[REACTION!!] Old Rock Radio DJ REACTS to Lovebites ft. "Set the World on Fire"

Today I react to a suggested video from The Wolfpack, "Set the World on Fire" and some analysis. Links below. Enjoy!!
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[@gitterich]

Several of the Japanese Heavy Metal women of this generation have given birth to babies in the last 2 years and still play in their bands. These babies are all pampersrockers.

[@gillesmurat7362]

😂😍Pampersrockers, I note! Excellent!

[@raybl9295]

Yeah, these rockerbabies provide their mommies beats since they were inside their moms' wombs.

[@Hegasich]

Thanks for the analysis and reaction. This was the first time they played that song live, and it was perfect, the whole concert is a masterpiece, song after song they hit you with so much power, they leave you speechless! Queens of Heavy Metal!🤘 🐺🤘 ASAMI !!!❤👑

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Thank you for the comment!! Normally I would doubt the "Not a bad song in the catalog" statement, but they quickly dispelled that idea. Like I said, it's almost unfair to other bands. Cheers! Eric

[@zeplica2004]

great reaction welcome to the wolfpack and we welcome you. pick any song they are all great and you will never be disappointed!!! they are one of the best metal bands out there now.

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

I really enjoyed that reaction and I am glad you stuck to the song that was recommended. Now you see the real talent this band has, especially Asami, MIdori, and Miyako. There is no reason this band can't be considered among the best, short of them not continuing on. But I truly feel they will continue on for several reasons - the band has been extremely successful and I think the band members realize they have something special going on, but mainly I feel they will continue is because they have repeatedly said they will, and are currently posting photos of the four of them together hanging out. So you can see the unity and friendship and togetherness they have built up. Lovebites is truly a special band. I hope they can resume touring so the rest of the world will discover them.

[@danw6048]

I think I remember reading that Sawa might join Lovebites temporarily, while Aldious finds a new vocalist. Am I right about that? She would be a great guest bassist for a Lovebites tour.

[@vincentwee632]

Yes. Miyako was pregnant. Already given birth late last year.... Asami got married sometime in October last year.

[@TheCyberMantis]

Princess Miyako.... living life to the fullest! Princess Asami.... yeah, she's perfect. Princess Haruna..... powerful, and ultimate cuteness! Princess Miho..... she's gone, but we still love her! Princess Midori..... shredder goddess! Wolfpack united for LOVEBITES! They are the BEST!

[@reedallen4613]

And now to fill the position of Princess Miho you have their new Bassist Princess Fami, who in my opinion not only was the perfect choice to fill the position of Bassist left vacant after Miho left the band, but also adds a heavier/chunkier sound that reminds me a bit of Bolt Thrower, but still paying homage to her predecessor Miho and also adding her own unique style/sound/talent into the mix. Just my own personal opinion anyway.

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@reedallen4613 We do love princess Fami, but princess Ichinose would have been perfect too!

[@Glynthepin]

Refreshing to hear a new reactor to Lovebites give credit to Asami, for singing in English. Some of the comments from other new English as a first language, reactors are unbelievable. When I am in the correct mood, I politely tell them, especially those claiming to be musicians, to form a rock group to the level of Lovebites and perform an hour and a half set singing every song in Japanese. Another favourite criticism is the Lovebites lady's don't move around much. My response is it is amazing they can play at all with the accuracy and technical ability live on stage, let alone run around like Angus Young. Swan Song, is a good example of my point. To see them move around more have a look at Raise Some Hell: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJLQhIR6Za-IfM0&ab_channel=Dem%C3%B3filoBen%C3%ADtez An example of the diversity Lovebites bring with their songs, have a look at Edge Of The World: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vNqYCgd9Sjbdk&ab_channel=Hadesillo A homage in my view to 1970's progressive rock.

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

as an nightwish die hard fan, and so used to an Emppu merely can stand Still, and ( may he have all the Luck on Hiatus he deserve) Marco playing Bass as an God, singing at the Same Time, and of course Floor always interpreting her Singing with Moves and Gesture and all interact with the Crowd... i absolutely be comfortable with the Ladies not hopping Around or try desperairtly to interact with another, i think i would not take that as authentic. they concentrate on their Musicianship, and i am sure the crowd feels that and the positive feedback from the turk gets back on stage to the ladies. stereotypes are, well just that. and they are just so good in what they do, hampling around....no thanks:)

[@brandydynamite5877]

Great reaction, enjoying your insights into the song and the scene in general...HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!!🤘🐺🤘

