LOVE BITES - The Hammer of Wrath Reaction!

Subscribe! / @yesyoucanplayguitar
Online Guitar Consultations: yesyoucanplayguitar at gmail.com
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Patreon Guitar Community: / yycpgguitarcommunity
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Patreon Reaction Community: / yesyoucanplayguitar
Original video: • Lovebites - Awake Agai...
📸Instagram: / yesyoucanplayguitar
▶︎ Facebook Group (For current students, and former students) If you have taken lessons from me request to join:
/ 649740670193874
My KZbin Gear:
▶︎ Main Camera (A shots) amzn.to/3U5xFZV
▶︎ Second Camera (B shots) amzn.to/3m3v7in
▶︎ Main Microphone amzn.to/3K5IM0l
▶︎ Key Lighting amzn.to/433tAcy
▶︎ Fill Lighting amzn.to/3lZko8J
▶︎ Back Lighting amzn.to/3zu2CgH
▶︎ A Tripod amzn.to/3nBsuEG
▶︎ B Tripod amzn.to/4323I0S
▶︎ Short Tripod amzn.to/3ZEaPcL
▶︎ Phone Tripod amzn.to/3Gg1IbC
Guitar Stands
▶︎ Guitar Stands (Jackson V) amzn.to/3ZDEAe0
▶︎ Portable amzn.to/3Gel7cV
▶︎ 5 Guitar Rack: amzn.to/40G9Rye
Recording & Practice
▶︎ Monitor Speakers: amzn.to/3Kxt2ok
▶︎ Cubase: amzn.to/3KGWg4h
#japan #lovebites #thehammerofwrath

[@Greg-om2hb]

That’s original bassist MIHO here. There’s also a proper concert video with a proper live audience of this show opener.

[@salsaucedo]

Not a show opener but an encore opener

[@GrayFox14]

​@@salsaucedo It was different in different years. "The Awakening" or the opening of the concert or opened the encore: "Battle in the East 2018" - concert opening. "Crusaders Standing at Wacken - Live in Germany 2018" - concert opening. "Invitation to the Theater - Live in Tokyo 2019" - concert opening. "Five of a Kind - Live In Tokyo 2020" - an encore opener.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

The guitarist that looks bored is Miyako. I think her stoic nature comes from the fact she studied piano for 15 of the first 18 yrs of her life. I don't believe you have reacted to a song where she plays the keys.....yet. She's very, very good !! 😮 Try, "Chopin Intro + Swan Song, " live from Zepp Divercity, Tokyo 2020. 😏❤️🎙🎸🎹🥁😎🤘

[@CDMS_pt]

That's Miho the old bassist and founder of the band. Lovebites is my drug for the last 5 something years.

[@one42chrisp]

“Burden of Time” is one of the best tracks from this DVD, Miyako really shows her virtuosity on it.

[@theohof2204]

These ladies have no competition, they're absolutely brilliant. Here still with Miho, who gave us this band. For that she will always be gentle on my mind. Hope she is doing well.

[@Lemon_Force]

That "bored" look is just Miyakos stage "character" if you can call it that, she always looks calm cool and collected. I think it stems from her classical piano training where they are trained to express their emotions through their playing rather than their faces.

[@martins767]

Nice comments

[@boyzyu]

"The Awakening" is the first part and intro when they weren't playing yet, and "The Hammer of Wrath" is the actual song. This track is one of their thrashier songs which is why you'll probably hear more early Metallica or Testament rather than Judas Priest or Maiden. Like you have mentioned, this studio stream ("Awake Again - Live from Abyss") was a way to say thank you to the fans during trying times because of COVID restrictions. All the tracks played here are from their first LP, "Awakening from Abyss". And yes ! Please continue with this stream and you're in for a treat.

