BAND-MAID / HATE? (REACTION) with my wife

[@GaryHolloway-810]

BAND-MAID have more talent on stage than the whole of the 2024 inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame :)

[@jeremydawkins8814]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Morning Gary.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

​@@jeremydawkins8814 Hiya Jeremy.🙂👋 Well its 6:45pm so it's been kind of a long morning here :)

[@jeremydawkins8814]

@GaryHolloway-810 And being 24hrs ahead of you we almost feal like Doc Brown.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jeremydawkins8814 Lol. Yeah there should be one special BAND-MAID concert day a year where all time differences are equal so if anyone misses it it's tough. which is a bit harsh for people who have to go to work but no one's forcing them to go.😄

[@johnmatthew102]

Have you got something against Cher? Don't answer that! 🙂

[@theohof2204]

Hate? Never! ... only unconditional love for these brilliant ladies. They are one of today's most spectacular (hard-)rock bands.

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

Welcome to the world of Band Maid !!!! You just heard the best rock band on the planet !!!!!!! Keep listening and you see !!!!! Next up Choose Me MV and Blooming MV will give you a better feeling of the band !!!!

[@evilducks3710]

Welcome to Band Maid! The best rock band on the planet (imo of course). This song does come at you pretty hard, but fear not, they've been around more than a decade and have a huge discography that is full of variety. The band has a core of hard rock, but they dabble in all sorts of neighboring genre's. I'd say this is one of their harder songs, if you'd like to have some variety I'd recommend Choose Me, Dice, Bubble, Blooming, and Manners.

[@BM4-Life]

🐦 *Andre and Dominica* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals / Piano *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started alone (Official Music Video) Choose me (Official Music Video) Blooming (Official Music Video) YOLO (Official Music Video) the non-fiction days (Official Music Video) I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: 2017-STUDIO COAST 2018-Zepp Tokyo 2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA 2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

I agree we need to hear more,👍 Please🥺 Peace✌️ Gary😊

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you for the info ☺️

[@philcalvino884]

Thanks for experiencing the phenomenon that is Band-Maid! Just so you know, their music does vary stylistically -- you'll get everything from near-thrash and prog to beautiful ballads and acoustic. One thing is guaranteed: you'll always get a catchy song with incredible hooks, riffs, vocals, and instrumental work.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

I love seeing women rocking like this 🔥

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Oh yeah 🤘💚

[@bocatampere]

11 years and 130+ songs of pure greatness. They have it all..Passion 🔥 Work 💪 Heart ❤️ Talent 🤘 Groove 💥 Magical band, amazing musicians, best friends. Greatest band in history of rock. For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitarist and composer, is the most impressive musician of 21st Century, maybe even ever. Pure genius as a composer and true rock n’ Roll Star on stage. So great that you finally check out Band-Maid ❤️ Been following your journey with Nightwish since beginning. These ladies are something special, Welcome to the great journey. Greets from Finland 🤘🇫🇮

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Many thanks 👍💚

[@daft73games]

Welcome to *Band Maid!* 🤘❤‍🔥🤘

[@BRO-HI808]

Welcome to the amazing world of Band-Maid. Glad you, Master Andre, seem to enjoy the music and the Maids. And we will work on Princess Dominica. You're right, some takes a few songs to get into the Maids, as their music is explosive and layered, so there's a lot to unpack. Oh, before I go on, the Maids call their fans, Masters and Princesses, also part of the Japan Maid culture. Anyway, I hope you stay the course with Band-Maid as they are fantastic. Maybe try another fan favorite to ease you into the Maids. "Freedom" Official Live MV. Or maybe "Thrill" OMV, their first MV and the MV which saved the band. "Thrill" is probably one of their most straight forward rock song. Enjoy the journey. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you so much for your comment ☺️🤘💚

[@gzignl]

the overload comes from that there is no intro to this song, since they just played on from the previous song. so there was no breather live and you don't get it here :) and this was 2.5 hours into a 3.5 hours show. It was one of the best live experiences of my life (and i wasn't even there :( - just the livestream)

[@patrickdoyle1862]

this band captured my heart awhile back , a slower song to check out is Daydreaming.