[@evilvolts]

also Miyako is a concert Pianist she composed a song honoring those who died in the failed revolution Chopin wrote his Revolutionary Etude for Swan Song with Chopin Intro kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPLpaSdnr14d5Y will blow your mind how talented Miyako is she's a true Virtuoso

[@whirled_peace]

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

[@hiawatha.g]

Thanks for coming back to Lovebites so quickly. Miyako's feet may have been hurting, but she is already known and beloved for her so-called "stone face"--she lets her guitar do the talking. As you said this was a two hour concert, and they turned on the afterburners in the last part of it. I suggest you get the concert DVD--after Roy Orbison's "Black and White Night", I think it's the greatest concert film ever made. Available from Amazon Japan, CD Japan or through the Band's website.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Thank you for the comment!! I remember that Roy & Friends concert being on cable back in the day and our radio station in Chattanooga had the CD in our collection. Thanks again! Cheers! Eric

[@thedocofrock1890]

roy orbison ? ya gotta be kidding me ! damn it H.G. now you're hitting up my time period. if you want a laugh roy was in one movie in his career called 'the fastest guitar alive' in 1967. it's a western and it's the only time i've ever seen roy without shades. would not have known who he was till he started singing. i have included a youtube clip for you to laugh at. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYLYnoKwpcd9fMk

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

@@thedocofrock1890 Also with Iron Eyes Cody (Single Tear Native from Littering PSA) and Sam the Sham (had a hit with "Woolly Bully" in '65)...Good pull!! Cheers! Eric

[@jmetallover]

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark Sam the Sham, good one the song I drove my parent nuts with before I jumped to Cream and Hendrix (LOL).

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

@@jmetallover I'd call that a vertical move! Cheers! Eric

[@Raul-vl7ly]

“Can you imagine what that fetus is feeling right now” 😂😂😂😂 I just about lost it that was the laugh of the day that I needed. That was great man!

[@marks5451]

I really hope you react to Epilogue from their 2019 live tour.

[@evilvolts]

The top tier in Japan differ from point of views but yes on top are bands like Lovebites,Band Maid, and Nemophila, also Gacharic Spin has the FUNKIEST Bassist I have heard in years on the song Mindset

[@vasilfilipov4877]

Hello from UK. Nice reaction mate thanks . I know what exactly is to see them live. I've been with them twice 2018th in Wacken Germany and 2019th in UK when they touring together with Dragon force. When you see them it's something like this- they come on the stage like a small dragons who burn the stage and the venue, take your breath and in the end left you speechless and questioning your self- am I witness this right now. I can recommend another song to see the other face of the band please check the song Epilogue. Enjoy it.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Thank you for the comment and suggestion!! I'm getting flooded with suggestions and requests and a couple negatives, but I write them all down and will do my best to get through them. I've seen Dragonforce here in the states, but was working so didn't really pay much attention to the show itself. Schmoozing label folks and whatnot. Thank you again for the time you took to leave the suggestion!! Cheers from Nashville! Eric

[@GrayFox14]

Thanks for your reaction!

[@skoob64]

Not all Lovebites numbers are like 'Holy War' and 'Set thr World on Fire. For something different try 'Spellbound', 'Edge of the World', Swan Song' with the piano intro and 'Epilogue'.

[@CDMS_pt]

Wolfpack in the channel. 🇵🇹🤘😝🤘🇵🇹

[@nontask78]

Speaking of duration of synchapation between Midori and Miyako, you should definately check out either "We the United" or "Signs of Deliverance" (especially the first one), both from the 2020 show in Divercity. Simply mindblowing...

[@zeplica2004]

they just put out a cover of painkiller by judas priest check it out

[@keithvincent8760]

Great band.

[@danw6048]

I am glad you have discovered Japanese rock and metal. I have been listening to rock/metal for over 50 years now and with the exception of Maximum the Hormone, had never listened to Japanese bands. That changed less than two years ago when I took a deep dive listening to many, many Japanese bands. Only three Japanese bands have the music, musicianship and charisma that keeps me listening and wanting to see them live. The three bands are Band-Maid, Lovebites and Nemophila. They just happen to all be all-female bands. They are among only five all-female bands I listen regularly, the other two being Nervosa and The Warning. Band-Maid has already announced they are coming back to the United States this year. I hope Lovebites and Nemophila make their first trips to the United States this year or next year. They will have one very happy old guy in the audience.

