LOVEBITES - JUDGEMENT DAY - Ryan Mear Reacts

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Awesome. More impact than the Terminator headbanging to "Break The Wall" whilst headbanging a wall :)

[@simolaurila9952]

Famis basplaying is out of this world and lifted Lovebites to another level. This is the best song frome Lovebites ever.They have no bad song but this is epic and fucking heavy

[@mmcpa]

100%

[@kyles5513]

Fuckin rights.

[@waterwalker9600]

FAMI slayed it. LOVEBITES is back. 🤘🐺🤘

[@stups9975]

I’m addicted to this song. I love what Fami brought to the table in this. Her runs really filled out the song nicely. She seems to be more technical and I like the fit. This was Lovebites on steroids….everyone seemed to level up. I cannot wait for the new album 🤘🏻

[@stinky_nut_blast]

As if on steroids wasn't already the default with Lovebites.

[@stups9975]

@@stinky_nut_blast Facts !!

[@1970Phoenix]

I'm really hoping for at least one thrash song on their next album. I love all Lovebite songs, but their thrashier stuff really suits my taste.

[@kyles5513]

@@1970Phoenix I'm sure there will be. I hope.

[@45banshee]

Thunder Vengeance. Gawd damn that song HITS

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

The first ten times I heard this I was so blown away by Asami's vocals on the chorus part that I totally missed hearing Fami's bass in the background. Fami killed it! You can hear her bass runs. They need to turn her up and feature her more! She's awesome.

[@neilonaniet]

The first ten times ... LOL

[@Thor_Iversen]

This is a great track to properly introduce Fami. She's clear in the mix and she got to show off some different styles (as you mentioned). Man, I can't wait to see how she'll do when they start playing live again. The future is bright for Lovebites 🤘

[@enol8603]

Fami took Lovebites to another level!!! Bond movie intro and outro...

[@aeronomer8389]

The new bass player is badass

[@excellentrecruiter5824]

Loooooooove it! Poor Haruna’s brilliant percussion gets overshadowed by Fami’s debut, Asami’s beautiful voice and M&M shredding more intense than ever.

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

They are back and hit the ground running! showing that Fami was the right choice! They are better than ever! Best song of the year for me.

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

I love Fami ever since, like her bass playing style 🤘🎌🎸

[@billmcleangunsmith]

The tone of that bass intro reminds me of Eugene of Jinjer. He is a tapping beast too.

[@Treplo13]

16 thousand subscribers and already 21 thousand views. You are on the right way. LOVEBITES best metal band :)

[@philipturner9087]

The new base is world class

[@zrock08]

Holy PowerMetal Batman! It's like a modern all female version of Yngwie Malmsteen with DragonForce, Rainbow and Stratavarious thrown in, among other notable metal bands. My god it's amazing!!!! Getcha'Pull \m/

[@celioleitao7303]

Song is amazing. Awesome reaction.

[@joeseconi250]

This was hands down the best Christmas present ever. You said it best my friend this song is Metal AF. Nuff said.

[@metalvideos1961]

That bass part in the solo is just epic as all hell. such a great bass player. this song is pure epicness.

[@ckiemnstr345]

This is reminiscent of what was happening on the Glory, Glory to the World EP. The added intros and outros, the extra synth, and everyone playing at their best. The biggest difference is Fami is a bit more daring in her bass lines than Miho. Miho liked to play it safe and just bridge the gap between Haruna and Miyako and Midori as seamlessly as she could but Fami is willing to do a bit more.

[@manolobadoni5439]

You can hear her playing clarly all over the song!!! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@leemohhin4352]

@@manolobadoni5439 totally agreed with you that is what i heard.

[@gatograto]

I agree with you with a little supplement. I think Miho oriented more orthodox authentic type metal bass line which I also like very much, more than safety oriented. Just my opinion.

[@ckiemnstr345]

@@gatograto That's another great way of saying it honestly. Fami isn't constraining herself to orthodoxy while Miho did.

