Lovebites - Shadowmaker MV REACTION | Metal Musician Reacts (First time hearing Lovebites)

[@bradgale2625]

I had the same reaction bro when I first listened to them 😜🤣😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 but I had no words 😂

[@deth2munkies]

As I've been saying elsewhere: Lovebites is what happens if Iron Maiden and Dragonforce have 5 beautiful girls that are raised on JRock.

[@michaelafrancis1361]

If Iron Maiden ever did a tour in Japan in the 1990s they have some frigging explaining to do!

[@hygog]

best comment

[@taknothing4896]

Miho (bassist and group founder, along with absolutely insane drummer Haruna, who by the way is a Helloween fan) is a big Maiden fan, so no surprise there. And they did a UK tour with DragonForce a couple years back.

[@ChrisPage68]

@@taknothing4896 Last year.

[@taknothing4896]

@@ChrisPage68 Time flies when you're having fun....

[@ArkhanixMusic]

TCoM: Recommend more Japanese bands Me: *cracks knuckles* List: Aldious - We Are Wagakki Band - Senbonzakura Broken by the Scream - サヨナラバースデー (Sayonara Birthday) Candye Syrup - White Russian DOLL$BOXX - Take My Chance Fruitpochette - Parasite Girls Rock Band Revolution - VOLTAGE (Drummer did one of the best covers of a Dragonforce song according to Gee, the drummer from dragonforce) Mary's Blood - Marionette Unlucky Morpheus - Black Pentagram Yousei Teikoku - Astral Dogma That should do for now :P

[@glenkelley6799]

Great list

[@keithvincent4]

Cool list.

[@troymathis1474]

Great list maybe some Fate Gear also

[@rakjr6]

I would add Bridear - "Light in the Dark" Telecide - "Cycle of Addiction" Nemophila - "Oiran" and their cover of Iron Maidens' "The Trooper" Maximum the Hormone - "Alien" Ningen Isu - "Namahage" Otoboke Beaver - "Don't light my fire"

[@ricklarsen7189]

The first time I heard Broken by the Scream I wondered if Silent Siren had been possessed.

[@brunodalmolin3550]

Dude, check lovebites - break the wall. This song is so thrash

[@michaelfarmer6877]

Need to check out "When Destiny's align" , "Rising" , "Break the walls"....🔥 Lovebites is a really cool band.

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

Lovebites is a remarkable power metal band! They all shred!

[@JFrancoDrums]

Lovebites - The Crusade!! Break The Wall!! Rising!!! When Destinies align!!! and much more The dvd's have awsome performances of their best songs, but they get taken down quick around here.

[@alohask8jp]

Next! LOVEBITES / When Destinies Align(4K MV)

[@realdocloco]

The symphonic keys in the background are composed and played by Miyako (guitar-dark hairs). She's a fantastic keyboardist (she only started playing guitar at 18 !!! ) and plays some Chopin on their live DVD/Bluray soon to be released. You're so right about transitions - they know how to keep a song interesting (Miyako is their main composer ).

[@NerdChannelBrasil]

She's a amazing pianist.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Man that is old school cool. "The crusade" based on Iron Maidens "Aces High" next please. What's not to like.

[@kellerfrederic1]

I like your musical analysis. But there is so much tracks from this band. And it's always insane

[@gt1man931]

Miya(Miyako?) has my heart ever since the first time I saw these women at 2019 summer sonic. The double leads strike JP vibes for me.

[@chimchim95serendipity18]

thank you for reaction video

[@robertfreitag1852]

There are some new release vids from lovebites 5 of a kind concert held in February 2020 brilliant show I have the blueray not one bad song and excellent sound some song titles Opening song with intro Thunder Vengance shows their more thrashy side , Holy War , Raise some Hell , Dancing with the Devil , We the United , and Signs of Deliverence and Edge of the World . You get everything from power metal to thrash metal to heavy rock with their shows sometimes all in the one song . Swan song shows off one of the guitarists piano skills as well . Great reaction hope you do more of these ladies they are truly masters of their craft .

[@alfredtorres2188]

You should also check out their video called "When Destinies Align". Another great song from their new album. What's great is that Lovebites does a thrash song. Check out their live version of "Break the Wall".

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

great reaction, if you listen to some Lovebites songs, you will realize they sound like european power metal. These are my song recommendations and you won't be disappointed: Lovebites - When Destinies Align Lovebites - Under the Red Sky Lovebites - We The United Lovebites - Break the Wall Lovebites - Holy War Lovebites - Epilogue (ballad song and you will listen to Asami's vocal abilities) FYI they won the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2018 (Best New Band) and became the first female band (Japan) to perform at Wacken, Bloodstock and Graspopmetal.

[@markoviitanen2671]

Just make sure he doesn't react to Bloodstock concert, it is just bad quality videos, and even Wacken is a bit mediocre. "Daughters of the dawn" and "5 of a kind" concert videos are generally best quality you find in youtube.

[@timgove5337]

Good choices. Under Red Sky 🤘🎸💃🏻😎

[@sterketjerke]

And now after band-maid and Lovebites ... Astarism! You won't believe how good they are....