[@robertbassham8514]

They are my favorite band. Thanks for checking them out. For a more mellow song try Daydreaming (MV) .

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

I don't know that many Japanese Groups, although I do like alot of Korean K-Pop, this all girl band is really good 👌 Peace and Love Gary ❤️ Great Reaction 👍

[@Olkam-w5u]

And you can get to know Japanese groups, there are more than 300 of them, and they are more rock and metal.

[@seizetheday5008]

Welcome to Band-Maid!!! Enjoy the ride. Have a good day!!!

[@sugaanessena3143]

Welcome to the Maidiacs. "The Gap" strikes again. 💜💛❤💙💚

[@chesterloh7060]

Band maid rock angel ..thanks for ur reaction ❤❤❤

[@bobespirit2112]

Congratulations on improving your life immensely today! 👏🏼😎 Finding the Maids can be a life-changing experience of pure JOY! 🤩 I’ve been hoping you guys would react to the Maids for a couple years. I’ve viewed many of your Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin videos. There are a lot of us older Maidiacs who are longtime Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, Rush, Yes, AC/DC, GNR, etc fans. Plus they pull in fans from all rock genres - pop-punk, emo, modern rock, grunge, heavy metal; because the Maids are so talented and versatile with songs pulling in elements of every rock style and genre imaginable. We like to say the Maids are their own genre. They are in fact on the cover of the Japanese Rolling Stone magazine this month. They have a goal of (peaceful) World Domination through music; and are on their way. They’ve toured Europe and North America before; they’ve stayed in Japan for 2014, but expect them to make a tour stop near you in 2025! The Maids are a remarkable collection of talented musicians who excel at every aspect of modern Rock music creation: Composition, Arrangement, Songwriting, Orchestration, Instrumentation, Recording, Production, Playing and Performance. If you stick with the journey, you’ll see it’s true. As for more songs; 😂. It’s a bit of a joke with us Masters & Princesses (or Maidiacs, if you prefer), because, literally, the Maids are probably the single most PROLIFIC band at writing great song after great song - EVER. They have songs across the rock music genre spectrum - we say they are their own genre. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Seriously, I’m not kidding - you’ll easily get 50-75 different song suggestions from 100 different people. And there’s a saying in the community; “Your favorite Band-Maid” song is the next one you listen to. 🤷🏻‍♂️ My contributions for next cover a diverse set of songs. First, you must see these recent live releases, such as Hate? that you just watched. - “Don’t You Tell Me” - OLV - “Unleash!!!!!” - OLV - “Endless Story” - OLV (Show closer - tears)😭 Then dozens more… More high energy? - “Shambles” - OMV - “Protect You” - OMV More Classic Rock style - “Manners” - OMV - Then, “Manners / Black Hole” - official online live video - “Dice” - OMV - “Real Existence” - official live video - Puzzle - OLV Where it all began: - “Thrill” - OMV Modern/Progressive? - “Influencer” - OMV - “Magie” - OLV - “Why, Why, Why” - OLV - “Youth” - OLV - “Warning” - OMV - “Bubble” - OMV Tender & Beautiful? - “Wonderland” - official live video - “Daydreaming” - OMV - “Memorable” - OMV - “About Us” - OLV - “Bestie” - OMV (all English) Acoustic? - “Catharsis” - OLV - (Christmas show) - “Sayonakidori” - OLV - “Puzzle” (acoustic special) - OLV Then dozens and dozens more from our special Maids. They’ve recently released a collaboration between The Maids and the Mexican Villarreal sisters, The Warning - “Show Them” - OMV (all English) It’s a special moment for both bands!! The Warning have released a Behind-the -Scenes which is fantastic! - The Warning First Trip to Japan with BAND-MAID. Enjoy the journey down the “Pigeon” hole! Take care and rock on! 🤘🏼🔥🎸🥁🎤🎹🎶😎✌🏼

[@vincenzo.correale]

That summary was incredible, Po!

[@bobespirit2112]

@@vincenzo.correale Thanks! クルポ, right back at you!! 😂 ぽ

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 👍

[@_JimS]

Band-Maid can malt your face then turn around and melt your heart....Welcome! Stay with these girls because they NEVER disappoint. If you like Akane (Ah-kah-nee, drummer) check out "Freedom" official LIVE video, or "From Now On" official music video.

