Metal Guitarist Reacts: BAND-MAID - "The Non-Fiction Days"

[@Ray_LF]

Glad I'm not the only one out there pushing Band Maid out there. They are bad ass.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, Timotato. You are embarking on (along with many others) an awesome 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 rock n’ rollers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (nearly 100 songs with new album, “Conqueror”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine 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 50 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their later songs drive even more - Rin’ne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, 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, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series! And many are represented with over 25 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (sample “Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCUpZttmNmag9E, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqasinWhdt6Veas, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6S6i6mifKx3idU. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, 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, 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 an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 28 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. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!! Kanami Tono “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 28 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 "Gorilla" - Drums, 29 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 “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA "Assassin" - Bass, 27 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One 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!

[@sacluvsBM]

One of the best live bands i have ever have ever seen. Caught them in LA last September. I have been to over 300 shows starting with the Seeds and the Doors in October 1966 and my last show was Aftershock here in Sacramento with Tool, Korn and Babymetal. The only show I would rate better was Jimi Hendrix at CalExpo in 1970. No shit this band is that damn good. Anything you come across from Line Cube Shibuya 14 Feb 2020 is the new standard in Band-Maid concert footage. And I am sure that will be exceeded at Budokan next year. Sacramento loves Band-Maid!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Geez, Robert. Over 300?! You must have a big-old bag of ticket stubs under the bed. ;-) I salute you, sir. I said, I salute you. Can you hear me? ;-)

[@TimotatoReacts]

You lucky sonofa... I am jealous of your life experiences lol Thank you for the comment!

[@glenkelley6799]

Boomers were good for something :D. Grew up in Detroit in the 50's listening to Little Richard and Jerry Lee, my first show as a teen was Little Stevie Wonder and the Supremes 1963.

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

@@glenkelley6799 how the hell did black people get from the Supremes and Marvin Gaye to bloody rap HOW!

[@sacluvsBM]

@@TomClark-Futoura l saw the Dead 36 times. You have to realize SF had a killer act somewhere seven nights a week between 66-76 or until when the Winterland shut its doors. I have significant high frequency hearing loss. Hands down the loudest band was The Jefferson Airplane. They set their amps at 11.

[@Willywin]

Miku, the Rhythm guitarist, is the one responsible for bringing the band together, it was her vision to form a Rock band - dressed as Maids so as to contrast their appearance with the hard rock music they would be playing. The Maid idea came about because Miku was working in a Maid Cafe to supplement her income from singing. Band Maid are not a Studio created band. Miku may look very cute and angelic and sound so, but she is definitely all Alpha (if that is not too crass to say). Being very confident and very driven both on and off stage Miku is more often than not the band member to take the lead during the bands promotional interviews - but not taking over if you know what I mean. Originally the lead singer she realised her voice wasn't 'rock' enough and so they decided to bring Saiki in as lead singer. At this point it was felt by Akane 'Drums' that the addition of a Rhythm guitar to their mix would improve their sound and so Misa was taught by Kanami the Lead Guitarist how to play Rhythm guitar. Akane (Drums), Misa (Bass) and Akane (Lead Guitar) all received formal training from a very young age, so don't be too hard on Miku who for all intents and purposes had to learn Rhythm guitar live on stage and is now quite an accomplished guitarist in her own right. This band never fails to make me smile and I have yet to hear a song I don't like which if you knew me you'd know that is quite an achievment.

[@Sinvare]

The band gave her solos early on as well as she was still learning guitar, making sure she got a chance to be in the spotlight. The fact the band did that for her shows they love what they are doing together. The supporting vocals are great and and the Rhythm guitar frees up the bass. Akane knew what she was saying with the Rhythm guitar.

[@mikeat2637]

You gave a very succinct and true description of the Band-Maid story. Miku is a real badass.

[@ktosdad]

Awesome band, great show!

[@hawthornepolice9218]

LOVE that you started with the non-fiction days. It is such a great song that gets buried under some of the popular songs for reactions. This song is a complete showcase of the maids in all their glory.

[@stimproid]

This was the last song. Someone will have the exact number for this concert, but they usually play 20 -23 songs. The bring the energy throughout.

[@weilima9316]

Song 25 that night, I think. Last song.