[@1970Phoenix]

I was hoping that with Fami's technical ability, we'd see something different than what Miho gave us. And after watching this video, I am not disappointed. I also like the fact that the bass wasn't too far back in the mix, which I think was often the case with many of their previous songs.

[@marcgloeckner1022]

I love how they keep their typical pace, this driving force, while adding a lot of dynamic using Famis playstyle. Seems to me bass is a little more prominent in the mix, but not too much to distract from all the other stuff. I love it!

[@davegalea6689]

LOVEBITES are the best band in the world. Judgement Day is a brilliant song and video.

[@AMetalheadsPerspective]

Fami ♥

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Agree 100% She's wild. Sexy bass playing during the whole song.

[@obud3777]

Epic song, and Fami fits very well! 🤘🎸🔥🐺

[@davidtollefson8411]

This even better then I expected. Bad weather made me stay home from work today and this is a fantastic early Christmas present! Fami adds a totally new dimension immediately, as their journey into more progressive areas continues. As good as any metal band I've ever liked. Dio would be so proud of these amazing ladies. The new album is going to really help them breakthrough, I believe. Thanks Ryan.

[@edurodriguez4278]

Damn, the bass on the chorus is epic. I am a bass player and I can hear the technicality.

[@bishopsteiner7134]

I loved everything Miho brought. And I love what I have heard from Fami so far. Refuse to play favorites, just like I don't get into the Cliff Burton/Jason Newsted/Rob Trujillo penis measuring contests. All three have brought something unique and wonderful to Metallica. And Fami and Miho have done likewise for Lovebites. Can't wait for the new album!

[@785boats]

I can't wait to see how Fami's guitar playing, piano playing, vocals, & song writing, start to shine through in the music of the White Wolves. Having said that though. All hail to Miho for starting this epic journey.

[@Prophet12]

LOVEBITES KNOWS EPIC! Great song! Well worth the wait. Fami fits right in. Her bass lines add so much more flexibility to the Lovebites sound. I honestly hope they give her a solo in one of the songs. And wow, Midori and Miyako, that was insane! They are so technical and work so well together. How about that power pose by Midori at the end! Asami's voice is so perfect for this and Haruna is just being Haruna at warp speed! I cannot wait for this album!

[@doripak815]

Fami uses every fret! and style😮

[@davepicard9256]

thats very greatest best masterpiece lovebites judgement day classic album legendary of the world. I love great best band favorite lovebites. thank you ladies lovebites the true power metal forever 🤘🎸

[@xaharxeruji3441]

my favourite from LOVEBITES...

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Famis's bass lines during the guitar solos is pure sex.

[@jeff110373]

Wasnt fami ffs was Miyako. Fami ONLY did the start and ebd bass line ONLY. ALBUM WAS DONE BEFORE SHE EVEN JOINED.

[@RyanMear]

Prove it before going all caps.....

[@RyanMear]

I'm pretty sure it was recorded, but Fami recorded her own basslines and those were used.

[@jeff110373]

@@RyanMear nooe. Fami gave an interview not long after selection to join. Said herself album was done and she only did begunning and end parts. Cant mind where it is. But there isnt many interviews with livebites and Fami with english subs. So unless i find it or someone else does itll be FAMI IS SO GREAT. Lmao

[@jeff110373]

@@RyanMear did you enjoy Japan? So jealous. Not allowed in lol. Cant ever get a visa.

[@JuanCarlos-vl2bd]

Esto es pura lujuria musical,necesitamos mas de lo mismo

[@kyles5513]

1:31 fucking badass bass playing. This is probably the most ear pleasing metal song I've ever heard and I love metal. Especially thrash style.

[@UltraHD.7]

I heard a lot of new songs from other metal bands the last 1,5 years and there was good stuff in it, really quite nice. But then Lovebites comes back and they are just fuller, more bombastic, more epic, tighter, with their unbelievable, unmistakable wall of sound. Just... better. And I'm happy about it 🤘🏻🙂

[@mikkosak]

This song is Pure Fire! 🤟

[@zainalabidinramli762]

finally the Gates of Babylon meet its Judgement Day. Cozy Powell was napping and lazing around in eternal bliss until this awakening from the napalm triggered by Haruna.

