MOAR POWAH!!!! | Lovebites - Shadowmaker (REACTION)

EDIT: Due to the comments, I now have plenty of context on the band, Thank you! People seem to think I was being negative too, I will put it here in caps. I WAS NOT BEING NEGATIVE! I think they are all amazing and I am really excited to check out more of their music! They have the potential to be one of my favourite bands of all time, but this is only the first song I have heard so it is too early to make up my mind.
It looks like Unleash the Archers have got some competition!
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[@rainerzufall42]

"M & M" are the dual guitarists Midori (blonde, ESP E-II, "Superstrat lady") and Miyako (dark hair, Dean Flying V Signature) are no competitors, they support each other in most harmonic sense. While Midori "Crazy Shredder" plays more the fast and crazy stuff, Miyako "The Golden Touch" does more of the melodic and emotional stuff, as well as keyboards and grand piano, while the other one supports it together with the insanely fast and enduring drummer and the bassist Miho (since 2022: Fami). Stage general is Asami (vocals), whose background is not metal, but R&B, soul, dance & ballet. All five of them are talented and tight beyond comprehension! TBC

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I wasn't trying to start a war, just giving my opinion on them 😊 They are both incredibly talented guitarist and I definitely prefer Miyako's Dean ML. It is awesome! 😊

[@thedocofrock1890]

they are both incredibly talented guitarists and midori is the more animated one that plays the crowd as well as the shreddy solos where miyako - being the chief songwriter as well as pianist is the more reserved and her playing is a bit more soulful and emotional. but believe you me she can also shred with the best of them given the opportunity. their guitar masterpiece is the song 'scream for me' live from the abyss 2020. you will witness both of them going in a back and forth epic guitar battle switching off no less that 14 times. i've watched it a couple of hundred times and it still knocks me over.@@BraindeadBreakdown

[@wolfgangwalk337]

Miyako-Fan here. She just has way more feeling and thus - in the long run more to offer for my soul. That is not taking away anything from Midori who probably would be an asset for basically any band on this planet. But Miyako, well: she is music.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@wolfgangwalk337 To a large extent I agree. Miyako is my favorite. But, I think Midori has it also. There are lots of songs where she is 200% into it, not goofing around and shredding but are totally inside her own head feeling it, probably not seeing and hearing a thing around her. That is nice to see and hear.

[@davidtormaschy9988]

Miyako, the Dean guitarist, is also around 4 months pregnant for this concert. Saw an article that when on the road, the two guitarists spend their free time together working on their harmonizing and looking for new solo material for future songs. That time spent together really shows. There are 4 songs dropped from their latest concert DVD/Blu Ray, Knocken at Heaven's Gate, that you might want to check out. First show after a 2 year hiatus and a new Bass player, Fami, who is also playing her first concert. Hammer of Wrath, Nameless Warrior, Judgement Day, and Liar. Welcome to the insanely wild and fun world of the 8th Wonder of the World, Lovebites!!!!

[@enmigo1496]

congratulations, you have just discovered the best band on the planet ! 😀 metal + grace + elegance + beauty + sympathy + great musicians + great songs = LOVEBITES !!!

[@faintsmile88]

As a lifelong metalhead I was slightly embarrassed it took me till late 2020 to discover them. Love LOVEBITES 🐺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I have been a metalhead since I was 12 years old and it has taken me this long to find them as well! Don't worry 😂

[@faintsmile88]

@BraindeadBreakdown 👍Just hoping they revisit England, missed out in 2019.

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

You were quicker then me! 😁I admired Iron Maiden for over 35 years now, and did not discover Lovebites until 10 weeks ago. 😁But I quickly fell in love with their music, after 3 songs only. 😊 And Nemophila followed 3 weeks ago. Iron Maiden, Lovebites and Nemophila are my Metal heaven now. 😁 🐺💮

[@BryanPedersen-vd6gy]

Same here. I didn’t know about them until early 2020.

[@metalmark1214]

I thought you'd like Lovebites. Your mom would be pleased to know that besides Lovebites, Japan is full of all female bands such as - Band-Maid, Aldious, Mary's Blood, Bridear, Nemophila, Doll$Boxx, Trident, Hanabie, Show-Ya and many others. Lovebites to me are the Metal Queens and took the top spot away from my favorite band Iron Maiden that held the spot for 40 years. The super Strat lady as you call her is Midori, also a Miss Fitness contestant. The Dean lady, Miyako is to on par with Midori but is a concert level pianist, playing since age 3 and can play bass and drums, a prodigy if you will. Both have there own style of play, Midori more outgoing and Miyako more reserved. The other members are - Haruna - drums, Asami - vocals and Fami - bass, who recently joined at the departure and co-founder Miho. Other Lovebites songs I recommend - Set The World On Fire [Live from "Ride For Vengeance Tour 2021", Holy War [Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020], Break The Wall - Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020 The Hammer Of Wrath [Official Live Video taken from "Knockin' At Heaven's Gate"], Judgement Day [Official Live Video taken from "Knockin' At Heaven's Gate"] Swan Song [+Chopin Intro] (Five of a Kind, 21/02/2020), A Frozen Serenade 2021 LIVE in Tokyo with lyrics, Edge of the World (Five of a Kind, 21/02/2020) to start with.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I will definitely be showing my mum this band! I will have to show her once I have listened to more though!

[@phillipgross1887]

these Ladies are friggin awesome, great music, great lyrics, and great performances, you're going to enjoy this ride I believe

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I can guarantee that I will enjoy it! I have been suggested some great bands during this!

[@phillipgross1887]

there are some really great bands out there most of us never heard of and that's a shame. Found many of them thru reaction videos you may already have them recommended....NightWish, Epica, Back in Black, Battle Beast, Delain, Within Temptation, Ad Infinitum, Nemophila, Baby Metal, Band Maid@@BraindeadBreakdown

[@rainerzufall42]

Elizabeth Zharoff (The Charismatic Voice) drew this connection between LOVEBITES and Unleash the Archers, when she heard "Holy War" from LOVEBITES. Other similarities with Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Helloween, etc., are the result of these 5 talented women taking the best of several Heavy Metal genres and creating their own brand, a new, fresh approach to it. Lovers of 80's and 90's HM will be pleased!

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I love her, she is one of the reasons I decided to give this reaction thing a go!

[@rainerzufall42]

@@BraindeadBreakdown IMHO she and her team are the best!

[@hiawatha.g]

This was the second song they released as a video single, and the one that cracked the world open for them. The question was whether any band could pull this off live. They deliver every time. You already have a lot of history and suggestions so I just recommend diving in. Best new metal band in decades, no bad songs.

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Great reaction my friend. It only gets better from here because that was one of Lovebites very first songs they ever wrote as a band. They've improved since then. At the time this video was created Midori (the blonde guitarist) was slightly faster than Miyako (the black haired guitarist) in shredding. But during the band's one year hiatus in 2022, Miyako improved her speed and is equally as good as Midori now. They are pretty much equals in ability. Some prefer Miyako's style as she puts more emotion and feeling in her solos, whereas Midori goes for speed and show, often utilizing the whammy bar for example. They compliment each other perfectly and have formed one of the greatest guitar duos of all time. Wait until you see/hear their newer songs like Judgement Day, Dissonance, and Soldier Stands Solitarily. Judgement Day has a live video and a music video, the other two just have an audio only video.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I am looking forward to hearing newer songs for sure! There has been a lot of buss about Miyako so I am really excited now!

[@theohof2204]

They took off in 2016 with the promise to not just be another brick in the Metal wall, but to make a difference. And so it happened. Lovebites have become one of today's most spectacular bands. And they are still getting better.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I look forward to diving headfirst into this rabbit hole!

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

@@BraindeadBreakdown Lovebites won the 2018 Metal Hammer Golden Gods award for best new band - now you see why.

[@stand.and.deliver.5]

Welcome to LOVEBITES 🤘🏼🐺🔥 The band is around since 2016 and released their first EP and album in 2017. At this point they have 4 albums, some singles and EPs and also 4 official live DVD/Blu-ray releases. They’ve already toured in Europe back in 2018/2019, including the major metal festivals as Wacken, Download, Bloodstock, Graspop. Then came Covid, their original bass player and founder Miho quit the band for personal reasons and two babies were born. After that LOVEBITES came back with new bassist and new song „Judgement Day“ in late 2022. New album with the same name came out in February 2023. LOVEBITES just finished touring in Japan. Earlier this year in march they played their comeback show. This was their first live gig since 2021 and first show with their new bassist Fami. There are 4 videos on their YT channel from this show. I suggest „The hammer of wrath“ the first song of this concert for a next reaction. We the Wolfpack, name of LOVEBITES fans worldwide, are all hoping for a world tour next year … The video of Shadowmaker you’ve seen was still with there old bassist Miho and was recorded in March 2021 under strict covid rules. The band: Asami vocals, most of the lyrics, song writing - the one and only voice Miyako guitar, pianos, keyboards, main composer - the golden touch Midori guitar, songwriting for a few songs - crazy shredder Haruna drums, wrote one of their songs - little big engine Fami bass - shining fingers (Miho bass, song writing and founder - natural born headbanger)

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

Thanks for the background! You guys are a very devoted fan base! 😊

[@stand.and.deliver.5]

@@BraindeadBreakdown Yes, we are 🐺 For many of us LOVEBITES quickly became our new favorite band!

