Lovebites - "When Destinies Align" - First Reaction

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

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[@evilvolts]

Next should be Set The World on Fire Set The World on Fire kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2rdpHtsnqySbMU

[@jarozupcan666]

Lovebites ... the band's huge contribution to this music genre!👌🤘

[@marting.h.9417]

This song is just mesmerizing. Some times I speculate that the USA doesn’t want their rock/metal bands to be humiliated by the Asian bands, specifically by the all-female Japanese bands.

[@lard1892]

Rock/Metal bands in the USA?????? Rock/Metal has not been part of the USA music scene for 20 years.....

[@salsaucedo]

@@lard1892 stop kidding yourself you know exactly what he means and besides you must live in the middle of nowhere if you believe that rock/metal is no longer around

[@grantnealon5101]

Never a truer comment.. There cannot be any other reason I can think of...

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Another Masterpiece Composed by Miyako and lyrics by Asami ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Amen!

[@Gideon_the_Seeker]

Samurai Metal Warriors, indeed. 🐺🤘

[@endosuleiman2335]

someone mentions that Miyako forgot to bring her samurai armour when they shot this video, so you can see Miyako didn't wear samurai body shield.

[@rainerzufall42]

"Apex" is such a nice word to describe LOVEBITES...

[@diwe9984]

I totally agree! I don't understand why thunder doesn't go through the western music world when Lovebites even announces a new concert - these musicians deserve it just because of their skills - and it doesn't stop there!

[@hiawatha.g]

After "Shadowmaker" put the world on alert, this is the one that burned everything down. Shadowmaker, this, and "Break the Wall" were all I needed to hear to know that metal had a new top band in town. All the old bands are like a bunch of cowboys with six-shooters. Lovebites showed up, a girl-gang in white, packing phasers. Game over.

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Game over. lol. Indeed.

[@rodhamm8484]

Everything about this song is epic. The golden top of the pyramid is a great description. 🤘

[@obud3777]

After composing “When Destinies Align” , Miyako. gave it the temporary title “LOVEBITES “ . She had be saving that honor since 2017 for use when she wrote a song “devine” enough to bear the band’s name. Miyako described the track as melodic speed metal. Recognizing the song as representative of the band, Asami wrote the lyrics about it‘s five members. 🤘

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

They've also played this live, which is absolutely brilliant as well !!!

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Coming up!

[@DmitryKDE]

When Miyako wrote music to this song her working title for this composition was "Lovebites". With Asami's lyrics this song became "When Destinies Align". When they play this song live Asami always says "This is us!" in the beginning of the song. And this is true! 🤘

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

This, combined with another comment, tells me a lot. Thanks!

[@agdtec]

I really enjoy your reviews. I am 60 and I was involved in the Chicago music scene in Bands and later as a sound man, but these Ladies are better than any musicians I have known since the late 70's.

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Thanks and I totally agree!

[@JFrancoDrums]

Miyako and Midori said in an interview many of the parts in their songs are written with a Live audience in mind. That is probably one of the reasons you often see Lovebites fans saying, "they don't have a bad song". They keep pushing their limits moving forward without losing that Lovebites touch!! Phenomenal band really! 🤘🔥

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Yes they can create a miracle - the miracle was right before my eyes the first time I ever saw them play.

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

This video was my introduction to LOVEBITES almost 3 years ago, and it completely threw me for a loop. I couldn't believe what I just saw and was instantly hooked. I had never seen such talented women before and the music was the best I had ever heard. They were a dream band and my world of music completely changed for the better that day.

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Those epiphanies are far and few between in life. That makes them precious memories. Thanks!

[@fab1901]

Thank you for your reaction to LOVEBITES. Miyako forgot her armor when filming the MUSIC VIDEO for "When Destinies Align." In other words, so only Miyako is not a military commander, but a lower-ranking samurai. During the EU tour, Miyako forgot his white shoes and sourced black shoes locally. So, breaking the LOVEBITES rule, only Miyako wore black short boots. There is live footage to prove it. Miyako has a lot of work to do during production and live performances, so it's difficult to pay attention to other things, so maybe that's why she often forgets things. Miyako is a genius, so I think it's cute that everything is not perfect and there's something missing.

[@grantnealon5101]

I have read so many comments over the years "They will never pull this off live".. LOL And I always say " You don't know Lovebites" You should check it out..LOVEBITES When Destinies Align 2021 LIVE in Tokyo with Lyrics.. Smoking hot!!!!!

