LoveBites - Holy War Reaction

LoveBites back on the channel by popular demand!!! These ladies literally took us by surprise!! Not only by their skill and music, but also by their fans!! Known as the Wolf Pack! this song was recommended by tons of people!! So here we are again!! ‪@LOVEBITES_jp‬Holy War!! #2024 #metal #reactionvideo #musicreactions #couplesreaction #lovebites #lovebitesreaction Thanks again @hiufernando for showing us this amazing band!!
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[@joyfulsimpledrawing5871]

Lovebites - Break The Wall Lovebites - The Hammer Of Wrath Lovebites - Dissonance

[@gitterich]

Japan/Tokyo has a huge underground music scene with rock, hard rock, heavy metal, punk, blues, jazz. There are thousands of women who play and sing at an absolutely high level. I don't know of anything like it anywhere else in the world. If you two want to get your channel to a few thousand subscribers quickly, continue with Lovebite's reaction videos and reaction videos of other Japanese female heavy metal bands: Nemophila and Band Maid have big fanbases. Next wish is a Lovebites song with the new bass player Fami : The Hammer Of Wrath - live Tokyo 2023

[@MegaHogzilla]

"We are Lovebites, and we play heavy metal!" - Asami Me: Damn right, you do!

[@boyzyu]

These ladies are extremely talented and they're virtuoso musicians. Not sure if you spotted the white piano at stage left, it's there for a reason. To experience how diverse and talented this band is, check out "A Frozen Serenade" LIVE : kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5aboYSMqpKFhJo

[@metalislyfe]

We will definitely add that one to our list!!! We have been getting that song a lot in the comments!!!

[@ulfheroldjensen]

@@metalislyfe Ah, but the piano is way more prominent in Swan Song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSwh6eoq9V9ps0 and Lost In TheGArden: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJOldaerqdF7hcU You should add those to yout list as well 😀

[@boyzyu]

@@metalislyfe Yes, and for "Swan Song", make sure to use the link highlighted by @ulfheroldjensen to watch the Chopin piano intro. There are several LIVE versions of this song on YT and most don't have the piano intro in them.

[@watcher2554]

The modern Renaissance of Japanese Rock and Metal started rolling with Babymetal back in 2014 with the Viral Hit of Gimme Chocolate and as the Western World started to look East, they found a new world of Music awaiting them with groups like Lovebites, Band Maid, Nemophila, Hanabie and Many, MANY others!! The Metalverse awaits you!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@hiawatha.g]

Thank you for coming back to Lovebites. The Japanese girl bands are saving metal, and Lovebites are at the apex. Miyako is also a virtuoso concert pianist, and was headed for a career in classical music, before picking up the guitar. She is self-taught on the guitar. If you want to see what she can do on the piano, watch “Swan Song” WITH the prelude, which is Chopin’s “Revolutionary Etude” (official name Étude Opus 10, No. 12 in C minor). Miyako wrote “Swan Song” using elements from several classical pieces including the Etude. This link should work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPLpaSdnr14d5Y.

[@stand.and.deliver.5]

Next time a more recent one with new bassist Fami. „The Hammer of Wrath“ or „Judgement Day“ live versions from their channel. First concert with new bassist Fami ever! After that you‘ve got to see their other side with „A frozen serenade“ or „Edge of the world“ …

[@outwest1014]

Check theses: Band Maid - "Domination" live Nemophila - "Seize the Fate" live Babymetal - "Monochrome" All 3 toured the US in 2023!! Sold-out concerts.

[@ericsaari2901]

Best metal band in the world! I may have said that in the last reaction, but if I did, it's worth saying twice! They've got a lot more that would impress you. They're amazing.

[@metalislyfe]

We definitely are gonna try to react to one song a week by them. They are truly badass and fun to listen to!!! 🤘🏼

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

@@metalislyfe I don't wanna get emotional on this, but taking a stroll through the Lovebites discography is _mandatory_ for all Metal fans. I.m.h.o. 😊

[@LoveOldMusic808]

Around 10 years ago I saw Baby Metal on a react channel and it started me down a path you're starting now. There are so many great bands out there, you'll be amazed. Lovebites is one of the best.

[@christiancouvidou4777]

🤘🐺🤘Live at Zepp Divercity, Tokyo - 2020 Feb - 📀Blu-ray FIVE OF A KIND - 106min 🎶+ Doc 20min🎥 Thunder Vengeance - *Holy War* - Don't Bite the Dust - Rising - Raise Some Hell - Break the Wall - Shadowmaker - Piano solo (Chopin Etude Opus10.No12) - Swan Song . Addicted - Dancing with the Devil - Signs of Deliverance - M.D.O. - Golden Destination - When Destinies Align - The Awakening (encore) - The Hammer of Wrath - Edge of the World - We the United.

[@christiancouvidou4777]

Marty Friedman & Lovebites ➡ ROCK FUJIYAMA Channel ‼ Rock Fujiyama featuring Lovebites [ENGLISH SUBTITLES] kzbin.info/www/bejne/hputmqKAZahgi5Y

[@CDMS_pt]

My favorite band, i love their entire discography.

[@andreasvomdorp7852]

This June I'm going to do something I've never done before: follow a band round their tour! Got tickets to four of their gigs in Europe. All four tickets were criminally cheap for such elite musicians, and the venues where they will be playing are also ridiculously small for such an amazing band. It's great for the audience, as we'll be able to see and hear them really close. I'm sure it will be a fantastic experience! But it does feel a bit odd as Lovebites deserve so much better. And as soon as two other Japanese bands - Band-Maid and Nemophila - should come anywhere near to where I live, I'll be there too! (Nemophila is currently going through some troubled waters as one of their members has just left, but I'm sure they will be able to overcome this setback and continue to kick ass. As Lovebites does with Fami, who replaced Miho.)

