a Maidiac & i love Lovebites too. It's depressing sometimes that fans of both bands slag each others bands down rather than bigging them up :)

[@gham5586]

@@GaryHolloway-810 🤘

[@cats-eyes]

@@GaryHolloway-810 You're right! However, "Wolfpack" tends to despise Band-Maid!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@cats-eyes I'm just one that likes good music & i love 'em both :)

[@Prophet12]

I love the power pose by Midori right before the solos. What a tour de force!

[@arnaldotanta3630]

it's hard work for the drummer, but look at Haruna's happy face smiling and singing throughout the song like it was nothing🤘🤘🐺🐺

[@jaimealmendro2657]

Great Reaction ,Amazing Lovebites , my Favorite Metal Band .greetings from Chile .

[@patrickmagrady3563]

Set the world on fire kicks ass. Haruna's drumming is relentless and totally drives this beast of a song.

[@jimilgenfitz6998]

Unbelievably relentless! 🤯💥👍

[@pretsof]

I had a dream where Tokyo had a power outage. Someone came and hooked up massive generators to Haruna's drum kit during practice. All the neon lights downtown erupted in flames. Good dream for me, great work by Haruna, kind of sad for downtown though. 😂

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Edge Of The World lyrics: Why do we learn to hate, deceive and lie, hurt each other？ Why does it never end？ The sorrow keeps on repeating Wailing, come downpours of the rain Will it end？ No one ever knows Wondering, what only time can tell What is at the end of life？ Why do we only see our own desires？ Greed is endless Why is there authority when there is no justice in their rulings Struggling like feeble, helpless fools Will it end？ No one ever knows Wandering, not knowing where to go Carrying the breath of life Standing at… The Edge of the World As long as you're still alive, remember - don't fear standing up, don't ever give it up Until the day you meet your end, it's not over - let your soul shine inside of your heart As long as you're still alive, remember - keep your dignity, stay true to who you are Until the day you meet your end, it's not over - let your heart love and always be loved How you live will always live on As your way of life, forever How you live will always live on As your way of life, forever How you live will always live on As your way of life, forever ----- lyrics: asami music: Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)

[@ricardo__jr]

Edge Of The World is the 18th song of the concert and the second of the encore, from the "Five Of A Kind - Live In Tokyo 2020" - cd/dvd/blueray The setlist is: 1.Thunder Vengeance 2.Holy War 3.Don’t Bite The Dust 4.Rising 5.Raise Some Hell 6.Break The Wall 7.Shadowmaker 8.Piano Solo (Etude Op.10, No.12) 9.Swan Song 10.Addicted 11.Dancing With The Devil 12.Signs Of Deliverance 13.M.D.O. 14.Golden Destination 15.When Destinies Align Encore. 16.The Awakening 17.The Hammer Of Wrath 18.Edge Of The World 19.We The United

[@alearr]

Thanks Ryan! Hope to see more of them, as they are looking also for the new bassist 🐺🤘🏻

[@JFrancoDrums]

Lovebites is not for everyone and there's nothing wrong with that!! For my taste they tick all the boxes!! 🤘🙂🎸Thanks for checking them out Ryan!!

[@krislea292]

I like that this ended up being a double reaction. It showed two different sides to the band, and also highlights that people can have different tastes while appreciating what they can do.

[@ckiemnstr345]

Being able to add drum fills at 300+ bpm is pretty impressive. Haruna usually finds the space to add one a song as well.

[@RyanMear]

I don't think some people watch the whole video, maybe...... it's almost like they don't actually want to hear what I think 🤔.

[@cats-eyes]

LOVEBITES will hold a member audition to select a new bassist. The qualification requirement are regardless of age, gender, nationality, professional, or amateur. So if Ryan apply too! I want to see your white flowy dresses.🤣

[@GaryHolloway-810]

🤔Hmm, the beard might count against him.😆

[@cats-eyes]

@@GaryHolloway-810 That is a "gap"!😆😂

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@cats-eyes LMAO😂

[@RyanMear]

Not gonna lie.... the thought crossed my mind! LOL

[@cats-eyes]

@@RyanMear LOL🤣😂🤘

[@JannAsheSGBC]

This is such an epic peice of music. The emotion, the feels, it rocks, it bangs. Song just continues to evolve as it goes.

