MYNH: First Time Hearing Band Maid - Domination! How Are These Female Japanese Metal Bands SO Good?

[@bandmaidfanATL]

They have about 149 more songs over 10 years. Just throw a dart...all their songs are terrific.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Congrats on the shout out.👍 What on earth possessed you to suggest B-M's most requested song on YT?🤭

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Eh, I read the room...

[@johnmatthew102]

@@bandmaidfanATL Thank you for linking to the live version because it saved us endless comments dismissing the official studio MV.

[@polskabob359]

Nice job atl , u created a maidiac

[@praapje]

@@johnmatthew102 I prefer the studio version.

[@dazedandconfused318]

Brief Intro to the band Miku (Small Pigeon) - Rhythm Guitar, second vocals, Lyricist, Band founder Misa (The Barefoot Assassin) - Bass, beer and whiskey Akane (Gorilla) - Drums, Bananas or any food for that matter Kanami (Princess,Kanamincho or Mincho) - Lead Guitar, Genius composer and cakes Saiki (Ice Queen) - Lead Vocals, Mesmorizing stage performer

[@jgulley7]

With Kanami you forgot "so damn cute it hurts" 😁

[@ricdreacts]

When a band has names and bios like that, you KNOW they are good! 😀

[@mikeat2637]

@@ricdreacts You have absolutely NO idea how good. And the amount of karma, kismet and serendipity that occurred in the formation of this band is astounding. You will hear the whole story as the comments roll in. And they sound exactly live and in person as they do on their live videos. I've seen them three times and have never disappointed.

[@nomennescio4604]

@@jgulley7 And coffee!

[@Davey-Boyd]

Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 57 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive 10 year back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and bad-ass musicians to boot.

[@uffdad8211]

Glad that you liked the words of the song written by Band-Maid's brilliant chief lyricist, Miku Kobato, who is the band's founder and is the back-up vocalist as well as the rhythm guitarist. Miku is a master of utilizing words and phrases that appeal to both Japanese and English-speaking audiences. She says that sometimes English words or short phrases may convey a complex Japanese concept more simply and will fit better into the songs cadence and rhythm structure. Her major themes involve having confidence in oneself to overcome the obstacles in life, always strive to become a better and more self-reliant person through effort and hard work, and to enjoy living life responsibly to the fullest of one's abilities.

[@himbo754]

Miku's themes sound like the philosophy of Band-Maid. They are constantly working hard to improve as musicians, but they enjoy themselves too, and goof off together.

[@Parker--]

Band-Maid is the best band this short century. This is the band to dive into. The most diversity of a catalogue you're going to find as well. They have a song for every combination of rock, metal, punk and pop. Check out Rinne MV, Blooming MV, Puzzle Live and a ton of others.

[@paulread4886]

Last count, when Scandal had a Scandal copy competition a few years back, 600 plus girl bands entered,, and each year a fresh crop comes out, and it ain't gonna stop. So outa that comes some top tier stuff which gets a toe-hold and keeps it , and that's what we see in the West. But underneath many more top tier girl bands are bubbling, forming, improving , all getting ready for their time. This is a great thing for international music scene

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and yes, these ladies can rock and leave you feeling happy. Thanks for checking them out and hope you can continue to feature them on your channel.

[@me262talon2]

Thanks Ric D! Welcome to Band-Maid!

[@timothywest1183]

After one show the drummer had made a new fan in the crowd. He asked to meet her. She agreed and found out that he knew a thing about bands with great drummers. It was Jimmy Paige.

[@DAVID-io9nj]

Agree about the extra bits making the performance memorable. Band Maid usually adds on extended parts to 3/4 songs each tour. An average concert has about 20 to 25 songs. The good and bad is they don't repeat the extras again after that tour. Their current tour features a work up of two songs back to back, Dice into Hate. There is a good quality clip from their Lollapalooza 2023 set floating around the net. I am sure you will enjoy it.