[@faintsmile88]

Lovebites have indeed created a craving. 🐺 The intro is "The Awakening"

[@obud3777]

The first part was the backing track with the "Awakening" they use that often as a show opener. Miho referred to "The Hammer of Wrath" as a thrash metal song with some Arabic elements. All of the band members sang backing chorus together. It is often their opening track of their live setlists, as it helps them to focus their senses. From their first studio album Awakening From Abyss Lyrics: Miho Music: Miho and Mao Arrangement: Lovebites/Mao

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - The Hammer Of Wrath lyrics: What's the worst way to die？ Burning to death, or drowning？ Everyone laughs in derision There's no hope at all Why is the world rotting away Howling in pain, they slowly die All of the sorrow is murderous The insanity (Burn up) They're calling me (Burn up) It's do or die (Burn up) Get ready for hell (Bring down justice to the wicked) Don't look away from the mistakes Open your eyes, and see the truth When lightning cracks the blackened sky Listen to the screams of distress It's like a bad dream but it's not No way to get out, a living nightmare Bring down the Hammer of Wrath Who will be the next to burn？ God only knows the victim Everyone knows they are innocent All the hope is gone In despair they pass away There was no hope to begin with Even the angels are giving up Looking down on us Will this night ever break dawn (Bring down justice to the wicked) SOLO: midori / mi-ya [miyako] What's the worst way to die？ Burning to death, or drowning？ Everyone laughs in derision There's no hope at all Why is the world rotting away Howling in pain, they slowly die All of the sorrow is murderous The insanity (Burn up) They're calling me (Burn up) It's do or die (Burn up) Get ready for hell (Bring down justice to the wicked) Don't look away from the mistakes Open your eyes, and see the truth When lightning cracks the blackened sky Listen to the screams of distress It's like a bad dream but it's not No way to get out, a living nightmare Bring down the Hammer of Wrath Bring down the Hammer of Wrath SOLO: mi-ya [miyako] ----- lyrics: miho music: miho & Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) & Mao from Awakening From Abyss 2017

[@flameofudun8447]

The first section where they were not playing was the intro to Hammer of Wrath called The Awakening. It is designed for encores or opening a concert. This song is fire no matter where they play it. I think you said you like to listen to each new song a few times to let it ''sink in''. If that is the case I highly recommend checking out the Tokyo live version of the Hammer of Wrath. It has some iconic live action moments that I will let you enjoy for yourself. Try Winds of Transylvania next if you need more Lovebites songs.

[@Mrlovebitten]

LOVEBITES originally wanted to play their first full album in its entirety in front of a live crowd for the anniversary of their debut album but could not due the C-19 so they decided to stream it from the studio (seen here) but not everyone was able to see it so LOVEBITES decided to sell a copy of this performance on DVD’s and Bluray as a made to order only release, only those people who ordered a copy (within a few weeks time limit) got one as they were not going to re release this video again hence why it’s very hard to get a copy

[@chriso6719]

As others have mentioned , this is band co-founder Miho on bass. You haven't seen new bassist Fami yet. She joined in October 2022. To see her , try the music videos for Stand And Deliver (Shoot 'em Down) or Judgement Day. All your reactions so far have been to their thrash style songs. Holy War at Zepp DiverCity 2020 will give you a good taste of their power metal side.

[@GrayFox14]

Thanks for the reaction. These were the first TWO tracks from the first LOVEBITES Album "Awakening from Abyss" (released October 25, 2017). "The Awakening" (2 min 04 sec) - music track that immediately goes into the song "The Hammer of Wrath" (4 min 41 sec). When "The Awakening" sounds, the ladies enter the studio. During the concerts under this track, they went on stage. This live concert from the studio took place on October 25, 2020 and was timed to coincide with the 3-year anniversary of the release of the Album "Awakening from the Abyss". Due to restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, LOVEBITES could not perform in concert halls. Therefore, the concert was in the studio and was broadcast to the fans of the band on the Internet. During the concert LOVEBITES performed all the songs from the album "Awakening from Abyss" (12 songs, in the same order as on the Album) + song "Eagle Fly Free" (HELLOWEEN cover). Concert was recorded and released on DVD under the title "Awake Again - Live from Abyss" (December 2020). *** In this video, Miho (bass, backing vocals) is the founder, leader, "brain" of LOVEBITES. Unfortunately, in 2021, for personal reasons, she left the band. *** If you check out more LOVEBITES songs (the catalog contains about 60 original songs & music tracks), you'll understand why IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST are often cited as one of the bands that influenced LOVEBITES. LOVEBITES play different genres of metal. Thrash songs make up less than 20%.

[@martins767]

Thanks for sharing all this.

