[Reaction] Band Maid - Freedom (These Dolls are Rockin!)

[@waynebenedict4609]

Maidiac here! Unbelievable talent and energy! Best thing to happen to music in decades, and I've been around for six! Happiest drummer on the planet! These ladies are the best! An American recommendation I would say try Liliac!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Yes, Akane's drum solo is awesome, but the transition from Akane to Kanami's guitar solo is epic.

[@jenspfennig9226]

agreed 100%

[@PaulEngineer]

Love it when reactors replay the solo, just so I can hear that transition again!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

💯🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@jamesredman1263]

Completely agree. Another word that came to my mind was "magnificent."

[@Ilebuda]

Most drummers who do solos usually look very serious, sometimes borderline look like suffering. But this lady obviously has tremendous amount of fun.

[@stups9975]

Bandmaid is simply the best rock band in the world today. The talent of these ladies is unreal. This song was one of their first songs they released and they since grew and developed even more. You can tell this song is so easy for them to play... they can do it on their sleep. There are just so many great songs to discover. I will suggest Domination (live version). That song is just amazing and catchy. But you can’t go wrong doing any song of theirs.

[@topographic1973ify]

Agree

[@GaryHolloway-810]

I second topographics "Agree" :)

[@grantnealon5101]

By far... Their creativity brings a breath of fresh air to hard rock... They are the model, not sure to many bands can keep up...

[@charleslatora5750]

Yes.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

💯% correct

[@Bekka_Noyb]

The happiest drummer on earth! Plus a rare MISA (Bassist) smile ♥ They're mostly hard rock, but the veer into metal. They have lotsa musical influences

[@dexterplant778]

Thanks to Band Maid I returned to listening to good music 5 years ago, until I met Band Maid I was in the desert of nothing, thanks to Band Maid the best band on this planet I have found many incredible Japanese band's that just kill it, arigatou gozimasou Band Maid.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Pure perfection, aren’t they? I mean, what can you fault? And those faces... their attitude... their music... their story... their joy! Band-Maid is a world treasure! Thanks Tom, for bringing the world's best hard rock band to your viewers!

[@masahiros.1405]

Thank you for the wonderful reaction! 😁 Welcome to the best hard rock band journey at the moment! They give you a smile and happiness. And I'm looking forward to the reaction from BAND-MAID in the future! Because, as I felt, you are surprised, impressed, and I can see it again. It is very difficult to find a bad song from their songs. So feel free to react from all the songs.

[@gt1man931]

They are called Band-Maid fans. I am one, I love these women.

[@tombworld9012]

Maidiacs.

[@zer0tzer0]

What do you say? You say . . . Next is 'Domination' LIVE! And while it's true they're Hard Rock, never think they can tune as low or play as fast as any Metal band. But if you ever do, check out their music video 'Rinne'.

[@topographic1973ify]

There are several cuts on Unseen World that really move and also some that approach prog sensibilities with their own hard rock twist.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Akane Trivia: She started out in music as a trombone player...she still plays trombone BTW. Yes, drums are her second instrument. MISA started out on brass/woodwinds/piano, Kanami didn't play guitar until high school (she is a trained pianist), Miku just carried a guitar on-stage as an ornament until Kanami trained her. For the record, Saiki also plays acoustic guitar.

[@yirenganye9097]

Band-maid plays heavy rock of 1969-1970, just like Santana at Woodstock, Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock. KANAMI respects Carlos SANTANA and LARRY CATLTON, MISA used to listen when her elementary schooldays JIMI HENDRIX. Awesome ,

[@mickyhierro3901]

They are not dolls.They are rock and roll guardian angels.

[@reprobatic5485]

Yeah, I feel like calling any woman "doll" isn't something that anyone who isn't a chauvinistic old man in the 1930's should do.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Rock Goddesses and Princesses...

[@jefffromchicago6321]

@@reprobatic5485 agreed but Im giving him some slack because he mentions doll outfits and Miku is rockin the Raggedy Anne look.

[@Metal_Auditor]

@@jefffromchicago6321 I agree, I think it's more his interpretation of the maid gimmick than anything truly sexist.

[@paulread4886]

I am a Maidiac for years. They are single handedly saving hard Rock. Real Existance live is another rocker. Great reaction. thanx.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

💯% agree

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

Jimmy Page said of their drummer that if there was a reincarnated John Bonham, it's her.