[@stimproid]

I second the Lollapalooza recommendation. Epic.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

3rd, 4th, as infinitum

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Welcome Sir, the Maidiac's are here to tell you how great this band is and why we love them ! It's their Charm ( musicianship, musicality, stage presents & their interaction with fans when they are not touring. During covid, when they couldn't tour, they did 3 or 4 live stream concerts. The last one was an acoustic set on Christmas day 2021. So Beware, or you'll soon be a Maidiac ! 😏❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@MusicMike747]

Woohoo! 🎉 Maidiacs Incoming! Welcome to the best thing to happen in the hard rock space in a generation. No joke. I’m an old blues rock guy. Grew up on Rush, Van Halen, SRV. Excellent commentary beginning @ 10:52. A highlight for me to hear you notice the difference between cookie cutter songs and ones that were composed by musicians. I assure you that we are kindred spirits there. And I promise you that the more Band Maid you hear, the more respected you will feel as a music listener. The Maids don’t cut corners. They put more work into their bridge transitions than most people put into entire recordings. If you have a wide range of musical tastes? Band Maid is like hitting the musical lottery. They are genre-blending, bending, musical shapeshifters. My first live concert was KISS in 1978. My most recent was Band Maid last May. Keep exploring! I’m along for the ride! 🚀 🎢

[@mikeat2637]

I agree completely, they are almost chimera-like in the way they use different parts of different genres to produce their signature sound. My first real live gig or concert was in 1959 when I saw Joey Dee and The Starlighters in Hoboken, New Jersey and haven't looked back since. I saw Band Maid once in 2022 and twice this year. They are the real deal and have brought back rock to what it once was.

[@outwest1014]

The lyrics are written by Miku Kaboto, 2nd vocals, guitar. The main reason they mix English in is for lyric flow. Example the Japanese word for You has 3 syllables. Band Maid has total control of their songs, from creation through to the song order on the album. 2023 is their 10 year anniversary year. Sold-out concerts all across the US plus they were a big Hit at Lollapalooza.

[@michaelebert9163]

Great video, This band thrives playing live, you can't go wrong with a live performance. HATE? from their Lollapalooza 2023 is floating around the net. It has an amazing breakdown, and seeing how much fun they are having playing together just makes the video. Especially the lead singers reaction to watching the break down from the best seat in the house.

[@gregmaciel6891]

I've heard this a million times already, please try and update your inquiries. They have also toured N America 3 times already. It may be your first time hearing, but we Madiacs are already waiting for that first Grammy. Glad you are coming aboard. They are incredible live.

[@barrycounts490]

OMG is that a Block C ? Great Reaction Ric i have been a Maidiac for two and a half years and Band-Maid has turned into my favorite group =) Stick with this band they are so talented and celebrating their 10th year together ! I've seen them four times since October last year and they are always awesome ! Check out their song "Hate" from Lollapalooza 2023 ! Thanks and Welcome

[@topographic1973ify]

Watch DICE /HATE (two songs) live from Lalapalooza 2023 for a guitar/bass throwdown in HATE. It gets crazy and I think you'll really like it.

[@Kevin6059]

Best hard rock band in the world today. Believe it or not you'll like them more every time you hear them until you cannot do without them for even a day. You will notice that you always feel happier after listening to them.

[@CoolClearWaterNM]

My great grand daughters introduced me to Band Maid. So happy they did! Not a surprise, their mother introduced me to Ningen Isu back in the 90s. Wonderful to see anyone when they are introduced to wonderful.

[@785boats]

There is a long & winding road paved with gold nuggets, in front of you man. Start walking. So many great videos.

[@kyles5513]

The Runaways were super popular in Japan so makes sense why so many all female bands come from there. Band-Maid is the coolest I'd say.

[@JuanSan66]

Good job. Welcome to Band Maid! Probably the best Hard Rock (non-Metal) band of the moment. Thank you!