[@dicodec]

Great reaction man!! So good!!

[@55tallanh]

I was so sad when Miho left Lovebites. I love her still for what she did to give us Lovebites. But now that we have Fami, I think that Fami is the bassist that Lovebites needed. She is elevating the whole band, if that is even possible.

[@JuanSan66]

Epic!!.🤘

[@4thArmoredVet]

Judgement Day - lyrics: Never live, never die, never end, nowhere to go Every night, everywhere, everything arriving in darkness What is right, what is wrong, what is sin, who's to decide? Hide and seek, truth or dare, playing tag, chased by the Evil Another back and forth of gaining and losing Running out of my time, each tick of the clock's taking down piece of my life again Who's allied, who's against, who's to pay, I'll wait it out Up and down, in and out, left or right, answers are nowhere What do you see in this world full of insanity? When do we come to ask what's awaiting us, don't look away! This is the truth RISE! THIS IS JUDGEMENT DAY! LIFE, GIVEN THE FOREVERNESS RISE! THIS IS JUDGEMENT DAY! LIFE, LIVING EVERY STORY Travelling in the past, find salvation Now with the great will, the path lay in front of me Starting here, this is the day! Never live, never die, never end, nowhere to go Every night, everywhere, everything arriving in darkness What do you see in this world full of insanity? When do we come to ask what's awaiting us, don't look away! This is the truth! RISE! THIS IS JUDGEMENT DAY! LIFE, GIVEN THE FOREVERNESS RISE! THIS IS JUDGEMENT DAY! LIFE, LIVING EVERY STORY Travelling in the past, find salvation Now with the great will, the path lay in front of me Starting here, this is the day! Judgement day! Judgement day! Judgement day! Judgement day! ---- lyrics: asami music: asami & Mao CD "Judgement Day" 2023

[@RobinC63]

First off, one of the many things I appreciate about your videos is that you understand, what I thought would be a simple concept, the balance between the music and your voice. I have started but not finished other videos where the voice is so loud in relation the the video that it hurt my ears. So thank you for that. I saw and heard the video moments after it was released and right off the bat it was great to see that they were utilizing and incorporating Fami’s unique style into the song. Those tapping chords at the beginning were great. I loved the look of the video also. There were spots where I was getting a Rainbow vibe. Anyone else sense that? Can’t wait to hear more and then their 1st live show next year.

[@RobinC63]

Your comment about Harunas playing got me thinking. I’ve always considered her to be one of the most creative drummers I’ve heard, not to mention her insane technical ability. She and Miho always locked in together extremely well and I wonder, with Fami’s style of playing, how Haruna will work with that. Also it will be interesting to hear how they will play the pre-Fami songs in concert.

[@Mihail_Zemliansky]

The goddesses are back!!!An amazing composition!!!Fami very organically fit into the team.And my beloved Haruna is now a blonde!!!I'm happy!!!Wolfpack Russia😁🤘🐺🤘

[@patrickmagrady3563]

I think Fami will fit right in. She is fantastic as is everyone in Lovbites. Excited for new album.

[@christopherrmcarter1809]

Epic sound. But look at the all the Ladies. Asami, when did she get those eyes? Ice Princess as beautiful and elegant as usual. Blonde crazy body building buffed Midori looking sensational. Energizer power house on drums nailing it as per usual. Fami looking great, fitting in well and slaying it. LOVEBITES IS BACK!!!!!😁😁😁😁🥰

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Straight line dynamics. No relief. Interesting. Thx, Ryan!

[@user-zr4xc3yt6q]

There always put smile on my face, lovebites rock

[@gman-Gordon]

Hi Ryan. Great reaction as usual. If they come to the US there could be another road trip to the various cities. It was great talking to you in line at the Philly show for Band Maid.