[@n20games52]

Wow, that was a crazy tune. I'm gonna have to go find the video and listen again. Loved your commentary!

[@MarioMinware666]

See a Lovebites reaction, I like and subscribe. What can I say, I'm a simple man.

[@jeebak]

Oh, man. You're getting into Japanese metal now? Here are some of my favorite all women bands: - DOLL$BOXX - Take My Chance (w/ Fuki, the singer from Unlucky Morpheus) - Bridear - Ignite - Nemophila - 雷霆 RAITEI - Not a band but totally worth checking out, Junna's drum cover of Through The Fire And Flames

[@hiawatha.g]

For other Japanese bands: Here is my "starter" list for anyone who wants to dive into the world of Japanese female-led rock, punk and metal bands. I see some folks have already given you lists of recommendations, so there will be some overlap here. All my recommendations have links. This list is mostly alphabetical, except for the first three, which are at the top of the list for historical reasons. They set the table for the explosion of Japanese female hard-rock, punk and metal bands. Show-Ya (the original female J-metal band, founded in 1981, before Metallica-this is from their 30th (!) anniversary concert-and they are still touring): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXvCZnqsaNt5oLM&pbjreload=10 Shonen Knife (The world’s first bubblegum punk band, founded in 1981. They have done several world tours. They also perform as a Ramones tribute band called Osaka Ramones): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWqvhp-Pr7ScjdU Destrose (This band was never stable, but has become almost mythic in Japanese metal history, because so many great bands spun out of Destrose, including Lovebites--you will recognize the drummer and bassist): kzbin.info/www/bejne/baCal56qqKeqh8k Aldious (Glamorous and kick-ass rockers-one of the first generation all-girl metal bands, along with Destrose) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZfOe4dmp9eUY5o Asterism (not all female, but will melt your face off- the guitarist Haruka Noma is off the charts talented and still a teen-ager) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5fbfpxmd91nrpI Band-Maid (OK, there are 90+ great songs by them. Here is a live clip): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnTpningqaWesk Bridear (Heavy, technical-and the tiny bassist also growls): kzbin.info/www/bejne/goKsdaSrmaySerM Disqualia (Destrose spin-out, featuring Narumi, one of the best guitarists of this generation) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y36Yq3WBp7l9iMk Doll$Boxx (insane mix of metal, electropop, and god-knows what else ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6aVq2eLm56HncU existTtrace (one of the earliest, progressive, technical, some death-metal and goth touches) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hauUfalujax1fJI Fate Gear (super-group, one of the Destrose spinouts-this single video is one of the best in this list): kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn20k6algLaBY5I Gallhammer (Death punk; this is from their 2007 UK/Europe tour): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJe3mqyFhJahkKc Galmet (straight-up death metal, but in prom dresses) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp_Zo4KCmrenY6s Ganglion (Metal with a hint of electronica) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2rNZadpgthgick Lovebites (most recent track, even better than Shadowmaker IMO): kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn2plp9_bpiJoa8 Mary's Blood (The first major Destrose Spin-out: Saki murders her guitar without breaking any nails): kzbin.info/www/bejne/g32wY6iki5Werbc Mutant Monster (Punk-pop): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJWZqqCDh5ljhLc Narumi (solo prog-rock composition-change of pace) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYPcdJR-n9x8nc0 54 Nude Honeys (early Japanese punk, from around 1990-they toured the UK and Europe): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHnRe4alfLNog80 Otoboke Beaver (thrash punk): kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJy6l3mOo7Gjj8k Rie aka Suzaku (instrumental guitar) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2e9Y3p6arikhNU Tricot (Post-progressive math-rock, very technical, crazy time signatures and polyrhythms) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpClkHqXodh9qKc Sonic Lover Reckless (Special project of Miyako Watanabe, one of the two insane Lovebites guitarists): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eom9XqSerclkjKs (easy on the eyes too!) Unlucky Morpheus (Female lead (Fuki) and violin (Jill). This band is a deep well unto itself, they cross many subgenres of metal; Fuki and Jill also do other projects and Fuki is lead for at least two other bands including Doll$Boxx, above): kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGnMkISehMymgdk

[@tackle47]

Great list I dpegically love older BRIDEAR and anything from Mary’s Blood. Saki from a Mary’s Blood is my favorite guitarist.

[@Wirmish]

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[@daniel1138]