[@anthonypowell6234]

Hello RC! New subscriber and fellow southerner (Alabama) here! Like you, I saw the changes in music from the mid '80s into the '90s, and haven't been a fan of most American rock/metal since. And I never dreamed how far western popular music would move from being focused on truly inspired instrumentalism. There are exceptions of course, but you have to search them out. Thankfully, that pushed me toward other realms of the musical world over the last five years, as I have really expanded my knowledge of latin music, and more recently eastern female led rock and metal; and it is glorious! I was fortunate to see Band-maid, Babymetal, and Hanabie all in 2023, but LOVEBITES is my favorite, and I am proud to have my Atlanta ticket! Also a big ZZTop fan, and I did appreciate their return to form in recording Rhythmeen and XXX in the '90s. Some really funky stuff on those two records. I hope you get a chance to see LOVEBITES in 2024!

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Thank you Brother and Rock On!!!

[@allenhuling598]

Agree with your comments completely, again, and it's not just the US's ignorance of Japanese bands, which is why I made those suggestions to listen to something from Opeth and Wintersun...Swedish and Finnish respectively, but also Nightwish (Finnish again) who has millions of followers worldwide, except the US. As far as I'm concerned, radio and the corporate music system in the US has completely failed us!! Loved hearing this song again and the fact that everyone has standout parts!🤘

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

I've got my eye on a Swedish band....

[@allenhuling598]

Right on, I look forward to your comments!@@RockCandy-ix3nn

[@dymyavalor6135]

Miyako in this music video without armor is probably because she was initially a guest musician, and not an official member of the band, like the character Toshiro Mifune in Akiro Kurosawa's classic film "Seven Samurai" (he was not a samurai). There are references to this film in this music video. The history of the formation of Lovebites is similar to how these samurai come together. They gathered to protect the village from bandits, and Lovebites gathered to protect heavy metal from the dominance of the pop product of mass culture. The same tema is continued in the opening video for the Heavy Metal Never Dies 2021 concert. Heavy metal never dies because five samurai Lovebites stood up to protect him.

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Cool reference!

[@dymyavalor6135]

@@RockCandy-ix3nn Here is another side of the mythology and symbolism of Lovebites, which most of even the most devoted fans are unaware of. About wolves and white dresses. In Japan, wolves have been considered extinct animals for over a hundred years. But there are rumors that not all died out, some still survived. Lovebites play endangered music and associate themselves with these surviving and rarely seen individuals. It's like they're saying, heavy metal isn't dead, it's still alive. And he will never die. In addition, the white wolf in Japan is a mythical animal the guardian deity. The White Wolf is present in the Mononoke-hime epic anime written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. In white outfits, Lovebites are white wolves who protect and preserve heavy metal. Everything is absolutely thought out and done at the highest world level. Surprisingly, it so happened that Lovebites is a legend from the very beginning.)

[@boyzyu]

You should check out M&M killing this solo section LIVE !

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Ok. You twisted my arm.....

[@boyzyu]

@@RockCandy-ix3nn Ouch ! 😅

[@MinaTepesshu]

I'm at the point where I need to see them live before I die. I have to see them! I don't know where or what cities or countries they are coming to, but I am willing to spend life savings on getting there. I have never loved a band this much. My life will not be complete if I don't see them live in person.

[@fab1901]

Why not come to Japan to enjoy a LOVEBITES concert and sightseeing in Japan? The following are planned. [haruna 360°VIEW DRUMMING] Date: February 23, 2024 Venue: Sound Studio Noah Gakugei University(in Japan) [ROCK IMPERIUM FESTIVAL] June 22, 2024 Spain [French metal festival "Hellfest"] LOVEBITES will appear on the main stage on June 28, 2024. [The title of the Raab performance has not yet been determined.] September 1, 2024 Tokyo Garden Theater Capacity of 8,000 people ＜Arena seats＞ The distance from the stage to the back of the arena seats is 36 meters. ＜Balcony seats (1, 2, 3)＞ The distance from the stage to the back of the balcony seats on the third floor is 54 meters. [ProgPower USA 2024 Atlanta] September 6, 2024(Sold out)

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Amen.

[@MinaTepesshu]

If that's what it takes, I will. That would be the ultimate dream. I'm sure I'll have many chances in the future. Looks like they have another album planned for the end of 2024.

[@GrayFox14]

@@MinaTepesshu Perhaps LOVEBITES will come to the country where you live in 2024. Or they'll find themselves in a country next door to you during their 'The Thin Line Between Love and Hate' World Tour. Today it is already known that LOVEBITES performances ( part of the World Tour 2024) as are planned : June 2024 - Viveiro (Spain), Cartagena (Spain), Clisson (France). September 2024 - Tokyo (Japan), Atlanta (USA) When the World Tour schedule is drawn up, LOVEBITES will publish more countries and cities in which they plan to perform. You are right, the ladies said that they are “now working day and night on new material” and they are planning a new release in 2024. In 2024, LOVEBITES wants to focus on recording and releasing a new album and a World Tour. For this reason, only one concert will likely take place in Japan (September 1). It can be assumed that many more countries and cities will be added to the World Tour schedule.

[@marcoskazu_]

His reactions are always instructive. I learn a lot by watching them.