[@Metallic_Gaijin_Hu]

What an awesome song (and album)! This band led me into the deeeeep rabbithole called J-Metal :)

[@mmcpa]

Came back for another watch - great reaction. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you made an amazing save not pausing in the middle of the solo run. Kudos.

[@allenhuling598]

I appreciate what you bring to the reaction scene, Ryan, my ears are not educated to pick up all the fine details of what goes into this awesome music, I just know that I love it! ! Cheers, and Merry Christmas!

[@RyanMear]

I appreciate that, Merry Christmas 🎄

[@bryanhallman8183]

Ryan, I'd like to see if you get the same vibe that I do... I commented on their video that it was like taking the very best of 80's Iron Maiden and Dio, with a great female singer. I love the sound, and how they produced it. 🔥

[@rhythmicgolf3720]

Fami is perfect...hope she doesn't get bored..powerful first tune!!!!

[@neovxr]

With Fami they can do the Bach and Mozart counterpoint! Some guitar solo parts are reminding me of Richie Blackmore! :) :)

[@OperationEndGame]

Yeah, Miho tends to stay in the pocket….Fami added another dimension… I was hesitant with her at first based on what Ive seen and heard from her pre-LB… She fits like a glove with the Wolfpack…

[@scottmarchant8844]

I used to be on the fence for this band, but if this is the direction they are going in… I’m hooked!!! Every part of this song is awesome. Really like Fami(new bass tone). And Midori is packin’ some major guns in all the great ways. They have my attention now!!! Thanks, Ryan!

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Fami Fami Fami! everybody should know how much I love Miho but she was the first to admit She is Just a ROCK SOLID Bassist so Fami bringing the shred is no detriment to Miho just a different style but Fami FITS.

[@davidcanty7903]

Hopefully we will get a US tour.

[@davidcampbellii6342]

What a wickedly powerful sound! Yes, there appears to definitely be a new/different intensity to their already dynamic style. Gotta say, I really enjoy it! 🤘

[@MegaHogzilla]

Miyako is an outstanding guitar player in her own right and a jaw dropping pianist. But to me, Midori is firmly the lead guitarist in this band. Hands down. God, she is just such a beast, and she makes it look so easy. ❤

[@AngelLWJ]

Amazing song! And freaking midori💪🏻🔥 🤘🏻🐺🤘🏻

[@hiawatha.g]

When they picked Fami, it looked like a conscious decision to double down on the hellacious technicality of this band. Boy, was it ever. I've repeatedly said that what sets them apart is they seem bent on raising the bar every time. They push themselves to do the impossible, and then they do it. All while keeping the music beautiful. Truly a unique band.

[@204pjfaherty]

They chose well when they brought Fami onboard. Her bass runs throughout the track, especially during the solos are exceptional! 🙂👌

[@muto4055]

Just great! This sounded like a mid-East Egyptian?

[@leeca98]

🚨 E. P. I. C. 🎸🐺🔥👍

[@Gavrev]

It looks like they've found a bassist and a rhythm player in Fami.. awesome sauce!

[@davidarcus5131]

With attention given to bass-slap playing that Band-Maid's MISA and (even more so) F Chopper Koga of Gacharic Spin exhibit with their respective band's music, I'm not surprised that Lovebites brought in someone who can expertly incorporate expanded bass technique into their music going forward. Mind that I think Rosana Miho was PERFECT for Lovebites' music up to now. My respect and admiration for her will never change. As talented as Fami is, she is younger than her bandmates; I wonder how they will be able to sustain the chemistry among themselves. It will be exciting to see how Fami grows in the next few years -- and Lovebites with her.

[@PaulEngineer]

Definitely feels like a new era for Lovebites, building on what they've done and embracing Fami and the opportunity that comes with it.

[@reconbbs360]

I'm starting to love the addition of FAMI even more after hearing this song! I don't expect them to utilize the BASS like Band-Maid does since Lovebites music is completely different but who knows.......Maybe we'll get a surprise or 2. Either way I'm excited for the new album!