[@1970Phoenix]

I'm jealous.

[@JpnType2010]

A rare band that is better live than in their music videos! I can't sustain those awesome riffs for more than 5 minutes. lol The leader left the band after a hiatus due to Corona, but I'm glad to see them back in action with a new bassist. By the way, isn't the performance so awesome that you are overwriting it? I'm glad to hear that a new bassist has joined the band and they are back in action. I am also glad that they did not pause in the middle of the performance, so I subscribed to their channel!

[@alekhidell]

There are two very good reasons why you had hundreds of comments. Firstly, your reactions are warm and genuine and secondly…. The band has a very loyal following. People like myself will spend every evening watching reactions, in particular channels that are at the shock and awe stage. We like to support the best band in music history.

[@metalislyfe]

I totally understand what your saying!!! We love watching people react to our favorite bands tooo! Makes it better when it is real and genuine!!! We are super honest with our opinions on songs!! Just so happens lovebites kickass!!! Thank you for the love and support!!!

[@kevinbowland4686]

Cool peeps. Keep up the WTF's moments. Best metal band in 5 decades. Keep gping down this rabbit hole. they just get more impressive. FYI: My GF wants Christine's tats & I need Ryan's hair.

[@WalterChong-ny6zr]

One of the best live performing heavy metal band!!! Epic and awesome!!! Love lovebites!!! Love Midori💚💚💚💚💚 Miho💜💜💜💜💜, you have 60+ to react to, all very good songs, thrash, power , speed, power ballad, heavy, prog, glam rock they have it all, they are so good on what they do!!

[@mikeames1427]

Miyako!!!!

[@dg3258]

THAT WAS F AWESOME! They are untouchable at the BPMs (beets per minute) they play at and the complexity. It would be absolutely awesome if you did the following songs in this order. 😂 - Break the Wall live 2020 - A Frozen Serenade live 2021 - Judgement Day live 2023 - Swan song w/Chopin intro live 2020 - Hammer of Wrath live 2023 - Epilogue live 2019 - Soldier Stands Solitarily livestream version with the ladies themselves One word when you're done: DISORIENTED. 😂 If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes you would never believe it's one band doing all these songs...because of the diversity. Great reaction you two! Yes, Japan is seething with talent but Lovebites are my favorite band period. 🤘

[@jimhammitt6102]

Check out A Frozen Serenade by Lovebites. It has a little bit of everything. They are such an awesome band and so fun to watch. Great reaction! 👍

[@fikryhasan5225]

As some have suggested, your two next songs from the ladies are either 'Break The Wall' if you want more thrashy style, or if you want ballad like you said, 'A Frozen Serenade' is a very good choice. Thanks for your reaction, be seeing you in your next one 🤘🏼🔥🐺🔥🤘🏼

[@dregeye]

"Break The Wall" LIVE 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HGYYuBZdGBo7c "A Frozen Serenade" LIVE 2021 [cc] lyrics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbNf2qads1npc0

[@jaimealmendro2657]

Thanks for your reaction, next one Judgement day, A Frozen Serenade.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

thank you for your great reaction and appreciation of the young ladies.

[@Timber1508]

Nice reaction...here's a sub! Japan is where it's at right now for rock and metal. The bassist in this video, Miho, left the band a couple years ago. They took a hiatus, two of them had babies, and they went through a long audition process which resulted in the hiring of Fami as the new bassist. At 21 years old, she is about 10 years younger than the rest of the band, and is something of a prodigy. Any songs suggested from Judgement Day and Knocking at Heaven's Gate I or II will be with Fami. The dark-haired guitarist, Miyako, is also a concert-level classical pianist and brings a classical influence into her compositions. Lovebites don't have a bad song, so you really can't go wrong. I could suggest 30 other fantastic Japanese and Korean bands but long lists are boring to read :) Just know you are on the precipice of a rabbit hole that you will not want to find your way out of for a very long time! Try Band-Maid, Nemophila, and Hanabie for starters.

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

If you want to experience the full versatility , musicality and quite honestly genius of Lovebites there are 3 songs you should check out - " Swan Song " with the Chopin intro Live from 2020 " A Frozen Serenade " live in Tokyo 2021 & ' Epilogue " live Tokyo 2019 ( Daughters of the Dawn ) ANY of their songs are superb - but these 3 stand out IMHO as being just a little bit different and show what they are capable of . Please do try other Japanese bands like - Nemophila , Band Maid , Hanabie , Gacharic Spin and Babymetal I can promise you you'll be both amazed and impressed Enjoy !

[@Celion27200]

In fact there is so much to say of lovebites. With the 3 songs you gave I would add The edge of the world. And one that is very special to me because of incredible composition is Dystopia Symphony.

[@beldin2987]

Let me add "Edge of the World" to that 🤘💞🤘

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

@@beldin2987 Definitely !

[@raid7752]

So much good music coming out of Japan. Also, an all-girl band from Korea called rolling quartz-fearless is making a lot of play.

[@simolaurila9952]

LoveBites is right now the best metal band in thé world and i have listen to metal since the 70s

[@brucemandelbaum2167]

Been watching them a lot-every day since seeing them for the first time about a month ago. Im a kid of the Woodstock generation and listened to Hendrix-Zeppelin-Who-Cream over and over {and luckily saw them all} and many other groups that ALL had kickass guitarists as well. I have heard and listened to some great groups since then but have never played a group this much over and over in MANY years. This might seem like hyperbole but they have a super group edge to them with the talent everywhere. I hear they are coming to the US-hope to see then sometime.

