Songwriter REACTS to LOVEBITES - Holy War (First Listen!)

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Guitarist and songwriter Matt Farkas watches the killer Japanese metal band LOVEBITES performing live for the first time with the song Holy War! Next. Level. Playing.
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[@Equilibrium2903]

Swan Song as the next song, also live at this show.

[@hiawatha.g]

Keep going, they never fail to astonish.

[@HorrorMetalMaestroRedrusty66]

Glory Glory to LOVEBITES and all the members of The Wolf Pack everywhere, we are one under their command and shall rule the ruins in their honor!!! Best metal band to emerge in 30 years. Do Shadowmaker Uncut music video

[@MattFarkas]

🐺

[@nightwishlover8913]

It's good to hear reactions from a guitarist's pov. Thanks , Matt.

[@MattFarkas]

Of course. :)

[@paulread5218]

RINNE has a cool ruff rtro clip which suits the music

[@kelesi]

You should try "epilogue"

[@mr.neorizal8908]

Yess🔥👍

[@jaimealmendro2657]

Hello friend , Lovebites amazing power metal band , other level of musicians , next reaction When destines Align , Glory to the World , greetings from Chile , God bless you .

[@MattFarkas]

Thanks Jaime!! Excited to listen to more from this awesome band!

[@parisiennemoonlight6650]

Japanese girls playing western instruments and mastering it like they own it. Not surprised cause Japanese are the most hardworking and dedicated people in the world.

[@shazariahl]

Thunder vengeance

[@thedocofrock1890]

never seen anything like the synchronization of midori and miyako.

[@MattFarkas]

Yeah, it's INSANE. 😳

[@mr.neorizal8908]

Extrovert midori n introvert Miyako🔥

[@realdocloco]

@@mr.neorizal8908 on stage at least (backstage, Miyako is totally different, relax and smiling)

[@DianaRussia531]

@@mr.neorizal8908 They are my spirit animals. Miyako has stolen my heart. Midori working on it.

[@rubenrada3493]

You must hear Cacophony...

[@skoob64]

Lovebites' live performances are flawless, and Asami's voice sounds much better live than in their studio recordings. Did you notice that when Miho the bassist was tapping she took her left hand off the bass and did the tapping with her right hand ony - very difficult to do, most bassists would need to use both left and right hands.

[@MattFarkas]

I didn't notice that specifically, but I did notice how fluid and smooth it was. Like it was nothing for her, very impressive!

[@jc8453]

LOVEBITES - Miyako And Midori Guitar Solo | Zepp DiverCity Tokyo

[@MattFarkas]

Oh, now that sounds exciting!!

[@matzek6200]

Fast, melodic, powerful and a good clear voice.

[@zabriabubakar5982]

You luv MV/Studio live, watch them play studio live song Scream For Me, Eagle Fly Free (Halloween song cover), Liar,

[@PaulEMoz]

I can save you some time... you might as well put all your songs on your playlist. They don't have any bad songs, just different levels of good.

[@MattFarkas]

Seems that way so far!

[@GLubino222]

can you please tell your friend on the second guitar i love his outfit, that armored shoulder is freaking epic, thanks

[@MattFarkas]

Haha, sure thing Lubomir. I'm sure he'll appreciate it!

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

I love this band. Awesome musicians and great song writing. They just continue to amaze me and would love to see them live! Thank you for reacting to them! Another great and new band is Nemophila! Originals to check out Raitei, Oiran or the newest and heaviest Dissension! Another Japanese band that has amazing musicians and a great vocalist.

[@MattFarkas]

Thanks for the suggestions, Mark! I'm making a list of all the killer Japanese bands I need to react to soon. They have so many!

[@AngelLWJ]

@@MattFarkas yes , nemophila 《dissension》pure🔥

[@nocturnal277]

Thanks for reacting to this video Matt, good job 👍 please react to swan song (also from this concert at zepp)

[@Mtaalas]

I love this songs opening/main riff... its just comes trough like a freight train! :D

[@jc8453]

I heard that the guitars get sent away after every show for THERAPY. Haruna, the cute little drummer is the speed demon

[@MattFarkas]

😂

[@jannashesgbcnemophilafan4317]

Lovebites are incredible. Midori was at the NAMM trade show in Anaheim in janurary 2020, she is so incredible, yet so down to earth, friendly.

[@tbarnickle4147]

Miyako was at NAMM as well.

[@guitarzen5999]

@@tbarnickle4147 I met Miyako at NAMM 2018 but unfortunately missed her and Midori last year.

[@MattFarkas]

I need to go to NAMM at some point in my life. I'd love to meet anyone from Lovebites!

[@tbarnickle4147]

There are videos of both Midori and Miyako jamming at NAMM on KZbin.

[@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 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 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 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

[@MattFarkas]

So epic!!

[@salsaucedo]

They have a total of 48 songs with one being a cover of Eagle fly free, this song doesn't have an mv in the original format, in fact, they only have 8 MV altogether. Not all bands are good live I can only name a few that were excellent live, everything they have is an amazing song whether audio version or MV and live they never disappoint as do many other bands that only has one maybe two good songs on an album, Lovebites on the other hand, has all songs in every EP and album epic and phenomenal

[@satomiwa]

49 if you're counting covers. Love Bites (And So Do I) on Electric Pentagram Type B

[@Argumemnon]

48? I count 45 with the three albums, two minis and Golden Destination. Covers don't count.