[@GrayFox14]

@@martins767 Thank you!

[@skoob-kq7ms]

Miyako (black haired guitarist playing the Dean V) is not bored. She is a classically trained concert pianist and classically trained musicians generally do not show or play up facial expressions for the audience while performing. In Miyako's case her emotions are expressed through her fingers, whether on the guitar or the piano, not her face.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

She has Resting Miyako Face.

[@ulfheroldjensen]

"I need more..." Allow me to suggest Swan Song with the Chopin etude. Or for tapping galore go with Signs Of Deliverance. Any pick is a hit, this band has no misses. 😊

[@jmetallover]

They are like a drug...and I need more...truer words were never spoken about Lovebites. This was a live stream for fans when COVID had wiped out their world tour plans and they needed to get the Wolfpack a "fix" LOL. No LIVE energy but the ladies as you experienced just don't know how to give a bad performance. They also have no idea what a filler song is so pick anything especially LIVE and never be disappointed ( only exception is Woodstock 2018 where the audio engineering was lousy as they were switched to main stage with less than 20 minutes to get ready ). They are like a drug as you can't stay away from them and need to experience them often. BTW the bassists here is Miho the original founder of the band before she left for personal reasons. LB is her dream and it reflects her heart and soul for Metal music. Steve Harris is her idol and he would be very proud of her as is the entire Wolfpack.

[@dregeye]

*Bloodstock 2018 ? (edit & I will delete)

[@jmetallover]

@@dregeye No way LMAO....good catch. Must be my Viet Nam days or my age LOL. We had Hendrix, Doors, Cream and CCR to get us through, LB would of made it even better!!! Thanks for the correction, I am still laughing at it

[@davidhersrud5139]

Miho is the old bassist here! This session was a 3 yr anniversary of there first album., The intro was THE AWAKING/HAMMER OF WRATH... Fami plays on the new album Judgement Day... Great reaction 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺💪🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@JFrancoDrums]

Awesome!! This Live DVD was played in celebration of the 3rd anniversary release of their first album, so the entire show is them playing the album in full and a surprise cover at the end!! The first part is the intro The awakening and then the song The Hammer of Wrath!! Fantastic band 🤘😊

[@ricdale7813]

Midori and Miyako remind me of cross between Holt and Hunolt from Exodus as well as Gilbert and Bouillet from Racer X. And yes Haruna the Drummer is World Class Bad Ass.

[@guitarzen5999]

Miyako is playing her signature V. Unfortunately by losing their lawsuit with Gibson, Dean can no longer legally produce it. Miyako is a Dean ambassador artist in Japan.

[@athlonen]

Whoa, that’s news! Was it an IP issue, or just a permission issue? If it’s IP around the design of the Flying V, then that could screw over Charvel/Jackson as well, because that means they can’t make the Randy Rhoads model again..

[@guitarzen5999]

@@athlonen It's only an issue with the classic Gibson V and Explorer shapes. The "Modern pointy and offset V's are not included because they were not a classic Gibson design.

[@athlonen]

@@guitarzen5999 Would ESP get hit by that? If I remember right, they have a few bodies based off the Explorer..

[@guitarzen5999]

@athlonen The James Hetfield custom shop model would probably be a problem because it might be too close to the Gibson design. ESP and LTD's other explorer shapes are different enough not to cause a problem and that includes the Hetfield Snake byte model....Dean made things worse when they initially defied the court order and refused to stop making the guitars. Gibson went back to court and Dean finally came to their senses...What I find funny is that even though Miyako is a Dean artist she will use a Gibson every now and then on stage.

[@athlonen]

@@guitarzen5999 She mainly uses it (modified as well; she ripped out the original pickups in it and replaced them with Fishmans) when she channels her inner Gary Moore. Break the Wall is a clear example of that. What sucks though is that the Flying V she has was to be her signature model for Dean. If that can't be made anymore (I'm assuming worldwide) then she lost her model. From what I remember, aren't all Deans made here in the US?

[@davidtormaschy9988]

The Awakening is an intro piece by Myako. This setup is in better context in the 2020 concert where they used the Awakening/Hammer of Wrath as the intro to the concerts encore set.

[@Mike-my4px]

Oh i saw that, I thought someone had the warm up music playing too loud. Terrible intro.