[@mikeames1427]

Thank you for spreading the news about this awesome metal band. Awesome in every way! Lovebites Rules Metal!

[@obud3777]

Next LOVEBITES song: “Break the Wall” Live! 🎸🔥🎸🔥🤘

[@1970Phoenix]

Agree. That is one of the best thrash songs ever written.

[@SomethingToDo360]

@@1970Phoenix For Break the Wall, the instrumentals are good, but the vocals are lacking. Because of this, it might not hold the same appeal for some. Although, it still depends on the reactor. From the first two songs, ultimately my comparison would go like: Set the World on Fire > Holy War > Break the Wall. So to me, that would be a decline in the watch order (particularly because of the vocals). Obviously, people have their own opinions.

[@guynesbitt4585]

I've just found this band a few months ago when watching band maid another Japanese rock/metal band and I found band maid while watching the warning band videos they are from Monterey Mexico, 3 things I have learned watching these bands is #1 I have not heard a bad song yet from any of them #2 they are all excellent on there instruments and #3 if anyone thought rock is dead (I was starting to think that) is way wrong it's just moved to Japan and Mexico lol if you want to check out the other bands domination live by band maid would be an excellent place to start and the warning evolve live at MTV video music awards 2024 would be a good place to start with them they blew the roof off MTV did not know what hit them lol 🤟 great reaction guys 🤟

[@sergio39657]

The best band

[@paulg-sg]

love your reaction, speechless and amazed pretty much sums up how I felt when I discovered Lovebites too, and I can now attest they are really this good live;-) My cozy metalverse needed to be shook. I've +1 all the song suggestions but you really cannot go wrong as Lovebites is one of the very few bands with not a single dud in their entire discography. Do them all! And while you are at it - add Unlucky Morpheus to your list of "Japanese Metals Bands we must check out!!" (Black Pentagram, Angreifer...) To know where this metal spirit came from - X Japan, Anthem, Loudness, etc...

[@kielanuar213]

Great reaction guys. Yes, epic. there's a lot more epic performances like that on YT. Some of it were masterpiece and jaw dropping stuff. These ladies were multi talented musicians. No bad songs and all audio, MV, studio live, acoustic and live were good. So, do continue a beautiful journey with Lovebites & get amazed everytime🤘👍

[@martins767]

Thanks for reacting to Lovebites again. Suggestions: Raise some hell, Shadowmaker, Don't bite the dust, Thunder vengeance, Break the wall, Frozen serenade, Swan song (live, with the piano Chopin intro).

[@danwiesdamageinc]

Keep diving into the Japanese metal/hard rock scene. You won't be disappointed.

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Holy War lyrics: Look at those black clouds, it’s going to rain blood People live in fear, covered in mud Singing oh Gloria to change the prophecy We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for sisters There is a thousand, a thousand of evils Hush, do not wake up Satan’s devils Singing Hallelujah to save our majesty We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for brothers Shining blade and burning heart Into the Gates of Hell we march Immortal soul, let there be light Into the Eye of Heaven Eagles at a holy war Fly higher than the sun We are one for all and all for one forevermore SOLO: midori Kingdom of Heaven, never shall we fall Reincarnation, wait for your call Singing oh, Gloria to change the prophecy We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for sisters Morning star and dying moon Into the Gates of Hell we march Mighty soul, let there be hope Into the Eye of Heaven Eagles at a holy war Fly higher than the sun Stand up in the name of the God of heavy metal What do we live for？What do we fight for, tonight？ But the world is beautiful, worth fighting for Only have one thing on our mind Facing the fate, holy war SOLO: miyako / midori / both Singing Hallelujah to save our majesty We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for brothers Shining blade and burning heart Into the Gates of Hell we march Immortal soul, let there be light Into the Eye of Heaven Eagles at a holy war Fly higher than the sun We are one for all and all for one forevermore What do we live for？What do we fight for, tonight？ But the world is beautiful, worth fighting for Only have one thing on our mind Facing the fate, holy war ----- lyrics: LOVEBITES music: Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020

[@marks5451]

Good to see you back with the white wolves. And you've yet to discover their secret weapon 😊. Hint: look at what is lurking on the right on stage. This one will reveal all - Swansong with Chopin intro kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSwh6eoq9V9ps0

[@obud3777]

Welcome to the Wolf Pack 🤘

[@03acerider]

The best metal band! Lovebites!❤🤘🏼

[@agdtec]

Other bands you should take a look at, Band Maid, Nemophila, Unlucky Morpheus, Gacharic Spin and their side project Dolls Boxx, and so many more with large fan base that will come to your channel for a look.

[@dazedandconfused318]

So many great Metal and rock bands in Japan and lots of variety - Hanabie (metalcore / nu metal with elements of punk, hip hop and electronica), Glim Spanky (essentially blues rock, the vocalist Remi can sound awfully like Janis Joplin and they have covered some of her songs) and then my favourite progressive rock band, Band Maid (pretty much all sorts of rock from ballads to hard rock bordering on metal) as has been mentioned elsewhere Hate? live is the current goto song as a start.

[@warfossil]

It's never too loud.

[@BagoPorkRinds]

Grunge never took hold of Japan so Heavy Metal and Hard Rock never left. You're witnessing a golden renaissance in J-Metal and J-Rock that has been growing internationally for the last 14-18 years. Especially the all-female bands which Japan has the most in number and per capita than any nation. There are hundreds of all-female Japanese bands in many genres. Not to takeaway from the good and great Japanese male dominant bands but people tend to take more notice to the women.