[@RyanMear]

Do you just want endless praise or an honest reaction?? If it was just views I was looking for, I'd heap all the praise on Lovebites. You want fake reactions? Go somewhere else. I thought about not releasing the EotW video because I knew it wouldn't be liked.... THAT'S why I checked out another song, because I know they're a great band.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I just think you're a great reactor who plays music, knows about music & says it how it is :)

[@patrickmagrady3563]

Keep doing what you're doing Ryan!!! I'm not a musician, just an old man who loves music, and you have taught me a lot. You have helped me appreciate what I love even more. I hope to say hello when BAND MAID comes to Chicago. Christmas in November!!!!!

[@jonathanjones6984]

I love honest reactions

[@randomman4938]

I want real reactions every time. No one is going to like every song they listen to. I just watched a vocal coach react to Lovebites, (Thunder Vengeance) and it was so obvious that she didn’t like the music, but she pretended she did.

[@AngelLWJ]

glad you checked out lovebites again🤘🏻🐺🤘🏻

[@davidcampbellii6342]

Great reaction to the two songs Ryan; both are very different and yet equally powerful in their own right. No doubt about it, Lovebites can certainly pull you in many amazing musical directions. Just a wonderful band. I'm looking so forward to their return. I strongly recommend listening to the entire Ride for Vengeance 'Live" performance. 🤘 As always, much respect!!

[@schelin1447]

One of their many masterpieces! and Miyako is a goddess on guitar and piano! She might not be a shredder, but she plays with a lot of soul!

[@gordonbell8728]

If you didn't know Miyako was 5 or 6 months pregnant at the time of the Ride for Vengeance tour. Wonder what her baby was feeling in the womb as she's shredding during Set the World on Fire 🔥 🤔? Probably had horns 🤘🤘up!!! That's going to be one Metal kid!!!!🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘 GR8 reaction bro!!!!

[@RyanMear]

I did not know that🤘🤘

[@JuanSan66]

Those drums!

[@lonniekramlich6241]

I think you would enjoy, " A Frozen Serenade. " and or " Epilogue, " hint, they both have piano & acoustic guitar ❤🎙🎸🥁🎹😎👌

[@salsaucedo]

Nah I don't think he is going to like these songs, it was quite obvious how he felt about Edge of the World. I believe he is not a prog-rock kind of dude and more of a Motley crap stuff like band maid, yuk

[@RyanMear]

Excuse me? You are comparing BAND-MAID to Motley Crue?? BWAHAHAHA!!!! Would you rather have me lie and say I thought everything was great no matter how I really feel? BAND-MAID is more prog-rock than Lovebites anyway. Lovebites is metal. These bands are Japanese, that's about all the have in common,, aside of being all badass women.

[@thedocofrock1890]

'scream for me' was my favorite for the first 2 years just because of the insane guitar solos. then 'when destinies align' took over the top spot for about 1 or 2 years - once again the solos. but 'set the world on fire' has now eclipsed both of them. it just has everything you've ever wanted in a metal song and then some

[@Thor_Iversen]

I also like their thrashier songs more than their power ballads. Edge of the World is an "older" song, from their 2017 debut album Awakening from Abyss. It's one of two tracks on Awakening that is written entirely by an external writer. Mao, in this case. Thanks for getting back to Lovebites, Ryan! I'm looking forward to any new material from them when they get a new bassist sorted out.

[@dregeye]

I think I'd have to ignore considerable input via the band's "arrangement" on the song "Edge of the World" to assert, "written entirely by an external writer. Mao" considering Mao is a keyboardist. The extent of guitar-work/techniques used are all from Midori & Miyako. I doubt Mao told Haruna what to play, or when. Asami wrote the lyrics and I'd expect made contribution to the vocal-melody. I'd have to hear Mao's 'demo' to believe that he brought them anything close to what we hear. Just all 'in my opinion' of course. I consider LOVEBITES 'arrangements' a significant aspect of what 'sets them apart' from other bands that have excellent musicians, and their lyrical themes take them from 'a great band' to 'a meaningful experience'. Mao is a wonderful contributor, supporting all others in their music, except Miyako. Interestingly, no lyrics from Mao or Miyako, but lots of awesome music!

[@hiawatha.g]

I guess when you want thrash, you want thrash. I think "Edge of the World" is a masterpiece, but I get it.

