The Lion Reacts To BAND-MAID / DOMINATION (Official Live Video)

[@ShikataGaNai100]

The best live rock band on the planet.

[@TheLionsReaction]

Love these live videos from them

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@ShikataGaNai100 Hang on let me check the rightness of your comment. Yep Truthometer says 100% true :)

[@rjaywest378]

Best rock band out there. The maids have well over 100 songs in their catalogue, and every one of them is worth listening to. They are definitely best experienced live, but the official MV for Blooming (my favorite Band-Maid song) is worth checking out.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥ these chikas! You still gotta check out The Warning too! Both bands are friends & fans of each other!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Yes i do have a song for you thx, Mr Lions. "Don't You Tell Me" live from Yokohama. And a merry Christmas to you. "Po, Po, Po".🎅

[@poncedeleon759]

@GaryHolloway - have a fantastic Christmas Gary-san.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@poncedeleon759 I'll do my best to, Mr P.🤭 I hope you & your family have a wonderful Christmas too.🤗

[@TheLionsReaction]

Got it, and it is now on the list!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@TheLionsReaction Thanking you, Mr Lions :)

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Huh... I would have never thought of that one. 🤘🤣 And Po po po? 🙄 Pofect!

[@RudiTheMan]

So, a new master has entered the house of the maids, let's have fun,

[@TheLionsReaction]

A new Fan for sure!

[@lonniekramlich6241]

" What other songs should I listen to ? " All of them ! Seriously, they have no bad songs, just some you'll like less than others.😲 😏❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@TheLionsReaction]

Thank you, I am going to listent to thier entire library

[@MusicMike747]

“Who can tell me the names?” 😂 My friend Lion, millions of Maidiacs could not only tell you their names, proper pronunciation of them, but their birthdays, favorite food, and string gauge on each guitar

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@MusicMike747 Kanami uses Ernie Ball (regular slinky) 010-046 gauge strings. Don't judge me, everyone needs a hobby.😔

[@TheLionsReaction]

Thank you good sir! I may be among the ranks of the Maidiacs now

[@TheLionsReaction]

Ernie Ball strings are some of the best out there, a lot of players use them

[@armynurseboy]

​@@GaryHolloway-810I love Earnie Balls. But I prefer the .090 gauge Super Slinkies...😊

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Band-Maid. Domination. Nuff said. Thx, 🦁 🎀😂🤘

[@Jonas_S_]

MISA: "Barefoot Assassin" - bass Kanami Tono: "Princess" - lead guitar & songwriter genius Akane Hirose: "Gorilla" - drums & arrangements & bananas Saiki Atsumi: "Ice queen" - lead vocals, some lyrics (not so much 'Ice' anymore. Just 'Queen' ;) Miku Kobato: "Little pigeon" - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (some times lead), main lyricist, band founder

[@TheLionsReaction]

Thank you for the run down @jonas_s_ I appreciate ande needed that!

[@mikewilbur5219]

Best band in the world right now BAND-MAID 🤘

[@TheLionsReaction]

I couldnt agree more! They are absolutely amazing!

[@brunobryant4846]

I tried to warn you, B-M are highly addictive 😁 but my o my the happiest addiction going, these amazing Rock Goddesses are my musical oxygen and since I tumbled onto them a few years ago not a day has gone past without the Maids dominating my heart and soul, try Rinne it's a real kick to the crotch of bloated, toxic ego, stale male western rock, cheers from down under 👍🍻

[@BRO-HI808]

Bruno!!! 🍺🍺🍺 Bruno is right..."HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!!!" PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@brunobryant4846]

@BRO-HI808 😁🤣👍🍻

[@TheLionsReaction]

Absolutely extremely addictive! they are stellar

[@G-man_810]

You’re not falling down a rabbit hole but pigeon hole! Congrats on listening to Roger…you have been shown the band that is saving Hard Rock for us rockers! The 810 year old pigeon is wise and will cast her magic spell on you. Continue reacting you’ll understand later! 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!

[@ericifune5543]

They're playing the same venue in May. Worth going to just for the light show.