Great work! A very thorough list. I just pile on some more for the fill up: Mitsuru, one of Bridears guitarists is going solo now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKOXlIWspNWLodk. Hazuki, Disqualias other guitarist is in a Band with Lisa-X now, a 16 year old guitar prodigy (even for the standards of the japanese rock scene): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvWoqCkesZrb8U. Nemophila is a super group formed by Mayu (ex-Lipstick), Saki (Mary‘s Blood), Hazuki (Lisa-X Band), Tamu Murata (ex-Soramimi) and Haraguchi-San (ex-Hölderlins) and they are awesome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6rFY4GqhdyWrsU. Toranoko Rammy mix Punk Rock with anything else, so no song of them sounds quite like the other, therefor here are two links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3vbeKN8hJV1l8k, kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXKvdmN9jLaKqa8. Cyntia started on Aldious label Bright Star Records and went on to be the first female metal band to be signed to a major label: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH3FcqCbrJmCkLc, sadly they already disbanded. Zettai Club played some great prog infused Power Metal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3_Vh6qdbtF3ptk, sadly they disbanded earlier this year, too. Dual Alter World is a side project of Ryu, the guitarist of Blood Stain Child. So they are not all female, but since you would not guess it on the first look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5-knqmvaaagb5o. Mardelas, also not all female, but Marina their vocalist is another Destrose alumna and has an incredible voice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZWbgWqtidOKgNU Paranoid Void play some great instrumental math rock: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5i4gHiiotJsjKc The Heana Cat are a Visual Kei duo with some pretty awesome baseline: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jamoqodohcl1nMU Trident (ex Girls Rock Band Kakumei) play heavy alternative rock. Their former drummer Junna is maybe the most expressive drummer i have ever seen, but their new drummer Nagisa comes pretty close. GRBK with Junna: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmmbi41ji9qLeNU. Trident with Nagisa: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6u0h4megrqta5o. And Junna being herself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGHdd5hsnsZnepY. Broken By the Scream push the idea of Babymetal as far as you can possibly go without ceasing to be an idol group: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nUgHtjm5uXpa8 and Burst Girl make work, what i never would have guessed: mixing idols and punk rock: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2O1dKqCiqeIoJI.

[@mskima001]

No Babymetal ??!! That's awesome !! Thanks for all the links. Checked them all out, took me about a week now. I did come to the conclusion that LOVEBITES are just Superior. Their songwritting and over-all arrangments sets them apart !!

[@hiawatha.g]

@@mskima001 Babymetal is mentioned, but I wanted to to focus on bands where the women play the instruments too. I got a lot of other suggestions too, maybe need two lists.

[@shaunpendenza3080]

Love lovebites, you gotta do when destinies align 🤘🏻🤘🏻 love your band maid reactions as well

[@iQiLefty]

Ooh, you starting J-rock/metal now bro? Great!!👍👍👍

[@kyles5513]

I just discovered this band. They are the real deal, extremely talented.

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

2 years, 2 studio albums and many live shows later: First world tour ("The thin line between love and hate"), in 2024. Fans from all across the globe supposedly cried too loud for too long. 😁 🐺

[@AngelLWJ]

React to lovebites - swan song live please!

[@nelsonta00]

Lovebites Rising has a really sick solo btw

[@siscob]

Lovebites are my second favourite Japanese all female bands, ahead of Band Maid. They rival them in every aspect and their live performances are wicked. My No1 is Scandal, mix of rock, pop rock, ska, reggae, ska, grunge even edm and jazz and blues. They all sing, do songwriting, arrangements and have their own label called Her. They are first big all female band created 14 years ago and with Aldious and Mary's Blood and partially Bridear they paved the way for 100's of all female bands now active in Japan. To add on the lists from others, Asterism and Nemophila are also really good. Miyako (lovebites) is the second solo guitar in video plays keyboards, bass, backing vocals and does most of arrangement and song writing for the band. Their influence is Dragonforce as many have pointed out, besides many other bands, including Gary Moore. I recommend When Destinies Align and Epilogue, one of the best ballads out there. Oh and I call the drummer Energizer Bunny :D

[@COTTERO]

Mary's Blood is clearly better to me kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6lqHijoq2hjKM unless you prefer slightly more symphonic singers, in that case Asami is hard to match.

[@thedocofrock1890]

glad you got the reaction straightened out. tried watching it last nite and almost the entire solo was cut out. midori and miyako are the best team of guitarists on the planet right now. and beautiful? well yeah! every player in this group is epic just like the music. best power metal band on the planet since 2017. you have much more to check out from them.when destinies align is their newest video-check that out for another shreddathon!

[@Gadzinisko]

I've been a fan of Lovebites since this year. And that minisolo after the main solo gets me every time. And while basically all of their songs kick ass, I don't think any has better riff than Shadowmaker. It's just and earworm and hypnotizing.

[@schelin1447]

Midori and Miyako on the guitars are fantastic and then there's Haruna on the drums...the beast!!!

[@Rhaegar19]

I love Band Maid, but these guys don't really do it for me. Certainly not due to lack of skill, but I guess power metal is just not my thing. Japanese rock band recommendations: Wagakki Band - traditional/hard rock fusion, one of the few bands I feel comfortable saying is completely unique under the sun Hello Sleepwalkers - guitar-heavy punkish alternative (I'd recommend kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKnalmCkm799r68, Shinwa Hokai - "Mythology Collapse") Sokoninaru - post-hardcore trio with mind-blowing instrumentals Asterism - Instrumental prog metal played by high schoolers (kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5fbfpxmd91nrpI )

[@robertpalka1491]