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Set The World On Fire lyrics: The blue moon colors the blaze Stabbing myself with the thunder The predetermined imitation An emotionless and a fearless smile Flowing blood and crimson blade Devastated resolution Heat haze is waving far away Who’s going to be sacrificed？ ON FIRE Just like a falling flower ON FIRE Until this body rots away Burning down to the Gates of Hell Distorted madness is sneering Incompetent, cowardly fools A pitiful and painful punishment It’s you who will be sacrificed ON FIRE Dressed in an armor of steel ON FIRE If I’m burned again and again I’ll rise up from the Gates of Hell The blue moon colors blaze Stabbing myself with the thunder The predetermined imitation An emotionless and fearless smile Flowing blood and crimson blade Devastated resolution Heat haze is waving far away Who’s going to be sacrificed？ ON FIRE Just like a falling flower ON FIRE Until this body rots away Burning down to the Gates of Hell ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES [miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami]

[@LovebitesFanForLife]

From soft ballads to heavy thrash - Lovebites does it all and always play with greatness. Never a bad song by them, they are all bangers.

[@heavymetalisthelaw1227]

Set The World On Fire is an absolutely stunning song. The only song Lovebites did in Japanese is the EP version of "Bravehearted" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJOpiaGwna-cn7M it was later translated to english to be released on their 1st album. Unfortunately its not live but they do play the english version live. Bravehearted is also the only song written by Haruna and its one of Lovebites best songs

[@jonasw3945]

Edge of the world is such a amazing song, so many different parts, very dynamic, not your typical song structure, the progression of the song from the slow meloncholic part to the progressively harder and faster and more uplifting part all while matching the meaning of the lyrics is such good songwritiing. That Miyako solo was great, she is in her field and is very confortable whenever she does these melodic solos unlike the shreddy ones which Midori seems more confortable on (although both are great at both of the styles considering they harmonize most of their stuff). I didn't really see what made you think she wasn't as good here, I personally think the 2020 live performance is probably the best she has been. Set the world on fire is just a great heavy metal song with the crazy solos where they threw all existing guitar shredding techniques at once lol

[@realdocloco]

I agree, don't really understand what you said about Miyako on Edge of the World. Btw, I can't help but wondering how metal her baby can be when you know he's been "rocked" so hard during the Set The World On Fire performance!

[@RyanMear]

Really, it was the vibrato. A players vibrato is kind of a tell. During that solo it was irregular and jerky. Hey, maybe it was played exactly how she wanted it and in an idiot! It's happened before LOL!

[@gham5586]

@@RyanMear exactly how she wanted it and in an idiot ??🤷🏼

[@Hadesillo]

You can compare her solo with this 2019 rendition of the song for example : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nanSk6OiiMaqb80 I like it more in the 2020 one, the song is speaking of a broken soul on the edge at that point in the track and she tries to express the pain with the guitar. It feels better in 2020 version to me. But yeah, I can't even play a guitar so I guess Ryan sees more things in there than me xD

[@realdocloco]

@@Hadesillo You may be on something, because her vibrato here is definitly different than her usual vibrato on songs like "Break the wall" (slow part). Maybe she tried to emulate a little the "japanese vibrato" that many singers use (more traditional than modern) and that sound a bit weird or uncomfortable at first to western ears? I may be overinterprating though.

[@pretsof]

Ryan, I have watched your various reactions concerning Lovebites for far to long without subscribing. My fault. Just fixed that. You are good and informative. Thanks.

[@RyanMear]

That's okay, thank you very much!

[@parisiennemoonlight6650]

To learn that Miyako is more proficient in Piano than Guitar is mind boggling.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Miho Miho Miho! they are interviewing for a New Bassist as we speak.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Choppa?

[@lawrencegambrell4293]

Dude, you need to do a Reaction to the Live Studio Re-load of "Inspire/Awake Again". You will thank me later. Without a doubt my favorite LB song. Total KILLER!!

[@fredminier8547]

HARUNAS low gear.....hits high in no time. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤟🤟🤟🐺🐺🐺🙏

[@13uomini]

During this show Miyako was 4/5 months pregnant!

[@JoAnn69BC]

Both songs are smashing. Shows what they are musically capable of!

[@jonathanjones6984]

Miyako was 4 1/2 months pregnant on set the world on fire

[@johnpaul4784]

And as usual Haruna kills it !

[@RobinC63]

I can listen to both of these songs just for Haruna’s playing. In Edge of the World she switches from style to style to style flawlessly and is immediately in the pocket in each one. No matter what a lot of drummers will say about themselves that it’s easy they are spilling nonsense. The double pedal work in it is absolutely impressive. In Set The World On Fire she is an absolute machine (meant in a good way)!