[@ricdale7813]

This band is No Joke. Each Musician is Top Tier in both theory and technicality. Midori the Blonde is a graduate from ESP Japan Music School with a degree in Music and Miyako the Dark hair Woman has been a Classically trained Concert Pianist since an early age and then self taught herself guitar in her teens. The drummer may be the best kept secret in Japan though. Holy Crap can she play at an incredible busy paced bpm. This band is a Musicians Musician band 100%. They have over 60 songs of such Virtuosity and Fire. The seamless juggling of guitar bits between both M$M is truly a Very, Very impressive feat for even the Greatest too pull of consistently. Class,Speed and Bad Ass! Lovebites!

[@alexblane-layder3902]

you should go on a full deep dive with this band -they resurrected my love for music after beeing out of the loop for at least 15years

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I am going to work them into the videos for sure. There will be more of this band on the channel within a week or so!

[@jonnyberggren4598]

"Dean lady" only started play guitarr at 18.... But she started piano at 3 years old.... :)

[@snakewhisperer1]

Enjoyed the reaction. As a guitarist myself, I'd agree. Midori (ESP Lady) is a little more text book technical. But wait til you hear Miyako (Dean Lady) play piano (her primary instrument). Check out "Swan Song", A Frozen Serenade", "Empty Daydream", or best yet, her own piano arrangement of Helloween's "Eagle Fly Free".

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I generally prefer feeling over technicality so I will be interested to see Miyako a bit more!

[@grantnealon5101]

@@BraindeadBreakdown Watch Break the wall live then, you will see the two styles beautifully moulded into one of the best thrash songs I've heard in years, with a fantastic Gary Moore'ish twist?

[@barefootbaron1748]

LOVEBITES make me HAPPY 😊🤘🐺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@blackowl83]

Shadowmaker was my first intro to them..and being my #1 song..the other songs are just amazing too..i like under the red sky,raise some hell,today is the day and many many more..and oh my orion is a good one too,so 80's,catchy and melodic too..

[@anderslofgren8235]

We are all entitled to our opinions but if you look more into Lovebites you'll notice that they are pretty damn good, both of the guitarists, they're just different. Super-strat lady is quick and technical while Dean lady is more into bends and emotions. They are very different but work incredibly well together.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

They are both great! I just preferred one over the other in this small showing that I have seen.

[@anderslofgren8235]

@@BraindeadBreakdown My point exactly. You need to check out more ;-)

[@stand.and.deliver.5]

Miyako also uses a lot of tapping for her solos and is extremely good with the wah pedal. She is a Dean signature artist, it’s funny to scroll down on Dean’s website and the she appears with her white dress between all these older guys dressed in black. And there is also a limited edition of an Orange cab with her branding in white color.

[@stand.and.deliver.5]

Absolutely, the greatest strength of both is them together 🎸🎸

[@gatograto]

I would like to say Midori the blond guitarist tends to velocity and Miyako the brunette guitarist mixes all the techniques and the reactor might find another aspect of Miyako if he watches Swan Song with Revolutionary Etude kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPLpaSdnr14d5Y or Empty Daydream kzbin.info/www/bejne/oonLkKiDgp5noLc.

[@marcgloeckner1022]

We all have our metal heroes, some metal bands everyone knows from the 80s, 90s or 2000s. But the possibility to find new stuff in this thing called internet is simply amazing. The latest generation of metal and rock bands from Japan alone are a rabbid hole you can get lost in. No matter which style you prefer, you will find some band that kicks you out of your shoes. Very familiar, but at the same time fresh and different, new input for brain and playlists. Believe me, Lovebites will surprise you with other songs. And with them you barely scratch the surface.

[@kevinbowland4686]

The 2 guitarists - Midori & Miyako - are the best duo today. they are elite. Much more to see & hear, this band is amazing from all members.

[@gordonbell8728]

GR8 reaction bro!!!! I realize that this is your 1st time hearing LOVEBITES so just a little information about them for you. Midori; "super strat lady"; is playing an ESP. She didn't start playing guitar until she was 20!! She had played organ, violin and cello from a young age and like I said didn't start guitar until age 20 when she attended one of the premier music schools in Japan. Her nickname from the band is "Crazy Shredder!" Miyako; Dean ML lady; is a classically trained pianist from age 3!!! She is also the one who composed Shadowmaker, and is the primary composer/arranger of Lovebites music. She is also a Dean signature artist and has 2 Dean signature models including a "Flying V" and another Dean (forget the model but it looks a little like a PRS) guitar 🎸. She also is endorsed by Orange and has signature effects pedals as well. In addition to guitar 🎸 (she started teaching herself at 18) and piano 🎹, she plays keyboards, bass, drums 🥁, violin 🎻, cello and brass instruments. Her nickname is "The GOLDEN TOUCH ✨️ ". 2gether Miyako and Midori call themselves the "SHRED SISTERS" but are also affectionately called "M&M"!!!! Vocalist is Asami; "THE ONE AND ONLY VOICE!"; who is the primary lyricist! She also plays piano 🎹 and composes (& co-composes) some of Lovebites songs. Her background is R&B and SOUL. She actually had never really listened to Metal until she joined Lovebites!!!! And now is the biggest Thrash Metal lover in the band!!! On drums 🥁 we have the "LITTLE BIG ENGINE" (all 4'9" of her!) HARUNA!!!! HARUNA is one of the best drummers I've ever seen and heard in AGES!!! Male or female and often times I feel she gets overlooked!!! Seriously listen to her and compare and I think you will agree!!! HARUNA is also the co-founder of Lovebites along with the original bassist Miho!!! Miho left the band in 2021. She was the one playing bass in the Shadowmaker video you just reacted to. The newest member of Lovebites is Fami!! "Flying Fingers" is her nickname given to her by the band. An Absolutely Amazing bassist who just turned 21!!!! All the other Beautiful Ladies of Lovebites are in their 30's!!!! Currently I don't believe there is a better Metal Band out there 2day!!!! I am not saying they are the BEST EVER in history (though give them a few more years and that may change) but right now I can't think of a band that even comes close to the talent level of these 5 Amazing musicians!!!! Some more songs from Lovebites to check out; Swan Song with the Chopin intro (Miyako on piano 🎹); Break the Wall; Nameless Warrior from the 1st of their 2 comeback shows in March of this year featuring the new bassist Fami; Hammer of Wrath (was the opening song of the comeback show; Judgement Day ( music video or the live..... maybe both? ); Holy War!!! Most people will probably recommend the 2020 live but in my opinion the 2021 live video is the better of the 2 performances. 2020 it was the 2nd song of the show, 2021 it was the last song and Asami's vocals in the 2021 performance were stronger. It seems that the longer they play during a performance the stronger they get!!!! And to have that much energy still towards the end of a 2+ hour concert is Incredible!!!! I know I've gone on quite a bit but I hope I've at least given you a strong basic history and knowledge of the BEST METAL BAND in the world 🌎 2day!!! WELCOME TO THE WOLFPACK!!!! BTW, I also just subscribed to your channel 😊!!!! Keep up the good work and enjoy your journey with LOVEBITES!!!! BTW, one minor thing; the volume of the Lovebites video was a bit low!!! And I had my volume ALL the way up!!! Just FYI 👍

[@TheCyberMantis]

When you see "Dean ML Lady" sit down at the piano... you will be rethinking your opinion. 😆 And yes, "Super Strat Lady" is our crazy shredder! 💚🥰💚

[@I-MAC]

In a band that has two guitarists, they generally play in the same style. Miyako and Midori have different styles where Miyako is more melodic and emotional while Midori plays fast and shreeder but when they duet (Harmonized) they are very united. This is what makes me like them.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

congrats for finding this band. always great when a real musician appreciates them. after five years they still impress me. their rabbit hole is deep: founded in 2016 they have now a backcatalogue of around 60 songs. and there´s not a single bad, medium or stale song. I think, you cannot compare the two guitarists, "super strat lady" comes more from the technical sidee. "dean ml lady" does not only compase 70% of their songs, she is also a guitar nerd, has modified the PUs and electronic of her deans (she´s got a beautiful dean icon too). her amps are peavey 6505 + and a diezel, her cabinets are from orange. she comes more from the emotional and classical side of the music. and she is a classic piano player on pro level as well. check out their "Swan song" with the chopin intro. short edit: I think your mom would like this even more.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I have started to get that they have a lot of good songs, there have been so many recommendations!