[@Willywin]

And more or less play their songs end to end with a shortish intermission which usually involves Miku or other band members remaining on stage to keep the audience involved.

[@RudiTheMan]

Solo is all over their songs, the more you dig them the more you crave for their solos

[@fivestroke5]

You have no idea what you're getting in to. Have fun with one of the best hard rock bands in the last many years.

[@scottpollack1007]

Chris, one point of clarification! BANDMAID IS THE BEST HARD ROCK BAND EVER! From a “TALENT” perspective, WHO IS BETTER?

[@JuanSan66]

Great job. Thank you. More Band Maid please. Help us to spread the word.

[@nem447]

BabyMetal sing and dance with a band...Band Maid IS the band! Unusual song choice for a first reaction, then again most of their songs rock! They're one of those rare bands that really shine LIVE, with extra solo's and battles!

[@TimotatoReacts]

If you have a good song recommendation, I'd love to hear it and add it to my list :)

[@nem447]

I recommend *_Puzzle_* A lot of their HD Live clips get taken down and then re-upped, so end up with low view counts, hence harder to find the good ones!! I have a playlist on my channel if you gonna react to more...Chur from NZL.

[@Socrates_1775]

@@TimotatoReacts Yes, Puzzle, Domination (live), Play (live), Reincarnation or Onset. If you want videos, check out Thrill (their 1st ever music video) or Real Existence. Actually just go to their KZbin page, close your eyes, scroll down and randomly click on a video. You won't be disappointed 🤘😊

[@Z4Zander]

@@TimotatoReacts Oldie but goodie.'Thrill"

[@JayDavisAtHome]

​@@TimotatoReactsHere are some good songs from Band Maid ( in no particular order): Honkai, brand new road, start over, order, alone, Arcadia girl, choose me, why why why, chemical reaction, don't apply the brake, shake that, glory, Beauty and the beast, don't you tell me, bubble, daydreaming, different, don't let me down, the nonfiction days, moratorium, cross, take me higher, time, secret my lips, fate, Rock in me, clang, turn me on, daydreaming, wonderland, bubble, the dragon cries, warning, blooming, no god, afterlife, hgk, Giovanni, from now on, corallium, influencer, shambles, before yesterday, I still seek revenge, freezer, reincarnation(rinne)

[@StoneShards]

The MV for this song is one of my favorites! Interesting story behind it, too: the shoot was FREEZING! So, they suffered for their art! hahaha

[@morganolsson1993]

Welcome to Band-Maid world. We are many totally addicted. There are many musicvideos, but generally they are better live

[@dusterrant9332]

Funny your covering my current two favorite bands back to back. Huge Jinjer and Band Maid fan.

[@busser649]

Band-Maid gets you a new subscriber. They're the best "hard rock" band I've heard in 30yrs.

[@saldiven2009]

Interesting tidbit. The official promotional video for this song was filmed in late Feb/early March in 2016. The filming was done on a beach south of Tokyo, and it was in the 30's and windy that day. The filming had daytime and night time elements, so they were there all day. It was, by all reports, freezing. If you dig around the band's social media pages, you can find photos of the ladies huddling around in ankle length parkas between shots. There is pyro in the night time shots. In one comment, one of the band members (I believe it was the guitarist, Kanami) said that they were constantly being told to not get too close to the flame projectors, but said it was hard because it was so freezing cold, and it warmed up near the flames. During the course of the day, while huddling around a space heater, the drummer's parka started smoldering. Below is an article about the PV filming that includes some photos from behind the scenes: j-generation.com/2016/04/band-maid-the-non-fiction-days-mv/

[@leftcoaster67]

This song has a special place for me as it introduced me to the awesomeness that is Band-Maid. LOVE IT!

[@alexn4843]

Love Band Maid. Only found out about them last summer and was lucky enough to catch their show in NYC. Miku (rhythm guitar) started the band and was supposed to be lead singer, but didn't think her voice was strong enough to sing the songs they wanted to play, so they recruited Saiki for vocals. Miku found Kanami (lead guitar) on youtube. Kanami is also Miku's guitar teacher. Kanami knew Akane (drummer) from playing together in some backing bands, and Akane knew MISA (bass) from going to the same music school. Anyway you should check out there song "Domination" from their World Domination tour. Their are extended solos in that one. Even Akane get a drum solos, she is so good. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k

[@paullow3377]

I definitely subbed since this is your first reaction to BAND-MAID. There will be more to explore and you'll not be disappointed. Stay safe and keep reacting to BAND-MAID!

