MetalHead Hears LOVEBITES for the FIRST TIME EVER | Holy War + Set The World on Fire

My MetalHead friend Hobknoblin hearing Lovebites for the first time ever...
Holy War + Set the World of Fire LiveSets
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[@thehobknoblin]

Hello everyone once more! This was like a new video to me too since it's been several months :D It also took me almost that long to write this, buckle up buckaroo it's a long one. I've been listening to them since and my stance is still the same, I really like them! Not that I've been diving too deep into their discography but can't get any worse, right? ;) Set the World On Fire is and will stay on my main playlist. Feel free to recommend more (I see some suggestions in the comments, gonna check those out too thanks!) Saying that it kinda reminds me of an anime intro is of course wildly western-y and to an extent ignorant of me and I was hesitant to say it in the moment, I get that :D They are not the first Japanese metal or rock band I've heard, I frequented Dir en Grey, D'espairsRay, The Gazzette and Maximum the Hormone to name a few (last one probably being the influence for the anime intro since they were one of the Death Note openings). But that actually brings up another fun point that I realised! It's a really fun juxtaposition in both of these songs to have pretty classic Japanese vocal sound versus more traditionally western sounding music. It sounds different and good to my ear and I like it a lot. Forgive me for not knowing/remembering the names, the singer has a really powerful voice. They're all really good musicians, objectively. I mean it's obvious to anyone. The stamina needed for those show is incredible and not only that you can last that long (no dirty jokes here) but also to keep the package together, package meaning tempo and rhythm in this case. Mindblowing. Especially for the drummer although as a bass and guitar main I am biased but it's super hard on your physique to play like that for extended periods of time. They play live better than I have ever played on record (and it has multiple takes!!) What's also very refreshing is to see variety in the songs and subgenres. I couldn't quite get it out in the moment but someone in the comments helped and spelled it out, Holy War is speed metal with some other bits and Set the World On Fire is more thrash metal-y with a powerful chorus. And I've read in the comments that they have many more subgenres floating about, too! Not that there's anything wrong in sticking with one of course. Gotta give props for the star shaped cymbals :D They serve no audible function it seems but man they look great haha! Wondering if they are old smashed up cymbals cut up because oh boy they absolutely will crack and split even though you're just hitting them with little (usually) wooden sticks. I remember how we cut around the starts of the cracks before they got too bad and the cymbals always ended up looking like Millenium Falcon :D There's so many more little gear related things that made me happy but I won't go too deep into that here as probably doesn't mean anything to anyone else! Being on stage is a totally different world. I definitely transform into totally different energy-leveled being! Haven't been on a proper stage in years but I still claim being on stage playing live music as one of my ultimate happy places. There really is a point where nothing can stop you and it's just you and the music. I remember so distinctly still, although it's been like 10 years now, when we were playing a gig in St Petersburg in a punk bar (one of the coolest, weirdest and grotesque bars I've ever been to, Stoker it was called) and we were nearing the end of the set so we're like 40mins in. The stage is the smallest I've ever stood on, in all directions, so the colored flashing and so so hot lights were right on my head and face. We're thrashing away like mad hell and it's like sauna in there. So much so, that I eventually go from dripping sweat to running sweat. I can feel myself dehydrating in the moment and my brow can't stop it anymore and all of it flows right into my eyes. I can't see anything and it burns so bad but man we got a song to finish. So you just push through and you make it. Personally one of the greatest live moments. One last thing I didn't realise to mention in the moment. My boi here said that live hiphop sounds like garbo (more or less, right :D) but I would argue that while most likely true, that type of music is mostly about the groove and vibes rather than technicality and playing exactly like it's on the record. Hell, there's usually quite a lot of freestyling too isn't there? Anyway, my god I'm awkward on video :DD Thank you guys for being so nice and welcoming! Will definitely be back should the need arise (who's to say... ;D) Sorry for the long comment and extra thank you if you read it all! Hi mum!