[@MagnaVolt81]

Welcome home master! 🕊🎀💜

[@dahnawa1957]

Band Maid is: MIKU (mee-koo) Rhythm guitar and backing vocals. She is the band’s founder, writes the lyrics and the band’s main spokesperson. She is called “the little Pigeon”. SAIKI (sigh-kee) Lead vocals and front man. “The Ice Queen”. (She’s also the team mom). KANAMI (kah-nah-mee) Lead guitar. A classically trained musician, she composes and arranges all the music. “Mincho” MISA (mee-sah) Bass. The band’s secret weapon. Most bassists don’t stand out. She does. “The Barefoot Assassin”. AKANE (ah-kah-neh) The smiling drummer is “The Gorilla” and she is the other half of one of the best rhythm sections anywhere. (Watch for Misa the bassist to walk to or turn towards the drum set, make eye contact and lock it down tighter at some point in virtually every live video they’ve done).

[@TheLionsReaction]

Thank you, I gotta learn more about them.

[@roygillotti4615]

What is amazing is their progress as a band didn't happen over night, they all worked hard to get where they are today. The band Founder Miku was the original Lead singer, but stepped aside for a stronger voice ( Saiki ), after never touching a guitar she learned how to play rhythm guitar to fill a role and now nearly 12 years later she is a great guitarist under the Lead Guitarist teaching ( Kanami ). Their later work is stepping it up even further than you seen so far.... Check out Hate? Live off their channel.

[@TheLionsReaction]

You can always tell when hard work and dedication are in the mix.

[@philbrowning1187]

Lion, this was the first video I saw of Band-Main and I think my mouth was open in shock for about 2 hours afterwards. They are: Saiki the main singer, Miku, rhythm guitar and back-up singer, Misa on bass ( you won’t see better), Akane on drums (ditto), and the fantastic Kanami on lead guitar, also the primary song writer. I would try ‘Hate?’ Live next, it will blow your socks off when you reach the duel between Misa and Kanami in the middle. Loved your reaction.

[@TheLionsReaction]

It is up next brother, Ill give you a shout out as well, Would you be willing to show this to other Band-maid Fans?

[@philbrowning1187]

Thanks Lion, but there are others who deserve a shout out more than me. I’m a relative newcomer compared to some of these guys. I wouldn’t even know about Band-Maid except for some of these. I only heard about them from lamenting the end of Rush on a reaction and several commenters told me they had moved on to Band-Maid. I gave a derisory laugh. I’m not laughing now!

[@polskabob359]

Saiki is the lead singer, miku aka the pigeon, is rhythm guitarist n also the singer , band maid has 2 singers , kanami aka mincho , is lead guitarist, misa aka the barefoot assassin, is bass, n akane aka the gorilla, is drumer

[@TheLionsReaction]

Thank you! They are all amazing musicians

[@polskabob359]

​@@TheLionsReaction the fact their beautiful is the least interesting thing about them

[@chrisegbertky]

Or dressed asMaids ​@@polskabob359

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

For next up song, if you had a songlist, a monkey, and a dart ... even he could not pick a bad one! It's BAND MAID! Try Shambles or Play live.

[@TheLionsReaction]

Just add "Play" to the list.

[@daft73games]

Not only are they all talented, it also comes with a positive message. We are blessed to have *Band Maid!* 🤘😀🤘

[@TheLionsReaction]

I know I am blessed to have heard of them!

[@RogerChance5309]

🍺😁🤘🏻🕊️

[@brunobryant4846]

ROOOOOGGGGEEEER 🤪👍🍻

[@BRO-HI808]

Roger!!!🍺 PO!🕊 🤘🤘😆

[@BRO-HI808]

@@brunobryant4846 Bruno!!! 🍺 PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@brunobryant4846]

@BRO-HI808 And a big Po back at ya 😁👍🍻🍻🎼

[@WilliamHallisey]

Roger!🍺😁🕊

[@swissystan]

I will go with Gary’s recommendation :) or maybe one of the other 120+ songs! Maybe Warning after that, then From Now On (MV), Choose Me, Puzzle (official live), Shambles (MV), Freedom (official live)….you could really pick at random from their back catalogue, plus acoustic versions and concerts….so much to discover here!