[@morganolsson1993]

Great..now you seen the "twins" for real! I use to say, they are so synched, that they seem cabled together. And most songs contains those harmonies. Now you need some power metal. And you mention Helloween. If not for reaction, at least listen to their cover of Eagle fly free for yourself! Its so fun to see that studio live recording

[@alexzenteno1]

Llevo siguiendo más de un año a esta banda y nunca decepcionan, jamás había escuchado bandas japonesas y nunca de solo mujeres y esa combinación es excelente Japón + Mujeres + Metal = Calidad, Lovebites, Band Maid, Nemophila, Aldius, Mary’s Blood, Feat Gear, etc etc etc

[@evilvolts]

This song that was 1st requested for Lovebites has a kickass Guitar solo by Miyako followed by a kickass Guitar solo by Midori followed by Miyako and Midori Harmonizing and Miho coming in with a solid bass riff Lovebites Holy War kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJikqaN7paqWpNE

[@luizhenriquevidal6786]

Salute from Brazil!!! I'd like you react to the song "Spellbound" of the same concert... Thanks

[@evilvolts]

"Pocket Nuke" she's only 4'9 lol but yes she's like a human metronome

[@vincentwee632]

You have a nice voice.

[@johnpaul4784]

And as usual Haruna kills it on drums !

[@evilvolts]

I saw a video of Asami singing Alicia Keyes in a club before she was with Lovebites.

[@zoranbl1990]

Great reaction dude. Musical knowledge is obvious. Only bad thing about this video is stopping at M & M solo. Never interrupt solo from these two who are showing everyone how its done. The Wolfpack is making metal beautiful again. You will see that after reacting to some ballads and some more relaxed and slower songs but still technical and very well played, especially live. Diversity and talent that these girls have can be measured with Nightwish. For me, those are two best metal bands in the world right now no matter the genre

[@gordonbell8728]

I concur with the recommendations for swan song which has Miyako playing piano Chopins Revolutionary Etude for the intro. And Edge of the World which really showcases Asami's vocal range. I really appreciate your reactions and your background in radio. My dad was in radio for almost 40 years.

[@dregeye]

Thanks for more LOVEBITES! Since you do 30 minute vids anyway, how about the full ENCORE from 2020's "Five of a Kind" concert? kzbin.info/www/bejne/paWti4OLeNysha8 (20 minutes total) Miyako's instrumental pre-recorded intro, "The Awakening" into "The Hammer of Wrath" followed by 'prog' "Edge of the World" with near segue into "We The United". The last 2 have [cc] (recommended until you get familiar with Asami's voice). This is a nearly full example of their eclectic genre of music, though is missing some Hard Rock, and though it has piano from Miyako, it lacks her Classical excerpts like Rachmaninoff & Chopin that can be found on "Empty Daydream" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oonLkKiDgp5noLc and the intro and outro to "Swan Song" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPLpaSdnr14d5Y also with [cc] lyrics.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Thanks for the comment and suggestion! I may mix things up a bit with some other video reactions, but I wrote that down to circle back to later. I'm quickly realizing The Wolfpack is a very adamant group of music lovers!! Thank you again, and Cheers!! Eric

[@dregeye]

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark One of the things about LOVEBITES that keeps me interested is the eclectic styles they include in their catalogue. All "Metal" but of a wide variety, and consistently acknowledging life's challenges while encouraging self-empowerment, perseverance, integrity, dignity, personal-responsibility and unity-in-love in their lyrics. All qualities I believe are of greater importance today than ever before in my 70 years of life... I (and Wolf-Pack) appreciate your interaction with commenters, thanks!

[@pepsiman990]

Some suggestions for the Japanese metal band rabbit hole, besides Band Maid and BabyMetal (because everyone checks them out): Nemophila - either Dissension or their newest one Revive (all female band) Hanabie - We Love Sweets (All Female) This band just released their first full length album, they had only released small LP's up till now. Maximum The Hormone - A.L.I.E.N. (mixed band female drummer the rest are guys) This band gets compaired to System Of A Down, multiple time and key changes in the same song. Galneryus - Angel of Salvation (all male) HEAVY Neo-classical vibe with this band. Think if Yngwie Malmsteen's ego let him play with an actual band.