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Band-Maid's 'running gag' is their plan for *World Domination* which they've alluded to long before they recorded "Domination". Miku Kobato is the the band's primary lyricist and she is excellent at combining English and Japanese in interesting ways. In their early days their record label provided them with songs, but since 2015 they've been writing on their own and the music is definitely all the better for it. Remember how the three members of RUSH never stopped learning how to better their craft? The five Maids do likewise, always practicing and learning new techniques. Currently on the final leg of their tenth anniversary tour, this band has done some amazing things over the last ten years. Take a dive into the Band-Maid pigeon hole.

[@loumunga]

Pigeon hole, I see what you did there, Po!

[@somedude5414]

The Warning is heading to Japan soon to do a show with BAND-MAID! They are all mutual fans of each other. Both brands bring a joy and fun to Hard Rock/Metal.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

2023 is BAND-MAID's 10th anniversary "Decade of the Maid". It's no surprise that after 10yrs the Maids continue to create awesome Rock music :)

[@bretcrooks4207]

May they continue blessing us with many more years of band maid doing band maid things po

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@bretcrooks4207 Absolutely. And good to have you as one of the Maidiacs, Bret.👍

[@bretcrooks4207]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Thanks GH been one since ‘15

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@bretcrooks4207 Awesome. 2017 for me, i'm a mere pup :)

[@altonT]

Went on a 12 hr road trip to see them in Philly. Fantastic show. Only disappointment was it wasn't long enough.

[@brunobryant4846]

Brother this band is the real deal, now into their tenth year in the rock and roll universe and they fly high, there's only a smattering of bands that possess a similar mix of talent, creativity, charisma, dedication and commitment. Do yourself a favour and dive in but be warned the Maids are addictive 😂 You mentioned The Warning, turns out both BM and The Warning are fans of each other, there's some cool footage floating around YT where the bands meet at a festival. Peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻

[@GaryHolloway-810]

And the Maids also have us Maidiacs, Bruno. Kanpai.😁🍻

[@brunobryant4846]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Proudly so GH, proudly so, we are blessed indeed 😄👍🍻🍻

[@bandmaidfanATL]

And credit to Pau, as I constantly see her liking Akane's IG posts.

[@brunobryant4846]

@@bandmaidfanATL What a gig it would be those two bands together 🤯

[@brunobryant4846]

@rogerchance9074 have a great week compadre 😀👍🍻🍻🍻

[@zer0tzer0]

More BAND-MAID, please. If you're a Metal guy try some of their heavier stuff like, 'Different', 'Black Hole' or 'Rinne', or even their new anime theme song, 'Shambles'.

[@sceif]

Congrats on finding the best hard rock band on the planet. Rekindled my love of music after several decades of it being lost. You won't find a band that has a better time on stage and enjoy the company of each other and their fans more than these young ladies. Seen them live in concert twice now and both were amazing. Maidiac 4 life!

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

Yeah, you might get some concise songs on a Band Maid album (record companies) but cram layers and layers of goodness into it. Then live, just hold onto your seat because they have no problem stretching things out. Saw them at a sold out theater in Atlanta in May. Crazy show that you could take your kids and grandkids to.

[@RolandTumble23]

I love watching people discover Band Maid.

[@pulp-tx6lq]

Great reaction. Band Maid is the best band I have heard in the last 25 years. They are amazing. Check.out some more. They are very diverse.

[@grahamreed8774]

Generally- Lyrics by Miku (Guitar/Vocals/Red Rose). Music by Kanami- (Lead Guitar). Contributions from other band members. The genius that is Band-Maid. I can that others have more info. Great reaction- Thanks from UK.

[@CommanderCronus]

Freedom (official live video) is another great Band Maid song. You should check that one out too.

[@bbobjs]

More maids plz, thanks.

[@waynebenedict5785]

Band-Maid is simply brilliant! Been going down the Pigeon Hole for several years now and can't get enough! A couple more all girl bands for you, Rolling Quartz out of South Korea and The Donna's late 90's American all girl band.