[@jeremydawkins8814]

11 years, 5 Maids,120 plus songs and 1000s of maidiacs and the 1 and only BAND-MAID. Welcome to the pigeon hole.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Ooh the inscrutable math that makes up BAND-MAID. E=mcPO :)

[@jeremydawkins8814]

@GaryHolloway-810 oh no don't talk about mathematics my brain doesn't work that well early in the morning. 😁

[@OGMaidiac]

Greatest ….and most beautiful…rock and roll band of all time!! Welcome to Band Maid!! I LOVE BAND MAID ❤❤

[@RogerChance5309]

Band Maid! 🍺😁🤘🏻🕊️

[@brian0707]

BAND-MAID is Amazing Rock band!!!

[@BM4-Life]

*Andre and Dominica* how far down the list is my super thanks request for *BAND-MAID / Freedom* maybe do that one next 😊

[@MerchantOfAlba]

It's on the list for sure 😊

[@KNGoodwin]

You guys were really fun to watch! Thanks for giving Band Maid a try!

[@mickyhierro3901]

They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!

[@howardbrown911]

That feeling of looking at these women in their outfits and also hearing this music and your brain goes WTF! This is called the Gap. What you think they are going to give you and what they then smack you with, is the "Gap," Band Maid my favorite band of the 21st century. I had thought that rock had died 30 years ago, but now it has arisen in Japan and especially with these women. God bless Band Maid!

[@willfromyadkinville]

oh wow! first time listening but not the last! they rock!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chief45kc2572]

Great reaction. MORE BAND-MAID!!!👍

[@swissystan]

Welcome to our Maidy world! These ladies are the cream of the crop. Soooo many top-notch ballads, pop, punk, punk-pop, rock and metal songs….a treasure-trove of goodies. Dive in!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Welcome to the fandom! ♥ these girls! I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Puzzle (live) BTW - both Band Maid & The Warning are big fans of each other. They played a joint concert in Tokyo They also recently dropped a song collab called Show Them

[@Davey-Boyd]

Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. While they don't class themselves as a metal band, they don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog mayhem to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They can make you headbang, they can make you pogo, they can make you cry like a baby. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and world class musicians to boot. They are currently into their 12th year with the original line up. Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. Her idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 👍

[@koji-chandayo]

Hello. From Japan. First of all, I would like to express my deep respect for your wide knowledge and high insight into music. I am grateful that you have taken up Band-Maid this time. Band-Maid is categorized as "hard rock" for convenience, but since Band-Maid deals with a wide range of genres, it is difficult to narrow it down to one category. The reason is that each of the five members has slightly different musical tastes. Since we write songs by incorporating the opinions of all five members, each song has its own personality and there are no similar songs. Is "HATE?" a song that is relatively punk-oriented? Band-Maid currently has a huge collection of about 130 songs, so you will never get bored. Please continue to support Band-Maid.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing 😊 Much love from Romania 💚

[@TlanImass]

Try Band-Maid's DICE or Blooming. These songs are a happy medium between you two. Thank you for listening to my all-time favorite band! :)

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Nice reaction folks 👍 You was impressed by Band-Maid...so i subbed 🙂👌 This song is awsome and terrific and great and...wonderful. Imho somewhere in the top-50 spot in Band-Maids catalogue