[@diwe9984]

My top 3 bands - 3. Nightwish 2. Epica 1. Lovebites - my top 3 singers - 3. Asami 2. Simone Johanna Maria Simons 1. Floor Jansen

[@ChuckJansenII]

Eric, you have great breakdown and examples that are comparable. Thinnest album I heard was 'Sack Blabbath' shouldn't have been 'Born Again'. Gillan also wasn't a fit. When Ozzy was with Sabbath his voice was thin too. We still love Ozzy and his music as well as Gillan. Greatest twin guitar attacks/harmony, Skynyrd, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest. Miyako and Midori (MakoDori) can play lead and rhythm. They are able to support one another, take the spotlight and then harmonize. Now let's talk about the harmonization. Most harmonization is slower parts of the solo. MakoDori shred during their harmonies including using two hand tapping. Where are they in the pantheon of guitar duos? Thunder Vengeance show cases their individual skills. Midori playing a demented solo and then shredding. Miyako's end solo proves she is a master of the wah pedals. She is alos the Queen of bends. And that baby will be metal all the way. Asami got married and also became a Mom while they were on their Hiatus. Asami uses her diaphragm to project and volumize with great control of her voice including vibrato. She knows how to shape the sound. Does anyone drive a band as a drummer like Haruna (Harupi)? For someone who is 4'9" she has power, speed, accuracy and endurance. The "Little Big Engine." Miho will be missed but will always be the biggest part of Lovebites having been the founder. She doesn't get the credit as a bass player because she allowed the other members the spotlight. She is a great bass player. Miho and Haruna definitely drove and set the tone.

[@velipekkaniinimaki]

Check out Battle Beast and Noora Louhimo...Where angels fear to fly...you`ll love it...greetings from Finland

[@erikjohnson1960]

You are not the first one who is saying that their guitar is tuned differently, they are not they are one half of their songs both playing in standard tuning and on the other half have their E strings downtuned to D, they just playing i harmony..When you see Midori plays the purple/ blue E-II Horizon then it is in standard tuning and if she is playing the black one the bass string is tuned to D, on the tunes where they are downtuned Miyako is playing the Dean ML and if they play in standard tuning , just any other of her guitars Just for the sake of it, lets say the song is in A minor, the first player plays an A , at the same time the other is playing an C, 1:st player the plays an C the other is playing an E, and so on.... With love from Sweden

[@thechurn4766]

Dragon Force does a lot of the duel harmonies also. To me Lovebites is kinda a merger between Iron Maiden and Dragon Force.

[@JoAnn69BC]

Awesome🤘🏽🔥

[@billyboyles]

Great reaction thanks. I think her feet were hurting too. She wasn't wearing heals in this video. I'm thinking Lovebites is one of the worlds best bands

[@martine3293]

Hi Eric, greetings from the Netherlands. I really enjoyed your reaction. I heard you say that you're familiar with Nightwish. Would you be willing to do a reaction/review to them? Like Lovebites, Nightwish has an awesome fanbase. They would love to hear your opinion, I'm sure. If I can be of any help suggesting a song or giving some background information, please let me know. Take care!

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Thanks for the comment and suggestion!! Being a neophile to them, I'd defer to you and say maybe you should suggest the song I react to. I'd prefer a live version since you get the best performances live. Just let me know what tune and I'll slap it on the growing list!! Cheers from Nashville! Eric

[@martine3293]

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark Thanks for wanting to react to Nightwish. You'll be happy to hear that they are known for their epic live performances. Their songs range from really heavy, to melodic, to celtic, to jazzy to...you name it. A good introduction to Nightwish live and Floor's voice is the song 'Ghost Love Score', one of the epic, melodic ones. It was recorded at Wacken 2013, in front of 82 000 people. It was originally sung by Nightwish's firs singer (Tarja Turunen), but Floor (their 3rd and current singer) gave it her own twist. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIrNep9-jKd0jNE

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

@@martine3293 Much thanks!! It's on the list! I'll try to get to it tomorrow. I have a request to react to "90's One Hit Wonders" so maybe I'll record back-to-back since I'm feeling better! Cheers! Eric

[@martine3293]

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark That's wonderful. I'm looking forward to that reaction. One more thing, don't be surprised if the Nightwish fans flood your channel with comments and suggestions when you've uploaded your reaction. 😄

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

@@martine3293 Oh, if they're anything like the Japanese metal fans, I'm ready!! Eric

[@dhrh0591]

when it comes to Rock & Metal frrom Japan these ladies for Metal and Band Maid for hard rock, you cant go wrong, neither has a bad song, and both are better live than in studio

[@rednab2001]