[@danw6048]

@@BraindeadBreakdown Lovebites currently has 55 songs in their catalog not counting instrumentals and covers. Miyako has been the solo composer on 23 of those songs and was involved in the writing of another 3 songs (so just under 50%, not 70%). Dean currently has 13 signature guitarists from around the world and Miyako is one of the 13 and the only female. She was not playing her signature Dean in this video. Shadowmaker is the 4th track on the debut album from late 2017 called Awakening From Abyss. Miyako became an official member of Lovebites only 3 months prior to the release of the debut album so it is likely she wrote Shadowmaker for Lovebites before she had decided to join (she was in another band at the time). I believe that the first music video released by Lovebites was for Shadowmaker. I consider the song to be the first of Miyako's masterpieces. Two other songs from the debut album that you should definitely experience are The Hammer of Wrath (the live version from earlier this year which spotlights their new bassist Fami) and Edge of the World (from their February, 2020 show right before the world shut down).

[@rainerzufall42]

@@danw6048 My list above agrees to your number "55"... Let's say, Miyako composes around 50% of the songs, and Asami writes most of the lyrics in English.

[@danw6048]

@@rainerzufall42 Yes, if my count is correct, Asami has written the lyrics for 40 of the 55 songs (Miho wrote the lyrics on 12 songs). It should be mentioned that up through early 2020, both Asami and Miho worked with Nana Hatori in translating their Japanese lyrics into English. On the Glory, Glory To The World EP and the Judgment Day album, Asami wrote all the lyrics and worked with an American named Ayako Kawai on both translation and her English pronunciation while singing.

[@13uomini]

Little note: the black hair lady during this show was "little" pregnant (4 months)! After two years i think that the black hair lady Miyako has exceeded the blond hair Midori, also because she is a piano world class (from was 3 years old). She learned the guitar from 18 y.o. herself from the dummies manual!

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I did notice it but I thought it would be polite not to mention it, ya know... just in case she wasn't pregnant 😂 She may be a more talented overall musician but from this first glance I enjoyed Midori more. That opinion might change in the future though as I watch more of their videos 😊

[@garykeeling2275]

I can't really compare who is better between Midori (blonde, ESP, "Superstrat Lady") and Miyako (dark hair, Dean), as they play different styles. Midori is the better technical guitarist, and is faster and more shreddy. But Miyako is more of a bluesy player, more emotionally evocative in her playing. Midori actually tutors Miyako on the finer technical points, and Miyako is nearly her equal in that regard now. From an overall musical standpoint, Miyako is the most well-rounded musician in the band (though she is rivaled in that regard by the new bassist Fami, who is not in this video), as she is also a world-class classical concert pianist, and is even better on keys than she is on guitar!

[@obud3777]

Midori and Miyako are one of the best lead guitar duo’s in Metal music today! 🎸🔥🤘

[@obud3777]

Next LOVEBITES song: “Set The World On Fire” 🔥 Live! 🎸🔥🎸🔥🤘

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I already have it on the list! Don't worry 😊

[@obud3777]

@@BraindeadBreakdown Midori (The Crazy Shredder) and Miyako (The Golden Touch) will not disappoint you! 🤘

[@GrayFox14]

@@ingopek5485 You're funny. 😆 Pathetic Troll

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Shadowmaker lyrics: Caught in the noise, my thoughts are destroyed Trapped in the silence, it's so hard to breathe But still I go on, my hunger is strong Hoping that someone will grab my hand Stranded by moonlight I realize the cold of this world Maybe it's too late？ No one can save me From all of the darkness and solitude Cry, like shadows of the night I carry all the pain inside to justify why I'm alive Despite going through this hell Cause still my heart has hope No matter if I'm torn apart, I'll play my part Before I drown with secret thoughts of my heart Reckless and fast, how long will I last？ Dancing like puppets, I'm empty inside Fighting the fear, and grieving the dear Hoping that someday I'll be repaid Only my echoing heartbeats can prove that I'm here Am I all alone？ Even a faint light is too bright for me, I can't see a thing Hide, in shadows I reside I tremble like a heartless soul, no place to go In desolated land knowing no escape But still I wish to live Just waiting for a somebody to notice me Before I fall down to depths of the abyss SOLO: midori / mi-ya / both / miya Caught in the noise, my thoughts are destroyed Trapped in the silence, it's so hard to breathe But still I go on, my hunger is strong Hoping that someone will grab my hand Stranded by moonlight I realize the cold of this world Maybe it's too late？ No one can save me from solitude Cry, like shadows of the night I tremble like a heartless soul, no place to go In desolated land knowing no escape But still I wish to live Just waiting for a somebody to notice me Before I fall down to depths of the abyss Like shadows of the night I carry all the pain inside to justify why I'm alive Despite going through this hell Cause still my heart has hope No matter if I'm torn apart, I'll play my part Before I drown with secret thoughts of my heart ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Awakening From Abyss 10/25/2017

[@donborsick]

Your Dean lady (Miyako) wrote this song, along with about 30 other songs. She is also an accomplished classical pianist.

[@paulread4886]

See non- Strat lady's other talents , and she is main composer/arranger btw. Swan Song live w/ Chopin intro by Miyako

[@skoob-kq7ms]

"Super Strat Lady" )Midori) is playing an ESP Horizon E-II Reindeer Blue.guitar. You really need to see/listen to more live Lovebites videos to appreciate "Dean ML Lady's (Miyako) skills on the guitar. BTW Dean guitar lady is also concert performance level classical pianist who occasionally gives short classical recitals on a grand piano during their concerts.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

Thanks, I thought it was a Horizon but the customizations threw me off 😂

[@Dante94]

Back when I was your age I thought the same about music, then around 34/35 I discovered Japan and let me tell you music is on another level there and female lead which is awesome. The big 4, Babymetal, Band-Maid, Nemophila, & Lovebites, right now are constantly innovating not to mention so many others like Gacharic Spin, Hanabie, Otoboke Beaver, Ado, LiSa...the list goes on.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I remember listening to the "Sex Machine Guns - Gaijin 28" when I was 17 or so, I thought it was great and wanted to check out Japanese music then! I don't know why I didn't! More fool me I guess 😂

[@exDemonius]

Welcome to the world of Lovebites music! To me, this band is perfect. It is so cool and awesome! You need to show this band to your mother and make a reaction video! It would be interesting! Try another Lovebites song. "Set the world on fire" or "Holy war" is a good songs to try. Thank you for your reaction. More Lovebites on the channel. And welcome to the WolfPack! By the way, the "Dean-girl" Miyako was pregnant during this performance. And she was able to play for more than two hours in such tempo!

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I will try but I don't think I would be able to talk her into coming on camera 😂

[@rainerzufall42]

General suggestions for LOVEBITES... - Holy War - Edge Of The World - A Frozen Serenade - Swan Song (with Chopin intro) - When Destinies Align - Set The World On Fire - Break The Wall * Shadowmaker - Raise Some Hell - Epilogue (another "E" song, next to "Edge Of The World" and "Empty Daydream") - Glory To The World - Rising - Winds Of Transylvania (VLADLOVE version) - Thunder Vengeance - Don't Bite The Dust - Dancing With The Devil - The Awakening / The Hammer Of Wrath - Nameless Warrior [OMV] - Liar - We The United Live album 2CD/DVD/Blu-ray from August 23rd, 2023, of March 11th live concert - The Hammer Of Wrath (live 2023) (first promotional video) - Nameless Warrior (live 2023) (second snippet) - Judgement Day (live 2023) (third snippet) - Liar (live 2023) (forth snippet) New stuff (LOVEBITES 2.0, with new bassist Fami) - Judgement Day [OMV] - Stand And Deliver (Shoot 'Em Down) [OMV] Other new stuff from new album (audio and release party only) - Soldier Stands Solitarily - We Are The Resurrection - Lost In The Garden - Dissonance - My Orion - The Spirit Goes On - Wicked Witch - Victim Of Time

[@rainerzufall42]

More unusual (but still very good) stuff - The Apocalypse - Under The Red Sky - Above The Black Sea - Empty Daydream - Scream For Me - Signs Of Deliverance - Addicted - Inspire - Spellbound - Dystopia Symphony - Bravehearted - Burden Of Time (must see with a special gimmick by Miyako!) - The Crusade - Today Is The Day - Journey To The Otherside - No Time To Hesitate - Pledge Of The Saviour - M.D.O. - Mastermind 01 - Paranoia - The Unbroken - Warning Shot - Golden Destination Audio only - Puppet On Strings - The Final Collision Covers - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween) - Painkiller (Judas Priest) - Love Bites (So Do I) (Halestorm) Miyako piano covers (Etude Op.23) - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween) - Burn (Deep Purple) - Battery (Metallica) - The Loner (Gary Moore) - Far Beyond The Sun (Yngwie Malmsteen) - Addicted (LOVEBITES)

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

Ho-Lee-Shiiiiiiii... So they have a few good songs? 😂 I will copy and paste this and make the large list even larger 😂😂

[@rainerzufall42]

@@BraindeadBreakdown They were quite productive in just 5 years of existence, that they have a best-of album for 2017-2021. All of them (plus Mao, an associated musician from another group) have written more or less songs (most of them Miyako, Miho, Mao). The three covers and 6 piano covers are excellent. Their musicianship seems unlimited. All songs in English (mostly Asami), except for "Bravehearted", both in Japanese and English. I've tried to structure the list a bit to get an overview of their work. This year (2023), they've had a restart with new bassist Fami (bass prodigy with well known KZbin channel), starting what I call "LOVEBITES 2.0", a new album "Judgement Day", a new live tour, new live album, we are expecting big things happening in 2024 (world tour, festivals), but until now, only September 6th in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is confirmed (ProgRock Festival).