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thanks for the sub! 😀

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome, Andrei & Dominika. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 210 million views just on their official YT channel, plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, You, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Protect You, Sense, Different, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2lkHiGiJlrfqc) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts:  2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKUqmCIh7uXbZI  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLHiKF_h896l80  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent.  Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epjbhmCDi8-nl5I  See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJu9nIGbpKygnsU  Great photo collage with older classic songs from P in D: www.youtube.com/@PinD-PANIC If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, live streams, CD, DVD/BD & merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Don’t Let Me Down, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out:  "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009  Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI  Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS]  BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo  The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT, as usual!  📢 Recent Announcements 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID recently completed their amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan with the introduction of their new song and OMV, “Show Them.” -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Protect Me," written for Anime (AniMaid). And their new album "Epic Narratives" drops Sept. 25, 2024. It contains 14 songs: Memorable, Shambles, Bestie, Protect You, SHOW THEM (BAND-MAID with The Warning), Toi et Moi, Magie, Forbidden Tale, Go Easy, Brightest Star, The One, Letters To You, TAMAYA!, and Get To The Top. Order now at CDJapan for bonuses. [OKYUJI] Nov. 2 BAND-MAID ZEPP TOUR 2024 AICHI　 Ticket Lottery Advance until Aug 12 Nov. 3 BAND-MAID ZEPP TOUR 2024 OSAKA　Ticket Lottery Advance until Aug 12 Nov. 25 BAND-MAID ZEPP TOUR 2024 TOKYO　Ticket Lottery Advance until Aug 12 Nov. 26 BAND-MAID ZEPP TOUR 2024 TOKYO　Ticket Lottery Advance until Aug 12 The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!

[@marcbouchard1467]

Band maid are one of the most talented band on the planet.

[@MusicMike747]

“DICE” official music video would be a Maid serving custom made for the two of you. A proper musical intro into a fun, melodic rock song. Enough English to keep you engaged and some musical flair to surprise you. Arguably a top ten in the catalog of over 130 songs. Poetic, positive lyrics. And plenty of screen time for each lovely Maid ❤

[@dennisthemenace671]

MerchantOfAlba , Welcome to BAND-MAID , Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , other songs to check out , Thrill there 1st Music video from 2014 , or Daydreaming , Music video , Bubble , Music video may be more to your liking , Miku Kobato the rhythm guitarist n 2nd vocals , worked in a Maid café , that's were She got the Idea of combining Maid outfits with Rock music , its called the GAP what you see is not what you hear , this video was from BAND-MAID`s final show of there 10th anniversary tour at Yokohama Arena they did a 3.5 hr show with 8, 000 in attendance , Hate ? was song 27 out of 33 , it was also streamed on the internet . I saw them twice when they toured in the U S once in 2022 and once in 2023 best shows I've ever been to .

[@stevekane4922]

This is said to be a song written as a roast of the bloke who cheated on their friend LiSA who is a stunning performer and seems to be the sweetest person. I think Saiki Atsumi the author of the lyrics and lead singer is quite close with her. Definitely worth searching "LiSA first take" for two unprocessed songs from her just accompanied by piano, beautifully recorded. Such a sweet person and the songs were both massive hits and themes from a major anime series. Really a "don't miss". Technically and artistically her performance is jaw dropping. There is a whole genre of singing specialists of both genders reacting to these in tears. "I don't normally cry but..."

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 My wife and I witnessed this very performance at the venue on Nov.26, last year. We were in bliss going through very exciting 3-hour-40-minute-long show with 33-song setlist. (Happy fatigue thereafter 😄) The title of this song is interesting. It is not just "Hate" but "Hate?", with question mark. The lyric is a little bit contradictory or ambivalent. If the girl hates the guy so intensely, why she hanged around with him so long enough to know his daily behavior (10 minutes of limp gymnastics 🤣 etc.) Is she giving him the last chance to restore their relationship? That is the point I talked with my wife on my way home.

[@taka_freebird]

"HATE?" is a song written by vocalist Saiki about her anger towards her friend's husband. The reason is that her friend had confessed to her how she was hurt and suffering because of her husband's cheating.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Lovely. Thank you so much for explaining 😊 Love and peace from Romania 💚

[@madsstavang]

​@@taka_freebirdthis is pure speculation, since she has never mentioned that in any interview. She only has said that she was angry at cheating husbands in general.

[@taka_freebird]

@@madsstavang In an interview when their EP "Unleash" was released, Saiki said, "When I received the demo, I was simply pissed (laughs), so I put that frustration into the lyrics. I also simply wanted to include the word 'I hate you.'" At the time, LISA, an artist close to her, was in the spotlight due to her husband's adultery scandal, and although she did not say it explicitly, it is said that she may have been referring to that incident.