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!!! 🤘🤘 Another of my favorite bands besides Nightwish!!!! Sweet!!! 😁❤✌

[@krash66]

5 happy, face-melting Ninjas! Good to see you like Band-Maid too. Band-Maid and The Warning are saving Rock!

[@mr_ozzio5095]

The maids dont really have a pigeon hole..PO,. THEY JUST DO THEIR THING..., versatile hard hitting music and soft too! when needed🚇🚅💪💪🥃🥃🕊🕊🐱‍👤🐱‍👤

[@snowdog5895]

Like I said before, this band is the best there is. Period. Secret my lips (for Gary) Blooming Manners And if you thought this was a fast tempo...try "Different" 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Noted SNOWDOG, noted ;)

[@bartyslattfast]

@@GaryHolloway-810 we agree on that one Gary- a fave

[@marting.h.9417]

Japanese all-female rock bands are redefining hard, power and heavy metal rock.

[@vipulchavan1320]

Japan has dominated the world. After anime, they give us best Metal and rock bands now. Thank you Japan.😍

[@phaeron]

Good luck on finding something comparable of this genre outside of Japan. For Europe I can already say, you will not find an artist/band that comes even close. 😙 【 'Our rock never dies, ever. Forever!' - Band-Maid 】 🕊️

[@outwest1014]

Who else noticed that MISA moved to the other side of the stage from Kanami and Miku and stayed there until the end?

[@204pjfaherty]

You are going to love every song that you react to by these amazing ladies. I have yet to hear a song from them that made me want to switch the channel. They're just Band-Maid and that's all there is to it. Enjoy! :)

[@royapplequist7077]

you need to check out domantion live from the same concert as this one it has a mean bass solo

[@paulpetersen879]

Just a fantastic band. All 5 of these girls bring it

[@thunderchild7137]

It's all been said before about Band Maid and I agree whole heartedly. Just listen to what the fans have to say and you will start to understand how important this band truly is right now.

[@jpkozy7147]

Arigato Great Reaction Sir🙏 I agree with your opinion 🤘😝😝😝

[@Raiden-R]

BAND-MAID🔥Good times.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

My two favorite performances from yesterday's concert, " Endless Story " & " Play ". Misa's bass intro, Awesome ❤😎 P.S. can't go wrong, reacting to a Bandmaid song!!!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Yesterdays "The Day of Maid" live stream was awesome. It was obvious why B-M didn't play "ONSET" cos they spent more time playing off set :)

[@BM4-Life]

That was crazy yesterday how that stage was setup seeing *Miku* and *Saiki* facing each other in *Play* seeing *MISA* on the right and *Kanami* on the left and the different camera angles I was getting totally confused.

[@sobabruddah7576]

It was awesome!!! The camera crew definitely got a workout chasing the Maids around, lol!!! I guess you could say the ladies had a lot of "Freedom"😉👍👍🤘🤘🤘

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@BM4-Life you're right. I liked the Maid pov cameras too. At one point Kanami was near the fire exit door & could've gone outside for a bit of sun. Surreal awesomeness :)

[@BM4-Life]

@@GaryHolloway-810 No, No, No can't imagine *Kanami* spinning around in the streets already scary enough *Miku* running thru the streets.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@BM4-Life Haha. Did you see Kanami whirling her arms around on her own when the Maids were having a chat. In her own wonderful world is Mincho :)

[@gordonbarton8440]

You should check out drummer Junna and her drum cover of “through fire and flames”.

[@lucasgregorie4389]

damn... they can play... their stage performance is also very entertaining.. they're having fun up there... It is very coooll!!!

[@Duskwind_]

Not only is this the happiest band ever, this song features the only bass guitar that I want more than a Warwick Vampyre! Show out to all the Band-maidiacs from the Nightwish army. Your girls absolutely SHRED. Great reaction Tom 🤗

[@jamesredman1263]

Nightwish and Band-Maid fans often overlap. Different, but I think the two share that they are all highly talented, creative people who deeply care and work incredibly hard to deliver quality music to their fans, and we love them for this. And members of both bands seem to genuinely love and support each other. Refreshing.

[@Duskwind_]

@@jamesredman1263 Very true! I am Nightwish army and a Band-maidiac. I have also been Warned 😁 All three of those bands are exactly as you described.