[@oldguymetal]

If you want something heavy, then give a listen to Break the Wall Live Zepp Divercity Toyko 2020, or Thunder Vengeance from the same concert Live 2020. If you want something with piano (classical) with power metal try Swan Song Live 2020. Enjoying your reactions.

[@ronaldtjahya9253]

They all talented musician, please check Glory to the World, amazing speed, thank you, great comment, carry on 👍👍👌

[@jprules2578]

The song that opened the show is the one right before this one. Thunder Vengeance. It was the second song I had heard from them after Set the World on Fire just over three years ago...my jaw hit the ground. Thunder Vengeance was how to open a show. WOW!😍

[@tonym480]

This is the original line up of Lovebites with bassist Miho, co founder of the band with drummer Haruna. Miho left for personal reasons toward the end of 2021 and the band went on hiatus for nearly 2 years until after a world wide search they recruited a new bass player in the form of 20 year old Fami. They played the first gig with Fami in Tokyo, March 2023 and this year are doing a tour of Europe kicking off in London in June and will play their first gig in the USA later in the year. If you like high energy songs, try Thunder Vengeance.

[@andrewboggis2768]

It doesn't matter which song you listen to. You will never be underwhelmed

[@ritmovesuviano]

Recently I've been addicted to Nick Thurl Mavromatis' new song. Reacting to it would be awesome 🤘

[@deadfromnfh]

Lovebites imo is the best metal band of our lifetime.

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

"of our lifetime"? With all due respect: I even think that they play the best Metal _in music history_ . And I am not even getting emotional on this. I mean: They perform _everything_ you possibly can within the Metal genre. Asami can even _growl_ ("Dissonance", studio recording), Haruna is an unstoppable and precise top speed drummer, and take into account the _iconic_ "M&M" dual-shredding passages... And every one of these ladies is able to play at least one intrument (Miyako even plays _four_ - piano, guitar, bass, drums), and they all _can sing_ . Therefore, Lovebites i.m.h.o. is the most _skilled_ Metal band in _music history_ . No other Metal band unites so much creativity and so many individual skills - as far as I know.

[@rodhamm8484]

You guys are going to want to hear the whole discography of their amazing music, looks like you will be doing a lot of reactions in the future, no song they do should be missed. Grade A+ songs performed with precision. Crank it to 11! 🤘🐺🤘

[@VRsMagic]

🤟🏻🔥LovebitesPerfectMetalBand🔥🤘🏻 Gracias por la reacción a mi banda favorita

[@poilagratté]

every time you discover a track, you'll be blown away, or you'll get chills. That's the Lovebites trademark. Because it oozes good music and talent.

[@metalislyfe]

That’s what makes them so fun to react tooo!!! They are sooo freaking good !!!

[@andrewlaird9496]

Best and most talented band on the planet right now!.........Period!!

[@TheCyberMantis]

This is just a taste of what they can do. They do this for 2-hours straight at their shows. If you like fast songs, you need to hear "Soldier Stands Solitarily". But I would recommend "Swan Song with Chopin intro" for your next one. Also: "Lost In The Garden", "Frozen Serenade", "Under The Red Sky", "My Orion". You have a lot of catching-up to do. 🤘🏼🐺🤘🏼

[@TheNightOwlKS]

Here's a starter pack from Japan: Hanabie - "We Love Sweets" Nemophila - "Revive" Unlucky Morpheus - "Black Pentagram" (Live) Galneryus - "Raise My Sword" East Of Eden - "Evolve" Extended Version

[@samshephard7164]

I love the live perfection this band has. I've never experienced anything like this.

[@mikeames1427]

Saw them conquer Dallas! Everything you thought was true, they confirmed with authority!

[@Lemon_Force]

I highly suggest Hammer of Wrath from Knockin at Heavens Gate

[@belt3rmedia]

Arguably the "BIG 4" of Japan are Baby Metal, Lovebites, Band Maid, and Nemophila! I highly recommend diving head first into the rabbit hole for all 4, it'll be the musical ride of your life!

[@phillipgross1887]

there is no doubt about it these Ladies are friggin amazing, luv them, play any song as there are no bad songs, never disappoint

[@metalislyfe]

We are enjoying them sooo much !!!

[@bobespirit2112]

They are rock goddesses!! I hope they come back to the US soon to go see them live. It’d be nuts! Now you get to check out the rest of the J-Rock, J-Metal scene! - Nemophila- “Dissension” - OLV - BabyMetal - “Road of Resistance” - OLV - Hanabie - “We Love Sweets” - OMV And, as an older Rock guy, arguably the best rock band on the planet 🌎 - BAND-MAID - “Hate?” - OLV Take care and Rock on!! 🤘🏼🔥🎸🥁🎤🎼🎹🇯🇵🌎😎✌🏼

[@alexblane-layder3902]

oooooooh you are in ....buckle up it only gets better and better with each song - all absolute killers not a single mediocre song in their catalog and your dog is cute as hell!!!

[@metalislyfe]

Thank you she is our baby !!! Her name is Leia !!

[@lbapthorp]

Band Maid is another all girls group out of Japan that is worth checking out. I recommend "Domination live"

[@PittDaddy]

You HAVE to listen to The Hammer of Wrath. It was the opening song of their first concert since they had to replace their bassist. And.... WOWWW

[@metalislyfe]

Trust me that song and many others we will react tooo!!! We are committed to doing all thier songs !!! We will do a song a week by them!!! There are so many bands to react to but Lovebites is getting a spot every week!!!