[@metalmark1214]

Great list. I've seen you post it in other commenters reactions to Lovebites.

[@grantnealon5101]

Great French accent there young man.. Lol. Welcome to the ladies of Lovebites.. You have over 60 tracks to go, enjoy the ride... I'm your Mum's age and have been enjoying these all female bands for a while now, so here are a few more for you both.. Nemophila Aldious Band maid Hagane Trident Gacharic spin There are plenty more from Japan, these are just a few that I follow.. Over 250 songs between them if you dare... Best wishes from across the channel..

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

You mean my involuntary French-man? He makes appearances every now and again. Thanks for the recommendations! I can't promise I will get there anytime soon though, I have so many bands to get through! 😂

[@grantnealon5101]

@@BraindeadBreakdownI am sure you have, but when you do, you will see why I have recommended them.. They are killing it at the moment so much great music, a real revival of the old metal and hard rock days with a very new vibe and feel.. Ha Ha.. I have an involutary English-man who does the same thing.... Best wishes

[@pinoypower69]

you’re back!!!!! 🤘🏽LOVEBITES RULES🤘🏽

[@RobinC63]

There is no better, only different in this case!

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

Agreed!

[@gatograto]

Exactly! We always agree they are so different from each other and can't say who's better. There's only "I like better" thing. You like ice or fire?

[@evilvolts]

"Dean Lady" Miyako has even gotten faster and better since then they had a year hiatus when the bassist founder left and they had to replace the bassist check out more current stuff. like Judgement Day

[@pappapata]

Welcome to the Wolfpack❣ 🤘🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🤘💪🙏 And man do you have a journey ahead with us🙏❣

[@pometele]

Since you enjoyed the M&M duo, check out Signs of Deliverance to see more of their magic. Forecast: The more you will listen to their songs, the more your favorite will change back & forth, until you will give up ranking them. You will see there is not, and never was, a guitar duo like them!

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

The whole ranking them thing was more for the video, I could see already how they both play their part very well!

[@gordonnottsfinest180]

When you have heard a few more from them, you'll see multi variable technical techniques being used by both The Crazy Shredder Midori and The Golden Touch Miyako, different styles of play and different sounds from different guitars yet together a tuned synchronisation of perfection is formed, and is consistent with every harmonised solo performance, my only concern was your constant pause during solos, and you being a guitar man should know that is a no no🤘🎤🥁🎹🎸🐺

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

I have never understood that no no. If you hear parts in the solo to comment on, that is just fine. You yourself has probably heard that solo lots of times. Let the reactor approach the song he chooses. One good advice is though to back up 5 seconds or so every time you stop. That will help to get the flow. And, of course, if you stop in a solo it sometimes is just as good to back just before the solo starts. But, that is just advices. And no no no.

[@gordonnottsfinest180]

I agree with you saying back up 5 seconds or so, but regarding the solos, I think it's better to wait until finish and then comment. They don't usually go more than 30 odd seconds, but that's just my opinion

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@gordonnottsfinest180 Personally, I think it is a matter if I feel that the reactor knows what he/she is doing and has some kind of reason for stopping. I have seen several times when someone hears a particular thing in a solo and stops to point it out, and maybe explain it. That works for me. Moreover, it is so different. Som hates stops in solos and some stops in some other part, like some singing. I can tell you one example that annoys me. In the new live Lovebites video of "The Hammer of Wrath" there is a section where there is a triple solo. First Midori on guitar, then Miyako on guitar and then Fami on bass. Most reactors do listen to the two guitar solos, then they wait some seconds and then they stop. Many are so concentrated on Midori and Miyako so they totally miss that there is a bass solo. Some hear it and then the bass solo is clipped in the middle. They never go back. Which is a pity, because there both is a solo and a very nice communication between Fami and Asami that is totally missed this way.

[@gordonnottsfinest180]

@rolandkarlsson7072 Yeah, I've seen it on a couple of reactions. It's a pity because Fami is new, and although most people know what she's capable of, it would be nice for a bit more appreciation. Asami's thumb 👍 up was beautiful to see. At the end of the day, the whole band is just special, I feel privileged to be around to hear them, all I want now is to see them live, and I'll die a happy man.

[@kielanuar213]

All their songs were damn good and has its own unique taste. Trust me. They are a factory of epic, masterpiece fine art of metal. Dig more bro👍👏

[@1970Phoenix]

You are correct about the two lead guitarists. Midori (ESP) was recognised (at the time of the performance in this video) the (slightly) faster, more technical player, while Miyako (Dean - who is also a concert level pianist) was considered to play with more "feel" or "emotion". However, as of today, Miyako has basically caught up with Midori and matches her techincal speed and precision. The only area that I think Midori still holds a slight edge over Miyako is with her control of the whammy bar. The dive bombs and wobbles that Midori produces are god-level. But they are both elite musicians, and their different styles complement each other perfectly. In almost every one of their 60 original songs, you will hear double guitar lead breaks followeed up with some harmonised playing.

[@beldin2987]

Super Strat Lady is maybe a bit better at shredding, but Dean ML Lady is way better when it comes to "feeling" like Gary Moore style bluesy solos. And she is especially better when it comes to playing the piano. Watch "Swan Song w. Chopin Intro" for that. Oh and for your ending comments .. i just looked through your videos and i don't see any Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Ad Infinitum .. to name just some off the most popular symphonic metal bands. So your like a newborn child, and there is soooo much to discover.

[@pattymeals2395]

This is a good recommendation this song is up there with unleash the archers. You should have not stop at that solo between the harmonizing and miyakos last solo part its the highlight of song.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I have listened to it a quite a few times since recording and I agree!

[@pinoypower69]

🤘🏽LOVEBITES RULES🤘🏽😊

[@Patrick_H.]

Great reaction! 🤘🐺🐺🐺🤘

[@alekhidell]

You’ve had the most talented band playing today drop into your lap. Your three minute judgement of guitar prowess will come back to haunt you. Two years is an eternity in LOVEBITES time, and Miyako (Dean) spent a good deal of that time playing catchup to Midori in the speed stakes. What she has always had, in spades, is feeling. She lists, among others, Gary Moore and Ritchie Blackmore as influences, and both of those guitarists never (played) a piece the same way two nights running. Add to that the fact that she is a concert level classically trained pianist with 30 years experience who decided to play the guitar at age 18 and is mostly self taught, the fact that she wrote the song you just reacted to and is a genius in terms of bringing classical influences to her compositions AND has to practice both guitar and piano daily to maintain and improve her playing AND is going to perform a matinee and evening piano recital in Tokyo on November 19th when she will play her superb arrangements of metal songs on piano and you may wish to send an appreciative “apology” her way for your undue haste. It’s great that you have given this amazing band another platform and I hope by now that they have your mom’s approval…as she is one year younger than me…🙂

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I am sure I will come to eat my words eventually! First impressions are rarely correct when it comes to music. If i change my opinion along the way I will be more than happy to say it! I don't mind being proved wrong 😊

[@1970Phoenix]

@@BraindeadBreakdown No need to apologise. At the time this performance was filmed. Midori (ESP) was generally recognised as being the (slightly) faster and more technical guitarist. However, as of 2023, Miyako has caught up and they are now both on par in terms of their speed and precision, even though they still have differences in their play styles (that complement each other perfectly).