They are fantastic. Within a few weeks of discovering them bought several of their albums. Apart from Funny Railroad Crossing's recommendations, would add Rising as well. About the members, the tallest one - Miyako (The guitarist with dark hair) is 5'2. The shortest is the drummer (Haruna) at 4'8 or so. The band was formed by the drummer Haruna, and the Bassist Miho (she has over 400 heavy metal band t-shirts...). Haruna and Miho used to be in a band called Destrose. The singer Asami actually comes from an R&B background. lovebites is her first metal band. Now, you said you wanted Japanese recommendations: Warning: loooong read ahead. I need to warn you - be very careful of Japanese rock/metal. It’s a rabbit hole that people don’t get out of. Sorry if you have reacted to some of these already. I did look through your channel to check, but might have missed it. Some say Lovebites is the best power metal group, others will prefer a band called Aldious. Also an all woman band, Aldious has a bit more variety in their songs (some really poppy ones, in a good way). Again, great guitarists, what a voice (though the vocalist changed recently. New one is also good. Good songs to start with: We are: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZfOe4dmp9eUY5o Re:Fire: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHvGk3ikrdaJZ80 Believe Myself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ2cdHiaj5V5qNE Next up: Unlucky Morpheus. A good example of the quality in Japan - you’ll be hard pressed to find sloppy playing and half-arsing. Each member actually plays in another band - this is a bit of a side project, but they're taking it more seriously these days. The singer, Fuki, is in 4 other bands, and is also regarded as one of the best metal vocalists in Japan. Apart from amazing guitars and drums, the band also has a violinist. Yip, she gets to do some solos too in some songs. Power metal violin. Some of their songs to check out: Unending Sorceress: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnTZZKZmiZmVrpI Knight of Swords: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipq0lZ9oqdR1qsk Cadaver/Redavac (with sheet music) (they play this song forward, then switch the sheet music and play it backwards): kzbin.info/www/bejne/larVf4WefteYr6c Black Pentagram Fuki did a colab with Syu from Galneryus (one of the best guitarists in Japan): SYU from GALNERYUS（GUEST VOCAL：Fuki）「REASON」: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2abq2SmoJ6ShNU Another of Fuki's side project is Doll$Boxx. The rest of Doll$Boxx is a band called Gacharic Spin. Well worth a watch. Metal with synth. "Take my chance" is comical and wtf, in the best possible way (yes, that is the drummer's real voice lol): kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6aVq2eLm56HncU They are all very legit ladies though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIitnGilerp_nJo, "Loud Twin Stars": kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGPMpahrgKqpfZI More bands: Ningen Isu. They started in 1987, but only found fame worldwide last year, with their first trip abroad this year iirc. Their song “Heartless Scat” is a classic. Think Japanese Black Sabbath. These guys are GOATs. There is a vid of Kanami from Band-Maid doing a guitar battle with the guitarist from Ningen Isu on a Japanese tv show. Well funny. Heartless Scat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZOsaGybas6NgdU BabyMetal. They need to be on any J-Metal list for what they’ve done for metal, especially J-Metal. Their live performances are a sight to behold. Their world fame started with the song “Ijime, Dame, Zettai” in 2014 at Sonisphere: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCQkJaYm8mlj6c Also check: Road of Resistance live in Japan. Several thousands fans, and Su has them in the palm of her hand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWoioh8nLGpm7s Karate by BabyMetal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faenZHZ-dplrpqM And you will also no doubt love Rondo Of Nightmare (With Mischiefs of God Intro). The band members get a chance to shine proper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYecpoGBpM2DZtE Galneryus. If you love Unlucky Morpheus and Lovebites, you’ll love these guys (Mentioned the Fuki and Syu colab above). Again, dual guitars, great drums, great vocals, great everything. Their main guitarist Syu is pretty famous in the metal world in Japan. Some songs to check out: Destiny: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5mvXpyFbZupmqs Angel of Salvation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKTMant7or-fb7s Raise my Sword: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqOlqYOin9anZq8 Mary’s Blood - There was a band called Destrose. Some members left to form Lovebites. Other members left to form Mary’s Blood. More Japanese style power metal with technical perfection (Personally prefer Lovebites though) If you’re looking for the Japanese version of SOAD, but maybe even crazier, then Maximum The Hormone is your band. They’ll mix 5 genres into 1 song. Always be on the lookout for the next change up lol. You said you love transitions? Some of their songs (really, just choose any. They don't fit into any one genre, always something new): Yoshu Fukushu is my personal fav, not as mad as their others though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJaxZpimarKlmrs A popular one by MtH: Alien: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipXahWiAoa1rna8 Next: Wagakki Band - you’ll be lulled into thinking this is some traditional Japanese music, before they melt your face. Metal on traditional instruments. Ok, this is getting too long, so quickly, other relatively popular bands or ones you might find interesting are Bridear Their songs Ignite, Ghoul), Mardelas, D_Drive and Asterism (love this one) (they're both instrumental bands - no vocals), Scandal, Yuzukingdom (eg their song Eyes Shut Tightly, or National Anthem. The singer is actually in an Idol band, and this is her side project to let her growls out lol) , Nocturnal Bloodlust,... There are more. Have a list of near 100 bands. Not even touching Visual K and some other genres. Other folks will make even more recommendations, and you won’t go wrong with pretty much any of them. Let’s just say you’re in a helluva ride with this J-Rock/Metal rabbit hole.