[@charleslatora5750]

Akane. Smiling the whole time as she is destroying that drum kit.🔥♥️👍😄🙂🤎🖤💛💚🧡💜🤍👍👍👍👍😄🥰🥰

[@wariotube]

4:14 Akane-gasm... She is one of the happiest drummers of the world... It's impossible not to love her

[@ShikataGaNai100]

The difference between BAND-MAID and most male bands is that they are close friends on and off stage...and you can actually see them cheer each other on onstage. In contrast to bands like KISS and Metallica (to name just two), where you are always waiting for a fist fight to break out between the members. LOL

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Band Maid has made rock and roll fun again.

[@hiawatha.g]

Ok Tom, time to learn their names: Saiki Atsumi - Lead vocals Born Feb 8, 1994 27 years old MISA - Bass Born Oct 15, 1992 28 years old Kanami Tono - Lead guitar Composer and main arranger Born Sept 28, 1991 29 years old Miku Kobato - Rhythm guitar, backing vocal Born Oct 21, 1991 29 years old Akane Hirose - Drums Born Dec 14, 1990 31 years old Miku envisoned the idea of a maid-band that plays hard rock and metal. She recruited Kanami, who recruited Akane, who recruited MISA. Then they collectively recruited Saiki. Miku didn't know how to play guitar, so Kanami has been teaching her. She's become good so fast that Maidiacs are daring to dream of a dual solo.

[@laughingbuddha2948]

It seems like, musician wise, the best comes out around 28 years old. Youthful passion meets maturity. Flowers at the peak of blooming. I love it.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

Well done 👏🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@PaulEngineer]

G'day Tom. Probably dawning on you that the rock and metal talent in Japan runs really deep. Band Maid just happen to be an international favourite; a talented, very tight, hard working Band who have consistently high quality, high energy performances. You've covered some of my other favourite bands in your reaction catalogue, but now you've hit the feel-good Rock Queens. Akane - you now know as mistress of the drums, band captain, part-time gorilla of voracious appetite, and party DJ Saiki - main vocalist, queen of fashion, the crowd and the stage Kanami - lead guitar, prodigious riff machine, genius composer and ultra-shy Rock Star Miku - second vocals, rhythm guitar, band founder and heart, PR machine, and band Pigeon (...yeah, later) MISA - (aka MISA! MISA! MISA!) virtuoso bassist, barefoot assassin (the quiet one you need to watch)

[@johndreessen7335]

The outfits are maid-outfits they weare in the coffeeshops/diners in japan. As far as i know Miku worked in one and choose the outfit for their band. The livestream yesterday “The Day of Maid” was great. The 2 hours were gone before you knew it. Have to watch it again before the link expires. They are amazing. Its hard-rock not metal. Thank you for this reaction.

[@nomusician4737]

I'm soo tired of all the people who see them for the first time talk about stage costumes like it is something new. Just about every black metal-band use clown make-up, Rammstein is virtually musical theatre and Judas Priest started using gay club outfits in the 80's. The silliest one I've heard so far was a friend who wanted me to go see Rammstein, being dressed in a Kiss t-shirt saying it was something new with stage outfits... The stream was great! I really liked their opening act as well! 😉

[@jamesredman1263]

Miku worked in two maid cafes in different cities. After she decided to use that theme with hard rock, she and her mother actually made the first set of maid outfits for the band.

[@erikdenbrokje2587]

Love that T-shirt.

[@palominokid3002]

Great, fantastic to have you in the BAND-MAID "Maidiac" fan family ! Please learn their names: Miku on rhythm guitar and backing vocals (founded the band and writhes the song lyrics) Akane (Ah-kan-eh) on drums, Kanami, lead guitar (and genius songwriter, arranger and producer), MISA on "lead" bass, and Saiki (similar to "psysche") powerhouse lead vocals and front Maid ! Next, check out the official live video for Play as soon as you can "Play" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc

[@joeking6763]

We are MAIDIACS! We like to see when another MAIDIAC is created just by listening to these ladies. People who appreciate musical talent love this band. The very reason we are watching BAND MAID is because the music on the radio here in America is ...... as you say "Garbage!" BAND MAID has a great/fantastic attitude in all of their songs! One reaction after this video stated that she was happy for days afterward. Great songs to wake up to in the morning and you can skip the coffee too. You will continue to say that the next song is better than the last one. When you play them the list starts all over again! There is no better song. They are all great!!!