I graduated high school in 1982, so I was there, front row for the glory years of hard rock and metal. The era of the guitar god ended in the early to mid 90'a due to a lack of talent, and as he said, music companies wanted to get to the chorus as fast as possible. This more canned style of music took any and all expression from the real musicians. The grunge bands that came out in the 90's was the end for great bands as being commercially viable. To rock/metal fans of the 70's and 80's, those bands sounded like bad garage bands that would be lucky to get a gig at their local VFW or high school. Along with the guitar gods leaving, the era of clean vocalist also left the rock/metal world. When this change happened, I didn't by any music CDs for decades. I still pay little to no attention to Western music. Japan is killing it with rock and metal, and South Korea is killing it in the pop genre. It is interesting to see comments in some KZbin videos. When I look at old school 80's metal videos, there are lots of young people asking, "What happened? Why do we not have music like this today."? The same with Kpop videos. When people see them for the first time, they as "Why don't we have anything like this here, they are so much better than our pop stars." It is a sad day for Western music.

[@stephenkalisz6495]

great reaction, wolfpack sounding off, miyako,has customized her dean on her own. i really liked the metallica comment. as someone who grew up during the beginning of heavy metal, its nice to see a reactor who knows what its about. thankyou. hope to see more. try a different side of asami, listen to edge of the world, as you said she has great vocal control

[@salsaucedo]

Sorry but whoever told you that she has an opera background is very wrong to say so, she has a ballerina background and classical piano background. Before Lovebites she was a backup singer in Blues and RNB but no opera. Dang for being a radio station DJ you have broken the golden rule twice on two separate reactions that I have seen, "You must never pause on a lead" shame on you buddy! it comes close to another cliche "If it's too loud then you're too old". If you really want to see what they are capable of I strongly suggest their masterpiece and classic song Edge of the World, which is more on the prog-rock side of Lovebites kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vNqYCgd9Sjbdk

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Thanks for the comment!! If I have to hit the post I will, but I've kind of put off "radio rules" with these. But I will try to let them simmer before I start stepping on them! I'll continue to dig deeper on this band and the others that are being suggested, but honestly, the input is coming pretty quick and I'm trying to keep up! I do plan on revisiting Lovebites and Wagakki sooner rather than later, but I also would like to mix up the sounds so as not to limit my options. I'm getting a ton of push toward German/Norwegian metal bands, so we'll see where that goes. Thanks again for the time and attention! Cheers! Eric

[@marifosquejrvictormartin5833]

Yeah one lucky dude dam it...imagine your wife is a METAL GODDESS...

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

I've been lucky my whole life! And my wife was a Metal Goddess! Cheers! Eric

[@BagoPorkRinds]

Asami before she joined Lovebites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmK5kKZmm896pdE Btw most of Lovebite songs have dueling and harmonizing guitar solos.

[@tommyjohnson9175]

You might want to check out another phenominal all female Japanese Metal called Nemophila. Personally... Nemophila... Well, just check out their song "Dissension" or "Hypnosis"

[@evilvolts]

Not Sure where Madison Tennessee is I lived in Nashville for a while years ago

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

East Side of Nashville...Across the river...Basically from Trinity Lane up to OHB between Dickerson and Gallatin...In that area. I say East Nashville, some say Inglewood, some say East Hill, some say Madison...Regardless, the traffic is worse than any city anywhere.

[@evilvolts]

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark okay I worked and lived in Midtown area and also for awhile on Trinity Ln I used to work at Shoneys on Interstate Drive then on Trinity Lane also worked at Ponderosa Steakhouse for a bit.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

@@evilvolts We used to eat at that Shoney's every Sunday after church, but sadly, it's closed. And the Ponderosa is gone as well. This city isn't recognizable from when I got here in '98. Eric

[@evilvolts]

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark ah that's sad I remember making puns to the customers about the sweet tea, the certainty, the reali tea, the formali tea,ect ect..... I had a ton of them lol

[@cepho8349]

Nice video again. I agree that people on the internet get angry too easily at times. Just lean back a bit and promote positivity instead. Two rather recent non-Japanese metal bands you should consider for the channel are Orbit Culture from Sweden and Vintersea from the US.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Thank you for the comment, suggestion, and support! I'll put those on the "Honey Do" list. Cheers!! Eric

[@karasu8757]

i actually really enjoy your reaction, i suggest you check out another SuperB group from Japan called Unlucky Morpheus, the genre the band is speed metal melodic, they have a violinist woman called Jill and she is a monster and the lead singer Fuki is the best metal singer in Japan, i suggest you try the song [dignity of spirit or angreifer boths live version-] and Greetings from Brazil 😃🤘🏻🎸

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Hello Brazil!! Thank you for the suggestion and comment! I'll put that on the list! Cheers! Eric