[@VRsMagic]

🔥LOVEBITES🐺PERFECTION🔥 THANKS BRO🤘🏻

[@fab1901]

Thank you for your reaction to LOVEBITES. LOVEBITES has about 60 songs. Please keep up the good work LOVEBITES. LOVEBITES was formed in 2016 by Miho(Ba) and Haruna(Dr), members of the band "DESTROSE", which went on hiatus in 2015. The girls made their major label debut in 2017 (March 24) with "THE LOVEBITES EP". On 18 June 2018, LOVEBITES won 'BEST NEW BAND' at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2018 awards organised by the British metal magazine METAL HAMMER. On 4 August, LOVEBITES performed on the W.E.T stage at WACKEN OPEN AIR 2018, one of the world's largest annual metal festivals in Germany, with the 10,000 capacity venue almost full. "Bloodstack open air 2018(Aug. 10)" also participated. On August 20,2018, LOVEBITES announced that it has partnered with X-ray Touring, one of the largest players in the UK booking agent industry. LOVEBITES toured the Netherlands, Germany, France and UK from November 13-21, 2018. Asami (Vo) of LOVEBITES appeared as a guest on stage at Halestorm "Download Japan 2019(March 21)", singing alongside "Lzzy" Hale on Halestorm's 'Love Bites', which gave the band their name. I participated in "dowload Festival 2019(June 15)". And Asami of LOVEBITES appeared as a guest on stage at Halestorm Download Festival UK 2019, singing alongside "Lzzy" Hale on Halestorm's "Love Bites" again after Japan. LOVEBITES join DragonForce on UK tour 2019(Nov. 2-14). On 2 December 2019, LOVEBITES was the support act for the Tokyo leg of Halestorm's Japan tour. Asami(Vo) Miyako(G - Key ‐ Piano Black hair) Midori(G) Haruna(Dr) Miho(Ba) First Bassist Bassist of this song New bassist from 'JUDGEMENT DAY' songs. Fami(Ba) New Bassist On 17 August 2021, LOVEBITES took an extended break after the departure of their leader, bassist Miho. The remaining girls organised an audition for a new bassist from around the world and recruited a new bassist called Fami(Ba). Fami is a five-string bassist who can dance, sing and play and has 681,000 KZbin subscribers. You will be amazed by new bassist Fami's slapping and fast finger picking. If you watch "Alien Alien" on her KZbin channel, which was uploaded 4 years ago with 10,910,000 listens on her content, you will be amazed at her world-class slapping skills. KZbin channel "Fami。" [alien alien Bass cover]" kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5C4oq2qrL50hbc Fami signed a contact for the "Bacchus Handmade Series signature headless bass WOODLINE5AC-HL Fami" at the age of 19. Fami is currently 21 years old.

[@boyzyu]

Welcome to the realm of the Wolfpack (Lovebites fans around the world) ! As to who is "better", that depends on context. Midori, the blonde with the ESP, her nickname is "The Crazy Shredder", and she is very technical and can certainly shred extremely fast. She can definitely give any of the best lead guitarists now and in history a run for their money. Miyako, the brunette with the Dean ML, her nickname is "The Golden Touch", and arguably (note, arguably...) she has slightly more finesse and "emotional touch" to her play. Gary Moore is one of her influences. You will realize this when you listen to more of their discography of about 60 songs. Enjoy your Lovebites journey !

[@evilvolts]

Japan has dozens of extremely talented all female and partial female bands. like Lovebites, Band Maid, Nemophila, Bridear, Hades,Aldious,Mary's Blood, Show-Ya, Gacharic Spin, Partial female I would highly suggest 2 right off Unlucky Morpheus and Asterism.

[@scifimonkey3]

You need to listen to more and you can play the ‘which is the better solo’ game on 90% of the tracks. Oh and btw, Dean lady (Miyako) is an amazing pianist. One of my favourites which i would recommend is the recent upload of ‘Hammer of Wrath’ (knocking on heavens gate gig) which was their first song in their new set following a hiatus where they changed the bass player. From the moment that Asami screams ‘We are back’ the roof comes off…………

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

Thank you, I will check that one out too! I have just recorded reactions to Judgement Day and Nameless Warrior from that gig! This is an amazing band, I am so happy I got recommended them!

[@jaimealmendro2657]

Lovebites Amazing Metal Band. Next one, Judgement Day.

[@BulletProofSoul1029]

Its not a skill contest between Midori and Myako. Lovebites has two virtuoso guitarist who each bring their own unique style to the group. Miyako (Dean Lady) is as close to being a Prince level musican as you can get, without blaspheming Mr Nelson. She's a classically trained pianist from age 3 and can also play bass ad well as drums at a high level. As far as the guitar goes, she was self taught at 18 from an instruction manual, and by 20 was writing along with producing metal music. The first metal song she ever learned by ear was Master Of Puppets, and within a year had a practice routine that included learning note for note music by Gary Moore, Paul Gilbert and Yngie Malmsteen. I'm not going to assume your guitar journey, but accomplishing that level of skill in less than 2 years is not common or routine. This also in no way disparages the skill set of Midori, or as you may say "ESP Lady"; she is also highly trained. My whole point is Lovebites isn't about a duelling guitar competition. This band has a 40+ song catalogue where every song is unique in its own way with not one song being average, in my humble opinion. I say that as a lover of all music with 35 years experience as amateur guitarist (play for personal joy) who considers Steve Vai, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Alex Skolnik and Rocky George as my personal top 4 guitarist; and Prince the most gifted composer of my lifetime. Lovebites is truly a one of a kind musical group that has elite musicians on all instruments, including vocals. There are a lot of great elements in how drummer Haruna accents vocals and instruments, how bassist Miho holds the rythm and writes fills, the versatility of Asami's vocals, Midori's perfection with dissonance, and Miyako's ability to incorporate blues and piano into thrash metal. Those are just the stsndard bits and does not include many hidden musical gems. All this can be easily missed and go unappreciated if your focus is on something as mundane as "best solo". This isn't like picking out your favorite Spice Girl. Lovebites has plenty to offer, especially for a trained musician who can appreciate the way they approach song composition. Hope you continue and enjoy your Lovebites journey with open ears.

[@ericsaari2901]

Miyako is the One. More reactions, you'll see. 🙂 Half joking with that, because I love them both. You'll see Midori do more crazy shredding (and its her nickname) but the level of feel and classical influence that comes out of Miyako, as well as her composing ability and talent on the piano, makes her my favorite. As a duo, one of the best of all time. Welcome to the greatest band in the world! I can say that with a straight face, too. They just are. 🙂

[@mmcpa]

You need WAY more than one song to really decide which playing style suits you more. Want to judge, check out the song "Judgement Day". I would say do the official music video to really hear it, especially during the solo run. I'm 63, and I have been searching out new music for over 50 years. I have heard so much great music, and for me personally, Lovebites is the best.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I will be checking out more, don't worry. I also know that 1 isn't enough to judge but I also can't just end the video without giving my opinion 😊 I will be more than happy to be proved wrong once I go along. As you could probably tell,. I was routing for the Dark Haired one because of her guitar choice! 😂

[@mmcpa]

@@BraindeadBreakdown Miyako, the dark haired one, is my favorite musician, ever. She plays piano as good as she plays guitar, and she composed around 1/2 of Lovebites catalog. Midori is a shredder, plain and simple. When the band was on hiatus and searching for a new bassist, Miyako took lessons from Midori to get faster. The new album Judgement Day reflects Miyako's speed improvement, although she is more known for more melodic playing. It's why I suggested the song "Judgement Day". "Break the Wall" live from Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020 is my favorite live recorded thrash song. The solo section is amazing, and really highlights the different playing styles between the two. Think Slayeresque with the riff..

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I would compare it to back in my teens, everyone thought Corey was the best guitarist in Trivium but I always preferred Matt. I got a lot of flack for that but I stuck by it! Turns out he was the main creative force behind the band the whole time! So 10 years later, I felt very validated 😂Based on what people have said, I already think I will end up preferring Miyako. They are both absolutely amazing though!

[@stand.and.deliver.5]

@@BraindeadBreakdownMatt has two acoustic covers of LOVEBITES songs on his channel. He actually seems to like them …

[@zabriabubakar5982]

Next LOVEBITES songs Judgement Day, Stand And Deliver, The Hammer Of Wrath, Nameless Warrior, Liar, Raise Some Hell, Scream For Me, When Destinies Align, Break The Wall, Holy War, and cover songs Pain Killer(Judas Priest)... Bro, check another all Japanese female Rock/Metal Bands... BAND-MAID - live songs Freedom, Domination, Thrill, No God, Dice, Hate, On Set, From Now On, Real Existence, Influencer... NEMOPHILA songs Rise, ZEN, Revive, Seize The Fate, Dissension, Raitei, cover songs WALK(PANTERA).. HANABIE songs We Love Sweets, Be The GAL, Pardon Me, NEET GAME... TRIDENT-JAPAN songs Voltage, No Regret, Continue... GACHARIS SPIN songs Mindset, Tamashii... ASTERISM(female guitarist) songs Dawn, Rising Moon, Lights In The Darkness, Church...