[@TheLionsReaction]

Haha Their library is extensive, but awesome

[@Davey-Boyd]

Miku Kobato "Little Pigeon" - band founder - rhythm guitar and second vocals. Main lyricist. Claims to be an 810 year old pigeon and makes pigeon noises when she speaks. Po! Very good at poker, really into horses and horse racing. Very clumsy, may fall into ditches. Has the energy of an average nuclear power station mixed with weapons grade cuteness. A comedian onstage - literally! She is the heart and soul of the band. Saiki Atsumi was "The Ice Queen" nowadays just "The Queen" - Lead vocalist and frontwoman. Was very shy in the early years and came across frosty in interviews because of that, hence the nickname - she has thawed out now though! The youngest member at 30. Into train spotting (really)! and collecting trainers (sports shoes). Very girly, is a fashion icon and ex model. Designs a lot of the bands merch. Really into Baseball and the Hanshin Tigers. Don't mess with her you will lose. But she has a heart of gold and a killer dry sense of humour. Recently started writing lyrics. Has final say on songs. Kanami Tono - "Kanamincho" but usually just "Mincho" for short. Lead guitar and an absolute genius songwriter. Total riff machine. Has two personas. Normally a tiny cute shy very polite lady who seems very innocent (the band have to explain dirty jokes to her). Until she puts on her guitar. As the band say: "then she gets quite violent" - she turns into the shredding rock star she is. Takes guitar off, back to the little girl. Likes cakes, coffee and is totally infatuated by Saiki. She adores Saiki very much, to everyone's amusement. Akane Hirose - "The Gorilla" on Drums. Seems to be the sane member of the band, but is actually the band clown. Has an enormous appetite, seen eating in a lot of MV's. Eats a lot of bananas including on stage, hence the nickname. But she is terrible at actual cooking. Usually has a big grin on her face while drumming manically, Akane was also a DJ (under the name DJ Achi) and likes dancing and goofing with MISA. She also plays trombone! MISA (all caps, no last name) "The Barefoot Assassin" on bass. An absolute bass prodigy, MISA is very shy onstage (and a total clown offstage with Akane). Nickname comes from the fact she plays barefoot and looks like an assassin. Because of shyness often drinks onstage, you can often spot a bottle of Jim Beam on her amp. She drinks it neat. Lately drinking more beer than whiskey though, good girl. Doesn't say much, but when she does it's usually totally hilarious! At a lot of concerts you will hear the fans chanting MISA! MISA! MISA! which has become a slogan.

[@TheLionsReaction]

Has the energy of your averarage planetary powering system

[@bocatampere]

Kanami Tōno, lead guitarist, is the main composer of their music. For me..Most impressive musician of the 21st Century, maybe even ever. Pure genius as a composer, always composes to the whole band and shreds when song needed that. Check out their ” From Now On( Official Music Video)” if wanna see some serious guitar magic. If wanna see some real groove, check out ” Hate?( Official Live Video)” They have about 130+ songs and haven’t heard a bad one. Masterpieces after masterpieces… 🔥❤️

[@TheLionsReaction]

Nice, i was wondering who was responsible for all this amazing music I am hearing from them.

[@bocatampere]

@ PRS just announced about month ago about Kanami’s Signature Model PRS. As a first Japanese artist and as a first woman( not sure about that). It was sold-out at first days, as far as I know.

[@gush44]

This is the reason you don't judge a band by its cover. Check out your new favorite band called Band-Maid the next song is an instrumental called From now on . Put on your seat belt . They are wolves in maid outfits .

[@TheLionsReaction]

Right, haha Wolves in Maid outfits!! Love it

[@armynurseboy]

And if you want to see a band of wolves, check out "Man with a Mission"....

[@killiansred1000]

“An incredibly hard rocking maid band.” Quote from the BAND-MAID Prime website. Founded in 2013 by Miku Kobato, rhythm guitar, vocals. The lineup has remained the same since then. Saiki-lead vocals Anane-drums Misa-bass Kanami-lead guitar, genius composer. You will understand why as you dig deeper into the pigeon hole. It’s a deep one.