[@GrayFox14]

@@Mike-my4px Terrible intro ? "The Awakening" is a beautiful intro that starts like symphonic music and lives up to its title. Prepares the audience for an explosion (the next track of the Album) - "The Hammer of Wrath"

[@dregeye]

@@Mike-my4px opened all shows in early years AND both recent "Resurrection" shows! I think LOVEBITES would disagree with you ...

[@GrayFox14]

​@@dregeye You're right ! Those who love and understand the music of LOVEBITES will also disagree. For me, "The Awakening" is like the awakening of dormant talents gathered in one band, followed by a bright flash💥explosion in the form of the song "The Hammer of Wrath". Which for me symbolizes the birth of a New Star named LOVEBITES in the Sky of Metal. *** A bright flash💥explosion in astronomy is the birth of a New Star.

[@Wirmish]

Some Japanese bands, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy, ...], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MARDELAS [G-Metal], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture], JUPITER [My Enemy], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], JILUKA [Overkill, or Lluvia], HANABIE [We Love Sweets], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Love is Short], and many many more...

[@davidtormaschy9988]

Thunder Vengeance is another great Thrash song with a great intro to the beginning of the 2020 concert.

[@nossy232323]

Well, they did do a GREAT cover of Painkiller by Judas Priest too. Check it out!

[@zabriabubakar5982]

The BEST HEAVY METAL BAND in the WORLD now is LOVEBITES... The BEST HARD ROCK BAND in the WORLD now is BAND-MAID... The BEST ROCK METAL&COVER BAND in the WORLD now is NEMOPHILA... The BEST THREE PIECE METAL BAND in the WORLD now is ASTERISM....

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Not the new bassist. Fami just started in October 2022. This is from 2020.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

I’m glad I’m not playing a drinking game for every comment that has said this is Miho.

[@CrYou575]

They closed this set with a cover of Helloween's 'Eagle Fly Free' (they don't often do covers), and incidentally, Miyako, the dark haired guitarist, is releasing an EP this month of piano pieces, including her take on that song. She wasn't always so poker faced; I sometimes wonder if she's got some sort of arrangement with Midori to accentuate the contrast. If you watch her performance of Spellbound in the Tokyo 2021 concert, or her work with her previous bands, A Drop of Joker or 21g, she can be very different.

[@ahodori-dl5hz]

Miyako's stage performance is not done in contrast to Midori's, but in consideration of various factors such as the tune of the song and the audience's reaction (or so she says). Of course, none of the other members believe this statement.

[@guygourley2411]

I’ll recommend Black Pentagram by Unlucky Morpheus since they are probably the closest to Lovebites. Another great Japanese band which has tremendous musicians.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Closest how?

[@guygourley2411]

@@PaleHorseShabuShabu In terms of musicianship, technical ability, and a per individual comparison I believe they are very comparable to Lovebites. Both Fuki and Asami have strong vocals, guitarists are equal (I actually give the edge to UM), and drummers are both machines. Bass is pretty equal as well. However, they play different styles.

[@guygourley2411]

@@luckylucciano20 Jill is like the secret weapon, lol. She pretty much eliminates the need for any synth music, and it is nice she can fill in for Shiren. Thanks for the appreciation!!

[@gham5586]

I agree, Shiren and Jinya are great guitarists, and with Jill , violin, and Fuki, vo. Let’s not forget about Ogawa,bass and the beast , Fumiya, drums! They are right up there with Lovebites!!🔥

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@gham5586 Fumiya played drums for Galneryus.

[@yoozzeyee9496]

I am addicted to LOVEBITES 🤘🤘

[@Music4life-DD]

Amazing! The live version of this is way better because of the crowd. The vibe/energy is amazing. But your right. They are addicting. I never thought of that way until you said it. I can't get enough of them. I guess I have to accept that Lovebites is my drug. 😂 Keep up the great work!! You Rock 🤘

[@YesYouCANPlayGuitar]

Thank you so much! :)

[@chrisnieschburg4676]

Keep 'em coming! I can never get enough Lovebites! 🤘🤘

[@Greish-esquire]

😁OG Bassist "Miho" here😁Lovebites are Dragonforce with Melodies .... Miyako just thinking I should have asked Miho/Mao write this so I could play keys at the same time .............