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

IMHO you need to react to at least another half dozen songs BEFORE you come to any conclusions about Midori & Miyako . They are VERY much a co-operative double act rather than rivals ( they're also two very different guitarists ) . If you watch some more songs you'll see what I mean Enjoy !

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

No conclusions yet, just initial impressions. It is silly to make your mind up on a band after 1 song!

[@gatograto]

Yes, they practice together and they even sometimes share the room while touring and making the war "Who takes the bath first". lol

[@diwe9984]

Really good guitar feel or ear! It's soooo tight, but, yes, Midori is a fully trained guitarist, a guitarist trained in music studies and Miyako has - not entirely true - but has more or less taught herself the instrument of the guitar - which for the absolute majority of all guitarists in the world must be very painful because they will never reach this level - but, Miyako also has a completed music degree in piano and there will be songs by Lovebites, you will hear and see it. Above I wrote "not completely correct" that with teaching the guitar yourself, because when studying music you always have to play more than one instrument and I assume that at least the acoustic guitar was included as a second or third instrument and Miyako then took that Electric guitar stuff taught by herself in incredibly good quality. But please never forget me vocals, bass and drums - what Asami, Miho (later Fami) and my beloved Haruna - who, for me, is the best drummer in the music business at the moment - are doing - unbelievable!

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

Very moving reaction, thank you. Do not worry, in terms of whom of these ladies you prefer to another one, and which fans you might offend with your personal opinion. Everybody in The Wolf Pack has got their personal favorites. Mine is Haruna. 😁 Lovebites are simply mistresses of their craft, incomparable, and they offer powerful Happy Metal live shows, and these convictions unite all of their fans. 😊🐺

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

They are amazing! I really can't wait to check out more of their music! Thanks for watching 😊

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Miho Miho Miho!

[@Markucio27]

Well, my friend, you seem to have stumbled into the Japanese metal scene, and my God, once you're here, it's hard to leave. So, choose your flavour: Lovebites, world class power/thrash metal, at a level I don't think I've ever ever come across. Band-Maid, world class "hard rock", though it's impossible to really boil it down to that in all honesty, it's far too technically complex to call it that. Nemophila, world class modern metal, pick your subgenre, they play it and they play it to an incredible standard. Dexcore, world class metalcore/deathcore with the chunkiest breakdowns ever recorded (check out their video for Brain Washing, Jesus Christ) Deviloof, the heaviest and most maniacal music being recorded anywhere on earth right now (and yes, I'm aware that both Slaughter to Prevail and Lorna Shore exist, my point still stands) Hanabie, probably the most unique band on the list, because it's impossible to categorise their genre. Metalcore, Hardcore, EDM, Rap and Hip hop all at once, a truly unique experience. This is just the surface, keep going and it's undeniably the most incredible, varied and vibrant metal scene on earth currently.

[@anacletomachio3118]

hahaha very good Video Amigo, you have to continue with Lovebites you will not regret it, Regarding Midori the Blonde Girl, you are right, she is very talented, but Miyako is not far behind, the good thing about this is that in the band They are all fucking good 🤣 Good luck on your Channel and long live Metal 🤘🏻 From Sudamerica.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I will be continuing for sure! I am trying to figure out a way to juggle all this great music in uploads 😂

[@swissystan]

Miyako is the best….really, and wait till you see her assaulting the ivories…..

[@Greg-om2hb]

MIDORI is the shredder, but MIYAKO plays with soul, and just wait ‘till you hear her play her primary instrument: piano. Scanning the videos on your channel, it seems there are many other amazing all-female Japanese bands you have yet to discover, like BAND-MAID, NEMOPHILA, HANABIE, GACHARIC SPIN, MARY’S BLOOD, DOLL$BOXX, and TRIDENT, not to mention female-fronted bands like UNLUCKY MORPHEOUS and BABYMETAL.

[@NerdChannelBrasil]

Yeah, Midori is more technical than Miyako on guitar (at least when we are talking about speed stuff), Miyako is a more complet musician having a degree in classic music and for being a piano player (her best instrument to be honest) and the primary composer in the band.

[@GrayFox14]

@@ingopek5485 Are you having any problems, TROL?

[@GrayFox14]

Don't pay attention to @ingopek5485. This is a known TROLL who hates LOVEBITES. He run around the channels, writes negativity, tries to insult members of the group or its fans.

[@alenardianas7671]

you gonna love these Ladies, just pick a song and performance and you will get everyting

[@siscob]

Welcome to the rabbit hole of J-Rock and J-Metal. Your mom will love this scene as there are over 30 high quality active all female bands from soft pop rock to even death metal and visual kei. If you add mixed and all male it can well on surpass 50 bands that you can find on YT. Many have other regions blocked or are not promoted at all, if that taken into consideration it would go over 100. Many forget Scandal who are one of the longest running all female bands globally of 17 years, they all sing, all write music, do arrangements, write lyrics and have their own label and the pioneers of J-Rock scene with One OK Rock an all male band. Yes, there were other all female such as Destrose and Show Ya but none achieved what these two did. My current top 5 bands are: Lovebites, Scandal, Nemohila, Band-Maid and Rolling Quartz (K-Rock - Korean). I've been to Scandal and Rolling Quartz concerts and its such a blast, great musicianship and atmosphere. I've been to BabyMetal as well, but I do not consider them all female band, more performance oriented group, much like Wgamama Rakia or Passcode, which are excellent as well. These bands get a lot of views too, so enjoy it all :)

[@noelle3551]

As for the guitarists you are sòoooo wrong mate! One performance does not cut it 😎🤟. Ps I'm 62 at the end of the month also 😉

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I am pretty sure I said something along the lines of "one performance doesn't cut it" in the video but hey ho, maybe I just thought it. I am honestly regretting mentioning it in the first place, so many people have told me how "wrong" I am even though it is all subjective anyway 😂

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

@@BraindeadBreakdown Midori is my favorite of the two - because she is more charismatic on stage. Midori also does body fitness competitions on the side. You will see her muscles in the Judgement day videos.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

@@ChadTheDragonLord Nice! I am sure there is an internal war amongst the fan base over who is better 😂

[@gatograto]

​@@BraindeadBreakdown No, the fan base (called Wolfpack) don't argue over "which is better" issue because we all know they are so different from each other to compare those two, it's just matter of your preference "whom you like better". I don't talk about here how different they are 'cause you are a guitarist and may know it from these videos. Edge of the World kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vNqYCgd9Sjbdk and Break the Wall kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HGYYuBZdGBo7c. BTW, there are many septuagenarians in Wolfpack and I myself is near 80.

[@astilgar]

Yeah in 2021 Midori was better guitarist than Miyako, but at the same time Miyako was way better musician than Midori. Also Miyako is constantly improving, year by year she is getting noticeably better and better, and now they are very close in therms of playing guitar, basically on the same level. It's worth pointing out that Miyako is self taught (at age 19 she picked up a book and a guitar and taught herself how to play), while Midori was a student in esp guitar school. It just show you how insanely talented Miyako really is.

[@BryanPedersen-vd6gy]

You should listen to some of the newer stuff. Dean girl really steps up her game. She’s starting to shred more.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I am definitely going to! They are all amazing!

[@somewhere_on_earth00]

First of all, let's calm down and listen to the solo. It is divided by comments, and its exquisite composition is ruined. Because the core of their guitar is harmony.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

It is a reaction video, I am going to stop it to talk at points. You are all familiar with the composition or you wouldn't be here watching. I can always listen to the song again in my own time (which I have and I love it!)

[@thorstenkrieger6289]

Hey dude, this isn‘t a competition, just enjoy! 🤷‍♂️ Midori might be technical better, but Miyako is not only one of the main composers, she is also a classical pianist, that left you speechless! She gives that band the golden touch, the magic. She is the best musician not only in that band! Please name me only one person in a band on this planet, that has her level of mastery on piano and guitar! She is outstanding! (Please look at „Swan Song“ with the Chopin Intro!) You have to be a worldclass musician to be a member of this band! Everyone of them is outstanding!

