NEW FAVORITE?! First Reaction - Asterism Blaze and Light in the Darkness!

The best instrumental metal band, it has to be said!
@ASTERISM_asia #asterism #asterismreaction #metal #hardrock #instrumental #blaze #lightinthedarkness
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[@ckiemnstr345]

Asterism is also my favorite instrumental metal band at the moment. The way Hal-ca sings through her guitar is just magical.

[@killiansred1000]

‘Church,’ live in studio is my favorite. Great freakin’ song.

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Agree💯%

[@UltraHD.7]

Well, I found my favorite instruMetal band some time ago and, surprisingly, it's the same as yours now 🙂 Unfortunately almost noone knows about them outside a small circle, because they have barely any exposure. But things are getting better through YT lately. The intro for "Light in the darkness" alone is worth all the money. If you haven't so far, please listen to "Church". It's mindblowing.

[@810RockJapan]

I'm always amazed by their songwriting skills and talent, not to mention playing skills!! I love ASTERISM🤘

[@waterwalker9600]

ASTERISM ✨️ best instrumental power trio out there.

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

SGBC🤘

[@waterwalker9600]

@@aaronleesgbclieutenant Yo Aaron 🤘

[@luckylucciano20]

Asterism is on another level, pls react to these 2 songs 'Rising Moon' music video and 'Church' live from studio... Your mind = blown.

[@Nacho-TW]

Asterism is definitely my favorite band from japan and favorite instrumetal band anywhere right now. I need an official shirt from this band to show my support and pry that they might come to the USA one day! They have their own sounds and it's perfect.

[@salsaucedo]

They were here in 2019 and I got to see them at Austin's SXSW music festival and they blew us all away

[@rickwagner-]

I saw them at a small club in L.A. on the final stop of their 2019 US tour. That's a treasured memory. And they are super nice people.

[@cecilthetermite]

HAL-CAL is great also their a young lady out their LI-SA-X she great also the talent in Japan never's ends. Thanks another great Reaction

[@AngelLWJ]

Great reaction, some of their live in studio stuff are amazing, like: 《church》,《gunfire》,《then&now》and《stars》, their studio live is raw but great.

[@phaeron]

Yes, Hal-Ca is an absolute beast on her guitar and on stage. But so are Miyu (Ba) and Mio (Dr). They are already mind-blowing individually, but collectively they are a force of nature. I always like to say that they could give a lot of bands out there some of their talent and there would be enough left for them to be better than the rest out there. I understand your reaction and the question of why this band is not more known. Mysteries of this world... 🤔🤷🏻‍♂ _____________________ 【 _Till I return to dust I will stand alone in the dark with my pride at the end of time_ 】--- *Nemophila* - '徒花 -Adabana-' 💮

[@salsaucedo]

blame social media and mainstream media and the sheeple who follow that garbage

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

Amazing talent and at so young.. born to be!

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

Mark 🤘

[@brunolheritier8829]

Welcome on board with Asterism. One of my favorite bands all around. Highly talented and world class musicians. Insane regarding their young age. To go further, you absolutely need to check out these ones: Church, Gunfire and Stars (Live in Studio), Dawn (Live), Unravel (Instrumetal Music Video) and Rising Moon (Music Video) Enjoy! 😉

[@MG_Motorsport]

I've never been huge on just instrumental bands (love me a good singer) but these 3 are seriously good. ...no I mean SERIOUSLY good 😁

[@egodreas]

Not sure how progressive you like your metal, but you should try some of their later tracks, like "Church": kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppzMfIZ4jZ19hqM

[@tonygriffin_]

Incredibly skilled trio and with many more years of great playing still to go. They did a few MV's at a Live In Studio session and it's all close-up, HD and HQ audio. The bassist does some really incredible stufff on a 7 string bass but they're all excellent. Try one of the 5 songs they recorded, like CHURCH kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppzMfIZ4jZ19hqM and you'll be very impressed!

[@ultimatelovejunkie4122]

I can think of one band "RUSH" , but they have been doing it for decades and yes they do sing too. Big The Warning fan here. They are full of sound, but just in a different way. Asterism...🤯 The sound. The passion. The soul. 🤯

[@Intensive-Care]

I'm in love with this girl. Guitar Goddess.