[@dregeye]

Nice. thanks for the insight into who you are, your musical experience was fun to read. For one of their most uplifting songs, amazing drumming, as usual. More dual guitars with a surprise along the way... "Rising": kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ_GmmuBqb19hs0 Because the [cc] lyrics were added accurately (not auto-generated from voice) they ought to auto-translate correctly, if you want. (your English is good, btw. It's all I know!)

[@ahodori2233]

I had no interest in heavy metal until I met LOVEBITES. I got goose bumps when I heard their "Swan Song". Since then, I've been crazy about buying their CDs and Blu-rays. Their charm transcends the genre of metal.

[@DavidGatson]

This show was 2 hrs. long. This band has no peer. They are all in excellent shape.

[@kielanuar213]

Agreed.. even Miyako is in early pregnant. Respect

[@garykeeling2275]

Lovebites have a connection to Finland! Their sound mix and mastering is by Finns Mikko Kamila and Mika Jussila, who have done similar work for Nightwish, Children of Bodom, and Stratovarius. The bass player Miho actually left the band entirely back in August of last year. They are currently auditioning new bassists. The open auditions are now over, and they are trimming down the list of applicants. They are planning to announce the new bassist in August of this year.

[@muto4055]

Finland, Norway and Sweden are well known as Heavy Metal lovers ;)

[@thehobknoblin]

OH really? That's awesome! They're in good hands then, also explains the production quality hehheh

[@vlastimil-furst]

The connection to Japan is perhaps even stronger. I think Japan has a taste for western rock and metal music in general, but it seems to me that there is some friendship between Finland and Japan. Hobknoblin mentioned Sonata Arctica - that Finnish band toured Japan repeatedly and they have two live recordings from Tokyo out of three live albums they made. Even fairly underrated band Tacere had big commercial success in Japan with Beautiful Darkness.

[@brandydynamite5877]

If you saw a picture of the band for the first time, you'd never in a million years guess they play like this ! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! 🤘🐺🤘

[@TheCyberMantis]

Ichinose !!! Ichinose !!! Ichinose !!!

[@Hegasich]

Excuse me, can I say something? Asami Asami Asami !!! 😄😄 oh yes, Gasshan Gasshan Gasshan !😆😆

[@brandydynamite5877]

Boys, we want her, LoveBites needs her, let destinies align !!

[@keithvincent4]

@@TheCyberMantis Hope so

[@pinoypower69]

they are the best all around metal right now. they are in a different level. you guys can critique all you want. at the end of the day. these ladies are untouchable when it comes to their craft in music.

[@thehobknoblin]

They are absolutely on a whole other level, you'd have to be mad not to respect their craft whether you liked their stuff or not

[@faintsmile88]

This wonderful band have captured me completely 🐺🤘

[@hiawatha.g]

Nelson, how cool that even though this isn't your favorite genre of music, you appreciate them enough to show them off to your metalhead friend. And a Finn, no less--Finland is one of the capitals of metal. Great choices to start him off. Their most popular first reaction video, and the one where they uncork the napalm. Yes, Sonata Arctica are frequently used as a reference to Lovebites.

[@lateagain9289]

Lovebites are Incredible 🐺🤘

[@guitarzen5999]

Holy War= Power Metal, Set the World on Fire= Thrash with a Power Metal chorus🤘🐺🤘

[@onetymebigtyme]

Both are power thrash, its becoming the norm style for that extra explosiveness, extra "umph"

[@guitarzen5999]

@@onetymebigtyme Agree!

[@Actkqk3]

@@onetymebigtyme ??? Holy War is 100% Power Metal.

[@onetymebigtyme]

@@Actkqk3 I agree it is a powermetal, but it has Thrash metal elements in it as well.

[@metalvideos1961]

They are both power metal songs. thats literally the genre that they play. there is no thrash influence.

