LOVEBITES - Thunder Vengeance (Live) Opinion ► Pictures, Noise and Words

Our opinion of LOVEBITES - Thunder Vengeance [Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020]
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[@realdocloco]

I love this epic start, where all five wolfes jump to your throat (sonically speaking). That's how you engage an audience!

[@bhg70]

The entire concert is amazing. As others have mentioned, after this opening track, the jackets came off and the ladies were much more comfortable and more active. "Dancing with the Devil" is particularly fun, since Asami gets to show off her R&B past with her vocal stylings.

[@ChrisPage68]

It's a "We're Wearing High Heels" thing. I love when Midori, Miyako, Miho and Asami all go to the front and put one foot on their monitors in unison. Haruna is an absolute BEAST behind the kit, but a total sweetheart away from the stage. But my heart belongs to The Boss, Lovebites' own Steve "Bomber" Harris - MIHO! ❤️

[@marcinpopawski8199]

Midori sprints across the scene during Raise Some Hell in high heells incredible one must to see it.

[@mmcpa]

Don't forget Lovebites. Come back to them at some point. I enjoy your reactions to them. They are my all time favorite band now. Inlove their stage presence. They have modernized 80's metal, and I don't feel they need to move around stage like sweaty men. I'm 62 if that matters, and have been listening to metal for 50+ years.

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

Another great songs from the same concert: Holy War, We the united, Dancing With The Devil, Break the wall

[@rickfromtexas4659]

or Raise some Hell.

[@CharlesEMurphy]

Ah, Lovebites! Just talent off the charts. I noticed in another live video that they were somewhat stationary, so looked and saw that they were all wearing high dress heels.

[@faintsmile88]

Truly, an immense band

[@charly_tan]

Well, I certainly hope one of those two is Unlucky Morpheus ;) Their new album is still quite fresh. Lovebites though. Bit of a thrash feel to this one, rather than the power metal that is their default setting. Haruna the drummer is fantastic.

[@ChrisPage68]

Their only default setting is AWESOME.

[@user-ys5he7bn3u]

いつも楽しみに拝見させていただいています。ありがとうございます。

[@justpanda7478]

Great start to japan week Hedgy!!

[@carnageuploads8885]

I think them being "static" for this song was intentional, just as the show opener, because the rest of the show they are all over the place showing each other support :D Out of admiration of her talent, Miyako is my favorite (check out her piano solo + Swan Song for more on that), but Haruna has this moment during We the United that just makes me smile ear to ear and giggle aloud. I don't know how she maintains her energy for a 19 song set.

[@ChrisPage68]

Haruna must have Calves of Steel.

[@SpiderWeb984]

That was their staging direction. Asami told Miho "It's OK to stand still at first". and after the party started with Don't bite the dust, they moved and danced except Miyako🎵:D

[@HorrorMetalMaestroRedrusty66]

Agreed, everyone has their favs, I love the band, love all the members, but Miyako is my fav (I'm Gay, so it's nothing sexual), I just love her playing and I "feel" her attitude, she exudes this quiet but powerful "Don't screw with m, just watch me play and idolize as you should" ...lol The whole band, every member, is just amazing in every way.

[@PaulEMoz]

To be fair, that was the opening track... if you watch the whole thing, they're all over the place, haha! It's a brilliant DVD/bluray, one of the best I've seen.

[@morganolsson1993]

True! Midori moves quite a lot and now and then acts goofy. Miho likes to move forward and show that she too has skills! Asami walks all over the place. Its just Miyako...that is...well..Miyako.... :P Fantastic show to watch and it is definitely not this "static" later in concert! =)

[@PaulEMoz]

@@morganolsson1993 To be fair, even Miyako is up on the drum riser at one point! But she could sit on a chair for the whole gig and still be awesome. :-)

[@morganolsson1993]

@@PaulEMoz Haha...yes..ok!! She moved once! =D I feel sorry for Midori, when she tries to get her going and och gets a look back...like..."what do you want?" =)

[@JADK7507]

Yeah they take the jackets off after this, which I believe they said were pretty restrictive. They're amazing live performers, both with skills and presence. Anyone who hasn't already should buy this bluray, it's worth every penny.