[@jaedo6180]

Welcome to the wolfpack! Loved your intro! Make no mistake, those aren't prom dresses they're wearing. They are dressed as metal goddesses!🤘 In the last react, you guys looked all skater punkish. Today, it looks like you both just got back from the salon!😅 I noticed you have a March Top 5 video. Here is your April Top 5: Love Bites - Stand and Deliver (Shoot um Down) Nemophila - Revive Hanabie - We Love Sweete Band Maid - Hate? live from Yokohama Bring Me the Horizon featuring Babymetal - Kingslayer live from Tokyo Hardcore punk? Otoboke Beaver - Don't Light My Fire (best song title ever!)😢 Subbing for the J-rock journey!👍🫶

[@not-so-great-oldone9780]

There is so much diversity in Japanese music,The Big 4, generally, are Lovebites, Nemophila, Band Maid, and Hanabie and it’s really hard to compare them to each other due to their different styles but all are fantastic musicians.

[@metalislyfe]

Fucking amazing musicians!!!! Blown away

[@BearcIaw13]

Great job, I love y'all's excitement for Lovebites. I'm sitting here editing my latest reaction to them as I'm watching yours. I found them about 6 months ago and they have quickly become my favorites.

[@metalislyfe]

They are amazing!!! We are super impressed with them!!! Love everything about them !!!! Thanks for commenting!!! Gonna go onto your channel now and follow and support a fellow reaction channel!!!

[@ВалентинДанилович-ч4д]

🤘 I love these girls, they are just super !!!

[@agechindesukedonanika]

彼女たちは既に2018年にUKでライブしてるよ 知るのがちょっと遅かった感じかな…｡😅 でも…逆に新鮮だよ ❢ 😉

[@hiawatha.g]

I have found over 600 female-led rock and metal bands in Japan that are worth listening to. You have just scratched the surface. i have a list of around 40 of them who are especially worth reacting to, if you are interested.

[@metalislyfe]

Wow!! 600!!! That’s intense!!!

[@西西-i3e]

I'm a Japanese guy but didn't know there were over 600! Could you let me know your recommendation list? I usually listen to Lovebites, Band Maid and Bridear.

[@hiawatha.g]

@@西西-i3e It's too long to fit in one comment, so here it is in a few pieces: Japan has had an active all-girl rock and metal scene since at least 1981. This is a starter list of all-female (or in eight cases, mixed gender) metal, punk, hard-rock and post-rock bands, with founding dates where I know them. It's alphabetical, except for the first three, which are at the top of the list for historical reasons. They set the table for the explosion of Japanese female hard-rock, punk and metal bands. Note: I have tried to pick clips that are high quality and are representative of the band's style. If you put the question out there, you are likely to get suggestions mainly for Aldious, Band-Maid, Babymetal, Lovebites, Nemophila, Unlucky Morpheus and Wagakki Band. (If you area long-time listener or reviewer you have undoubtedly heard many of these). You can’t go wrong with any of them, but find time to check out more of the bands on this list. They are all worth the time and deserve the love, and many will really surprise you. My personal favorites include Asterism, Bridear, Doll$Boxx/Gacharic Spin, existTtrace, Hagane, Hanabie, Mary’s Blood, Sokoninaru and Tricot. Ok, the list: Show-Ya (1981) The original female J-metal band, founded before Metallica-this is from their 24th (!) anniversary concert-and they are still touring. They have a strong Deep Purple vibe, and in my view they belong in any rock or music hall of fame. “I am the Storm” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXvCZnqsaNt5oLM Shonen Knife (1981) The world’s first bubblegum punk band. They have done several world tours, and opened for Nirvana, who were big fans. They also perform as a Ramones tribute band called Osaka Ramones. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWqvhp-Pr7ScjdU Destrose (2005) This band was never stable, but has become almost mythic in metal history, because they spun off so many great bands, including Lovebites--you will recognize the drummer and bassist. Here are two clips-a lot of them get taken down so please let me know if either of these is dead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKHcq4miha92aMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/m16meWB8gbhloa8 (This cuts off just after Narumi’s guitar solo-but they didn’t cut that, and it’s gorgeous.) Aldious (2008) Glamorous and kick-ass rockers. One of the first generation all-girl metal bands, along with Destrose. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZfOe4dmp9eUY5o Asterism (2013) Power trio that will melt your face off. Guitarist Haruka Noma is off the charts talented and just turned 21. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5fbfpxmd91nrpI Babymetal (2010) The flagship “Kawaii metal” band and the most well-known Japanese metal act outside of Japan. Combining “Kawaii” (cute) Japanese pop tropes over thunderous heavy metal backing from Kami Band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXyWf4CQdrp-fdk Band-Maid (2013) OK, there are 160+ great songs by them. Easily the best known band on this list other than Babymetal, they are more hard rock and prog than metal. Did a 14 city US tour in 2022 that sold out 48 hours after being listed, and a 2023 global 10th anniversary tour. There is a ton of fan footage of that tour up on youtube, a lot of which is great stuff. Here is a live clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnTpningqaWesk Bridear (2011) Heavy, technical, and their tiny bassist also growls. They are releasing a new album in June 2024 that is a real killer. This is from their original lineup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goKsdaSrmaySerM Cyntia (2011) Second wave, hard, heavy, but with prog and symphonic touches. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_LgJWeas6Sabc D-Drive (2009) Instrumental progressive metal and fusion; Mixed gender. Extraordinary, technical dual lead guitars featuring Yuki and Seiji) Here is a one of my favorites, a gorgeous, moody jazz-blues-prog fusion number: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2aqZKGOf9mGsLM Disqualia (2015) Destrose spin-out, featuring Narumi, one of the best guitarists of this generation, and Hazuki, then an up-and-coming talent who is now the lead guitarist of Nemophila. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y36Yq3WBp7l9iMk Doll$Boxx (2012) Wild mix of metal, electropop, and god-knows what else; a collaboration between Fuki, best-known as the co-founder of Unlucky Morpheus, and Gacharic Spin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6aVq2eLm56HncU East of Eden (2023) Supergroup assembled by Ayasa, the fabulous violinist whose day job is with Morphonica, one of the BangDream projects. Guitar: Yuki from D-Drive; Drums: Mizuki from Lonesome Blue; Bass: Wakazaemon, from Marty Friedman’s band; Vocals: Minato Akane, from Predia) “Evolve” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX2VeISNna-UhLM existTtrace (2003) Best-known female Visual Kei band. Progressive, technical, some death-metal and goth touches) They have kept their original lineup intact for 20 years and counting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hauUfalujax1fJI Fate Gear (2015) Super-group, one of the Destrose spinouts-continually changing lineup built around Mina (g) and (with occasional detours) Erica (b); I consider this video one of the best on this list: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn20k6algLaBY5I Gacharic Spin (2009) Founded by two high school classmates, Hana (Dr, Vo, multiple instruments) and Koga (B) who had already been in other bands (and was previously a lingerie model). Everything from punk-pop to heavy metal and progressive; highly technical. Here is their first video, with original singer Armmy (d. 2015): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJfdeqdoZcSrjsk Gallhammer (2003) Black/Death/Doom/Punk; this is from their 2007 UK/Europe tour; co-founder Vivien Slaughter is now making electronic ambient music(!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJe3mqyFhJahkKc Galmet (2006) Straight-up death metal, but in prom dresses. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp_Zo4KCmrenY6s Ganglion (2010) Metal with a hint of electronica: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2rNZadpgthgick