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

Impressed that you were able to pick up on Kanami’s rig! Absolutely correct, PRS and Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier! Same amp as Pat O’Brien of Cannibal Corpse! 🤣 I love that little similarity.💪🏻🤘🏻

[@TimotatoReacts]

Go figure, her tone was crushing!

[@danjoseph7515]

It's always so fun to watch people react to BAND-MAID for the first time! Bonus that it's to one of my All-Time Favorite songs of theirs that I hadn't seen live yet! The Non-Fiction Days is also an Ultimate Pump-Up Song!! Thanks! 🤘🤩🤘

[@fastskipper777]

This was the last song of the concert, over 2 hours of pure energy. They absolutely give you money's worth. And they are all very nice ladies. Rhythm g's sound is lower because (the reason) Miku started guitar from 2014 and Kanami (lead g) is her teacher. So, Miku has gotten a lot better but the sound engineers have been keeping her sound slightly lower than Kanami's. But, it's getting better. Their most current live videos show they keep Miku's sound higher now. Oh, and Kanami is a genius; she took guitar during her junior high years - but she's been educated in piano since the age of 4~5ish. She composes all of their songs. Miku writes all of their lyrics.

[@peepinR]

Dude, you’re going to love them... Continue your journey with “Blooming”, “Domination” (live version), DICE, Secret my Lips, Play (live), Moratorium (live), Freedom (live), and then Onset at Zeppelin Tokyo.... after that continue to wander their musical landscape.

[@BigBirdBigDaddy]

Whoo my favorite Band-Maid song! They are amazing live. I suggest Domination or Moratorium live performances next. If you want an instrumental, Onset live is a good one as well. I suggest sticking to live performances as much as possible since they’re great live!

[@paravarium]

Band Maid really took me by suprise, I love the unexpected. I'm usually kind of a prog snob but I love a lot of pop sensibilities too. Best when technical and accessible meet. Hey man would love to see you check out Sleep Token if you haven't heard of them. Very well composed fusion of genres. "Higher" gives a lot of oomph but "Calcutta" let's the music really breathe more if you prefer

[@puffdadico6063]

Band Maid 🔥 🔥

[@paulpetersen879]

You just found the best band on the planet. You start into their catalog and you will be on a long road of great music.

[@band-maidfan2176]

Lead guitarist is PRS girl while ryhtm guitarist is a Zemaitis girl. 😊

[@RevStickleback]

This was from 2017. The rhythm guitarist/secondary vocalist formed the band, but didn't play the guitar then. She only learned after the band formed, so was probably about three years in when this was shot.

[@BrianWorhatch]

I wish the camera would have focused on each member a little longer. Lot's of quick cuts. I Enjoy watching a drummer rock out! 🤘

[@TimotatoReacts]

Was actually thinking the same. I reference the rhythm guitarist, but they only showed her like 10 seconds, couldn't even see what she was playing!

[@stimproid]

@@TimotatoReacts Miku plays a Zemaitis Aces and 8's. She just got a flying V version also.

[@Badllamah]

@@TimotatoReacts Miku Kobato is the rhythm guitarist and founder . She has now been playing for 6 years. She realized she didn't have the "pipes" to sing lead on the hard rock sound so they brought in Saiki as lead and Miku started learning guitar from the lead guitarist Kanami and does backing vocals. She started with Rickenbakers but now uses Zemaitis. She recently showed off her new V shaped Zematais. And just to close the loop, Kanami uses PRS exclusively, and the bassist MISA is sporting her Black Cloud custom 5 string "Black Smoker". She also has her own Black Cloud Private Reserve MISA signature that has been sneaking in to some videos lately.

[@TimotatoReacts]

@@Badllamah Thank you so much for all of this information. It really helps! Those Zemaitis guitars are sick!