[@morganolsson1993]

@@JADK7507 yes, as everything in Japan, rediculous prices, but this (and their other blurays) you need to have

[@timgove5337]

Symphonic Thrash. Did I just make that up? This was their cold opener, and only song wearing those tight jackets. It’s also among their most technically difficult. For some fun rockers that they run (in heels!) and dance (Asami clearly having fun dancing, expressing her power thru lyrics), check Raise Some Hell (party song, Zakk wylde) and Dancing With the Devil (Whitesnake, beautiful custom guitars, “did you think you were free?, running around with your collar on?!”), tho everything on this 2020 dvd is reactable and nearly flawless. [Looks like Raise some Hell got set to private (by a fan).] Here’s Dancing with the Devil, live, Five of a Kind release, recorded winter 2020 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIWQiqtjqbCmmac Ps Shredding Blonde Midori is the best. And composer pianist blueswoman Miyako. And bassist founder headbanger Miho. And petite powerhouse defining drummer Haruna. And mini-Mariah Dickinson fairy Asami. Now ya know 🤘💃🏻🎸😎

[@timgove5337]

Aratha Sena ,Yes, long time, so re bands that I know, he gets full-length treatise 😉

[@PNW]

erm, thanks

[@ChrisPage68]

Dancing With The Devil evokes memories of Vixen for me.

[@allenhuling598]

Japanese week....awesome!! These ladies are great, each one really talented! Particularly fond of the dueling lead guitar solos they so often do!

[@jaf7711]

Thanks, it's good to see another Lovebites song. There are a couple of videos of this show on YT, be nice and share them with those who love metal and don't know Lovebites \m/ Lovebites week? why not? think about it...

[@lisadad954]

I know you reacted since early years of Lovebites. Thanks! BTW, They talk about their jackets on commentary sub-track of Bluray. They wear the jacket only on the first song and put off before 2nd. song(Holy War). They said “We cannot move when wear it”.

[@sickboy10renton]

日本からありがとう　ナイスリアクション

[@brandydynamite5877]

HARUNA!!! HARUNA!!! HARUNA!!!

[@MrSuperlobo200]

Lovebites.....The Bests.

[@bach-kw8vx]

ARIGATO for the nice reaction! They are all talented musicians. Especially MIDORI(guitar) and MIYAKO(guitar) are awesome. Please react "SWAN SONG"(LIVE). MIYAKO played piano. Very strong and beautiful! ------------- AND---------------- Please watch early time live performance of " NINGEN ISU". It is "YUIGONJOU HOUSOU"(LIVE at 1991). YUIGONJOU HOUSOU means the broad cast of testament. This live performance are very very nice. I like "COUNT ATTACK OF HEAVY METAL"(22:20~) and "21th CENTURY SCHIZOID MAN"(KING CRIMSON's cover)(24:18~). you may be surprised and satisfied.

[@salsaucedo]

There is actually Battle in the East, Daughters of the Dawn, and five of a kind they have released in three years. All are superb and powerful. I totally agree with you in all of your comments they are phenomenal and no other is better. I’d like to see anyone move around like idiots with high heels, if you ever seen many of yesterday’s classic rock/metal bands there were the same, I personally think it defeats the idea of blowing up our brain’s out wether moving around or stationary

[@peterkarargiris4110]

Fan-bloody-tastic ! I love Lovebites but I'm going to have to wait until the price goes down on this one. Over $100 (Australian) for the dvd. Cheers Hedgy !

[@PNW]

Yeah buying it in the UK is a mad price too.

[@ChrisPage68]

@@PNW I can't seem to get it anywhere - but I saw it when they streamed it on their channel for the release party. Midori has so many guitars I swear she lives in a guitar shop. And I didn't know Miho is also a drummer.

[@war-game]

Miyako is shy and I thought she was not good at performing in front of people.But in this interview, she says that live shows are her reason for existence. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXnHipZjqbtleM0

[@hersadrieel1359]

Influenced damage inc & muster of puppets...the best 🤘🤘 ❤️Bites

[@JC-pn5kp]

Cool reaction! Do Holy War.

[@maximushaughton2404]

Japan week :) Unlucky Morpheus - "Dignity Of Spirit" it's just a classic. Nemophila - "Oiran" or thier cover of "The Trooper"

[@adriandiaz4005]

For the next, I recommend, Kamijo, Heart song

[@pattymeals2395]

Holy war next or dancing with the devil.

[@bierussel307]

Please reaction band maid - don't you tell me ( live ) ,you can see bass n guitar battle n they all female band too.best hard rock band female i think 😀. Thx so much

[@rakjr6]

Miyako, the dark haired guitarist and keyboardist always seems very reserved. In some other videos Midori, the other guitarist, is more lively than in this one. They do move around more in other songs. Miyako recently posted a video on her own channel of her unpacking her signature guitar from Dean. She much was more expressive there. The drummer Haruna is always a dynamo.

[@ChrisPage68]

Yet Miyako and Midori are the opposite off stage.

[@user-xs2mz3pk5p]

是非ともこのバンドのHOLY　ＷＡＲのレビューをお願いします。 ｆｒｏｍ　ｊａｐａｎ．

[@jyui8337]

こんにちは😃 Today's reaction was also good it's always an accurate reaction. thankyou😀 I think this live is the best of them I 'm looking forward to our next reaction. Oh yeah、 babymetal is also nice. 😜😜 Did you understand English? see you👌

[@PNW]

Excellent English

[@jyui8337]

@@PNW Thank you so much.