[@hiawatha.g]

@@西西-i3e Hagane (2018) Started with Sakura posting blistering metal guitar covers on youtube while in high-school, and the rest of the girls finding her; full lineup came together in 2019. They broke up in 2023 but have reformed with a new lineup, still built around Sakura, and now featuring the wild and crazy Junna on drums. Here, Sakura does a magical solo using a Phrygian scale at warp speed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWmxhYWAlN6Hrrs Hanabie (2019) Kawaii death metal, deathcore, thrash (they jokingly call it “Harajuku-core, after a district in Tokyo famous for exuberant youth culture). Technical. Most frequent comment is “That’s nuts.” One of the bands to watch over the next few years, they played three North American festivals in 2023 and are continuing to tour. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWKbqqyshaiciq8 Kakumei (2013--see Trident, below) Koiai/Lisa-X Band (2013) Prodigy guitarist Lisa-X and a rotating cast of fellow bandmembers, often including Hazuki (of Disqualia and Nemophila). Lisa-X formed her first band in 2013 at the age of eight. She has done collaborations with a host of top musicians including Polyphia, Saki, Yuki (of D-Drive) and Billy Sheehan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3_CoH-nidCUbK8 After original vocalist Rina left the band, they rebranded as Koiai. Lonesome Blue (2021) Progressive rock, pop-metal fusion. This was Narumi’s (see below) long-awaited new band; unfortunately, she parted ways with them after only one album. This song is a wild fusion of classic Disco with Metal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3bHqnh7o7KHr5o Lovebites (2016) Modern Power, Speed, Thrash and Heavy Metal. Already making a global splash, melodic but brain-meltingly technical. Here is their most famous official MV-it’s even better than Shadowmaker IMO: “When Destinies Align” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn2plp9_bpiJoa8 Mardelas (2014) Another spin-off from Destrose; mixed male/female; leader Marina Hebiishi has one of the best voices in metal kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZWbgWqtidOKgNU Mary's Blood (2008) The first major Destrose spin-out; Jedi-level lineup. Here, in their most famous video, Saki murders her guitar without breaking any nails: “Marionette” kzbin.info/www/bejne/g32wY6iki5Werbc Maximum the Hormone (1998) Crazy, chaotic mashups of deathcore, nu-metal, pop and high-speed rapping. Co-founder Nao (drums) is the female member of the band. She has been a major influence on female drummers throughout Japan. This clip captures just a bit of the madness: 予襲復讐 (Yoshu Fukushu) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJaxZpimarKlmrs MergingMoon (2010) Mix of prog and melodic death metal. Vocalist U is Japan’s terrifying answer to Tatiana of the Ukrainian metalcore/deathcore band Jinjer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXqvXqmdfbOCq5I Muses (2020) Hard fusion with funk overtones; Supergroup assembled by the guitarist, Rie aka Suzaku, and including Juna Serita, the phenomenal bassist who was previously with Tokyo Groove Jyoshi and is now also with the Jazz Avengers. They absolutely rip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6nFeox5ibaXptE Mutant Monster (2008) Punk-pop, really good at it. Unfortunately, they have not been active in some time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJWZqqCDh5ljhLc Narumi (solo) Prog-rock and fusion compositions-a change of pace from a master guitarist who was once the star lead for Destrose. She was later part of Lonesome Blue, but recently left. I’m sure she will turn up with another band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYPcdJR-n9x8nc0 Nemophila: (2019) Supergroup ex-Lipstick vocalist Mayu, ex-Disqualia guitarist Hazuki, ex-Hölderlins bassist Haraguchi-san, and ex-Soramimi drummer Muratatam. They were founded as a five-piece with dual leads, the other guitarist being former Mary’s Blood shred-master Saki. I’ve seen them live and they are just explosive. Saki left in early 2024. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opmQlYmCgLVmZ5Y 54 Nude Honeys (1992) Early Japanese punk-they toured the UK and Europe, and reports are that their crowds were as crazy as the crowds at Sex Pistols concerts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHnRe4alfLNog80 Otoboke Beaver (2009) In-your-face feminist thrash punk, way out there. They have toured Europe and the U.S.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJy6l3mOo7Gjj8k Paranoid Void (2013) Extremely technical prog and math rock, founded by three high-school classmates, maybe the most mind-bending band on this list.) “Ukiyo” kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnqzYaica7GjmdE Rie aka Suzaku (38 y.o.) Instrumental guitar virtuoso. She is also the founder of Muses, a high-intensity fusion band (see above.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKPMc4ZtgtuNrMU Sokoninaru (2011) Progressive metal, math rock, extremely technical; male/female cofounders) kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4fbnWOwjb91iJY Sonic Lover Reckless (2018) Special project of Miyako Watanabe, one of Lovebites’ two incomparable guitarists) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eom9XqSerclkjKs