[@lopezbruno3074]

this list is perfect ... if i can just add: "One ok Rock" (here the official channel : kzbin.info , a five male rock band with incredible live show, "Scandal" more poppy, but a really big in Japan : kzbin.info/door/SNX8VGaawLFG_bAZuMyQ3Q "Uplift Spice", sadly disbanded, my favorite punk rock band (no official channel, but you can find some vidéo on youtube" and many, many more

[@robertpalka1491]

@@lopezbruno3074 Ah, One Ok Rock, you're right! They are damn good. Very popular in Japan in the rock scene (actually more popular than band-Maid here). Scandal is good too. Have it at the end with the others, but didn't post a link. Haven't heard Uplift Spice before - thanks for that one! Will go look them up. Just sooo many good bands here in Japan. Others to add to a list in no particular order or regard for exact genre (and am too lazy to find links for their songs lol. It's past 1am here): Sokoninaru, Man with a Mission, Stereopony, Suspended 4th, Tricot, Ironbunny, Alhambra, Cyntia, Polkadot Stingray, Glim SPanky (LOVE her voice), Fate Gear, these lists get a bit long. As you said, many many more....

[@glenkelley6799]

@@lopezbruno3074 Have you seen Otoboke Beaver - Don't Light My Fire - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJy6l3mOo7Gjj8k another female puck band?

[@michaelafrancis1361]

Another add.... D-Drive or Ironbunny.... especially the song Lightning Speed from Ironbunny featuring guitarist Yuki from D-Drive.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I follow Miho on IG and every day its a new metal T Shirt. And, she's adorable!

[@hiawatha.g]

More Lovebites? I've been suggesting this one, so here goes again: "When Destinies Align" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn2plp9_bpiJoa8 The camera really dotes on the girls, unlike Shadowmaker where it's all dark. And the shred-fest between the two guitars is at an even higher level. Heart gone, face gone, promise. Have an ambulance on stand-by.

[@teesomnia]

Bro,because of you and that poster you have behind you,I've become such a dreamcatcher fan

[@kakkoishonen]

Miyako is a smocking beautiful lady!

[@KaiMarcad]

5:49 💗

[@Argumemnon]

Smocking. I see you've learned good lessons from the last 4 years of internet culture! :)

[@ddreamer789]

React to Unlucky morpheus (black pentagram) or galneryus (angel salvation) Or Syu x Fuki (reason)

[@dregeye]

So, I saw your new listing for "When Destinies Align" and, before watching, reading "2nd reaction to Lovebites" I came to watch your first LOVEBITES experience. Very enjoyable! (from a devoted LOVEBITES fanatic perspective). A bit surprised it's taken you 4 months to find another of their songs, and another older release at that, but I'm not complaining, as "When Destinies Align" MV is amazing, almost as good as the 'live' from Five of a Kind concert. I'm gonna suggest, in the interest of TRANSITIONS (an aspect I admire as well, as a drummer/guitarist) "The Hammer of Wrath" at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWTZm6WMqaapsKc Although this omits pre-recorded intro, "Awakening", it still mesmerizes me each time. Thanks for promoting LOVEBITES, AND for the excellent audio balance with your mic and retaining the stereo mix & dynamics of the music. Now off to see "When Destinies Align"

[@TheChampOfMedium]

Yea, just cause they kept blocking the first one, it's tough to spend so much time re-editing over and over. But this one went up real smooooooth.

[@dregeye]

@@TheChampOfMedium You might want to read my comment on your "When Destinies Align" video. It includes a somewhat detailed 'critique' of your 'process' in doing "reaction videos" (hint: favorable). I think LOVEBITES management is beginning to understand the BENEFIT of "reactors" on u2b, and I have been supportive of reactors' "no cost to management" promotion of their artists with my messages to them via Twitter Direct Messages. I have also sent "reactor" links to two LOVEBITES band members on Instagram which received "heart" responses from them.

[@maximushaughton2404]

Lovebites were started by the bassist, Miho when a band called Destrose sort of stopped, they didn't split, no one could agree on that. Miho want to start a band that paid tribute to 80's power metal, most people thought she was mad, but the drummer from her former band agree to join, then they got the others in. If you want one that is really an 80's song try "The Cursade" it's an open love letter to 80's power metal. If you want another sick Japanese Band, try Unlucky Morpheus. They call themselves a technical, power, melodic, speed metal band. They hit like a freight train and keep going. Unlucky Morpheus - "Black Pentagram" or "Unending Sorceress" should be a good place to start. Another for you Aldious - Dominator (live). The band that rekick started the female metal bands in Japan.

[@jasonkno0525]

Love me some Lovebites. Great review! Def recommend Hammer of Wrath live at waken tour 2018, when destiny aligns, Rising, Break the wall, under the red sky, Liar, Epilogue & United we stand. Last 2 redefines Power ballad. Oh yeah, thanks foe being an Insomnia as well :)

[@Cirris]

I got a straight up "Dragonforce" Vibe from this band with some 80s thrash styling mixed in.