[@SocialNetwooky]

also : you should have seen yesterday's "live" rendition of Freedom. best *ever* :)

[@tommyjohnson9175]

They are in French Maid uniforms.. except the bassist, I think that's a Japanese domestic/household maid uniform.. ie.. Band "Maid".. Miku "rhythm guitar./backing vocals" started the band and she used to work in a traditional Japanese Maid cafe where they wear these French Maid uniforms. So, it became their "Gap". "the Gap" is a Japanese thing where two things don't seem to go together.. like.. a band of maids playing kick ass hard rock music.. kind of makes you sit back and process what your watching for a while at first...

[@aladdinsane4345]

They finished yesterdays live online gig with Freedom. Official Live Domination would the natural progression after this.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!! 🥃🥃🥃 making Hard Rock fun again and we have been Band-Maidiacs or Maidiacs for at least a year now. Ma halo for your reaction 🤙🏼

[@teddyboehm9252]

Hey woman are rocking in 2021 its awesome this band is pretty awesome I will turn you on to a couple of other bands that you should definitely check out for your channel one is plush with moriah formica and brook c with a song called plush-hate and another great band called the warning they are awesome to you will love them for reals love you channel my friend.

[@jkkansasband7056]

Tom, there's plenty more great songs where that comes from. They are a fun band to watch live. But their songs are fun to listen to also. Onset-Live, Domination-Live, Play-Live. MV's Dice, Rinne, Blooming. That's just to get you started.

[@charleslatora5750]

BAND-MAID is my favorite band right now and of all time. But do you know about: LOVEBITES ALDIOUS Mary's Blood Nemophila BRIDEAR Doll$boxx Destrose SHOW-YA All Japanese. All Female. Also BABYMETAL Unlucky Morpheus Wagakki Band And there are more😄😄😄😄

[@コマツ雅也]

ロック魂、頑張れアメリカ！！、元気なアメリカになってね！！

[@mr.bluebird6544]

Maidiac reporting for duty! Their live stream the other day was outstanding, they were having a good time despite all that has gone on.

[@Kevin6059]

They are magic from the Unseen World - they have super power to put a smile on your face any time they want.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Their rock never dies...ever...forever...

[@melvinaustin1478]

You should know that Band Maid does April Fools day projects. Look for Band Maiko (an apprentice geisha) and Cluppo peace and love. Both are great stand alone but they showcase their talent to do different things.

[@johnmagill3072]

Band Maid and Nemophilla are very similar in one respect. Both bands always got a smile on your face always laughing always joke around on stage and they're both loaded with Kick-Ass musicians. To me they are both by far the best bands out there barnone there's no one else even close to those two bands. Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin is a huge fan of Akane from band-maid the drummer. He went out of his way to go see them perform and ask to meet Akane backstage to get a photo with her. He will not do that for just any ordinary drummer. I might be mistaken in what he said but I think he called her The Reincarnation of John Bonham.

[@wildezan5765]

maid costumes and rock musicians. awesome combo. Love the chops and the vocals.

[@TomTuffnuts]

Preach!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Mistakes? Well, Kanami thought she made a mistake once, but she was wrong.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

That's hilarious...& true.😆

[@armynurseboy]

There are no mistakes, only happy accidents....

[@dusanpokrajcic]

You just scratch the surface of Japanese rock/metal scene. Band maid and Lovebites are great, but there is many more good bands. Next band to check out: Nemophila, songs Dessension (MV), Oiran (studio live).

[@jamesredman1263]

Yes!!

[@opie8989]

Domination (official live video) is from the same concert as Freedom and should be your next Band-Maid song.

[@vipulchavan1320]

As BM fan,I recommend, Thrill..or domination..

[@jamesredman1263]

I'm into lyrics, so listening to them took some adjustment. Although they will throw in an English line now and then where it works, as respect to the native language of rock, often the accent makes it sound Japanese anyway and I may not recognize it. So I learned to search for translations using for example: Band-Maid Freedom lyrics English Most English translations are imperfect, but should get you close to the idea. In this case, it is a defiant, yet triumphant and joyful declaration of personal freedom. She (lead lyricist Miku, red rose and pigtails, second guitarist) is saying, Look, I'm going my way, and you can accept me as I am or go away. This is their favorite song from the early days to do live, and they play with it to keep it fresh, sometimes adding an intro or outro and changing it two or three times in a tour. This version is much loved, most often for its great drum solo by Akane (Ah-kah-neh), and the magnificent transition back that follows. BTW, fans of Band-Maid and Akane in particular include a fellow named Jimmy Page. After seeing the band play at an awards show in Tokyo in November 2016, he asked to meet her and get a pic with her backstage, which happened. Encouraging words about her drumming were said. All impressive talents and amazing humans.