[@johnpaul4784]

After months of waiting, here they are as we left them: phenomenal! We can say that the recovery is successful, it's the least we can say! And the beginnings of Fami are more than promising. What a great pleasure to finally find them!

[@AldoGuerraALDO-METAL]

All these Japanese bands coming out with absolute bangers. Band-Maid, Nemophila and now Lovebites. B-M and Nemo followed up their new releases with US tours. Will Lovebites follow? #LovebitesforUStour

[@liveforbass]

Great song, Fami is a real asset, but the mix could be better sounds a little muddy, but top notch playing

[@the.variable.japanese]

Just in time for 2022. This one is already a classic. ;)

[@kielanuar213]

I keep hearing this nasty song a few times to familiar with it, so doped. Yes, different but still with punching start and push to limits..thats Lovebites. 👍👍🤘Great bro

[@BagoPorkRinds]

4:16 That shocked look seeing Midori's ripped bicep 😂

[@RyanMear]

You noticed that.....

[@syrtycon7299]

I hope they do a slower paced song using something like that intro.

[@anderslofgren8235]

I love Lovebites 2.0 and they really seem to want to prove to us that they have been practising during the hiatus 😀 and though I loved Miho's bass playing it seems they have found a player who is at the same level as the rest of the musicians now which lifts the whole band to a new level. I can't wait for their album!

[@judaspriest9597]

Great react ! Amazing song ! Amazing band !

[@vincentwee632]

Classic Lovebites.... epic, loud, symphonic, dramatic....

[@buccanero]

Midori letting her inner "Yngwie Malmsteen" shine in her second solo!

[@billedwards3202]

I thought the exact same thing only better than Malmsteen

[@mr_ozzio5095]

@@billedwards3202 She needs to be in a Mad Max movie,..2000's Tina Turner,🤘

[@dariuszstefan1890]

They had to move forward to take advantage of Fami's talent.

[@ChuckJansenII]

Tatematsu Midori looks like Athena, the Goddess of War. She is now officially the best guitarist because if I don't say so she could beat me up. Did she finish 2nd or 3rd place this year? Fami is bringing her unique style to the band. This will be fun watching them. Can't wait to see them live.

[@davidarcus5131]

Midori is number one in my book. Hell, everyone in Lovebites is number one in my book!

[@ChuckJansenII]

@@davidarcus5131 Yeah. But Midori is ripped and can bully us. 😵‍💫🤕😵😂😉

[@davidarcus5131]

Pretty sure Haruna can kick my butt. Nor do I mess around with women with knives, or swords.

[@bandoneoni]

Superb song. With Fami the Band goes to another level, it now has what I think is a rythm section that is absolute world class. Fami brings a new drive, almost a dance element to the song. She introduces these little "comments" in the bass line, tiny rythmic slides, a momentary ritardando that has the effect of driving the rythm forward; and within the solos that delicious hammer-on drm/bmbm underneath, echoing the theme, as a kind of "grace" note to give this a shadowy, dancey flavor that actualy lifts the solos and makes them richer and deeper.. Fami is a super find for Love Bites and lifts the band to another level

[@p.h.5752]

"For guitar fireworks to really work, they need a rock solid foundation. And that’s where Miho and Haruna come in. They are the unstoppable freight train that powers the whole thing and keeps it all moving forward at breakneck speed. They create the framework that allows Midori and Miyako to shine as they do. They are one of the best rhythm sections right now. Not just in Japan. Not just in “girl bands.” Not just in metal. In the world. Regardless of genre, gender, or geography, they are every bit as spectacular as the guitar goddesses they share the stage with." excerp from Unijolt review of Lovebites "Five of a Kind" With Fami, they have experimented with that so far. Seems to be just as great. Prost !