[@tombworld9012]

@@TimotatoReacts Also, on their earlier stuff when you see Miku with the Rickenbacker you'll also sometimes see Kanami play lead with an Addictone. As Badllama said, Miku hadn't ever held a guitar before the band formed, so everything she learned about playing one had to be done on the fly. If you look at their first MV 'Thrill' you can tell she's just basically holding on to it...sometimes. The vid to which you reacted is from a recent-ish concert (Studio Coast) but Miku has broken through a wall in the few years since then and is playing really solid rhythm work now. There are two more recent concerts with official vids on KZbin (Zepp Tokyo and from just a couple of months ago at Line Cube Shibuya) where you can tell how much she's improved from this one. She still has the same tone because that's what the songs call for, but her performance level is way better now and it's a lot more clean. She even battles the bassist Misa during one song at Shibuya (no official vid available for that one, it's off the Blu-Ray release), which is something that Kanami traditionally does on lead. A lot. So while Miku's not the best guitarist out there, that's not her job...that's Kanami's job. But she's become pretty damn good in a relatively short time. I don't think many people would have the stones to learn an instrument while playing it in concerts.

[@markyg236]

@Timotato Saw you checking channels a 3:26 Yes, on most of the live recordings the guitar is on the left and the bass in on the right.

[@DoctorChange106]

Welcomme and my favs are BLOOMING and DAYDREAMING

[@jon87583]

I suspect that a few songs in, you will be the newest serious music fan to become a Band Maidiac. Nice reaction/review style! PS: regrettably, I don't have nearly the # of concerts under my belt, but I've been around and paying attention for a good while and Robert, like me might be something of a Band-Maid fanboy, but is on target: this is one of the best overall rock bands playing today, or who've played since that Hendrix concert he was so lucky to have attended! Look forward to seeing if you end up agreeing with us!

[@greatd6030]

Thank you great reaction. Next Dice mv please.

[@tmcmehan]

You are about to be bombarded with responses and other songs to check out haha. To get a feel for just how musically talented they are, check out Onset. It’s an instrumental and really showcases what they can do.

[@stimproid]

"Onset" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKCzZXt8oax1i6s

[@outwest1014]

The name Band-Maid denotes what the Japanese call "the gap" meaning the difference between what you are seeing "Maids" vs what you are hearing "Rock Music". Miku (rhythm guitar, lyricist) founded the band in 2013 and started by finding Kanami (lead guitar, music composer) on the internet. Kanami called Akane (drummer) who she had worked with, who in turn called MISA (bass). They knew each other as students at the Tokyo School of Music. They decide Miku did not have a strong enough voice for rock music, their agency suggested Saiki (lead vocals) and after a audition. She joined the band. Their breakout MV was Thrill. It got 2 million views in 2 weeks and when they checked it, they found that huge number of the views were American and European.They have been building an international fanbase ever since. One last thing Miku did not know how to play the guitar when she founded the band, they wanted a fuller sound. So she stepped up, Kanami is her teacher. Everyone BE SAFE, sheltering in California.

[@sacluvsBM]

Hello from Sacramento.

[@outwest1014]

@@sacluvsBM Hello from LA. How's your sheltering place holding.

[@scouser052]

I'm 68 and have listened to all kinds of music but stumbled onto Band Maid about 6 months ago and never looked back, if you want to continue on this path of Japanese rock and metal i would suggest trying "Love Bites - when destinies align", amazing band with dual guitar leads or "Unlucky Morpheus-Dignity of Spirit ", that should get you started on the all girl bands, "Mary's Blood" "Aldious" and the one that started it all in 1988 "Show Ya"

[@TimotatoReacts]

Added to my list! Thank you! 🤘

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

Oh they get much harder... BAND-MAID - Don't you tell ME (live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDUdqWYetxja9E BAND-MAID - PLAY Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5bMep2rlNlkepo BAND-MAID - Moratorium Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGilgnahisdnias BAND-MAID - Puzzle Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDYgGOmnKh1i9E BAND MAID - ONSET LIVE kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5WToat_fpiMra8

[@lordfifthissth8258]

I really think you would like Puzzle (live) from them, its awesome

[@nicolesmusicreviews1889]

Check out Band-Maid's live performance of Domination from Line Cube Shibuya in February. Oh, and check out anything by their alter ego, Band-Maiko. Also, Metallica put out an updated version of Blackened that they came up with during quarantine, called Blackened 2020.

[@jasonnord785]

More Band-Maid! Onset or Domination or any of a couple dozen more.