[@georgeturnbull5899]

The Band , Hanabie . The song , WE LOVE SWEETS . 2 minutes 38 seconds of metal mayhem.

[@jamesredman1263]

Yes. Like, what the hell is happening, in a good way.

[@tonygriffin_]

The best band on Earth. Really, they are. Japanese female musicians are making all the best Rock and Metal for the 21st century and Band-Maid are the biggest, brightest jewel in that musical treasure chest. Try PUZZLE or NO GOD live, from their concert this year, both on their YT channel, to see what they're like these days (clue: even more accomplished). The lyrics are always deeper than most, thanks to the unfeasibly beautiful Miku, the founder of the band, so nice to see them being appreciated. .

[@daft73games]

Welcome to BAND MAID! 🤘😀🤘

[@himbo754]

Domination Live is a great place to start. There are heavier songs, there are lighter songs, but Domination is right in the middle of their repertoire. If you like Domination then you will like a lot of other Band-Maid songs. Which is good, because after ten years of Band-Maid (founded 2013) there are over 120 songs. For metalheads, try the Band-Maid double video "Manners/Black Hole" -- Manners is funky, groovy -- and Black Hole is their fastest, most chaotic, thrash-like song -- 120bpm. That video gives a great idea of their range.

[@artomatt]

I think you mean 220 bpm for Black Hole -- at least in some sections of the song 😊

[@JK-tz6kk]

Compulsory music education at the primary school level in Japan. Most are required to master 2 instruments. At the High School level, the girls usually carry on with marching band, concert band, and, of course, club bands, i.e., Hard Rock, Metal, J-pop. The boys typically go to sports, but some stay with music. This here is the product of that legacy. Po! Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole, Po! 🦍🍌

[@jeffreyandrews6700]

Go Cocks! Sad to learn my old dorm (Laborde) has been torn down along with the rest of the Towers.

[@mikeat2637]

And there are a whole raft of great female bands from Asia, with Japan leading the way. Lovebites, Nemophila, Aldious, SCANDAL, Doll$Box, Bridear, Gacharic Spin and many others. Korea has given us Rolling Quartz, another great group. Other great groups are Wagakki Band (a true supergroup in the mold of Cream and Blind Faith), Glim Spanky (classic blues rock), Tone Spoon and of course Baby Metal. There is so much to explore.

[@mikeat2637]

And a great female band from Indonesia named VOB, who are literally fire !!!!!

[@Greg-om2hb]

Try also theses all-female bands from Japan: HANABIE, GACHARIC SPIN, DOLL$BOXX, Unlucky MORPHEOUS (female fronted), OTOBOKE BEAVER, Mary’s Blood, and for old school ‘80’s Metal, SHOW-YA

[@BM4-Life]

🐦 *Ric D Reacts* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *Choose Me-2017* *ONSET* (instrumental) *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

[@randallcl9925]

I am stunned by how good Band-Maid is, they are all virtuoso musicians. I recommend the video for Thrill, it was the one that broke the ice eight years ago. Second I like the live version of Freedom, a great song with amazing drum solo by Akane. Every song they play is fantastic!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Welcome to the fandom! Best rock band in the world right now! BTW The Warning & Band Maid are big fans of each ohter! Seen them play twice (this & last year). Each was like 2 hours. By far the best 2 concerts I've been to! I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Puzzle (live)

[@clivematthews5296]

Don't forget the all female US band before The Runaways called Fanny. And there was an 80s Japanese female band called Show Ya who are still performing and looking good.

[@zabriabubakar5982]

LOVEBITES new live show 2023 Judgement Day, The Hammer Of Wrath, The Nameless Warrior, Dissonance, Stand And Deliver... check another all Japanese female Bands NEMOPHILA - songs Rise, Revive, Seize The Fate, Dissension, Raitei, cover songs Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, KISS, AC/DC, Skid Row, Halloween, Nickelback, Loudness... HANABIE - We Love Sweets, Be The GAL, Pardon Me, NEET GAME.. GACHARIC SPIN - songs Mindset, Tamashii... TRIDENT-JAPAN - songs Voltage, No Regret... ASTERISM(female guitarist) - songs Dawn, Church, Rising Moon, Blaze, Gunfire... MAXIMUM THE HORMON(female drummer) - songs Alien, Koi No Sperm...