[@boki1693]

This it actually the first time I saw this version. i always have watched the live version. I almost always prefer live. No, thats the old bassists. You have to watch Judgment Day or Stand and Deliver to see the new one.

[@alekhidell]

Hi Brian, the intro is “Awakening”. Their second gig back from Hiatus in March is the first time I’m aware of that the band actually played the heavy second segment (after the word “Lovebites”). I missed it, being at the gig the night before….but hey, who’s complaining? I think you said “new bassist”? That’s Miho…old bassist. Imagine walking into a record store in Japan, seeing a promo for a new album by a metal band called Lovebites…picking it up out of curiosity and going home, putting it on and after the tease of “Awakening” - bam… “Hammer of Wrath”. I totally agree with you that the Iron Maiden similarities are overplayed by many, but they can sometimes sound REALLY Maidenesque when they are doing a gallop, which is quite often. Yes, because it’s a limited release, this DVD or BluRay changes hands for 10 times the retail price on Yahoo Auction..which is why it’s the only thing missing from my collection!

[@GrayFox14]

When people refer to IRON MAIDEN they are referring to the influence that this band (including) had on LOVEBITES. In addition, some songs can really be compared with IRON MAIDEN, such as "The Crusade", "Golden Destination", etc.

[@kielanuar213]

That's Miho, the former great bassist. They produce many songs in various metal genres. Maybe you've been recommended to their thrash numbers. Still a lot to go. Anyway thanks to both of you & Sal. 🤘🤘👍

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Ha ha, this show. I became a LOVEBITES fan right when the limited production run for this ended, so I missed out on getting a physical copy of this live. Fortunately, someone uploaded the whole concert to KZbin and I was able to record it before it was taken down. Looks like you got an “unofficial” copy too! I think it’s a great live, especially since Asami, the vocalist, is on her A game every song. This live gave me a new depth of appreciation for Haruna, the drummer, and just how skilled and tireless she is.

[@user-zr4xc3yt6q]

Welcome back and thank you for doing this reaction to lovebites again, good choice bro, LOVEBITES ROCK

[@metalmark1214]

This is actually The Awakening / The Hammer of Wrath from the Abyss 2020. They start playing instruments with the Hammer of Wrath. That's Miho, the former bassist My favorite version of this is the live version Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo 2020, live performances for me are always better. Keep the Lovebites coming - Shadowmaker - Daughters of the Dawn ~ Live in Tokyo 2019, Holy War 2021 LIVE in Tokyo with lyrics, Raise some Hell (Five of a Kind, 21/02/2020), Swan Song w/Chopin Intro w/Lyrics Live, For new bassist Fami - Judgement Day (Music video), Stand and Deliver (Music Video), Soldier Stands Solitarily (Audio)

[@1970Phoenix]

In this concert, Miyako plays the keyboard AND the guitar AT THE SAME TIME. Here's the exact spot she does that. Burden of Time - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoCll5J9o52YnNU&ab_channel=s-cream-s&t=194s

[@bradchambers2354]

Winds of Transylvania live is awesome you will be enthralled it is a hard song lots of stuff going on in it

[@Greg-om2hb]

I’m an original Bay Area Thrash fan in the Bay Area, so I am thrilled by LIVEBITES’s update of the classic Thrash sound. However, you are hearing their Thrash influences because you have been listening only to their Thrash (and best) songs; they have plenty of Power Metal songs. In fact, in an early band interview, they say that they wanted to play music like IRON MAIDEN. MIDORI (the “bored” one) however says her #1 guitar influence is DIMEBAG, and that’s why she plays the Dean. You might enjoy watching her appearance, along with MIDORI, on ROCK FUJIYAMA where they talk and play with MARTY FRIEDMAN and ROLLY - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g36oiXana9uSa6M

[@MissLoonasSpeech]

You mixed up Miyako and Midori. Miyako is the one which allegedly never smiles, which is, of course, not true.

[@GrayFox14]

You are a bit wrong with the names. 🤗Midori is blonde and only plays ESP guitars.

[@Greg-om2hb]

@@MissLoonasSpeech OMG! You’re right. I meant to type “MIYAKO.”