[@michaelthain4488]

Women power encapsulated in 5 awesome, talenetd ladies. Thiis is their 11th year together, all very good friends. They have a vast catalogue of songs 130+. from hard rockers sometimes straying into metal, Ballads, acoustic etc. They recently did a concert that consisted only of their medium paced songs, not many bands I suspect could do that. They have done 2 acoustic concerts, the guitarist Kanami (main composer) transposed hard rocking songs into acoustic versions. They are at their best, at least for me when doing it live.

[@tonygriffin_]

THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. Think that's everything explained in detail. Except maybe to add that this was the 27th song of this 33 song concert.

[@kyles5513]

This band is pretty awesome, and they're all funny as hell, too.

[@tommyjohnson9175]

Almost all of their songs are so uplifting and inspirational... But, Not this song... I read somewhere that this song came about after someone got cheated on. And they are not having it. I particularly like the line about halfway thru the second verse describing this dude, "Ten minutes of limp gymnastics, Nothing much to it." Wow, how do you recover from that?

[@johnsmathers190]

The Best Band in the world, check out, Trill. It is from 2015 , and It is absolutely great.

[@TheApilas]

BAND-MAID live is something special.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

🕊️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 🌍🌎🌏

[@rangermike955]

It started right away. In the concert setting you had several songs to prepare you

[@FatTulip.]

Watched a lot of your Led Zeppelin reactions, and now you have found the best rock band there is today.

[@scuppernog1]

Welcome to the world of Band-Maid folks. You only have 130 or so amazing songs to go ! 🔥🔥🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻😎

[@skrrytch]

Yes, overloaded. That's a good description of the song, IMHO not their best structured song. Maybe you should check out "Alone" MV next?! Some other band recommendations? Then try "The Sixsters" from Ukraine (Pick any song: For us...for me, City, Media Minion, Seem to dance, ...) and "Gacharic Spin" from Japan (song suggestion: "Mindset").

[@ZedSociety]

Nice reaction. Band Maid is the best, but please don't pause during a guitar / base battle.

[@zer0tzer0]

In the Music Video for 'Unleash' they appear in anime for themselves, if you want to see them in cartoon form.

[@JimboLana]

Akane's heroic drumming is 🔥

[@barrycounts490]

Usually Band-Maid songs are positive and uplifting But Hate? Not so much ! Check out "Freedom" Official Live for another side of the Maids ! Glad you finally found them =) Nice Reaction

[@trfatman]

Welcome to BAND MAID WORLD DOMINATION! I'm 60 years old and I love this band! I think their greatest asset is diversity. You cannot pin BAND MAID down to one or even two musical genres. You don't like a particular song? No problem. You still have 109 songs that sound uniquely different from each other to choose from. Pop, pop-punk, rock, hard rock, metal, prog metal, prog punk, traditional Japanese, even snippets of hip hop. I'll let others make suggestions. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Oh, and BAND MAID has some of the greatest fans in the world, so prepare for your channel to blow up the more reactions you do.

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

Welcome! Live Band Maid is best Band Maid! A few suggestions... An instrumental? BAND-MAID / From Now On (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2e9hKmjo9CGZpI Something heavy? BAND-MAID / REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I BAND-MAID - PLAY (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc BAND-MAID - Domination (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k BAND-MAID / Manners, BLACK HOLE (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5LJamekg7iFfac BAND-MAID / Don't you tell ME (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYDNZKSOd82chpYsi=5_tv4czzMgjNMoz2 BAND-MAID / HATE? (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5eyg6KHftZ1aacsi=sH-VA7R1p-G1CJub Something light? BAND-MAID / "Catharsis" Acoustic Ver. (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqmcmWdnnMaBpZI BAND-MAID / Daydreaming (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHTEloihp66nr7s BAND-MAID / Wonderland (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmXLqX-bfcekkNE Pandemic - letters to the fans... BAND-MAID / About Us (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5rGmIl3raiMjJo BAND-MAID / Memorable (Official MV) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoK7aXWKidh7frcsi=_xVJvA4DPXObIz2f Not THAT light.... (anthem?) BAND-MAID / endless Story (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKUqmCIh7uXbZIsi=d63m4ABAZlC71LUZ

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

The song is an assault on the senses - but to put that in some context it was the 27th song ( in a 33 song set ) of their 10th Anniversary concert at Yokohama Arena - so everyone there had had time to ease themselves in 😉. IMHO Band Maid are ( along with possibly The Warning ) currently the best Hard Rock band in the world . Their songwriting , musical ability and stage presence lift them well above the majority of other bands . Worth checking out the two band's recent collaboration - " ShowThem " - it's a killer track - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gofPYaCZetpkqJo Another band you might consider reacting to if Korea is your thing is Rolling Quartz - I'd suggest perhaps starting with " Azalea " - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fFg2p8Z76ahLM - think you'll both enjoy it ( probably for different reasons 😉 ) ENJOY !