[@MidnighterClub]

I'm also hearing Judas Priest there, esp. right around the Screaming for Vengeance era. But I think I'm also hearing Dio, at least with the singing style. Cool song regardless.

[@Acdrmr]

Dude, check Asterism - Blaze

[@outwest1014]

Miho (bass) and Haruna (drums) formed the band in 2016 with Midori (white guitar), Miyako (black guitar, piano) and Asami (vocals). Miyako is the primary song writer and apparently did not start playing the guitar until she was 17! She will also will play a little Chopin during a concert. Remember what I told you about Japanese ladies and their abilities playing musical instruments. Well ,here they are wearing white mini-dresses! They wear white because they all are around 5' to 5'1", except the drummer and she's 4'10" maybe, so they are seen on the dark stages they usually performing on. They were touring Europe with Dragon Force before the virus and you missed their on-line concert about a week ago. Again, where Japanese metal came from, X Japan, Jade @T0zc

[@NewAeonWarlord]

Nice old In Flames playing in the background! Very cool! :)

[@Gavrev]

Ahh.. I see you have found Lovebites too..

[@evilvolts]

They recently re uploaded this video without the commercials. ]:P

[@evilvolts]

New UK date added on the Thin Line Between Love and Hate Worldwide tour maybe they will add more USA dates since Atlanta sold out in like 2 hours

[@mskima001]

Great reaction bro. edit :- Yo, this's basically bandmaid official Fan channel !! So, wouldn't expect much of LOVEBITES in future cause.... we all know why....

[@HALberdier17]

Miho the Bassist is a fan of Iron Maiden, Anthrax and Pantera her main influence is Steve Harris. Miyako the guitar player with the Dean is the main songwriter now. Her main influences as a composer is Disarmonia Mundi an Intalian Progressive Death Metal band. Haruna the drummer is influenced by Helloween.

[@pascalfleury5089]

The guitar riff at the begining, remember me more "Jesus Save" from Savatage.

[@lkm55]

The look on your face at 6:15 is fu##ing priceless

[@slowbluesmaster]

Late to the party but still. Massive all-female Japanese (hard)rock/(power)metal fan here. I see you've worked your way through the Band-Maid repertoire (nothing wrong with that!) but Lovebites is my absolute favourite. Just one video will not do at all! Please give us more. Pick something live and recent, e.g. anything labeled 'Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020'. You won't be disappointed!

[@frankdracman3096]

I would check out Iron Bunny. On the more rock side Scandel, not the old 80's band, and Stereo Pony.

[@davidornberg]

You got Lovebitten! Next: When Destines Align is breathtaking! You want 16 min epicness? Galneryus / Angel of Salavation (live) or Versailles / Faith and Decision (live). Here's just starting list if You want to dig deeper into the Japanese hardrock /metal scene: Ladies first! Babymetal / Road of resistance kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWoioh8nLGpm7s Band-Maid (1:st video from 2014 and from this point they beeing better and better)/ Thrill kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM or their instrumental Onset: vimeo.com/424966460 Lovebites / When destiny Align kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn2plp9_bpiJoa8 Asterism / Rising Moon kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5fbfpxmd91nrpI Hagane / WintrySky kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH3bmpWefNGHfbM Li-sa-X Band / One More Chance Is Enough kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvWoqCkesZrb8U Mary's Blood / Marionette kzbin.info/www/bejne/g32wY6iki5Werbc Aldious / We are kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZfOe4dmp9eUY5o Bridear / Ignite kzbin.info/www/bejne/goKsdaSrmaySerM Cyntia / Run to the future kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH3FcqCbrJmCkLc Fate Gear / Megabullets kzbin.info/www/bejne/rl6QpHqwpKatqKM Brats / Kimarigoto kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWSrqYaPrr2bpLM Doll$Boxx / Take my Chance kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6aVq2eLm56HncU Gacharin Spin (drumsolo in the beginning in this clip)/ Black Survival kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6aYc42kicppsLM Show-ya ( the grandmothers av J-rock) / kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5W5ipKea9Waf7c Unlucky Morpheus / Black Pentagram kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGnMkISehMymgdk Light Bringer / Hyperion kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaizZXqGpcp7eJI Girl Rock Band Kakumei (with the amazing drummer Junna) / No regret kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqXQf3avfrSdjrc Trident / Continue kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6u0h4megrqta5o RagDöllz / 1519 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5SZh3aFltJ6ZpI Fern Planet / kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5-9pn-LfaqjfNU Club Zettai / kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKXFpJmcp9msnqs Rivini / kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIetc4p8jL-hrbc Nemophila / Oiran kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6rFY4GqhdyWrsU Yuzukikingdom / Jail kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYS1dmdvlMSphqc **Male bands** Jupiter / kzbin.info/www/bejne/iprPXqiAgpqbm7s Versailles (same guitarists as Jupiter, different singer) / Vampire kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGare4yGe56Weqc Galneryus (This is the MV version, If you "dare" react to the Live version, it is a monster to watch!)/ Angel of Salvation kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKTMant7or-fb7s here is the live version kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6CUYXt8esuFpZY Ningen Isu (Grandfathers of J-rock and I'm little splitted to choose 1 so 2 links!) / Heartless Scat kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZOsaGybas6NgdU Life for Sale kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3qqgIOcebadbNE X Japan / Kurenai kzbin.info/www/bejne/al7dia2em7Vlj68 Kinniku Shoujo Tai / Nihonin do kakei ku (live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpC2dIV4jLilfs0 Motoshinja / Departure Time kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHbWonericlqfKM Here's som bonuses: Shonen Knife Female Punkband formed in 1981 (still playing) / Jump into the New World kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5fWgKKYbLCDmbs Maximum Hormone / Alien kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipXahWiAoa1rna8 Iron Bunny / 23 kzbin.info/www/bejne/anSooqyrmtJmo6M Ladybaby ft Beardedlady / Age-Age Money kzbin.info/www/bejne/aau6qJduo5d9jKs Drummers that do insane, funny and skilled Drumcovers (Must see) Junna / kzbin.info/door/8iJi2wdYKvz30EYnAN7Xlwvideos Dainashi / kzbin.infovideos