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

Watch more of my videos, this was the first one on Lovebites 😉

[@johnadams254]

I'm continuing to appreciate the extra effort and skill to add more dimensions to the guitar duo . Some of the rhythm guitar parts are just as complex as the lead parts. Difficult to Categorize Midori or Miyako . The whole band is next level 😂

[@simolaurila9952]

😂😂😂😱😱😱😂

[@user-mr6by6kh2k]

You have to check the SWAN SONG

[@gitterich]

The Iron Maidens and Zepparella are really great female heavy metal bands. But they are cover bands, not comparable to LOVEBITES who play 99% of their own songs. I think you are a guitar freak and I know we will have a lot of fun the next time. Believe me, you have to hear these two female guitarists. Don't judge their skills on the first song. They have different styles, in the end you will say: they are both equally good and already belong to the best of all times.🤘🤘 Lovebites has been around since 2016, and the women became more famous worldwide after performing at several major festivals, mainly in Europe, starting in 2018 - Wacken - Open Air in Germany 2018 - Bloodstock Open Air in England 2019 - Graspop Metal Meeting Festival in Belgium 2019 - Download Festival in Spain. In 2020, their career was abruptly interrupted by Corona. But they masterfully overcame the crisis, got married and had babies. In 2021 the founder Miho left the band for personal reasons and it went into a hiatus which lasted until the end of 2022. In the fall of 2022 they found a young fantastic bass player and in 2023 they released a new LP. The new LP reached the 5th place in the Japanese charts. Japan is the 2nd largest music market in the world and it is very rare that in these times a rock band comes so far forward. Members : Asami : Vocals, Piano🎤 Haruna Ishikawa : Drums🥁 Midori Tatematsu : Lead Guitar, backing vocals 🎸 Miyako Watanabe : Lead Guitar, Keyboard , Piano, Keytar, backing vocals🎸🎹 FAMI : Bass🎸 Founder : Miho Rosana : Bass (2016-2021)🎸 INFO : Miyako + Midori are the best guitar duo in 3 decades ! All Lovebites women are masters. These Ladies write, compose and arrange their own songs. Over 60 premium songs in 6 years and not a single weak song. Masters in live playing and geniuses in composing. LOVEBITES: Their gimmick is their ability! - This women play different styles, but always hard and fast. Thrash Metal + Power Metal + Speed Metal + Metal Ballads. ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ I've been a big LOVEbites fan for 3 years and fans never get enough of it so : S u g g e s t i o n s for next reaction V i d e o 's: (Copy the following sentence lines and enter them into the KZbin search bar, you will find the videos) 🤘😎🤘 New Songs from the new LOVEBITES - LP Judgement Day : LOVEBITES music video - Judgement Day 2022 LOVEBITES music video - Stand and Deliver 2023 🤘🤘 Songs ALL LIVE with new bass player Fami 2023 !!! LOVEBITES - The Hammer Of Wrath - Ex Theater Roppongi live 2023 LOVEBITES - Judgement Day - Ex Theater Roppongi live 2023 LOVEBITES - Nameless Warrior - Ex Theater Roppongi live 2023 LOVEBITES - Liar - Ex Theater Roppongi live 2023 🤘🤘 Songs ALL LIVE with orig. bass player Miho 2020+2021 !!! LOVEBITES - Break The Wall - Zepp Diver City live 2020 LOVEBITES - A Frozen Serenade - live 2021 in Tokyo LOVEBITES - EPILOGUE - Daughters of the Dawn-Live in Tokyo 2019 ⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆ 🤘LOVEbites🤘

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

Thank you for the suggestions, I will copy them but I now have so many LB suggestions! I don't think I will be able to get through them all any time soon! You will definitely see more reactions to this band on the channel though 😊

[@gitterich]

@@BraindeadBreakdown My friend, now you have arrived in Japan. In the land of the resurrection of Rock N Roll and classic Heavy Metal played by beautiful women with skills and playfulness on the instruments as you have not seen since the seventies and eighties. There is no escape here - the female Jedi Guitarslingers welcome you : Lovebites, Nemophila, Gacharic Spin, Band Maid, Aldious, Bridear, Fate Gear, Hanabie, Hagane, Mardelas, Mary's Blood, ArkRoyal, Hades, Little Lilith ...

[@fultonbenjamin9022]

At the time of this concert, you are correct. Midori was better than Miyako on the guitar. Honestly, not by much. Most bands would have loved to have either of them as a lead. During their two year break, before finding a new bassist, Miyako practiced. She is a world class classical pianist. She literally brought her guitar skills up to the same level as her piano skills, which is quite impressive. Today, you honestly can't tell the difference in their speed. However, Miyako is a true composer. She composes a lot of their music. Consequently, she thinks more melodically than Midori. Therefor, even now, her solos are more composed and melodic than Midori's. Hence their nicknames. Midori is the crazy shredder, and Miyako is the golden touch. Pull up anything off of their latest album, Judgement day, and you'll see what I'm talking about. Still, at this time in their development, I would agree with you.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

People have hyped up Miyoki big time, I am looking forward to being proved wrong!

[@GrayFox14]

@@BraindeadBreakdown Mi-ya-ko . Check out Miyako's solo EP, called 'Etude Op.23' (released June 21, 2023). Then you will understand what people are talking about.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

@@GrayFox14 Thank you, I will add that one to my list!

[@Ruisu-San]

My friend, you need to react to another Japanese female power trio called TRIDENT 🔱. I recommend you the songs “CRYOUT”, “SPOOPY” and “Ambivalent”. Just to start! These girls are powerful, they remind me “The Warning” because they have a very unique sound and good lyrics. They are also very young. The drummer is ridiculously good. The singer has a great voice. And the bass player is a beast. However TRIDENT is not a metal band. They play a very good hard rock..

[@user-oo4ee4bw8i]

awsum!

[@andrewvidmar3488]

if you want a real guitar battle between them you should react to Scream For Me daughters of the dawn live tokyo 2019 there are about 14 guitar solos in that one song

[@andrewvidmar3488]

​@@ingopek5485 they are stil battling if though they are rivals or competitors

[@andrewvidmar3488]

@@ingopek5485 i guess your just a lovebites hater then because there is not a duel act better then Miyako and Midori hell there isnt better guitarists in the game today period not Koname from band maid not Saki and Hazuki from Nemophila and yes i love those 3 guitarists as well

[@andrewvidmar3488]

@@ingopek5485 yeah ok whatever you say dude i would pay to see you try and play better then them

[@andrewvidmar3488]

@@ingopek5485 and no i say i love saki and hazumi but they would be no match for them i know alot of guitarists that react to this band and they all say that they are amazing you dont like them thats fine your opinion but when someone comes on to say that i think they are amazing and the best in the game and think you are right and i am not i have hears i know great guitar playing and they are great guitarists

[@andrewvidmar3488]

@@ingopek5485 there not clumsy to me there fantastic i dont care what anyone tells me

[@marcoskazu_]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Jmaveryk]

My mom loved them.

[@GrayFox14]

Your mom has good taste. 👏👍Don't pay attention to what @ingopek5485 writes. This is a well-known troll on KZbin who hates LOVEBITES and writes negative comments under different reactions to this band.

[@Jmaveryk]

@@GrayFox14 Thank you, I don't care about these guys, one thing is you dont like certain type of music or style, other thing is not recognize good musicians and rescpect them.

[@Jmaveryk]

@@ingopek5485 ok, now go sit there Karen.

[@mr.neorizal8908]

U should show ur Mom swan song live by them

[@GrayFox14]

Thanks for your reaction. Sorry, but a little criticism. Maybe it’s better to first carefully watch (listen to) a new song for you, and only then draw conclusions? Believe me, if you watched this video without pauses (lots of pauses, especially during the guitar solos), you would like the song and the band even more. The two guitarists, Midori (blonde) and Miyako (brunette), are approximately equal in terms of technical skill, equal as professionals. Although each of them has its own style, its own handwriting. You can see this if you check out more LOVEBITES songs. Since 2017, LOVEBITES has released 58 original songs and musical compositions + 3 covers (HALESTORM, HELLOWEEN, JUDAS PRIEST) + more than 10 piano covers (classical music, rock).

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

No, I will continue to pause the video and talk when the thoughts come to me. Just like every other youtube reactor. If you don't like that I am sorry.