[@Greish-esquire]

You can SO tell they use the same audio engineers as Nightwish with this new song! Fami! Oh my God ..... 🤘🔥🤩They need to put Fami up too the same sweet spot as MISA and the sound of this group would be unbelievable ... (I just equalised the Bass .... phenomenal )

[@旭日旗-f1d]

いつも楽しく拝見してます🇯🇵

[@gillesmurat7362]

From France: It is undeniable that Fami brings another color to the Lovebites sound... And this piece, this piece! what power ! The Wolfpack will get their money's worth, the Lovebites are back in great shape!!! Listening to this first song, "Judgement Day", for sure, their new album will put us on the ground... Or in orbit, it depends... Ah, and Midori, Midori, MIDOOORI!!!!! Roll on February 22! [Il est indéniable que Fami amène une autre couleur au sound Lovebites... Et ce morceau, ce morceau ! quelle puissance ! Le Wolfpack va en avoir pour son argent , les Lovebites reviennent en super forme !!! A l'écoute de cette première chanson, "Judgement Day", c'est sûr, leur nouvel album va nous mettre par terre... Ou en orbite, ça dépend... Ah, et Midori, Midori, MIDOOORI !!!!! Vivement le 22 février !]

[@mr.neorizal8908]

Best metal performance🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@massimilianocerone3981]

Asami's vocals 😲

[@gatograto]

Great review!! This piece may remain as an iconic piece of metal like Painkiller.

[@dragulia_venaro]

This is pure Lovebites..

[@greggarza4226]

Asami singing her heart out, Haruna all over the drums, Midori and Miyako shredding like crazy, and now a new threat going all over that bass, Fami. They're going out for blood. New album is going to excel expectations.

[@polski21twelve70]

sup bra;; CHRISTMAS EVE 24 hr.s of tweaked the #%&! out 5yr olds. It's been over 700 CHRISTMAS EVE"s for hundreds of thousands ; compounding interest daily. One of thee best coming out parties for a musician. OMO but best video EVVRR. I spent the day reacting to reactors.. I was honesty waiting for your notification. Just don't let it go to your head LOL. I have no problem gigl'n openly.. I GGL'd ,, hard. MUCH✌❤🙏 FROM 🐺WOLFPACK🐺 POLAND

[@cepho8349]

Nice reaction. They all did great, but I almost feel that Asami impressed me the most. She's grown so much. Also this is actually not their first song with a bass intro, Scream for Me would be another one.

[@RyanMear]

Yeah, I figured there was another.... Just didn't recall at the time 👍

[@davidornberg]

Well, they take the metal to next level.... Now I know why Haruna cut her hair... It is just to be faster... *-)

[@neilonaniet]

Fami - the right choice 🙂

[@bryandevito5120]

With Midori in your band, there’s no need to hire security guards. Woman is straight jacked.

[@fab1901]

The girls came out of their unexpected rest (black cape long cloak coat) and ( We take off our black cape long cloak coat.) I felt that it was their oath with their swords that they would 'never rest again (we will wear white)'.

[@marting.h.9417]

Somebody said that the queens of metal are back with a vengeance.

[@ralphboyer2538]

Couple of quick points/opinions..... I think that Miho is a very good bass player. However, she absolutely loves classic 80s metal, and plays like they did in the 80s. Unfortunately, metal has evolved in the last 30-40 years. While there's no doubt that Lovebites has been influenced by the metal giants, they have added a modern twist to it. Fami was never into 80s metal (I don't think so anyhow), and she's not influenced by it. Her more modern way of playing better fits with the direction that Lovebites music appears to be heading - judging from "Glory, glory to the Word" tracks and this one. I don't think Lovebites could have picked a better new bassist. Last thing... Lovebites is going to be playing two concerts in Japan sometime in March 2023. I'm hoping that they'll make a DVD of one or both of the concerts so that those of us who can't see them live can enjoy the concert - sort of like what they did for "Heavy Metal Never Dies." I really think that they will probably do that; it would be a good marketing choice. One thing is certain - I'll be getting the Feb. album as soon as i can.

[@schelin1447]

LOVEBITES just showed how heavy metal is done!