[@Marco-nu6dg]

Try the Japanese female rockband Band-Maid, they are great musicians. Try the live songs Band-Maid - freedom or Band-Maid - domination, both official live tracks from 2020.

[@AngelLWJ]

《swan song》&《under the red sky》Is their masterpiece，please check them out🔥🤘🏻🙏🏻

[@JFrancoDrums]

Hey! Sadly there is no video for this song. Every Live performance from them is pretty much like this, like you said flawless. In their older DVD's there are a few mistakes here and there but over time they have become better as a band and this DVD being from 2020 really shows how good they are now (this band is only 4 years old, how crazy is that!). And speaking of how good they are now, their newly released EP i would dare to say it's Lovebites at their best, it really is phenomenal, only problem is, it is only 5 songs! If you want something a bit more thrashy try "Break the Wall" Live 2020 If you want something different from them try "Edge of the World" Live 2020 Thanks for great review, stay safe!

[@MattFarkas]

Thank you for the awesome comment, Jorge! I'll definitely take your suggestions into account when I'm picking the next (few) Lovebites songs!

[@204pjfaherty]

A lot of their live performances are very good indeed with few mistakes, just to show that they are human. :)

[@Wirmish]

Some Japanese bands. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINAR [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], LYNCH [Devil], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], JUPITER [My Enemy], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], NEMOPHILA [Dissension], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], and many many more...

[@redalrt4]

I love seeing Midori flash that 😁

[@MattFarkas]

Talented AND gorgeous!

[@jc8453]

This video is about a compilation of guitar solos from Midori and Miyako a sweet little girl band called LOVEBITES Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3awfapspqaGiKs

[@raid7752]

Damn you JAPAN, your making all other countries look bad with all this great music. That shoulder shrug at 5:41 gets me every time!!!!! She is like saying I can shred like this in my sleep.

[@Bannysadkosays2u]

To me it looks as though she's really feeling the notes she's playing. Not too many Japanese girls are the braggy type.

[@fatboynick4104]

It's funny you used the word flawless. I recently posted this about Lovebites...."I think Lovebites are the best metal band at the moment. Obviously, they are great musicians but their songwriting abilities are off the charts. They come at you in so many different styles and hit on all the styles I love, from traditional 80s heavy metal to power metal to thrash metal. I think they are flawless in every way. As for the drummer, I like to call her the mighty mite. She is only 4'9" but plays like a giant". I do enjoy their music videos but their live performances is where they really shine. The energy rolling off the stage is amazing. Any song you pick to react to is a winner. The ones I like to recommend are Break The Wall, Edge of the World, Thunder Vengence, Shadowmaker, and The Crusade.

[@TheFatguyzinc]

5:52--midori. my nomination for best guitar solo of all time, bar none. I mean, g@d D@MN, girl!!! fantastic.

[@TheProfarab]

You HAVE to listen to Winds of Transylvania! If you think their previous works were amazing, be prepared to have you mind (and face) shredded!

[@pandewayanortika9532]

Try to react to nemophila their brand new single dissension or ouran or any of their music cover

[@MattFarkas]

Sounds like solid recommendations, Pande! I will try and react to some of those as soon as I can. 🙂 Thanks for the comment!!

[@AngelLWJ]

Oiran

[@betogallegos4509]

Haruna 🔥

[@golfjoong8066]

Waiting for Swan Song.

[@jemshd9800]

Swan song for next lovebites Or Thunder vengeance (trash metal)

[@aelussa7047]

Yeah, you're not going to find very many mistakes in Lovebites' live performances. I have two of their concert blu-rays, both of them are 2+ hour long sets, and I can probably count the number of missed notes I've noticed across both shows on one hand with a finger or two to spare. Their consistency is insane.

[@MattFarkas]

They're hands down some of the finest musicians I've ever seen!

[@zamriahmad8415]

Another song, Break the wall - more thrashy

[@zamriahmad8415]

@@dregeye yes. Wrong spelling

[@MattFarkas]

Love a good thrash song, sounds right up my alley!

[@bartoszskopiak7012]

Check Please Marcin Patrzalek Kashmir and his version Master of puppets

[@MattFarkas]

Ooh, a Master of Puppets cover you say? 🤔

[@davidornberg]

If You don't find a musicvideo for their songs their songs are on Spotify!

[@morganolsson1993]

No music video to this. No videos needed, since all live is flawless and better... 😊

[@CheeseCircus]

If you're not appreciating the operatic vocals, you're missing the point

[@outwest1014]

No matter how good you think you play a musical instrument, there is a Japanese lady who plays it better. (paraphrased/stolen)

[@MattFarkas]

Haha, it's true though! That's why I feel like trying to be the absolute best at something is largely wasted effort. Better to express your artistry in unique ways, imo.

[@tanechu7205]

少し君のテクを披露してくれないか？そうでないと評価の基準がわからない。

[@irish66]

It's hard to hear you.

[@sanda386]

Is that a Fallout mini-nuke back there? And a statue of Daedric Prince Mephala?

[@MattFarkas]

Yes...and yes. 🙂

[@sanda386]

@@MattFarkas Seems you and I might have a few interests in common, sir.

[@morganolsson1993]

Just played Fallout Shelter... 😉

[@MattFarkas]

Haha, I've definitely played an extensive amount of Fallout Shelter. 😅

[@morganolsson1993]

@@MattFarkas how do I stop? Actually its just a time consuming, repetetive and silly game.. :P