[@christopherlidster3918]

at 2:08 you were gonna say something then got pulled right back in, I was howling because every time I want to stop and process their music I fucking can't. It's just so unbelievably good, I honestly haven't heard talent like this in a really really long time.

[@satomiwa]

Man, I used to request Lovebites Shadowmaker from like, every single reactor who was doing Babymetal and Band-Maid, and nobody ever did it, so eventually I figured that they must be checking view counts or something and figuring Lovebites weren;t worth their time because they weren't as popular as the other two. Eventually I gave up and stopped doing my daily "Lovebites Shadowmaker reaction" searches. I just got a weird urge to search again, and all of a sudden there's like a million Lovebites reactions, mostly for When Destinies Align, but there are a few for Shadowmaker too, so I guess it was the new album that triggered the sudden interest, which is cool and everything, but it still kind of bugs me that nobody took my word for it. But anyway, I've been watching a bunch of them, and most of the people reacting seem to have pretty good ears, including yourself, and I've been leaving the same comment on their reactions as I'll leave on yours, which is that two of Lovebites biggest influences were Iron Maiden and Helloween.

[@mskima001]

You're so right about 'them' doing babypopmetal and bandmaid, view counts. Even if it does happen they always have some negativity in them, like "Asami's" vocals or copying old school music etc. Anyways, they are the Best Band today, amazing songs, awesome live and they need more Recognitions !!

[@aidilputra4385]

If u love Mad Transitions then u should check out a band called MAXIMUM THE HORMONE....they got some of the Craziest transitions man...U can start from their song called Alien....😎

[@jackelofnar]

You really should do thunder vengeance from them

[@CheeseCircus]

The singer is insane

[@dandyprime5338]

Unlucky Morpheus. "Black Pentagram".

[@alvanfarias8432]

If want to know how there's so many good girls bands today... go to the 80's Show-ya Watashi wa Arashi

[@brunorca]

For a first time reaction it had to be Holy War live!

[@kindalikechicken2299]

No denying they're really good musicians. I love Band Maid, but this is very different from that. I just can't get into power metal, especially the vocal style. Too big-hair-blonde-skinny-arm-guy-in-black-duster-and-tight-acid-washed-jeans-riding-a-white-tiger-in-a-thunderstorm for my taste. Suggestions? Maximum the Hormone. Another rule-breaking band. Band Maid's Akane was inspired by their drummer. Or, try the super poppy but kitchy-cool of "Fujiyama Disco" by Silent Siren. Someone mentioned

[@ricardosilva-cv2tv]

Man you should react to Maximum the hormone Hungry pride is soooo awesome 🤘🤘

[@daverave5880]

I really like how you comment on each of the girls' talents and not just watch the vid and say "that was great" like a lot of other reaction videos. Definitely check out Wagakki Band. Perhaps Senbonzakura would be a good first. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZDbhZiqZZuGi9E You will be in for a wild ride with all of the good musicians and the unique vocals. And since you like cute asian girls, they have a share of their own. The lead vocalist and the shamisen player are hot. Oh and the bassist isn't bad either.

[@osierpe]

Great reaction. Lovebites is a fantastic band. Try to react "Epilogue" kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5iueqKwbZ1gbqM or "Empty Dream" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oonLkKiDgp5noLc, live a Tokyo 2019. The guitarist Midori and Miyako are beautiful and talented musicians....

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

great reaction. these five ladies are so impressive, adorable and so passionate about their music.

[@charleslatora5750]

Until a couple years ago music was completely dead to me. it seemed to be that all the same boring crap s*** in English. Until my daughter introduced me to BABYMETAL and from there oh my god there's just so much great music from Japan. Judas Priest will always be my number one. two through I don't know what number 6, or 7 are Japanese female bands. and I don't care if I can't understand them. The music just tears my soul and in a happy way. Welcome to Lovebites. Subscribing...oops, I've already subscribed 😄😄😄😄😄

[@ChrisPage68]

"Oh shit - I thought that was it." Miyako & Midori (IN UNISON) : "Hold our beers.." 🔥🎸 Bassist Miho is also a drummer... 😉

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

Hello, Lovebites released new MV called Winds Of Transylvania(thrash metal) and Glory To The World(symphonic metal) Thanks

[@bevrosity]

same, bro.