[@David-vz8ss]

The search is over.

[@artomatt]

Next Band-Maid song: From Now On. Thanks!

[@ricardo__jr]

This song is from "BAND-MAID WORLD DOMINATION TOUR - Shinka" held by BAND-MAID at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14, 2020 Please subscribe to their channel (if you haven't): kzbin.infovideos Setlist: 1-Rinne 2-Blooming 3-Screaming 4-Dilemma 5-glory 6-FREEDOM 7-Choose me 8-PAGE 9-Mirage 10-catharsis 11-Bubble 12-The Dragon Cries 13-I can't live without you. 14-TIME 15-Wonderland 16-alone 17-DICE 18-Don't you tell ME 19-Play 20-DOMINATION 21-endless Story

[@アルコール64才]

ありがとうm(_ _)m😊

[@jonroda6627]

Nice review, perhaps I can suggest one small change. When you pause for comments and then are going to restart back up the track a bit so we get the music back in context like the solo at 8:37

[@bruceveary1758]

Band Maid can do more (that is artistically meaningful, and done in the structural context of the song) in 3:30 than most Western bands can do in...well...period.

[@sugaanessena3143]

Welcome to the Maidiacs, Ric.

[@GlennWH26]

Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors from Tokyo University. Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Frequently snacks between songs. MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls. Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).

[@Greish-esquire]

Best Hard Rock band on the planet - bar none 😁

[@topographic1973ify]

Best rock band on the planet.

[@rjaywest378]

As much as I love this song, for me it barely makes their top 20. Just so much awesomeness!

[@mikeat2637]

You haven't heard anything yet. I think you should check out their two best instrumentals first to get a real idea of their musicianship. The first is the live official video of "Onset" and the official music video of "From Now On". Kanami, the lead guitarist and savant-like composer writes very complex and stunning compositions that rival any instrumental I've ever heard before. To say they are perfect is an understatement. After that, there is a whole galaxy of great hits that no current group has even come close to. Freedom, Real Existence, Manners, Dice, Don't You Dare, Rinne, Choose Me, Play, Black Hole, YOLO and a host of others. Try to get the live official videos as they are the best to listen to.

[@saultrips6730]

5/19 buckhead theater 🤘🤘🤘

[@jkkansasband7056]

That's right. Root for metal. Check out their latest Awesome instrumental FROM NOW ON. You won't believe what you're listening to. Peace. 6.88

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Japanese girl bands Band Maid, Lovebites, and Nemophila are bringing the fun back into rock 'n roll and heavy metal. I like the way they're going away from the stereotypical black leather, angry girl, overly sexualized image of Western girl bands and just concentrate on playing, having fun, and improving their music.

[@KittyKarenpoo]

Since you are now introduced to one of my three favorite Japanese Bands, consider this live cut from them. All of these Japanese bands are best live, anyway. In this cut we have Band Maid doing old school and then the 2nd song is super complex instrumentally. Manners and Black Hole: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5LJamekg7iFfac My other two favorite Japanese bands are One Ok Rock and Wagakki Band. One Ok Rock is just lights out fantastic rock and roll. Wagakki mixes rock instruments and traditional instruments, being the most innovative band in Japan. One Ok Rock: We Are, live kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6rEfKKgbNx0eLs Wagakki Band, Homura + Akatsuki no Ito, two song set showing their range kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqDRhZV6ebKMoNk

[@gordowg1wg145]

YES! Once you consider the singer's voice as just another 'instrument' contributing to the overall sound, language is no longer a concern - great music is great music, doesn't matter where it comes from.