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Asterism are greater than the sum of 3. They were already world class musicians in their teens. By the way....look for the song Church Live in studio from 2021. Outstanding and chills all over the body.

[@surfingasongwave]

That opening to "Light" make me wonder if Jimi didn't find his way back to this planet for a moment.

[@jimnusbaum3589]

This is a hometown crowd. They are big time fans.

[@stevecastiglione8901]

phenomenal playing and attitude...

[@logicbender858]

Unbelievable ? yes they are, and you still haven't hear anything yet from their "Guernica+a" album. First time I found them 6 years ago with their song "Got Your Back" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ3Tn5eVr7Cfmbs, at that time I too can't believe an average 15 years old kids can craft such a good composition, even at that time their soundmixing are still simple but I knew this kids are something special, and then they release "IGNITION" and then "Guernica+a", proving that I'm not wrong, I'm totally hooked.

[@marting.h.9417]

This awesome band toured the USA in 2019, performing at small venues. Another awesome instrumental rock band from Japan is “D_Drive” with an incredible guitar duo (Yuki, a beautiful female guitarist). They played a mini concert at USA NAMM in 2020, just before the pandemics. Btw, Miyako and Midori also performed at this event but in different booths.

[@michaelafrancis1361]

Well you finally got to see the elephant! The "why have I never heard of these guys before" is pretty typical, especially for those who live in the somewhat insular American bubble. To be fair it is almost criminal that three extraordinarily talented musicians such as these are playing in what one reactor described as "Babymetal's basement". Those few fans there though can count their blessings. One day they'll have to pay big bucks to see these guys play in an arena! They're almost painfully young. In this video, Hal-Ca, the lead guitarist was just 16, for heaven's sake, and the bassist was only a year older whilst his brother on drums was the old guy at 19! Can you imagine what they'll be like ten years from now? You're watching the genesis of genius. Even among the extraordinary pool of talent in the Japanese rock and metal scene these youngsters stand out.

[@Cheezyxyz]

100% Thanks for sharing!

[@polski21twelve70]

Those peski patreons with their 3 piece bands.. 1st timer on ASTERISM!! This is headphones on play'n cards music..🤘this is little venues are where bands like TRIDENT take off.. many sic'nlegit bands played through here. thanks bra. BTW. love interviews. perfect example is Baby Metal. interviewed when 12-14 and now, with several through out their career. AWSOME REACTION- never dissapoint. MUCH ✌❤🙏🐺Bra

Is sweeping even allowed on bass?

[@MaartenT]

If it sounds like Miyu does, absolutely! He is probably my favourite bass player right now and probably my favourite member of this band even though all 3 of them are incredible. I'm impressed every time I watch them play even for stuff I have seen plenty of times before.

[@LongStroke01]

Most talented bands in my opinion: 5 piece band - Lovebites 4 piece band - Jinjer 3 piece band - Asterism. Hal-ca is crazy talented ( all 3 members are). These old videos of her are money. A total Rockstar at 15 years old.

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Great.

[@rickwagner-]

as·ter·ism /ˈastəˌrizəm/ noun: A group of stars that form a pattern in the night sky.

[@99cachorro]

This band is Epic!

[@lito6242]

Another great reaction… next song that you should react is gunfire and church live in studio…

[@jimhammitt6102]

You have to check out Hanabie We Love Sweets. This song will blow your mind and you will be headbanging from the start.

[@agentintellect1861]

Asterism isn't merely my favorite instrumental band, they're my favorite band. Maybe tied for first place with Lovebites.

[@Cheezyxyz]

🤘🤘

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

God I love this band 🤘😎🤘🧀

[@MrSuperlobo200]

Asterism, lovebites and babymetal......the best

[@johngiambrone2994]

I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong. I believe they were only 16 - 17 years old at the time of this recording

[@WaterSeesWater]

Maybe you should try SOKONINARU next time . They are a three piece band ,too.

[@terani_ya]

I like your natural reaction. Thanks. You might also like Lisa-X band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHfblYqInKerg8k This band broke up a while ago but the two guitarists will be moving on to new projects.