[@Hegasich]

I can't imagine what it would have been like just to be able to applaud, I would die wanting to scream with Asami ON FIRE!!!😆🤘 The one and only voice! ❤👑

[@samsunes2294]

Love this band....AMAZING

[@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 all 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 (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)

[@jaimealmendro2657]

Thanks friends for your reaction , Lovebites is my favourite metal band , please react to When Destinies Align , Shadowmaker , A Frozen Serenade , greetings from Chile .

[@dregeye]

All their official recordings are mixed & mastered at Finnvox in Helsinki, starting with 1st EP that got them signed. The LIVE mix is perfect. I enjoyed your enjoyment of LOVEBITES. All songs are excellent, or better... some mellower, some crazy, some intense, always Metal, always empowering. "Bravehearted": kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5KupYWDnriZg6s

[@thehobknoblin]

That's so cool! I have connections to Finnvox so it makes it extra cool!

[@dregeye]

@@thehobknoblin That's awesome! They have 50 songs, all excellent in different Metal styles. Did you see the lyrics in Finnish in comments? Might have to "sort by" "Newest first" for them to show up for some reason. They were between the English lyrics and my comment. Welcome to Wolf-Pack, LOVEBITES fanbase \m/

[@thehobknoblin]

@@dregeye I do see them, yes! Haven't properly read them yet but on a quick glance I like

[@barefootbaron1748]

Bloody Lovebites...I love'em 🐺 🤘

[@lastinthequeue9586]

Don't ask!...Because I won't share My Lovebites with u. 🐺🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@barefootbaron1748]

There not a pack of Maltesers! Highlander 😂

[@lastinthequeue9586]

@@barefootbaron1748 Yummy 😋

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Set The World On Fire lyrics: The blue moon colors the blaze Stabbing myself with the thunder The predetermined imitation An emotionless and a fearless smile Flowing blood and crimson blade Devastated resolution Heat haze is waving far away Who’s going to be sacrificed？ ON FIRE Just like a falling flower ON FIRE Until this body rots away Burning down to the Gates of Hell Distorted madness is sneering Incompetent, cowardly fools A pitiful and painful punishment It’s you who will be sacrificed ON FIRE Dressed in an armor of steel ON FIRE If I’m burned again and again I’ll rise up from the Gates of Hell The blue moon colors blaze Stabbing myself with the thunder The predetermined imitation An emotionless and fearless smile Flowing blood and crimson blade Devastated resolution Heat haze is waving far away Who’s going to be sacrificed？ ON FIRE Just like a falling flower ON FIRE Until this body rots away Burning down to the Gates of Hell ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES [miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami]

[@JFrancoDrums]

They are such Metal Queeens!!! Amazing band!! 🤘🐺🤘

[@muto4055]

Miyako is a monster musician but most reactors fav is Midori. both of them are super shredders :)

[@walterching-fj2mt]

I love midori very much

[@I-MAC]

Miyako and Midori are two guitarists with the same skill level but with different tones and tastes where Midori prefers to play a lot of scales, sweeping, tremolo and tends to play fast while Miyako prefers Slide, Bending, Tapping and playing with soul. But when the two of them are faced with playing Harmony, this is where we can see the similarity in their skill levels. They can play it at a fast tempo without the slightest mistake. You can't play Harmony fast and precise if you don't have the same ability and speed, and they play harmony in all songs. They are both so amazing.

[@raid7752]

MIDORI has a video that shows her working out, she is getting shredded just like her guitar playing.

[@ricdale7813]

Interestingly their mastering is done by a Very Famous European Metal head.

[@metalvideos1961]

I am mainly a black metal/Depressive Black Metal/Atmospheric Black Metal/Post-Black Metal fan. But lovebites does something to me. they are just unique in what they do amazing artists. I have not heard any bad song by them. just amazing

[@zamriahmad8415]

Next...more thrashy Break The Wall kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HGYYuBZdGBo7c

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

I am addicted to Lovebites.