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Thanks!

[@salsaucedo]

It just doesn't get any better than Lovebites imho and I mean hands down! Looks awesome at my end, a soft but precise lighting to your mug shot hahaha

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

LOL! Thanks.

[@thedocofrock1890]

thanx R.C. - knew this one would bowl you over. the samurai shredders

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Rock on!

[@thedocofrock1890]

a lot of current LOVEBITES fans had their first exposure to the band with this mv. and there also were many that swore that they could never pull this song off live. but you and i know better - i suggest that you watch the live version from zepp diver city tokyo 2020. they absolutely nail it like usual with m+m front stage center. there has never been a group of ladies this talented in music before.@@RockCandy-ix3nn

[@johnpaul4784]

It's been almost 7 years since I discovered them and I'm still wondering how M§M manages to play such breathtaking guitar duets for us!

[@kielanuar213]

Great reaction. No enough words to praise this Lovebites ladies. Yes, no bad songs. Every songs will stuck in my head when listened to it. All instruments and vocal had special unique sound, spot and time in each song. Genius craft 🤘👍

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Well said!

[@exDemonius]

I love these samurai costumes! But the coolest thing about this music video is the way they filmed the guitar solos. This is a divine spectacle! And these solos don't end there - what could be better? Thank you for the reaction! It gives me an energy! :)

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Thank you!!!

[@marks5451]

My fave LOVEBITES MV so far. Those black and white samurai images are to die for. I beg whoever is responsible for LOVEBITES merch please, please, please make prints of those images available. Hell of a song. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Midori with the eye patch - always the tough girl she is. Love it.

[@emtrem100]

Have you heard LOVEBITES cover of Painkiller by Judas Priest? Fabulous.

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

Great review - and EXTREMELY pertinent comments about East v West ( although there really is NO contest at the moment ) . There are a couple of things that I think should be considered - firstly( without being disrespectful ) Americans tend to be extremely parochial about music ( and other things ) and many have little or no knowledge of bands from outside the U.S. - and if they do they often think that they're American bands anyway 🤣. Secondly too many Japanese agents / management companies seem reluctant to push their bands to a wider audience , either by simple things like English subs on videos or by sending them touring ( with a few exceptions notably Babymetal ) although this hopefully looks like it's changing now - AT LAST - with Lovebites , Nemophila and other bands doing more gigs & festivals outside Japan!

[@vasilfilipov4877]

Yeah it's Lovebites....... yeah. Thanks for your reaction, I really hope you can check the live version of the song from the Heavy metal never dies concert. My opinion is better than the video. I think it was the last concert for Miho after that she left the band later in the summer. Enjoy.

[@rainerzufall42]

I wasn't sure, if you had seen it, but that was the reason, why my list says "Burden Of Time (must see with a special gimmick by Miyako!)"...

[@rainerzufall42]

Hammering those chords on the fretboard alone with the left hand already goes beyond my comprehension (or physical abilities), but then also harmonizing with Midori (in the frame made up by Haruna and Miho) AND doing that one hand piano sequence... is just wow!

[@ericdarlington2332]

lol you must be kidding me glad we could open your eyes , to be fair there is a lot to pay attention to when they play......... but really ! you missed that ! hahaha ;)

[@VRsMagic]

🤟🏻🔥🐺🔥🤘🏻

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

light is fine, good contrast. reaction was great as always. I´ve got a recommendations for you: "dancing with the devil live tokyo 2020" it shows a diffent side of the ladies, asami shines and miyako plays a self build tele.

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

OK I'm on it!

[@dymyavalor6135]

Midori also plays a custom guitar, which is very beautiful. There is a video of the process of making this guitar together with Midori from the beginning of the design to the very end.

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

You'll love Asami's sassiness in Dancing with the Devil. Make sure to enable CC for the lyrics because it is a huge part of the performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3uqmH98ibWAe5o@@RockCandy-ix3nn

[@Wirmish]

Imagine if all Japanese music disappeared from the Internet for 1 year...

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Things that make you go....BRRRRRRRR.

[@Wirmish]

Please, react to this female Japanese duo formed in 2022 and disbanded in 2023. They only made one digital album. They are... well... 🆂🅿🅴🅲🅸🅰🅻 ! Band: THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND Song: ディアボロス (Official video) Trad: Diabolos

[@christiancouvidou4777]

🤘🐺♠👸🤘

[@hiawatha.g]

Tirade fully excused. The U.S. is full of great musicians. But they don't front bands any more. They are mostly doing studio work for Beyonce and Swift and the weenies like Bruno Mars who pass for male musicians today. Audiences don't focus on virtuosity any more. It's our fault as much as the industry's.

[@renatopeduto4088]

Sorry but im waiting your reaction of lovebites the unbroken live 2021

[@RockCandy-ix3nn]

Will do.