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Believe it or not, Misa, the bass player is the shy, quiet one. Two times I've seen them live, and they are consummate showmen, perfectionist musicians, and very engaging. If you get the chance, attend a Band-Maid Okyuji; you will have great time because Band-Maid will have a great time entertaining you. Band-Maid has to be the happiest Metal Band on the Planet. Band-Maid hands out smiles to everyone in the audience.

[@MVDRAMABLACKWITTE]

more of band maid pls

[@ひねった曲好き]

次は BAND-MAID / FREEDOM (Official Live Video) をご覧ください！廣瀬茜の素晴らしいドラムソロが観られます。 Next, check out BAND-MAID / FREEDOM (Official Live Video) ! You can see Akane Hirose's amazing drum solo.

[@Olkam-w5u]

In general, the Japanese rock and partly metal scene is ruled by women. And this is not at all kawaii metal, like baby metal. This band writes its own songs, both music and lyrics. Lead guitarist Kanami is a pianist who studied at the age of 3, playing Chopin. At 14, she switched to guitar because she likes rock.

[@grahamreed8774]

It will ltake you a few songs to get used to the layers of music in Band-Maid.

[@triradial]

Good reaction. Time for more Lovebites. Try Edge of the World - I'm sure you will love it.

[@tommyjohnson9175]

Love.. Band Maid

[@dalemcmillan7231]

❤

[@Olkam-w5u]

1) BAND-MAID / DICE, Different (Official Live Video) for J-LOD LIVE2 2) BAND-MAID / Blooming (Official Music Video)

[@reese1203]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@WildWulv]

I found you through Rammstein. But Band-Maid is the BEST live rock band in the world. Bar None. ALL of them are TOP TIER musicians, this was part of a 3 1/2 hour concert. MISA MISA MISA (the bassist). They don’t have a genre. Their genre is Band-Maid. Andre DO NOT WATCH “Thrill” you will see them younger and VERY VERY CUTE

[@isobar5857]

Should really listen to 'Hagane.' They truly are something else. They have reformed with a new drummer called 'Junna', who is incredible and a new singer, 'Nagi', and as for the guitar players...seeing and hearing is believing! Perhaps you may listen to 'Tenga Goken' by them....'the five swords of Japan.'

[@swissystan]

Definitely, but let’s give them a bit more Band Maid first ;)

[@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930]

Cute couple and a good reaction. Go down the band maid Pidgeon hole! you will not regret it!!!

[@greylocke100]

Here is the first part of an information file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. I have much more if you are interested. Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Main Lyricist, Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Piano, Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Keyboards, Backing Tracks, Backing Vocals on Backing 9/28/91 Mincho Tracks, Arrangements Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Age: 33 Ah-Chan Backing Tracks, Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Piano, Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing tracks, 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) Arrangements If you would like more of this file, please leave a reply and I will post it for you.

[@outwest1014]

Saiki, main singer, wrote the lyrics. A close friend's husband cheated on her during COVID. So Saiki decide let her friend's husband what she thought about him cheating. Not sure what she would write if was her!!

[@darrellroninson3476]

🤘🤘🤘

[@chrisegbertky]

New sub! Delightful reaction!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Welcome aboard! 💚🤘

[@maurograziati3768]

Stop solo???noooooooooooo

[@gungaddin]

You paused the solo right at the high point just to say how pretty they are??? Band Maid deserve much much better than this. Hopeless.

[@dennisthemenace671]

Ok enough negativity , yes nobody likes pausing during a solo but its there first time listening to BAND-MAID , they had no idea what was going on .

[@nooyck]

[@lorreporre7467]

🤘🤘