[@shadestainter2597]

you should try to listen to Domination Live

[@kurekurekurekure5938]

As a Japanese it's funny to me most reactions to Band-maid refer to BABYMETAL and all the members are female. No Japanese think of BABYMETAL in association with BAND-MAID. They seem totally different in appearance and music. No Japanese doubt female musicians performance because more and more girls bands come to the stage and show their talent. I hope people enjoy just music genuinely. Of course, their cuteness too because they are so kawaii.

[@mcsempf5279]

I'm so glad I've discovered Band-Maid and BABYMETAL and some other japanese bands like Ironbunny or specially Ningen Isu. There's suge a huge sectrum of very good bands AND Idol-Bands-it's awesome! Keep on going, Nippon!!!

[@TimotatoReacts]

I can already tell this group has some killer musicians in it. I'll be listening to a lot more. Thank you!

[@sacluvsBM]

Two different genres and acts. Babymetal could be a Vegas floor show. Or a Vegas residency. Band-Maid is a rock band in the more conventional sense writing, arranging and performing the own original music. I saw Babymetal and l liked the show alright. Band-Maid is a quasi religious experience.

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

Try Domination Live Feb 19 2020. I prefer their live videos over their mv's. Thanks for checking them out!

[@garylahti2687]

More Band Maid please. Might wanna check out Lovebites...buckle up.

[@BM4-Life]

This was the last song of a 25 song set that lasted for 2 hours. STUDIO COAST, Tokyo, Japan November 24, 2017 1 Choose me 2 Don't you tell ME 3 you. 4 Moratorium kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5ulf6yuirOmqbM 5 Puzzle vimeo.com/367303909 6 Don't let me down 7 FREEDOM 8 So, What? 9 Unfair game 10 CROSS 11 matchless GUM 12 Awkward 13 Daydreaming 14 YOLO 15 alone 16 Brand-New Road 17 ORDER 18 decided by myself 19 TIME 20 One and only 21 REAL EXISTENCE 22 Take me higher!! 23 Play 24 secret My lips *25 the non-fiction days*

[@nates8548]

You have been assimilated into the BAND-MAID Collective. Resistance Is Futile!💪😉

[@limitlesscombo6998]

Just listen to all their songs. I've given up on choosing one, it's too hard. lol Thanks for reacting!

[@limitlesscombo6998]

A throwback one for them, one of their older songs Real Existence MV. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4XOeaOslrRjb8U&start_radio=1

[@JayDavisAtHome]

I'm old and I've heard many fantastic bands over my many years. Countless bands have released great songs but none have released as many as Band Maid. I'm not being hyperbolic when I say they are truly a miracle. The reason I think they are the best rock band in history is not only their songs but their Humanity. I honestly mean better than the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and so many more. The previous all have great songs but they have many that I skip over. Not so with Band Maid. Those other bands have nothing regarding their Humanity and love for their fans like Band Maid does. As far as I can remember none of those other bands have ever written songs dedicated to their fans. I love them because they have brought music back into my life. I had given up on music many years ago because it wasn't interesting and didn't appeal to me. I wish they would have come out 30 years ago so I would be able to hear 30+ years of Band-Maid. Thank you Band Maid for existing. I dearly love each and everyone of you.

[@DoctorAkikoFukuwara]

Check out Clang (live) m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZeVao16r5WVj9k Intimate gig, great musicianship, playing to the crowd and English subtitles

[@borntraitor289]

BAND-MAID only gets better the further you go. lead guitarist is also the primary songwriter(not this song tho).. solos are always tasteful.. as are the bass and drums. everyone gets to shine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXy9k62ZismMZ8k YOLO MV.. live versions are out there something different: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzHm4N_h9eMkNU 88 Kasyo Junrei - 霊界ヌ〜ボ〜♨ (Spirit World Noodle Bowl is my guess on the title)

[@増田仁-i9f]

What is great about Band-Maid is their musical arrangements, mainly thanks to Kanami, MISA, and Akane. It’s so JUICY. Men, these girls know how to bring out fun and joy through out the music that they play.