[@kirkkirkpatrick6352]

No that is the original Bassist Miho.

[@paulread4886]

hmmm.. never seen this version, obviously in covid time. the live versions of their songs always the best though.. the vibe with audience of this as openingor rtn for encore is insane, and worth checking out too. Yes u are right they are a drug. in a great way.

[@obud3777]

And no, this is not the new bassist, this is MIho, co-founder of Lovebites. She is no longer in the band.

[@Kissanpieru]

I love this group, especially Miyako ❤️❤️❤️ They are just so superior in their skills. This group should be watched, not just listened to. This is dope as you mentioned and one that needs to be seen over and over again. Please excuse my bad English.

[@GrayFox14]

As Asami once said: "Each band should have its own Miyako"

[@allenhuling598]

'Like a drug' for sure....seems I need an intake of some of their music every day!! :-) Miyako is far from bored when playing, I think a better word would be 'concentrated' as she is the musical ulta-nerd (in a good way) of the band! This song Live is really good as well, but the whole Live From The Abyss is excellent! Just so you know, the sound quality of the video you played, coming thru to us was quite poor, don't know what happened there. Enjoying this Lovebites journey-of-discovery with you and appreciate your perspective! Cheers!

[@penseesdeseb4919]

I am "intensivly metal" for near 1 year now. I like to discover bands by looking reaction chan. This one is one more that I didn't know. I will listen to more before make my opinion but I think I will like. Thx for the discovery.

[@sixtofive]

They do definitely have some songs that are more like Judas Priest & Maiden, but so far you've seen a lot more of their thrash side. Both sides are amazing, so it's hard to go wrong.

[@sunlight1890]

They are always at top of my list ..Lovebites ،💥🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@athlonen]

Funny that you say that you hear Bay Area thrash in this.. this song screams Anthrax, to the point where you can take the girls out, put in the classic lineup of Anthrax (Belladonna, Ian, Spitz, Benante, and Bello), and this could easily sound like it came off Among the Living in 1986. It’s because you hear those classic metal influences in a band of ladies who can easily outdo all of them that makes this band so special, plus they do it in heels.

[@dg3258]

Lots of comments so I'll keep mind short in responding to "what should you react to next". You've seen the thrash, power, and speed metal influences. Now have your world turned upside down and have even a deeper appreciation for what they're capable of: A FROZEN SERENADE LIVE 2021 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5aboYSMqpKFhJo. 🤘

[@stevecain6377]

I've been a metalhead since 1981. The first metal album I bought was Killers from Iron Maiden. 🤘🤘Would love to have this Lovebites DVD but way too expensive now, if you can find one. I just picked up their Daughters Of The Dawn, Five Of A Kind, and Heavy Metal Never Dies Blu-rays. Also got the new Judgement Day CD/DVD. Another great Japanese band you need to check out is Nemophila. Just picked up their new live Blu-ray also.

[@billozzy5760]

the first song I heard from Lovebites but its from 2020 live....after listening to it 3-4 times I tought if they have any more like this.....I listened to the 2nd....the 3rd....I listened to all of them and they didn't have a song which I didn't like....there is no need for anyone to recommend something....choose the one you want and listen to it....

[@VegetaRabbit]

Another great Japanese guitarist is Kanami Tōno, she is the lead guitarist and composer for BAND-MAID. Here is their latest instrumental track "from now on": kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2e9hKmjo9CGZpI

[@1970Phoenix]

You've only reacted to their thrash songs so far - which I love because their thrash songs are my favourites. But most of their catalogue is closer to Power Metal (NWOBHM) than Thrash. That is, they sound like Iron Maiden more often than they sound like Slayer or Testament. After doing three of their thrash songs, you should have a look at something different. I recommend "A Frozen Serenade", which I personally think is a masterpiece - one of the top 100 metal songs ever written (highly subjective I understand). Anyway, here it is: Frozen Serenade - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5aboYSMqpKFhJo&ab_channel=HarryVethkovMaffiosov

[@obud3777]

Next Lovebites song: "Today is the Day" Live! 🎸🔥🤘

[@rickstrawser9278]

I prefer this type of reaction

[@Metallic_Gaijin_Hu]

Lovebites is a drug. A very addictive one.