[@samsunes2294]

Me too 🐺

[@paologio2976]

I admire Japan even with Corona virus did'nt let the fans and musiciens down keeping the right virus restrictions let's this AMAZING group as Lovebites to play and let the funs to enjoy life even with Corona virus restrictions Great reaction from you both Lovebites amaized me too every time i listen to them.

[@jregns]

During this concert Miyako was also pregnant and since then she had her baby and the band is on a hiatus currently. They're also looking for a new bass player, which left the band last fall.

[@AggressivelySweet]

Daaamn

[@HorrorMetalMaestroRedrusty66]

All glory to LOVEBITES and all my brothers and sisters of The Wolf Pack everywhere! Best metal band to come along in 25 years.

[@ricardo__jr]

"SET THE WORLD ON FIRE" is the 5th, from "Heavy metal never dies - Live in Tokyo 2021", concert held on March 26 at Tokyo Dome City. Available in digital, cd, dvd and blu ray format. They did this concert under severe restrictions because of the covid. So the crowd can only clap and the capacity was only 50%. Please subscribe to their channel (if you haven't): kzbin.info/door/90wxogt_sQrP0Os0HT-xuw The setlist is: 01. RIDE FOR VENGEANCE (Intro) 02. WHEN DESTINIES ALIGN 03. THE CRUSADE 04. GOLDEN DESTINATION 05. SET THE WORLD ON FIRE 06. SHADOWMAKER 07. TODAY IS THE DAY 08. WINDS OF TRANSYLVANIA 09. SPELLBOUND 10. THE UNBROKEN 11. A FROZEN SERENADE 12. SWAN SONG 13. GLORY TO THE WORLD 14. THE APOCALYPSE 15. M.D.O. 16. DON’T BITE THE DUST 17. HOLY WAR 18. THUNDER VENGEANCE 19. UNDER THE RED SKY

[@MarcVanLaere-zr5im]

Now it hits me. They sound like okd school Helloween. Love it. 🤘🎸

[@judaspriest9597]

Hey music connoisseurs !! Its best metal band nowadays !They play many styles [ Dragonforce,Iron Maiden,Judas Priest,Slayer, Dream Theater }, I think this diversity would blow away most of the metal assemblies....In Flames too,though it's different music,greetings

[@binuhunk7430]

Miyako is hyper focus

[@linoarquiza5433]

Heavy metal is never, ever too loud.

[@greggarza4226]

The bassist, Miho, left the band for personal reasons. The band tried to coax her back to no avail. The band is now having global bass auditions to fill her spot.

[@johnpaul4784]

Miyako's nickname is the Ice Queen

[@ricardo__jr]

"Holy War" is the second song of "Five Of A Kind - Live In Tokyo 2020" held by LOVEBITES at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on February 21, 2020, available in digital, cd, dvd and blu ray format. Please, subscribe their channel (if you haven't): kzbin.info/door/90wxogt_sQrP0Os0HT-xuw The setlist is: 1.Thunder Vengeance 2.Holy War 3.Don’t Bite The Dust 4.Rising 5.Raise Some Hell 6.Break The Wall 7.Shadowmaker 8.Piano Solo (Etude Op.10, No.12) 9.Swan Song 10.Addicted 11.Dancing With The Devil 12.Signs Of Deliverance 13.M.D.O. 14.Golden Destination 15.When Destinies Align Encore. 16.The Awakening 17.The Hammer Of Wrath 18.Edge Of The World 19.We The United

[@metalvideos1961]

Finland got the most metal heads and bands per capita in the world. in other words they are the biggest metal country on the planet.

[@philippecazeneuve4312]

I have three concerts on blu ray 2019 2020 and 2021 extraordinary

[@elesiobuccat3951]

I wonder if these were caucasian women, would you still think their music sounds like the opening for an anime?