[@TheLionsReaction]

Such a cool story! I bet the make a movie about them some day

[@dennisthemenace671]

Lions , Thank you for continuing down the BAND-MAID Pigeon hole , ok names , Miku Kobato band founder , Red rose in hair , aka Small Pigeon , Rhythm guitar 2nd vocals n lyrics , Saiki Atsumi , Lead vocals n lyrics , Blue rose in hair aka Ice Queen , Kanami Tono lead guitar aka Mincho writes n arranges the music , Akane Hirose drummer aka Gorilla , MISA MISA MISA Bass aka Barefoot Bass Assassin .

[@TheLionsReaction]

Oh, I am just getting started!

[@dennisthemenace671]

@@TheLionsReaction Fantastic , the Maidiac`s will be there with you and to answer any questions you have .

[@tonygriffin_]

THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. Think that covers everything. 3:20 "I'll give it a bit more volume",. Yes, please, a lot louder as it was very, very quiet.

[@TheLionsReaction]

I am certainly digging them!

[@BRO-HI808]

Other great songs...get dart! The Maids discography is deep and diverse, with 130+ great songs to choose from. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘 ❤Miku❤ Red Rose - Rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals, main lyricist, main spokes pigeon and band founder. Plays Zemaitis guitars and has a signature guitar called "Flappy Pigeon". Limited run of only 80 sold to the public. 💙Saiki💙 Blue Rose - Lead vocals, graphic and style designer, starting to write more lyrics, starting to play keyboards 💚Kanami💚 Lead guitar and main composer. Recently honored as the first person from Japan to have a PRS limited edition signature guitar, limited to 200 units, which most, if not all of them are sold. In the US (100 guitars) and Japan (50 guitars) they were sold out in a day. 💛Akane💛 Drums. Endorsed by Tama Drum, Zildjian and has signature sticks by Wincent W5B Akane. 💜MISA💜 Bass. The "Barefoot Assassin", plays Black Smoker guitars by Black Cloud, a custom guitar shop in Japan. She has many custom guitars from them but she now has a signature model...TM BETA - JMB5 MISA

[@TheLionsReaction]

Great song suggestions!

[@Ytf2024]

2 songs done, about 120+ plus Band Maid songs still to react to.😊

[@TheLionsReaction]

@@Ytf2024 Right and it will be the most enjoyable job ever!

[@keimahane]

Looks like you are getting sucked into the Pigeon Hole, don't resist it, PO! :) Great reaction once again. A couple of other live videos you may like are Moratorium (Live at Zepp Tokyo) and Play (Official Live Video) both are incredibly fun, big crowed energy and highly recommended.

[@TheLionsReaction]

I swear I will not resist!

[@BM4-Life]

🦁 *Their Great!* 🤘😆🤘

[@TheLionsReaction]

Yes they are

[@mikeholmes5308]

More Band-Maid? SUBBED! Rock on, Lion! "Can you imagine seeing this show live?!" Why yes I can... and can confirm from experience that it's a ridiculous amount of fun! Welcome to the Pigeon Hole PO!

[@JayDavisAtHome]

OK, here's a few to get you started Honkai, brand new road, start over, order, alone, Arcadia girl, choose me, why why why, chemical reaction, don't apply the brake, shake that, glory, Beauty and the beast, don't you tell me, bubble, daydreaming, different, don't let me down, the nonfiction days, moratorium, cross, take me higher, time, secret my lips, fate, Rock in me, clang, turn me on, wonderland, bubble, the dragon cries, warning, blooming, no god, afterlife, hgk, Giovanni, from now on, corallium, influencer, shambles, before yesterday, I still seek revenge, freezer, reincarnation(rinne)

[@RetiredInThailand]

Honkai ... There's an unofficial live version from their 'Spin Off' concert ... MISA & Akane do an intro to it that is completely out of this world! Best I've heard from them, and yes. I understand that seems impossible ... But Band-Maid being Band-Maid always does what should be impossible.