[@mauriciorodrigues500]

Great reaction sir, if you can check the song ''Liar'' of this studio concert, its like your hearing a new and fresh Maiden song! Keep it coming 🤘

[@blackowl83]

That is miho the old bassist not fami the new one..

[@hiawatha.g]

No need to apologise for citing influences. Actually, they are good friends with Dragonforce and toured with them. They openly acknowledge influences from Beethoven and Chopin to Purple, Sabbath, Maiden, Priest and Metallica. Their genius is in knowing how to make the most of those influences.

[@eddieg430]

I never heard of these girls until a week ago and I can't get enough.

[@1970Phoenix]

I'm jealous that you still have the awesome journey of discovery in front of you.

[@dg3258]

​@@1970Phoenix me too...oh, to discover them new again!

[@Ed7501]

These girls are amazing and I'm not even a metalhead! The video for "Golden Destination" features them on their UK tour opening for Dragonforce... cool vid from 2020? Yeah, I just dove into the rabbithole like I did with Polyphia and Ren.... all because of this channel!

[@YesYouCANPlayGuitar]

Love you Ed!

[@sin3]

This classical pianist is good at playing the guitar, isn't she?

[@YesYouCANPlayGuitar]

She sure is my friend!

[@Theodupreez]

Mr YYCPG, as a 61 year old South African music lover, I am kinda neutral with regards to the US/UK vs the rest of the world polemic when it comes to rock and metal, but I can safely say that you are on the right track with my fav Japanese women, who are by the way in their late 20's, if not 30 or 31. The band was started by Haruna (drummer) and Miho (bassist). Asami the vocalist wat actually a ballerina and sang RnB and soul before being drafted into LOVEBITES. The also plays the piano. Midori Tatematsu (purple ESP) is a body builder aside form shredding and Miyako Watanabe (Dean Dimebag) is a classical trained pianist that also arranged and write most of the somgs that only picked up the guitar around ten years ago. To see how she incorporated the piano, please check Swan Song (with Chopin), Empty Daydream, Edge Of The World et al. Miho resigned two years ago and LOVEBITES went on the hiatus while holding auditions for a new bass player. Anyone, regardless of gender or nationality or age could audition, but at the end they settled for Fami since end of last year. All the reactions you did were with Miho.

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

FYI - In your description, that is NOT the link to the original video. You have a link to Set the World on Fire.

[@YesYouCANPlayGuitar]

Fixed! Thanks Chad! :)

[@ericdarlington2332]

Ayu is amazing she is my third favorite young guitarist after Miyako and Midori🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@LouisFLamas]

My take is, Their are the top Metal Band out of Japan. Awesome!!

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Two songs aren't enough to represent all their influences.

[@zeplica2004]

i think you are hooked with the ladies. you are not the first and will not be the last!!!!!

[@NerdChannelBrasil]

They mostly do Powermetal/symphonicmetal/progmetal, they have trashy tracks like the ones you are reacting and some others, but the last 3 albuns are more power/prog. Angra, the brazilian power/prog band is one of the biggest influence on LOVEBITES sound. (Kiko Loureiro, Megadeath guitarrist last band)

[@MegaHogzilla]

Babymetal was the gateway drug. Now I'm sucked into bands like Lovebites and Nemophila.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

BAND-MAID led me to LOVEBITES, Babymetal, and the rest.

[@salsaucedo]

This live studio segment was in celebration of the first album "Awake from Abyss" on its 3rd anniversary so they did the entire album for the show and added a cover of Helloween's song Eagle Fly Free at the end. The entire album is phenomenal as showcases the many styles and genres they play. Later on you will see why many reference Lovebites to Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, but for now this is one of their thrash metal songs and they do have several. Continue on as the DVD is you will not regret it

[@andrewvidmar3488]

incase you didnt know its funny you mentioned herman lee and dragonforce since Lovebites toured with them before

[@Phoenix-ci7ix]

Miho ! Miho! Miho! 🤘🐺🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Glory to Lovebites! 🤘 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@handdika4530]

the reason they include a little taste of the previous band, because they want us to remember songs and bands that we might forget, To be honest, it's really hard to make really clean music without a bit of influence from the predecessors

[@gorantamburic2000]

You should listen their Swan Song live cos Miyako is shredding piano not just guitar on that one !