[@thedocofrock1890]

babymetal are ok but i can't consider them a true girl's metal band seeing as the kami band backing them are guys. LOVEBITES , BAND MAID , NEMOPHILA , LONESOME BLUE, and a couple of new entries - PARADOXX , EAST OF EDEN , PALENEO , ROSELIA are all female bands and all are very good to amazing. keep exploring as there is a lot to cover.

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Hanabie, Saiseiga, the list goes on and on

[@thorrommel1155]

Turn the video up...............

[@roumiaou]

Please jump down this rabbit hole. You won't be disatisfied. Yet this was the "easiest song to catch the train...

[@fifis677]

You definitely have to check out Thrill, Domination and Shambles. That's heavier Band-Maid. If you want some craziness, check out "Band-Maid Hate Live".

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

@RicDReacts Band-Maid is not a metal band. Please edit your title to correct this. Band-Maid is a rock band.

[@starocean62]

Your 6 minute intro was more than I could take plus never pause or talk when mincho is speaking I hope you enjoy the world's greatest rock band they are the living legends known as band maid good luck

[@DeanF_MIDI]

Domination is great, but there are dozens of better songs and live performances by the band. Check out any of them.

[@dennisthemenace671]

Ric D welcome to BAND-MAID enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin . oh by the way BAND-MAID is not metal they are Hard Rock .

[@craigfenson]

welcome to the 'pigeon' hole.

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

Asking for comments on a Band-Maid reaction is about the most unnecessary things you can do. We Madiacs will spam your comment section anyway.

[@ricdreacts]

I've noticed! 😆

[@madmasya_]

And we're still waiting for Kino :) Ric, if you didn't see, I've put three translations of Kino songs under the "Cuckoo" reaction. I hope you will listen to those songs and like it!

[@ricdreacts]

I know! LOL I don't know if I'll get a Kino up this week but I did get an Aria! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aICnZHehp5udjrs

[@barrycounts490]

@@ricdreacts That's the coolest Block C i have ever seen! Where did you get it ? Welcome from Soda City

[@ricdreacts]

@@barrycounts490 found it at a farmer's market in Jacksonville! It was a steal!

[@chakouyang2545]

You ain't seen anything yet with this band

[@interstellardave]

Everyone is excited that you’ve found Band Maid but, since you said the word “metal” 100 times during the intro, I’m not sure they’ll hold your interest as much as some other groups you mentioned. The only actual rock band, like Band Maid, you mentioned was The Warning! Band Maid, IMO, is the best hard rock band in decades and they delve into metal aspects, but they are decidedly rock. Their catalog as a whole is not overtly “metal”. Just sayin’… Now, if you love good rock music too, or more accurately, a mixture of whatever BM feels like putting into a song, you are set with Band Maid’s whole catalog, I think!

[@jamesredman1263]

I would say they are metal-capable, but they don't camp out in any strict genre. Hard rock is their home base. Some or maybe a lot of their stuff could be considered Progressive Rock IMHO.

[@rondayvudo]

Great job reacting! But there's something big missing from your repertoire. Wagakki Band. Wagakki means traditional Japanese instruments, and they play them to a rock beat. You won't believe the engineering/mixing in the band. To pull off such a hard rock vibe and sounds, and to clearly hear the flute and other instruments is just phenomenal. Here's a great live version of one of their more popular songs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpvalmyNrrRrh9U Also, check out the jazz vibe on this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boSxh2upbat9eM0

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

A little wink it was a Bass Solo short maybe but as usual NOBODY gives a hoot about the Bassist.

[@ChiefAmarr]

Band Maid is not METAL - they are Rock[

[@powbobs]

Why do people think everything is metal? This is rock.

[@rRobR]

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[@ShikataGaNai100]

Kazari Eigo...decoration English.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

The link led you to the best live rock band in the last 50 years. TinyHat-san applauds your curiosity.

[@jamesredman1263]

You will learn about Tiny Hat later... This band has a lot of fun lore.

[@paulpetersen879]

Best band on the planet.