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

Want some more BAND-MAID live? Try out PLAY, it too is a fine example of their talent as well as their postitive atmosphere on stage. Thank you for continuing your discovering of my favorite group of the 21st century. (link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc ) Names with a basic idea of how to pronounce them: SAIKI (sigh-key) lead vocal MIKU (me-coo) vocal/rhythm guitar / main lyricist MISA (just as it is) bass AKANE (aw-caw-nay) drummer KANAMI (caw-nah-me) lead guitar / composer

[@TheLionsReaction]

I have that one on my yet to watch list so it is coming up for sure!

[@barrycounts490]

All of Band-Maids songs are good ! If you want another live performance check out "Play" Official Live ! It's the song they played at this concert right before Domination ! If you want another MV check out "From Now On" it's a little heavier but the bass solo is so smooth =) Thanks

[@TheLionsReaction]

Lots of people requesting "Play" so that one will have to be next!

[@normanweaver7935]

Surprisingly, it keeps getting better from here, too

[@TheLionsReaction]

@@normanweaver7935 that is so cool and I am WAY excited to keep hearing more

[@Parker--]

I suggest searching for "BAND-MAID / Moratorium (Live at Zepp Tokyo)." It's my favorite.

[@keimahane]

With you on that!

[@TheLionsReaction]

On it! Thanks again

[@bandmaidfanATL]

That doll behind you with the blindfold reminds me...check out their OMV for Dice Also, it's a pigeonhole, Po! 🕊️

[@TheLionsReaction]

Next on the agenda! Thanks for the suggestion. The doll is a Funko pop of Eleven from Stranger Things

[@atrandom2575]

Yup, pigeonhole. The band's founder, originator of "the Gap" between the maid costumes shaping people's initial assumptions of them based on appearance and their sound, primary lyricist, rhythm guitarist (who didn't know how to play when the group started), original lead singer who stepped away to backing vocals in favor of bringing in a more powerful vocalist for lead. (Taking a deep breath after all of that) Is an 810 year old small pigeon who constantly throws Japanese "Po", which is essentially equivalent to "Coo" in English around while in her band persona. It's all based off of puns around her name and such, and is why you get so many Maidiacs making pigeon and Po! references.

[@zer0tzer0]

BAND-MAID don't have a Rabbit Hole, they have a Pigeon Hole, po. Good Songs? They don't have any bad songs. Well over 100 and counting. Throw a dart!

[@Greish-esquire]

🕊️👀🥰❤️🇯🇵🍻😁

[@TheLionsReaction]

yes1

[@kieranbuffini8632]

🤘🔥🔥🔥💙💙🤘🤘

[@TheLionsReaction]

They are fire! love listening to them now

[@Kalis0420]

Great reaction, but way more volume would make it an unbelievable reaction! Seriously tho, greatest band of all time IMO. PS. Don't forget about the heart and soul of the band Kobato Miku!!

[@TheLionsReaction]

I agree, my volume was a little too low on this one, check out this one and let me know if it is better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_NeHmJhJuph8k

[@pitamaid]

😝

[@TheLionsReaction]

Absolute fire!

[@kieranbuffini8632]

Welcome down the Pigeon Hole my friend you will be amazed at what they bring to this world of ours.

[@TheLionsReaction]

This is one Pidgeon Hole i am glad to go down! Please join me as i travel through it

[@JayDavisAtHome]

Lead Vocals - Saiki (SIGH-key) Lead Guitar - Kanami (ka-NAH-me) Rhythm Guitar - Miku (ME-koo) Bass Guitar- MISA (ME-sah) Drummer - Akane (ah-KAHN--nay)

[@TheLionsReaction]

Thank you my friend

[@Parker--]

They don't have any good songs; only amazing songs and absolute bangers. 😜 Saiki (sigh-key): Lead singer Miku (Me-Koo): Backing vocals/rhythm guitar, pigtails Misa (Meece-uh): Bass Kanami (Ku-naw-me): Lead guitar Akane (Awe-kaw-nay): Drums

[@TheLionsReaction]

Right!? How is every single song so good?

[@ericifune5543]

They are better now, not that this isn't fantastic. Live shows, especially in Japan, are where it's at.