[@markoviitanen2671]

Oh, you are in for a lot of surprises listening this band. Soon you don't know what genre they are. They do powermetal, trash metal and power ballads... and Miyako plays piano just as good as she plays guitar... They are like old Metallica, when all their songs were good inthe album. How about more Judas Priest/Iron maiden style next, before diving into ballads and trash with "Crusade" (This link is good version, without commercials and is full length): kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5auqoRqra5go7s

[@TomClark-Futoura]

I see you haven't covered Jinjer yet. You've got to listen to Jinjer (prog groove metal with some surprises) if you haven't already. Some of the best transitions in music. Start with Pisces: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYKxpXqlgph5jLc then Perennial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKnMZJxvrN-EeM0 then Teacher Teacher: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYPOg6qCZdudhck

[@redj59]

The drummer needs gloves. Holy shit.

[@gregdimmock7547]

Dude, if you want sick transitions, check out 'Maximum the Hormone's Aliens. Drummer is cute.

[@tasam1981]

BabyMetals Evil Step-mother ;)) YouseiTeikoku - Mischievous of Alice

[@gfndceqmavhor354]

If you make me choose between Babymetal and Bandmaid.. I definitely will go for Bandmaid 😉 ps/ Champ, if have the chance, check out IRONBUNNY- 23 Twenty Three... a hightech cyborb bunny from the future with very cool outfit playing guitar, he is from Japan.. Vibe 80's to 90's... 😉 I think u will love it..

[@danwiesdamageinc]

6:40 Yep, they can play. If you like the Thrash-Power Metal-fusion, check out Aldious RE:Fire. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHvGk3ikrdaJZ80 I'm not a huge fan of power metal either, but Unleash The Archers - Awakening will make you question your tastes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naK4gXqXZpqCqtE

[@rakjr6]

They toured the UK with Dragonforce. Take a look at them together doing a song by Celine Dion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4i5qJd9np6crqs One upon a time there was a Japanese all-women power metal band Destrose that lasted about a decade and had lots of turnover. The bassist and drummer from the last iteration of Destrose founded Lovebites. Mary's Blood, Fate Gear, Disqualia, Mardelas, and several other bands have Destrose veterans.

[@stewartmacdonald4913]

If these girls watch your reaction of their video they might think you are a touch creepy 🤔😂

[@eddiekim6885]

check out japanese female metal band bridear- light in the dark

[@MrNovakngood]

Yeah I get a definite Iron Maiden vibe from this vibe

[@LudenLudenov]

Hello!! Please make Yours reaction on MV: "Leningrad - i_$uss"

[@RainbowAceOfSpades]

Please watch GALNERYUS - Angel of Salvation live video!

[@mariaclararodrigues4816]

watch the song witch from the program good girl.

[@jyui8337]

what do think excellent metal? next はwhen destinies align 出来ればliveでお願いします🤗

[@saurabhbelgaonkar3693]

Try Mayday by coldrain.

[@mz242]

Yeah man...back to the 80s..... This is just more refined version....

[@Avram42]

Doll$Boxx , Bridear, Unlucky Morpheus, and Aldious -- thank me later.

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

If you like this, then for your own sake, try Ironbunny! A kid that grew up with Van Halen and became a version on Eddie Van Halen in the year 2323. He got some help I think from a formed Baby Metal girl, but don't take my word for it. I can't stand Baby Metal, but this if f..ing awesome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anSooqyrmtJmo6M

[@ravengaming6445]

i sense a iron maiden influence here

[@andriadi80]

Nex Song "Swan song " 🤘🤘

[@Zandman26]

If gender of the band members is not important, I would suggest a band that actually brought a new sound to metal as my first suggestion. Versailles - Faith and decision ( m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5XLl3hsfrmZpbM ). The closest genres to describe there music is progressive neoclassical metal.

[@COTTERO]

You should have reacted to a live Lovebites video, anyway I think Mary's Blood is a better band, check out Bloody Birthday kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6lqHijoq2hjKM.

[@masanabe2382]

Hi Champ from Japan！ LOVEBITES ? "Rising" Check It out！

[@masanabe2382]

"Rising" Check it out ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGiTe6aFpdKIfac

[@noeygarza64]

playing solo's that has no feeling.

[@alejandrorenovatio9736]

Women like that could only come from a place like Japan. Japan is one of the least feminist countries in the world. NO positive action, NO forced diversity, NO Quotas, NO victimhood... Feminine, strong, beautiful and VERY talented

[@Jaymobe07]

I like thrash but not a huge power metal fan. Any japanese girl bands similar to Metallica?

[@funnyrailroadcrossing2767]

This band also play thrash not only power metal

[@chriswicecarver3715]

Interesting. I liked your reaction. The voice doesn't work for me. If I'm going to listen to female singers, I prefer something more like Tatiana of Jinjer or Courtney of Spiritbox. I could listen to all of the music of this without the vocals and would be happier.

[@williambradley6736]

boring drummer, not saying she is not good, just redundant as hell in this song