[@CrumblexEloi]

So now: Break the wall and The Epilogue :)

[@jayzola2004s1]

Nice T-Shirt :-)

[@realdocloco]

Eternal dilemma: singing in your own langage for maximum authenticity and ease of expression, or singing in english to try to reach foreign audiences, but with more "stereotypical" lyrics and of course accent. Every non-native english speaker singer has to face that dilemma. One thing to consider is that it is often easier to sing in english for many singers, because expressing your emotions in your own langage is often uncomfortable, so singing it in a different langage is more "neutral" if you see what I mean. I'd really like to hear Asami in japanese.

[@ckiemnstr345]

It's why I'll never get rid of the Lovebites EP version of Bravehearted. That version sounds way better than the album version.

[@RyanMear]

Well said

[@leemohhin4352]

Miyako ones said in her interview with three Japanese guy that if they were to sing in Japanese she would not have join Lovebites.

[@realdocloco]

@@leemohhin4352 I remember that interview. And I totally understand their wish to reach a worldwide audience, with the kind of music they play and their influences. As a non native english speaker, it probably bother me less, even if I really learned to appreciate the "music" of the japanese language - but I follow many other japanese bands singing (mostly) in japanese, so I don't miss it.

[@acornsoda22]

@@cepho8349 lol seething

[@joyfulsimpledrawing5871]

they have some songs that give you hardrock vibe: Dancing With The Devil, Burden Of Time, The Unbroken. it's sounds more groovy IMO

[@ricardo__jr]

And "Raise some Hell".

[@barefootbaron1748]

Lovebites rule the Metal Empire 🤘🐺👏

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

I've noticed little things here and there where the various members of LB make errors, but I've never found them to be distracting. When I met the late Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot, my friend I was with asked him why QR hadn't released a live album at that point. He said it was because live albums are bullshit, that most bands listen to them before release, find the live errors, and make new recordings to cover up their mistakes, and that QR didn't want to put out a "fake" product. That made an impact on me because I didn't know much about the music industry (and still don't) so any times I find what I feel is an error, I gain a little more respect for the band for leaving it in - even though it may be the record label's choice to do that. Anyway, thanks for giving these two songs a chance even though you said you weren't a big fan going in.

[@RyanMear]

If i didn't play guitar, I wouldn"t have noticed a damn thing

[@かわさん-g1c]

HARUNA、Little Big Monster Engine💨💨👏 My heart was broken💦💦🌟 She is the best Drumer💯🎉🎉

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Ryan can i send you my wolf pic to show for your next Lovebites reaction that i did for Brandy Dynamite?

[@brandydynamite5877]

Hi Mr. Maidiac ! 😁

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@brandydynamite5877 Hi Brandy. How's Haruna?🙂

[@RyanMear]

Sure.....omigoah, I forgot to show my Miyako picks!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@RyanMear You have to show them then, cos i love your freehand art :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@RyanMear Hi Ryan i sent it to your Hotmail. I didn't know if i should've sent it to your Gmail :)

[@Hamish_Whitehaven]

❤ this Ladys

[@jon87583]

Yeah, Set the World on Fire performance and song itself better. I thought I had my fave LB songs all chosen but this could surge right past em. Holy F***, that was good!

[@jenniferread7562]

👍 cool

[@faintsmile88]

Lovebites are simply the best band out there.

[@dave_5359]

As a metal/rock drummer.. Haruna can marry me and I'll be a houseband...

[@СанатТокушев-б4с]

Miyako music genius 😎😎😎

[@paulread4886]

Sorry u didnt like Miyako's 1 solo . To me it was gut wrenching and beside Swan Song my fave.

[@markoviitanen2671]

I personally think Miyako's solo in Edge of the world is the best solo of all of the solos. It is really well done. It's not shred solo and it was never meant to be one.

[@paulread4886]

@@markoviitanen2671 Yes and dripping with feel, pinched harmonic bit she does gives me goosebumps, dont understand Ryans comment at all. Just cos she has a stoic look doesnt mean she isnt feeling it.

[@RobinC63]

I don’t think he said he didn’t like it. He just said if she played it now, with the improvement in her expressiveness, it would be better.