[@melocitysolo9574]

Plz react "Swan Song". ​The title of the movie is "Lovebites - Swan Song Live (Frédéric Chopin Intro)". ​The one with this title is the perfect full version. ​It's a magnificent epic.

[@AngelLWJ]

Next one《swan song》piano solo live, please!

[@progandmetalfan711]

Yes, "swan song" 👍

[@doctorshiki20]

Do more Galneryus!

[@CaptainSokrates]

Nothing to say about Lovebites, already a huge fan. Have a look at Asterism. A three-piece instrumental group (from Japan, obviously). Kind of like early Satriani but with more personality. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2KzqZ6mbdF6d9U The only drawback with some of their live videos is that the guitarist is so tiny, she sometimes gets blocked by the crowd when she's not on her platform!

[@risingmoon3387]

Despite the fact that they are young, Asterism is already a great band. They started in 2014 and soon played their own music like "Blaze" (The link leads you to a live version of this tune).

[@timgove5337]

Next generation carrying Rock to the future in different ways. Asterism is outstanding and awesome enough with musical talent, but the flair, flash, charisma and Swagger are superior with this group of teens

[@stevenrogers5687]

Miyako does tend to be static but I think it's because she's more of an introvert and hyper focused. Asami, Midori and Miho do interact with the crowd and roam the stage more.

[@Alex1969able]

True. It's Miyako's attitude. And for some reason, that's why i like her so much! Anyway, in other off-stages videos, she smiles... And when she smiles, your soul is fully gone. Your heart is broken. Your spirit splits in 1000 pieces. Its like staring at the beauty of the sun, while your eyes are burning and melting... but you can't stop staring... something like this.

[@markblaauw4961]

The ladies are very competent. Well played, very tight, one of my favourite subgenres. Onze question comes up. Are these ladies lucky with what they are doing? Almost no expression (happiness, agression) in their faces.....

[@cepho8349]

Of course they are lucky with what they are doing. They have stated repeatedly that they miss concerts and touring.

[@sychambers5440]

Time for another Japanese week mate now that Nemophila have stirred things up!!

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Miho Miho Miho! they where static I feel (besides it being the opener) because this is one of the few songs where they all do Backing vocals so stayed close to their mike stands My Opinion anyway.

[@Argumemnon]

Iron Maiden with more energy? Well, they are 30-40 years younger, so that helps!

[@jossysylvain4004]

Don't be jealous

[@pajmic666]

Only aspect i dont really like about Lovebites are "English" lyrics, which sounds more like gibberish in with Asami s articulation and pronunciation.

[@marcinpopawski8199]

That don't bother to me.English it isn't my native for me sound simply like English.

[@pajmic666]

@@marcinpopawski8199 It bothers me a little for she cant speak English, therefore she must learn the lyrics phonetically, hence she (instead on her vocals) concentrates on words, meaning, she holding herself back due to forced English lyrics.

[@dregeye]

@@pajmic666 Have you given attention to what the lyrics SAY? Have you considered that the 'message' in their music is directed at the English-speaking "western" world? I'm just curious about the depth of your own analysis.

[@pajmic666]

@@dregeye I am not analysing anything, i merely presented my opinion. I am against English lyrics in Japanese bands. Purely because most Japanese vocalist dont know English, message aside, it just doesnt sound good. They can have meaningful lyrics in their native language and it would sound more natural and better sonically, because vocalist would feel more comfortable. That's all.

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

@@pajmic666 they could easily write or sing in English if they wanted, but with the direction of their music it seems they won't. One of their songs called bravehearted from the EP is a Japanese song kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoe2mKyOhcuiZ9k Asami and Midori speak pretty good english in several interviews on bloodstock and download festival. I don't care about English lyrics and pronunciation, at least Asami is getting better and better. Legendary bands Loudness and X Japan are doing the same and I'm OK with that.

[@robertfreitag1852]

Great reaction I have the blueray and they definatley loosen up as the show goes on . Just wondering why do we have to wait for a japenese week to appreciate brilliant musicionship. Could come across as a bit racial rather than judging on their ability these musicions have to be amongst the best out there in what thdy do .

[@CaptainSokrates]

It's more likely that the Japanese music industry doesn't understand the concept of free advertising or fair use (or chooses not to) than anything racial on Hedgy's part. He reviews and celebrates bands from all over the world ( a lot of them being requested by the bands themselves).

[@robertfreitag1852]

I don't doubt that just saying in theses times it could be easily mis understood

[@CharlesEMurphy]

Japanese is a nationality, not a race. Countries like Japan absolutely have unique approaches to musical trends. Anyone that confuses nations and races is, well, confused.

[@robertfreitag1852]

And the peop,e are Japa ese a race