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

Please more Bando-Maid, try Domination live or Onset. Actually there's more better band than Jinjer, try Mergingmoon and Broken by the Scream, you'll see /,,/

[@TimotatoReacts]

Thanks for the recommendations! :)

[@joburnitsun]

4:43 AND ANOTHER FACE MELTS I LOVE IT

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

This is Band-Maid, and they're playing Rock N Roll! 🤘 Watch out....this band rocks your brain off.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@kanyon7613]

Band Maid 👐

[@fifis677]

Crazy to think this song is almost 10 years old. Edit: Released almost 10 years ago. The songs was probably written 10 years ago.

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!! 🤘🤘

[@TheStefan6969]

Definitely Heavy Rock, very heavy in some instances. So it's a "don't get it twisted" thing because these ladies could and have thrown down on some metal!!! 😉🤘🤘

[@sidneysilva4610]

best hard rock band of the world!

[@paulromans4961]

Check out,Reincarnation live

[@lurkmerchant]

First you look at their outfit and once the performance starts, your attention shifts to the bassist's, guitarists' and the drummer's solos and their gears before you know it.

[@CoolClearWaterNM]

Band-Maid, so it is going to be good. First time seeing a reaction to one of their songs that would be hard pressed to make it on the 'B' side of a single Dive a little deeper. Ain't heard nothin' yet. Can't go wrong with Band-Maid. Pick a random live. Can't wait to see the reaction(s) when it is not something they play to 'take a breather'.

[@richardgamache1]

This song has a great blend of their talents but if you want to see each of their highlighted talent songs like Onset (Instrumental) Play .. Moratorium ... Domination .. Chose Me are much better and always their live versions are better than their MV's ..

[@Bloodymecha]

Check out Passcode - Taking You Out, live version if possible.

[@farouk_escobar]

They’re actually from Wisconsin. They used to work in White House before one day the Secret Service thrown them out because the bass player drank all the wiski

[@NovaSaputra]

LMAO! nice one! XD

[@timgove5337]

Japanese hard rock chicks have been on fire the past decade. If BandMaid does Appetite for Destruction, try Lovebites, combining Anthrax with Halloween, Maiden and Master of Puppets...How about start you with a little guitar action, ShadowMaker kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWTaqoiYm9Fpirs

[@robertfreitag1852]

They are great but you should also heck ot the powermetal of lovebites they are also brilliant

[@maximushaughton2404]

There are a lot of good Japanese bands out there, but don't get the recognition they should, mainly due to the language difference. Try: Unlucky Morpheus Black - Pentagram (this band hit like a freight train and keep going) The Gazette - Ugly

[@joyfulsimpledrawing5871]

Check another female band in Japan called "LOVEBITES" worth to listen :)

[@TimotatoReacts]

They're on my list for next week!! 🤘 Thanks!

[@joyfulsimpledrawing5871]

@@TimotatoReacts Thanks bro, this is a recommendation songs, if you are looking for an impressive guitar solo: - Shadowmaker (MV from sliptrick records) - We The United (Live in Tokyo, Unofficial upload) - When destinies align (official lovebites channel)

[@TimotatoReacts]

Sweet, thanks!!

[@traxiii]

Have fun finding your favorite BAND-MAID song, this one wouldn't have made my top ten, but they always Kick Ass! It's hard to compare Girls that play all the music and do it amazingly well, opposed to singer/dancers fronting a bunch of guys.

[@Banecrusher1]

If you haven't checked them out you need to react to these video's and they are better live. They are so skilled, talented and have great synergy. BAND-MAID - Don't you tell ME (Live) BAND-MAID - PLAY (Live) BAND-MAID - Moratorium (Live) BAND MAID - ONSET (Live) (The band calls this Saiki's (lead singer) pee pee song.) BAND MAID - Take Me Higher (Live)

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

Also do Visual Kei, start with the Gazette.

[@Raul-vl7ly]

Hell yea play your new Charvel and give us a Gojira cover. 👍🏽 let’s hear those chops.

[@Jp421JP]

Miku Uses EVH amps. I've seen them live where she uses a Marshall and her tone cuts right through. super growly. EVH is fine amp, but in this band it does not let her tone cut through. it gets lost. I hope she switches.

[@DoctorAkikoFukuwara]

My fave band! MISA the bassist is fucking amazing!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!! バダス 🍻 彼女と結婚したい 💕💕💕

[@gt1man931]

This is one of their most mundane tracks, too. You have a lot to see if you keep on them.