[@jmetallover]

I am not sure if that look is her feet hurting or if the musical savant is composing and arranging the new song for the band in her head while playing a wicked metal song. These ladies will never disappoint so pick anything but to really get the total package I recommend Rising LIVE (kzbin.info/www/bejne/a323Xoqee6ymhqc) it has it all including Miyako on piano and sliding like lightning back on guitar. Asami has no opera training that i know of (was a ballerina student) but she was a RnB/Jazz/Soul backup singer which makes her transformation even more remarkable. Here is proof Asami singing a cover of If I Ain't Got You LIVE in a small dark jazz club/bar (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmK5kKZmm896pdE) she learned her craft the old fashion way she sang till she got great and wasn't created in a studio with software enhancements she could never duplicate on her own LIVE. Asami writes almost all the lyrics for the group with help and input at times but her positive and uplifting spirit is all over this band!!!!

[@bartonbagnes4605]

You said that real metal bands have two guitars. Are you really saying that you can't have a great metal band with only one guitar, I'm sure there have been bands that had only one guitar or none, but replaced them with other instruments and made it work. I don't remember how many guitars Unlucky Morpheus has, but it has an instrument that most people wouldn't think of metal when it's mentioned. If you are familiar with them then you already know what it is, if you aren't you are unlikely to guess, at least not seriously. I grew up in Utah, but only very recently found out that the electric guitar was invited here. I heard as a kid that the television was invited here. But here are some others that you might have encountered sometime in your life, some hopefully indirectly. Headphones, the Frisbee, the Zamboni, the DVD, the first permanent artificial heart, hearing aids, car stereo, interactive graphics program, the first video game, stereophonic recording, computer animation technologies, word processing software, computer animation technologies, the first electric traffic light, hifi speakers, Colt .45 and Browning repeating rifle, and the odometer was invented by the pioneers on the way to what later became Utah, so they could tell others the distance they had to travel. But Utah is a low population state, less than half the population of New York City, so it couldn't be expected to have a great impact on the world.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Thank you for the comment!! Twin Guitars is more of a signature/stereotype than requirement. There are a lot of bands who only use 1 guitar and are great, as there are bands with twin guitars that aren't too great. I worked with a dude who did nights at a rock station in Utah. Can't remember where exactly, but he said it was a big resort/ski town. And if I ever do come to SLC/Utah, now I know who to call to show me around!! Thanks again for the time and attention and take care! Cheers! Eric

[@rednab2001]

I spent most of the 80's in metal bands, playing local club shows all around Texas. Played with both one and two guitarist. For metal, two guitarist just sounds better. There is a certain crunch that fills out the sound. This is usually lost with one guitarist....at least live. In the studio, they can record as many guitar tracks as they want to fill in that sound. The most difficult part about having two lead guitarist in the same band is managing the egos that come with them. It is probably less of an issue within an all female band.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

@@rednab2001 Great insight and spot on!! I think every band is hanging by threads of ego, regardless of instrument, but yeah, the Axemen usually have to have that ego to be that type of artist. The more ego you add to an already fragile mix, the harder it is to manage. I've always said the hardest part of fame on any level is managing your own ego and not to buy into your own bulls**t. I live in Nashville. Lots of ego here on every level of media/entertainment. But the plus side to that is, knowing all this talent lives here puts you in a position to bring it every time, so it keeps you on your toes! Even in radio, there's 1000 people ready to take the gig. Thanks for the words! Cheers! Eric

[@rednab2001]

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark I did my share of radio work with AFRTS while serving in the Navy. When I was a musician, I was playing with a teen-age guitar wizard/Yngwie clone on one side of me, and on the other, I had a guitarist that trained at MIT in LA. His guitar tutor was Paul Gilbert. That was two mountain sized egos to try and balance.

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@@rednab2001 Pretty solid tutelage!! The ego I deal with is the "I know more obscure music than you do" flex. I usually reply with "Yeah, my phone has Google too." and move on. Or the listener who are absolute scholars of a band you're remedial with and therefore think they can do your job better. Usually by the time folks have been fire enough times they figure it out...usually.

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dude you paused during the solo.........NO

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It's OK I was just kidding with you

[@keithvincent8760]

Asterism Japanese metal young trio.Top talent. Also Band Maid best band on the planet. Imo of course. Thanks.

[@bonered9210]

this is not the place for maids blind believers, unfortunately. besides, asterism is a semi-professional that can only attract 50 spectators. please don't pollute the comments section of lovebites.