[@thehobknoblin]

I made a comment where this was one of the points, see that for more but long story short: probably not. I have previous experience of Japanese metal music so I'm not totally new to the scene but it's the Japanese lyrics mostly that made me think that, there's many other bands that have been used as openings like from my repertoire Maximum the Hormone's What's Up, People! was used in Death Note. Thought train connecting the dots wildly.

[@elesiobuccat3951]

@@thehobknoblin Thank you for your response. I think most people familiar with JRock bands know that some also write and perform songs for anime franchises to supplement their income (musicians never know when their next gig will be.). It’s interesting that you stated that the Japanese lyrics made you think of the anime connection. What part of the lyrics reminded you of anime because Lovebites is one of the few JRock bands that sing their songs exclusively in English? I suggest you react to new music with your ears and an open mind.

[@thehobknoblin]

@@elesiobuccat3951 Oh absolutely, it must be good money but only that it's also good exposure. I'm very open minded when it comes to music, I have favourites in every genre. What I did not realise weirdly enough after all the repeated playbacks that it is, indeed, all English lol! Choruses I of course noticed because that's not uncommon. But to my defense, I have some level of auditory processing issues, especially when it's not in my native language (as you know I'm not Japanese nor am I English speaker natively). Guess it just leaves the sound and performance then! Because it still is distinctly Jrock and -metal sounding no matter the language, isn't it? Fascinating stuff really.

[@thehobknoblin]

@@elesiobuccat3951 I also have to make absolutely clear that everything I said was and is in utmost love and respect to these musicians because they are one of the most talented ones I've seen.

[@elesiobuccat3951]

@@thehobknoblin You’ve won me over based on your correspondences. I believe you to be sincere about your reactions. It would be appreciated if you’re more specific when you say it sounds like it’s from an anime. For example, “it sounds like the MTH song from Death Note” or that guitar lick sounds like it’s off of Black Magic Women”. Ciao!

[@ceniminima]

You should try react to Thunder Vengeance, Hammer of Wrath and Break The Wall, 🤘

[@jay_g1984]

It's pure Power Metal in the vain of the 80's metal. They also do Trash Metal. Think Iron Maiden and Metallica. Oh, Miyako the dark hair was 4 months pregnant at the time.

[@MissLoonasSpeech]

I assume you meant Thrash Metal, and "Set the World on Fire" definitely is Thrash Metal (maybe except for the chorus).

[@rudolfmouthaan7892]

Besides Lovebites there is Band Maid, Nemophila, and the one i listen most to: Onmyo-za

[@greggarza4226]

Lovebites is power metal. If you were bitten, welcome to the Wolfpack.

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

Good reaction, please also check "frozen serenade" and "edge of the world" for progressive song

[@ricardo__jr]

There is no anime music. Anime producers often buy songs from popular Japanese artists to promote the show to the bands' young fans. On the other hand, Japanese musicians like it because they gain new anime fans for the band.

[@metalvideos1961]

Listen to Lovebites Winds Of Transylvania vladlove version. its literally the Theme song for the anime Vlad Love. hence the Vladlove Version.

[@Bergwacht]

oh sonata arctica is from finland? good to know.

[@zabriabubakar5982]

After LOVEBITES, check also another all female Metal Bands NEMOPHILA, BAND-MAID, HANABIE, TRIDENT-JAPAN, MARY'S BLOOD, DOLL$BOX....mixed Band MAXIMUM THE HORMONE, ASTERISM....

[@CBRphoto]

💜 ....next... so what 😉🙈

[@tickåite]

hii love your videos!! you should listen to Guerilla by Ateez, it's their new comeback title song

[@ricardo__jr]

I would like to suggest this brazilian all female hard rock band: Malvada kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqrXcnl7h750bKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5i5iKKkoKiad9E Cheers!

[@avanhinuar]

jajajajajaja, what was that?, that guy dont know metal. You dont need to think to that question, i can easily name like 10 or 20 bands and all the metal fans can do the same.

[@maxmaidiac2237]

HOW LONG HAS THAT GUY BEEN DEAD?