[@hiawatha.g]

@@西西-i3e Telecide (2016) Metalcore, aggressive and melodic at the same time. Disbanded; Natsumi, their drummer, is now the drummer for Bridear kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZbUXmqQeNGofMU Tricot (2010) Post-progressive math-rock, highly technical with crazy time signatures and polyrhythms kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpClkHqXodh9qKc Trident (formerly Kakumei, renamed in 2020 with some personnel changes). Evolved from pop-punk to thrashier hard rock; several lineup changes but the bassist and lead singer have been constants) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5ycpauDpNqIaZY Unlucky Morpheus (2008) Female leads Fuki (vo) and Jill (violin). This band is a deep well unto itself, they cross many subgenres of metal; Fuki and Jill also do other projects and Fuki is lead for at least two other bands including Doll$Boxx, above. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoXYiIKNe8RjqJo Wagakki Band (2012) Folk-Metal fusion band, all jedi-level musicians, half of them play traditional Japanese instruments and the other half play standard metal instruments. They announced in Jan. 2024 that they will go inactive at the end of the year. This song was originally written for a virtual (AI) singer, referred to as a Vocaloid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2PQloqhjNaWY6s Yōsei Teikoku (1997) Rock-Folk-Metal-Electronica fusion ensemble. Set in a fictional Fairy Empire, led by founder Yui, they have done a lot of anime themes and sound-tracks and also perform original songs live, in character. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXbIiquqdsqUjpY There are many more. Others that come to mind are BRATS (cofounded by one of the members of Ladybaby), Drop’s, Stereopony, Scandal (still touring globally), and Princess Princess, which all tend more in the pop direction. On the metal side, there are the Bang-Dream projects, which are live groups based on Manga series (there are 9 bands so far in Bang-Dream). And of course, there are other female-fronted Kawaii-metal groups like Ladybaby and Ironbunny, to name the two best-known after Babymetal. I have found listings of over 600 such bands dating back to 1980. The ones listed above are my picks as the most interesting for reasons of quality, longevity or historical impact. If you find others you think belong on this list, please let me know. And if you find a dead link, also please let me know so I can fix the list. Thank you!

[@1970Phoenix]

It's like Iron Maiden and Metallica had a love child, or 5 Japanese love children ... who were all better musicians than any of their "parents".

[@metalislyfe]

Hahah spot on !!!

[@Dante94]

This is kind of a big four in Japan right now Babymetal Band-Maid Lovebites Nemophila These are the bands elevating their genres, they all sound completely different.

[@alberto40091]

Please reaction A Frozen Serenade one of my favorite a masterpiece !

[@metalislyfe]

We will put that one on our list for sure!!! Tons of people what us to react to that one

[@DocOfRock-p4j]

it's sooo hard not to listen to their entire catalog on a binge. but we thank you for saving all of the rest for true first time reactions. you have a long way to go and when you see some of the other styles of songs they play you will truly appreciate the immense talent possessed. power and thrash are some of their best but they do it all as you will soon find out.

[@metalislyfe]

Yes , it is soo hard not to bringe!!! I’m so used to doing that!!! My wife has me on check lol !! We definitely are going to do a song once a week by them!! I want to hear all of their songs!!!

[@rafakarkenobi]

Anothers Japan bands: Unlucky Morpheus Nemophila Galneryus Aldious Band maid Exist~trace Fate gear Bridear Hanabie Gacharic spin Dir en grey L'arc~en~ciel Maximum the hormone Show-ya Tribal scream of phoenix Versailles And many many more.

[@mikeames1427]

Asami"s sustained holy WARRRRRRRR brings goose bumps!

[@Kalis0420]

Lovebites to me is the best metal band out of Japan. When it comes to best overall band from Japan playing so many different genres of rock, Band-Maid is by far my #1.

[@bradchambers2354]

Hammer of Wrath live with new bassists you have to see as well, I love Miho and miss her but you will see the difference contrast in Fami playing to Mihos both excellent but you hear the difference

[@outwest1014]

The Major 4 of Japanese bands are: Band Maid, Babymetal, Lovebites and Nemophila. Only Lovebites has not toured the US yet. They will be at ProgPower on September 6, in Atlanta, GA. Other dates TBD.