[@davidhersrud5139]

A MALE FAMI? 🤘🤘

[@LongStroke01]

I love Fami, but he is better, if that was possible.

[@UltraHD.7]

@@LongStroke01 Agreed. Interestingly they have both the same age, 20yo, at the moment.

[@AngelLWJ]

Miyu is better

[@goodstuff3874]

Pretty sure she’s only 16 or 17 when this vid was made

[@user-tn3wb3zl3b]

Cheezy Mate! Greetings on nice shiny crisp winter day which is unfortunately about to deteriorate but we have good music to forget it! These are still old but so good videos of what they were doing when they were respectively 16, 18 and 19 years old! A new and recent video is now available what they can do in front of a bigger audience at the (present ) ages of 20, 22 and 23: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3vEYmdsgr2BbJI (ASTERISM performed at Tokyo, Japan "After Recording" Septemcer 9, 2022, as written on their official site!) Real bangers for you to enjoy! Always looking forward to your next reaction! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

[@MaartenT]

Those ages are not correct. Hal-ca and Miyu were born in the same year. Miyu in March 2002 and Hal-ca in November 2002 (both of them turned 20 last year). Mio is a couple of years older (November 1999 I believe). So there can be a year in between Hal-ca and Miyu depending on when it was recorded, but not 2 (except if the info I found is wrong). I believe Miyu was born on March 12th, so both of them should have still been the same age on March 2nd. Hal-ca 16, Miyu 16 and Mio 19 I believe. They are now 20, 20 and 23 years old. Edit: Their birthdates are also on their official webpage apparently. Hal-ca: 2002.11.23 Miyu: 2002.03.12 Mio: 1999.11.14

[@user-tn3wb3zl3b]

@@MaartenT I live in Japan and checked! Please read again! I mentioned their ages at the moment of this particular video! End of conversation.

[@MaartenT]

​ @ロベルさん菜園 Their birthdates are on their official website. It's under biography when you scroll down. 誕生日 / anniversaire (asterism HP の バイオグラフィー ページ): Hal-ca: BORN ON 2002.11.23 (23 novembre , 2002) Miyu: BORN ON 2002.03.12 (12 mars, 2002) Mio: BORN ON 1999.11.14 (14 novembre, 1999) These songs were performed March (三月 / mars) 2nd 2019 (2019.03.02). 2019 (平成31年, 二０一九, performance 年 / année) - 2002 (平成14年, 二００二, birth 年 / année) -1 year (because both of them didn't have their birthday yet at that time of the year) -> 16. Hal-ca was 16, Miyu was 16 and Mio was 19. 難しくないですよね? Because both Miyu AND Hal-ca are born in 2002, they can NEVER be 2 years apart. What you typed is impossible for both their current ages as for the ages they were during this performance. You don't have the correct birthyears for them or have misread them, the info I used is off of their official webpage. You living in Japan doesn't have anything to do with you being able to make the correct calculations, it might be a reason why you didn't perfectly understand what I was trying to say. I'm sorry if that's the case, but try to read my comment again. I am all for your recommendation though, seeing a newer performance is a good idea.

[@user-tn3wb3zl3b]

@@MaartenT Please yourself. I listen to their music, not their ages! LOL I have always wondered why hairsplitters find pleasure trolling music reactions sites. LOL again

[@MaartenT]

@@user-tn3wb3zl3b I get that, I don't think their ages are important, but I just don't like seeing incorrect information. So I was originally just correcting you on their ages nothing more. It was not my intention to troll (I'm sorry if you felt that way), but I guess I got carried away with my last reply because I was somewhat tired back then (it was 3 in the morning or so) and I was somewhat annoyed with your previous reply. I am sorry for that. I listen to their music as well, they are great and one of my favourite Japanese bands, let's hope they continue to grow. So all that age stuff aside, I do think your recommendation is a good one (like I said on my previous reply). Sorry again if you feel like I trolled you, that was not my intention. I hope you have a great evening.

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Wonder if their recent hookup with PelleK was a one off or if he'll become a member?

[@rickwagner-]

He's in Norway, and they're based in the Tokyo area now. So it seems unlikely. Especially since he joined them on a couple of their anime covers. I'd expect the next album to go in a different direction from 'Animetic'.