[@jimcarmer1685]

You've just dipped the tip of your finger not the cream of Band Maid. Just keep dipping your finger. The deeper you dip your finger the more you'll know that Band Maid is For Real. These Beautiful Ladies are such Phenomenal Musicians. I'm a 61 year old Maidiacand loving every moment of it..

[@Space_Ranger]

If you like drums, listen to some of the new album! It's crazy some of the stuff they are doing but awesome too.

[@jimr4354]

You got it,fans are Maidiacs. The Maids are amazingly talented. It's a real sign of their skill as you see here. Its really all so easy for them. Virtually everyone who sees them wants to see them perform live and for some travel to Japan to do so. Brilliant concept from Miku on rythmn guitar and Kanami on lead guitar really is a clever 1. A multi instrumentalist like Akane on drums and Misa on bass who is 1 of the best on the planet with variability in runs.Akane has really good speed as you saw in Warning with great technique. Supple but strong wrists creates that speed Educated at an Music College with Misa. Kanami has composed all of the bands music since 2017 and there's some absolute gems in her collection. Choose me,Daydreaming,Rinne,Domination (live),Manners,Thrill and so many more. They're all different in genre or style. Do yourself a favour and check out more in their collection. You'll be glad you did and realise why they're so popular in at least 66 countries.

[@itZ_D___1]

Band Maid: Puzzle Live should be next brother!!

[@predragvukovic41]

Band maid members call their fans mistresses and masters..

[@thesherbet]

stops at 1:13 to compliment the drummer.... okayyyy.... *grabs popcorn*

[@akikohorie4764]

Japan is, The best in the world GIRLS BAND, There is. In the future, SHOW-YA (This band debuted 30 years ago) LOVEBITES, BAND-MADE, NEMOPHILA, DOLL $ BOXX, At this level, GIRLS BAND, to debut.

[@jamesredman1263]

Show-Ya 1981. Forty years now. They were the breakthrough all female hard rock band who proved women could do heavy music and inspired the now countless good to excellent all-female bands of Japan who are blessing the world with real rock and metal, long after the US corporate music industry turned their backs on it. Show-Ya is still doing it and hold an annual festival showcasing all-female rock and metal acts, nurturing what they started. There are some vids of that, search "Naon no Yaon" on YT

[@me262talon2]

As far as fun all female American rock bands I would suggest "Thunder Mothers" and "Deap Valley"

[@AK-tv6bo]

このバンドなにがすごいって、音が７０年代を感じました。そうrockがrockだった時代。それが全てを語ってます。

[@GenTzu]

Keep checking out the Asian bands since most of us are familiar with the "same old shit" coming out of the US and UK markets. Japan, S. Korea, and the Philippines et al are making fantastic music in all genres. Exploring them will keep you busy for years. Band-Maid alone has over 100 songs and expanding. Since 2014 they have issued 7 studio albums and over 25 music videos.

[@herikristanto2990]

Band maid is a happiest band ever,,for next reaction please check domination,play,and onset... Band maid fans call them self maidiac...and i am one of maidiac from indonesia😁

[@haggaisimon7748]

They aren’t from this Earth for sure. They can travel in time. Take me to the 80!

[@KeithTKO]

In nutshell you described everything us maidiacs felt.

[@jamesgodwin868]

BAND-MAID / DOMINATION (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k BAND-MAID / alone (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6mpZmmfadijn9E BAND MAID / REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I BAND-MAID / DICE (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGkiqGMf71sebs If you don't like these,you're dead. I'll let someone else tell you the stories behind these songs. I listen to them everyday.

[@hiawatha.g]

There are some great, talented American bands. Unfortunately, they get almost no exposure here, no radio play, nada. But hard core fans of music find them. I'll post some links on another of your reactions, but remember the names Polyphia, Animals as Leaders, and Blotted Science.