[@Felipearandab]

Great reaction, really touch my heart, go on & rock on 🤘... Son una gran pareja que reacciona 🎉

[@metalislyfe]

Thank you so much!!! Means a lot to us to see people comment nice things like this to us!! You rock 🤘🏼

[@hiufernando7340]

Your channel can become one of the great metal reaction channel if you guys continue react with respect, honesty, and knowledge. Exploring metal or rock music more widely will also make your channel grow. Keep getting bitten!! Keep Lovebites!!🤘

[@metalislyfe]

Thank you for your amazing comment!! We appreciate it so much!! We are finally doing what we love to do!! Listen to metal and record our reactions and talk to other metal fans!! Thanks for the support !!! You rock 🤘🏼😝🤘🏼

[@marcinpopawski8199]

This is second face of Ladies power/thrash metal the first was pure thrash the next I don t know your choice heavy metal, ballad, rock n roll, progressive song,. I suggest Swan Song live Tokyo 2020 with Chopin piano intro. Very nice reaction.🐺🤟🤘❤️🎤⭐️🥁🎸🎸🎸

[@henny1356]

It's called speed metal btw.

[@marcinpopawski8199]

@@henny1356 power/speed metal is When Destinies Align

[@betogallegos4509]

Hi, greetings from 🇲🇽 you're the best 👍

[@metalislyfe]

Thank you sooo much!!!

[@lovezhangyan]

Hello, from Japan! Thank you for your reaction and please keep going to support Japanese treasure band! 😊

[@michaelhughes7814]

These ladies have the propensity to blow your mind with any song they choose to play they are simply put outstanding.What ever song you go for next you genuinely won't be disappointed can't wait for the next one. Regards Wolfpack UK 🐺🤘🎸🎤🥁🎹🎶🔥🤯🤘

[@nandonj3662]

Great reaction!! Please note that, so far, you're reacting to Lovebites 1.0 version tracks and shows. From February 2023, with a new bassist and after 1 year of hiatus, Lovebites 2.0 was born and they became, incredibly, even more powerful and skilled. So you should check out some of their new tracks to see that .... try starting with the MV "Judgement Day"

[@metalislyfe]

How exciting!!!! Can’t wait to level up and watch their new stuff. Thank you for the heads up!!!

[@andreaspedersen3952]

I would recommend taking a peek into the more current live-tracks? Then there is "The hammer of wrath" and their anthem "We the united" with the new bassist: Fami. So you might get some impression of how they did after the hiatus. Other bands? Nemophila - Raitei (official live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLSmJt_erWCj8Usi=PMicyWHqpQsLWLP1 Band-Maid - Blooming (official video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bXkH14gtSWga8si=wZDNWdNV6KCQJXU2 Gacharic Spin - I wish I kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4OZf6WolNSgoKcsi=TWRu66Qoc0a9lb42 Most of these are in Japanese. Still... there is undoubtely some very fine musicianship

[@paulosantos646]

the best in the current world, the guitarist with black hair, to find out who was pregnant at this concert, how are you now, congratulations and all the best, good reaction

[@metalislyfe]

Thank you sooo much!!!

[@sonnynguyen9103]

Thank you for continuing reacting and supporting Lovebites, the most talented ladies in metal

[@metalislyfe]

Your welcome!! We are committed to putting out one song a week by them and also do other bands tooo. LoveBites wolf pack has shown soo much love !! That we will go through all their songs overtime!!!! We appreciate the support l!!!

[@mpampismarketos2253]

Soldier Stands Solitarily FROM LOVEBITES . THIS IS FAST, LIKE THE SPEED OF LIGHT

[@CrYou575]

Don't worry they do ballads too, or songs with ballad-like sections, to let fans catch their breath.

[@Space_Ranger]

You guys have found a great new world of music lol. Japan has a lot of great music to offer. Lovebites is one of my top bands, and not just of Japanese bands. However, Band-Maid is my Top band ever! East or West. I hope you check them out too. They just came out with some new live songs too. Check out the song Hate?. They are more of a hard rock with punk and metal mix. Then there’s also Trident, Hanabie, Nemophila. For some reason I like the female bands more lol. I’m now also looking into the Shoegaze music there and loving it. They also have some of the wildest punk. I'm sure I don't need to ask you to look up more Lovebites at this point lol.

[@AC-eh6ei]

good day, these women have an impressive talent, they mix speed, melody, lyrics, they make trash, power, speed and Asami sings spectacular, keep reacting to live videos 2020, then move on to 2021 and 2023 live, there is still a lot to go of the best metal band today and years ago.

[@Patrick_H.]

Nice Reaction Guys. That was a Super Cool Wolf for your opening🙂. Well, your first Reaction was Thrash Metal. . Your 2nd Reaction was Thrashy Power Metal. They have many more styles. How about some Progressive Metal with a few twists (That I personally think is one of their Masterpieces) *_A Frozen Serenade_* kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5aboYSMqpKFhJo

[@stevecastiglione8901]

just the tip of the iceberg...

[@赤井臣也]

LOVEBITES would be the supreme?!. There are many fantastic group in Japan. Ningen-isu、Anthem、 Band-maid、、etc. Nowadays LOVEBITES is BEST so far、of the world.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

I thought you said you wanted a ballad? Then "A frozen serenade" is what you want.

[@grantnealon5101]

Oh yes...

[@andreaspedersen3952]

Or Empty Daydream?

[@jaedo6180]

I concur!

[@tonym480]

Yes indeed

[@gham5586]

@@andreaspedersen3952Never get tired of that song!!!!!🐺🤘Miyako is a musical genius!!!!!❤

[@yakidin63]

LOVEBITES, NEMOPHILA and HANABIE. Japans big 3 lady metal bands but there are way more. Even older bands like Maximum the Hormone and X-Japan.

[@muhammadakifraiyan7983]

Hi..you guys should checkout also their performanance at wacken open air concert..blown everyone away..thnks for the reaction guy ..love it frm wolfpack malaysian..😊😊

[@metalislyfe]

Will do!!! Thank you for letting us know!!!

[@arthurart99]

Lovebites Hammer of wrath please.. 🤘🏼🐺🤘🏼