[@GrayFox14]

@@BraindeadBreakdown Not all Reactors. A song is a complete, integral work. Those Reactors who want to really understand and hear a song , and get maximum pleasure from listening to it, do not take so many pauses. This is your channel. You can do what you want and how you want. For example, you can take a lot of pauses. And talk for a long time during these pauses. But in this case, you listen to the song in pieces. You will listen to the song, but you will not hear it.🤗 You will not get the maximum pleasure from listening to a new song. As a person who takes a lot of pauses during sex. For example, every 30 seconds. In order to smoke a cigarette or eat (drink water) or tell the partner how he felt (during the previous 30 seconds), etc., ect. I was just trying to give you advice. For your own good. You didn't take my advice. Ok. No problem. I won't give you any more advice. Nothing personal. Good luck

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

@@GrayFox14 I agree to a certain extent. I would not normally listen to a song this way, I have stated this in the past. However I find it hard to give my thoughts without doing so, maybe over time this will change. I am better at remembering the music that came before than I am my own thoughts 😂 I am still new to this and I was reading your comment after reading a bunch of comments with unhelpful criticism, so I could have responded to your constructive criticism in a more level headed way. For that, I am sorry 😊

[@GrayFox14]

@@BraindeadBreakdown No problem.🤗I saw a lot of reactions to different bands. The most reactions I watched were to the songs LOVEBITES. Because for three years now LOVEBITES has been the #1 band on my list of favorite bands. I also read comments from viewers, including fans of LOVEBITES (Wolf Pack) from different countries. Based on my experience, I can assure you that the Wolf Pack is generally very welcoming to newcomers. The fans are very loyal to the band and adore these talented ladies. If you continue your journey into the World of LOVEBITES, then as a musician you will understand why fans love this band. It's true that sometimes fan comments can seem like unhelpful criticism to the new Reactor. But believe me, the fans do not want to offend the new Reactor. They make critical remarks (sometimes harsh) for only one purpose. Fans want to help Reactor better understand LOVEBITES and get the most out of the band's music. In their comments, they tell the newcomer about the band, its members, songs, discography, achievements, etc. Try to be understanding about this. Then you will receive a lot of useful information. You will be able to get acquainted with the songs of the band, which you could pass by without the help of fans. Fans will become your volunteer assistants and guides on your journey to the World of LOVEBITES. Believe me, this band has many masterpieces. LOVEBITES play speed, progressive, thrash, power, neoclassical metal. Some songs contain elements of symphonic metal and hard rock. Ladies often mix these genres.They also play classical music (piano), including at concerts. Who knows, maybe you will also become a fan of LOVEBITES after some time?! If someone had told me 3 - 4 years ago that an all-female (what?), metal band from Japan (what?) would become my favorite band 😲, I would have laughed in that person's face🤔

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

@@GrayFox14 I can promise you that I will be revisiting them very soon! I am very interested in hearing more of their music! I actually have another video for them going up in about 2 hours 😂 This is exactly the type of music I have been looking for. Melodic but well composed guitar with just the right amount of shred 😊

[@FuglyStick]

In regards to your edit in your description: DO NOT let the fans of this band, or the fans of the other female Japanese bands, bully you into censoring your opinion. These bands are great (just not as "revolutionary" as their fans think), but their fans have made it nearly impossible to talk about them objectively, and shaming and scolding anyone who doesn't agree that they are the BEST EVER. And lack of critical discussion is hurting these bands. This isn't rock anymore, and it's not about the music, it's marketing and brand loyalty. And these musicians deserve better than to be the "pets" of middle aged men. They deserve better than to be put on pedestals like dolls, they deserve better than to be treated as "pristine" and therefore isolated from their peers and predecessors. They're great; they're not "special." They're fantastic musicians; they're not "generational talents." And they should be subjected to the same critical standards of every other artist; anything less than that is a disservice to the artists themselves. They deserve better than the fawning devotion of their fans, they deserve the same critical scrutiny of every other act. And the audience should be allowed to engage in fair criticism without being bullied by middle aged men who want to be the rock Swifties.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

Thank you for taking the time to read the edit. I had no idea what I had stumbled upon here. Don't worry, I won't censor my opinion. I think a lot people just misunderstood it!

[@jerryajc]

interesting post, why here, let me know when this shows up on any Band Maid reaction please, otherwise know as the band better than the Beatles.

[@FuglyStick]

@@jerryajc OH look, here's a middle-aged Swiftie now

[@jerryajc]

@@FuglyStick 1st i have no problem with this reactor, that is not what i was getting to, there are a few, you palehourse and others, who want to shut down the enthusiasm of this fan base while the others go unchecked, why, i mean the B-M fan base ran sinful black off from reacting to there videos completely, and they barged about it, and another reactor, can you play guitar was given a tuff time for his 1st reaction, and there was no comment police trying to dial back that fan base, then the baby metal fan base just assaulted the shred, on his reaction..nothing so why

[@jerryajc]

@@FuglySticknow i will agree, sometimes the LoveB fan base can be it's own worst enemy.

[@salsaucedo]

Miyako would make you look like a total amateur if you tried to go against her

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I am sure she would! She is amazing, they both are!

[@GrayFox14]

@@ingopek5485 King of the Trolls, are you here yet?😂 I understand that you have problems, your complexes do not allow you to live normally. You hate LOVEBITES. Therefore, you behave like an impotent man who is taking revenge on a lady because she does not want to communicate with you. Better listen to BLACKPINK, whom you adore and calm down.

[@katafalkk]

Franchement... vous êtes bien le seul à avoir voulu essayer de mettre les deux guitaristes en compétition...

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I was lovingly comparing the two. It is everyone here to took offense to it. Chill out.

[@katafalkk]

@@BraindeadBreakdownOkay... I'm relaxed... I (we...) just wanted to say that hardly any "reactor" or "commenters" tried to compare M&M (or M&M...) to each other. It's a "block". Just like Herman Li and Sam Totman from DragonForce... we don't compare them.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

@@katafalkk I understand where people are coming from. But I am a guitarist, if there is a dueling guitar solo I cannot help compare. You might have noticed I never compared them while they were doing harmonies and working together. However at the point in the song where the "dueling" came in, every guitarist I have ever known looked at those parts as friendly competition. It isn't meant as hate, if anything it makes the song better. I used to do the same with Dragonforce back in the day. I hope you see where I am coming from. Both of them are amazing! 😊

[@katafalkk]

@@BraindeadBreakdownOui ! Maintenant, je vois ce que vous voulez dire ! Continuez vos réactions de LB... Ce sera toujours intéressant à écouter !

[@jlrutube1312]

Thanks for the reaction. A couple of constructive points if that's alright. 1. Maybe the band could be a little louder. It was pretty quiet. 2. We can easily hear your comments while the band is playing so you really don't have to have it set up so that every time you say something it cuts the volume of the band. That is very annoying. 3. If I could be so bold, maybe you could wait until the lead parts are finished before you stop the song to comment on them. There is a certain flow to them that gets badly interrupted when you keep stopping them in the middle. Thanks. Please don't take these suggestions as a negative thing. I am genuinely trying to be helpful.

[@GrayFox14]

Don't pay attention to @ingopek5485. This is a known TROLL who hates LOVEBITES. He run around the channels, writes negativity, tries to insult members of the group or its fans.

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

I am currently working on my audio process so hopefully it will soon improve. I am also going to continue pausing the videos to say the thoughts as I have them. If I don't do this, I will forget the thought. If you are coming to watch the video, I am sure you already know the song. If you don't like that, I am sorry but it is necessary for me. That might change in the future but I am still new at the moment.

[@andrewvidmar3488]

your wrong Midori the blonde haired guitarist as great as she is is not better the Miyako the dean guitarist

[@andrewvidmar3488]

@@ingopek5485 i dont understand your comment i said her hair color beto know which guitarist i was talking about he doesnt know their names yet

[@andrewvidmar3488]

@@ingopek5485 there was 2 guitarists in the live video he reacted to Midori and Miyako if you count Miho then there are 3 since it is a bass guitar

[@andrewvidmar3488]

@@ingopek5485 ok dude whatever you say a guitarist is someone that plays a guitar and guess what they play the guitar better then anyone today

[@GrayFox14]

Don't pay attention to @ingopek5485's comments. This is a Troll who hates LOVEBITES. That's why he comes and deliberately shits in the comments under different reactions to LOVEBITES. @ingopek5485 has huge complexes and in order to somehow realize himself, he constantly tries to insult the ladies out of LOVEBITES. He is not interested in music. The main thing for him is to write something bad about this particular band. It seems that this became the goal of his life. He behaves like a man who is taking revenge on a woman because she does not want to communicate with him.

[@randypeters366]

Thumbs up to Lovebites as always. Thumbs down to the reactor.

[@randypeters366]

@@ingopek5485 He'll get over it. Give him a little extra suction tonight to show your emotional support

[@GrayFox14]

Don't pay attention to @ingopek5485's comments. This is a Troll who hates LOVEBITES. That's why he comes and deliberately shits in the comments under different reactions to LOVEBITES. @ingopek5485 has huge complexes and in order to somehow realize himself, he constantly tries to insult the ladies out of LOVEBITES. He is not interested in music. The main thing for him is to write something bad about this particular band. It seems that this became the goal of his life. He behaves like a man who is taking revenge on a woman because she does not want to communicate with him.

[@judaspriest9597]

BLA,BLA...Too much talk! dude

[@BraindeadBreakdown]

Okay, no problem. I will continue to do so.

[@GrayFox14]

Don't pay attention to ​ @ingopek5485 . This is a known troll who hates LOVEBITES

[@GrayFox14]

@@ingopek5485 You are a funny and pathetic troll🤣