[@08080oasi]

"about us",please!

[@hayzersolar]

band call "the warning" they are 3 sisters from Mexico they have produced there own CDs no record label listen too there ted talk show

[@P3wP3wPanda]

It has been almost two months since you did this video, and there hasn't been any other Band-Maid on your channel. I am sad

[@joshi_new_wave]

They’re metal at times. Like, it’s a shady area as it is, when hard rock become metal. Some band-maid fans are just weird sticklers for only calling them hard rock.

[@williamcoyle7500]

Lol maidiacs is right they only get better bro and you need to go on live that's where they're in their element these girls are f****** phenomenal live

[@f4ll3ns3r4ph1m]

Please react to Nemophila's Dissension for actual female Japanese Metal!

[@jamesredman1263]

I second that emotion. Band-Maid is my #1 for 5 years now, Nemophila is right up there though. Both bands have a strong lineup, very distinctive (though different) vocalists, and happy monster drummers. And both bands can blend genres and play, eh, anything they want to and make it amazing.

[@fredclark9978]

If you wnto to know what they are saying turn on CC most of there songs have English subs. But not all

[@denverilaw6458]

Trust me if i say bandmaid dont have bad songs

[@karislyn773]

Just "Maidiacs" I believe

[@patron40silver]

Dolls?🤨

[@TomTuffnuts]

The look is dolls, but they murder you through there music. Just killer all around!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Patron, give the nod to the Barefoot Assassin. Mwa-HaHa-Haaaaaaa!!!

[@michaelpalmer3717]

Dolls? You cannot be serious. These are highly talented young women and deserve your respect sir. They are also the best band in world from every aspect and should be taken seriously. Check out their demur off stage. They are as the Japanese put it 'educated young women properly brought up'. Respect sir and do your homework and you will understand the maids outfits not dolls!

[@dhrh0591]

those are traditional Japanese "Maid" outfits

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

Please react to CLUTCH (the best band you've never heard of ©). I suggest for your first go, either Electric Worry (their most well-known song), Burning Beard, 10001110101 or A Quick Death In Texas. FYI...this same comment will appear ONLY if I have watched your reaction video. I am not here to spam your channel...I just want to help get a great band some much deserved recognition. P.S....I will always give your reactions a thumbs-up, even if I don't care for or like the band or song you react to...because I like you and your channel. Cheers!

[@Evilatem]

Check out their song off the new album called 'Black Hole'. It's just a straight speed metal song. Akane's poor drum kit, she beats it like it owes her money. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX7WdHeGjb-Sq8k

[@nomusician4737]

"In a America I don't see this kind of set-up" I'm pretty sure that for instance Kiss, Alice Cooper, Marily Manson, Slipnot, Motley Crue, Manowar and Misfits are Americans. Internationally I could add Judas Priest, Rammstein and just about every black metal-band. In Japan they have the whole visual key thing and went a bit more Yngwie Malmsteen in the 80's style with a flamboyant style instead of the Judas Priest gay club style.

[@TomTuffnuts]

Unfamiliar with most of those bands except crue and kiss. Heard some Slipknot songs tho

[@nomusician4737]

@@TomTuffnuts It's just a (admittedly pretty silly) pet peeve of mine. I really liked seeing you discovering Band-Maid. There are two kinds of people: People who love Band-Maid and people who haven't heard them yet.

[@TomTuffnuts]

@@nomusician4737 yeah my logic is most of the mainstream crap that is played on the radio is nothing compared to what you can find off the air in the US.

[@vipulchavan1320]

Btw, checkout Lovebites

[@anyachanmala6168]

please do not call them dolls, they are grown women. we asian women are tired of being referred to as inanimate objects. no matter what they are wearing. thank you for reacting but please keep this in mind.

[@alexpetersen3020]

Check out Babymetal if you want another dose of Japanese Metal/kawaii metal. Honestly I'm waiting till you react to Babymetal...

[@sanchushiu1585]

Hey you have to watch about us gemmi gemmi song rock band from Nagaland northeast India I'm sure you will like it

[@CoolClearWaterNM]

Bands in America? Yeah, not saying much. Ever since the pathetic downclimb in US music stomped on the accelerator with Pearl Jam's incoherent mumblings into a microphone the only option for good music was to go overseas. Thank God for Band-Maid breathing life back into a dying industry!