[@AndrewTitov]

Here is Kanami's setup from September puu.sh/FJmPt/6230681239.png Also if you want something heavier try Rinne kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKclZV7i8yNmaM

[@xerohmega795]

band-maid is the fucking shit.

[@gordonuyehara3562]

Kanami, the lead guitarist, does some nice work on their Blooming MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bXkH14gtSWga8

[@carlnietoweise4653]

They have an over abundance of energy, lemme tell you! I dunno how they do it! Just PULEEZE don't compare them with Baby Metal as these ladies actually PLAY their own instruments! Get ready for a fun ride!

[@miqoto]

band maid quarter coming to us soon... lol

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

Don't stop there are a lot of songs and this is not their best song by a long way. Try the live version of DOMINATION that came out a couple of weeks ago from the line cube concert in Shibua. Dice is probably their best song. MUTANT MONSTER is big fun try NO WAY FROM THE HONG KONG ROCKS CONCERT or the video KAMISAMA. BRATS have a new song MRS DOWNER and BRIDEAR have a couple of new songs as well. It's all good stuff. I'm 60years old so I've had time to think about it And I think I like girls too. All the band's I've just listed are girl bands.

[@keithvincent4]

Band maid time.Cool.

[@richardhall6034]

Hi from the UK something for you to check out the band is called nightwish and has a massive following in Europe and the internet it's a symphonic metal band from Finland with a Dutch singer Nightwish ghost love score wacken open air concert 2013 Nightwish song of myself wacken open air concert 2013 Nightwish story time wacken open air concert 2013 And prepare for the nightwish army to arive at the door lol Also check out this band from new Zealand Alien weaponry, ki tangata Promise to subscribe if you react to nightwish

[@charlest.velten6983]

Babymetal is a handful of teenagers that sing and dance in front of a band. Band maid is the Kick-Ass band. You want to increase your subscribers ? Do three or four band-maid songs a week. I've seen reactors on here, double and triple their subscribers in a month. Just reacting to band maid. Others have probably said it before me here. They have an incredible list of quality songs to check out !

[@aviadszanton7185]

Please check Sikth - Bland street bloom

[@Frahamen]

Are you a member of Okilly Dokilly?

[@TimotatoReacts]

No, but whatever that is, it sounds awesome. Is that the Ned Flanders metal band?!? lol

[@paravarium]

@@TimotatoReacts it sure is lol

[@perttihaajanen5902]

3guitars next tour live

[@monke-mk5]

You cant go wrong with BAND-MAID. Just pick random one and at least its gonna be good if not great or amazing 😁 Edit : if you interested on reacting to a fingerstyle guitar cover, check this one out : Bohemian Rhapsody : m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIOxaXWld7GdaKc Or this : sweet child o mine : m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqmlaZihaLxlobc He is one of the best fingerstyle guitarist on KZbin right now

[@terryfirth1582]

After discovering BABYMETAL last year, they have opened up the world of J Rock to me. There are so many great bands. For a band with three female lead vocalists, please react to: E.I.B. by Ironbunny: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aneznaWtbr2EqtU

[@JayDavisAtHome]

If you decide to take a deep dive into this band you will find yourself purchasing a PRS. Trust me

[@kekunkekpar9770]

You are a musician, a simple suggestion ONSET LIVE from those 5 ladies.

[@malbergmaan1810]

Sweet - Done me wrong alright Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5bXfZVqebGSZ68

[@moomakemoney]

Probably the 22nd song of the show.....just saying...

[@hachikuji_mayoi]

I hate seeing people compare band-maid and babymetal, completely different kind of music. Babymetal is trying to do something different from the rest and band-maid is focusing on doing something that already exists and being pretty good at it.

[@winwinwin282828]

people are not comparing the genre between the 2 bands, but the poeple that made up the bands and the story behind the bands. baby metal is definitely good at what they are doing, like dancing and the showmanship, the whole theatrical stuff while band maid is good at playing and making their own music and playing it live.

[@edwardmcalister8743]

Song volume too low.

[@wave8359]

No Good. ----Screen is too small. -----Only thing viable is reviewer----NOT the band !

[@matttate9999]

This is one of their least great songs. There are so many that are better.