[@pretsof]

@@RobinC63 That is how I seen it too. I understood him to say, he liked the solo but oh my what would it be like in a year from now. What is above awesome? Deeply, bone chilling awesome. 🐺

[@zoranbl1990]

They really did set the metal world on fire. For me, Nightwish and Lovebites are two best metal bands in the world these days - no matter the genre.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Lovebites is good. Really good. If I was to rate them on various aspects of writing, playing and performing, it might be something like: Composition: 7 - A throwback to 70's & 80's performance power metal. Very predictable with repeating 12-bar phrasing. Nothing fresh or spine-chilling, however it's fun with proven structures and melodies. But coming from these girls, it's more exciting than the typical long hair renaissance heavy metal we've all hear a million times. You have to give them lots of credit for singing in English. Because of their genre, that's a smart move. I'd like to see Band-Maid pull off more big tunes in English. Execution: 8 - Very nice and comfortable. The drum licks, the dual guitar work by Midori and Miyako... the shredding flash solos... I feel like I've heard it all before. The bass basically plays the root notes. I keep thinking, what would MISA play on their songs. But their songs don't really need anything that complex. It's all pretty straight forward and that's okay for their music. But who knows what their new bass player will bring in terms of writing, playing and vocals?? Performance: 7 - Although they move around, the girls pretty much stand and deliver. And that's fine with me. I don't need or even want a bunch of David Lee Roth's bouncing all over the place. They have class and grace which goes beautifully with their large soundscape, genre and stage vibe. I'm so happy there are groups like Lovebites. They may be the best female metal band going today. I know this might be a tough rating for Lovebites fans, but it's just my opinion.

[@L.A55]

Glad you don't rate bands.. we'd be listening to American idol level music forever

[@RyanMear]

Why... the F***.... do people compare these bands?? They are NOTHING alike. oh, and calling BAND-MAID music simplistic is hilarious. Yes, older stuff was, but their self written stuff is anything but simplistic.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@RyanMear I shouldn't have left my original comment.🤦‍♂️ It never goes well.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@L.A55 Luckily in this world, except for places like China, Russia, North Korea, and the Middle East, we can all listen to whatever we want. No reactor, music critic or YT commenter will ever get in the way of that, Big Eratt. And btw -- some super talented kids got their big break on Idol. You don't have to be afraid of shows or anything else that help kids succeed.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@GaryHolloway-810lol You were very diplomatic, on that comment. And you were right. We can like, love or even hate them both. Although, anyone who hates Band-Maid or Lovebites gotta be messed up. 🤪

[@satomiwa]

Weird how we hear things differently. For me, this (Edge of the World) is Miyako's best solo so far. Gets me in the feels every time. Also FYI, their best thrash songs are The Hammer of Wrath and Break The Wall, if you're interested.

[@DavidGatson]

I was thinking the same thing. I was like, What?

[@joshi_new_wave]

🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Greish-esquire]

Replacement for Miho - Best fit, Rio from Marys Blood .... ? :)

[@Kissanpieru]

Miyako golden touch 💔

[@erikpedersen7977]

Today, breaking news from Band Maid. Hope it's not April Fools.

[@Phoenix-ci7ix]

MIHO! MIHO! MIHO! 🤘🐺 🔥 🔥🔥

[@brandydynamite5877]

Back soon ! 🤘🐺🤘

[@waterwalker9600]

Yes, and I cant wait

[@billyboyles]

Haruna !!

[@Bunny_Aoife]

you kinda look like james mcavoy, anyway i like your reactions, keep up the good job

[@RyanMear]

I'll take it! Thank you!

[@zamriahmad8415]

Next song. BREAK THE WALL. More thrashy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HGYYuBZdGBo7c

[@borisketou3177]

Miyako's solo not good enough? What a shame to hear that.

[@lovebitesbrasilfans]

HAIL THE MAIDENS QUEENS OF HEAVY METAL 👑🐺🤘🏻LOVEBITES

[@Yukichi.D.A.]

日本では旧車でも500万円以上はザラだけどな。K車には絶対当てはまらんがなw。

[@lurkmerchant]

Edge of the World is perhaps one of the favorites by Lovebites. I don't like the singers voice but it's just my personal preference. She has an incredible voice. But Lovebites to me reminds too much of Nightwish in vocal / music style and I'm not a big fan of Nightwish.

[@mpampismarketos2253]

Reaction with BAND MAID T-shirt Yes we know you are a huge fan of BAND MAID it is so obvious .........your objectivity But the truth is this 👑LOVEBITES👑

[@RyanMear]

Dude, I made about 16 videos that day... was just happened to be wearing the shirt.

[@山田聡-i5g]

😂🎉🎉😂🎉🎉