[@pinoypower69]

🤘🏽LOVEBITES RULES🤘🏽

[@785uli]

Slayer🤔 THIS IS THE BEST METAL BAND EVER 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 They are 5 virtuoso’s in one band 😎 YOUR MIND CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT YOUR EYES ARE SEEING !!!

[@dregeye]

If you are going to continue with this awesome "Awake Again" performance I suggest kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5jWiXtpndaChq8 for better audio, though u2b's compression is destructive to audio quality regardless. Please do the best you can to retain their pristine mix. All raw tracks sent to Finland for mix & mastering by Mikko & Mika at Finnvox, of course (!) 🐺

[@judaspriest9597]

LIVE !!! OMG !

[@Ratovx]

They are not inspired by dragonforce, both Lovebites and Dragonforce are inspired by the same old power metal bands like Angra, Helloween and many others Also yes, they do have thrash, prog inspiration aswell

[@marcinpopawski8199]

The next song is Warning Shot kick ass piece ♥️🎤⭐️🥁🎸🎸🎸

[@GarageYears]

Not the new bass player. This is Miho one of the founding members of Lovebites. Now parted ways. Fami is the new bass player. As for the stern guitarist… Miyako, genius… ask yourself when did you see a virtuoso classical musician pull faces and jump all over the place. You’re dead on with the not Iron Maiden or Judas Priest. I grew up with both those bands and yes, they have dual guitar players but the rest no. Both Miyako and Midori have classical backgrounds, and I hear that much more. 🎸🤘

[@Mike-my4px]

I just came across this band this week. I think their best song is actually there last song, Stand and Deliver. The vocals on the chorus remind me of Priests, Judas Rising. But Lovebites song is better.

[@GrayFox14]

When you listen to the entire catalog of LOVEBITES (the catalog contains about 60 original songs & music tracks), and many times each song, your opinion can change many times. For those who have listened a lot to all the songs of this band, it is difficult to choose one song as the "best".🤗 "Stand and Deliver (Shoot 'em Down)" is not exactly your typical LOVEBITES song. Ladies are just having fun in the studio, paying tribute, rather, MOTöRHEAD.

[@stand.and.deliver.5]

@@GrayFox14 You are absolutely right. It can change daily, weekly, monthly. I guess that I have around twenty songs I‘m listening more often than to the rest. But from the others i always pick different ones for a „deep dive“ and listen to them very often in a short period, e.g. No time to hesitate and Paranoia at the moment 😊

[@GrayFox14]

@@stand.and.deliver.5 I understand you. 🤝😊My favorite songs this week are: "The Final Collision", "Dystopia Symphony", "We Are the Resurrection", "Lost in the Garden" and "Puppet on Strings".

[@1970Phoenix]

I am actually jealous of people who discover LOVEBITES, because I know what a great journey of discovery they have in front of them.

[@GrayFox14]

@@1970Phoenix That's for sure. LOVEBITES has a lot of surprises in store for new fans.

[@DMGJP]

"LOVEBITES"

[@PittDaddy]

You should watch the video of Lovebites playing with DragonForce... hint, Herman Li is in a Lovebites dress.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Miho Miho Miho!

[@VRsMagic]

🔥LOVEBITES🐺PERFECTION🔥FOREVER🤘🏻

[@lawrencegambrell4293]

The DragonForce comparison drives me crazy. Lovebites has far better songs than DF. I like DF, but always thought their shortcomings were lack of good song structure. Lovebites does not have that problem.

[@dregeye]

LOVEBITES band name is ONE word.

[@KINO-om9lx]

Co co cool

[@marks5451]

Oh why didn't you do the version from the Zepp Divercity show? No the bassist here is Miho, not the new one.

[@MissLoonasSpeech]

I'm tempted to say: "Right song, wrong version." While this is still a great performance, nothing is as enjoyable to watch than the performance at their live concert in January 2020 in front of an enthusiastic audience! Others have already posted a link to it in some of the comments here and it was also the version which several people had suggested in the comments to your previous Lovebites-reaction. While it doesn't make much sense to record another reaction to the live version from January 2020, at least do yourself a favour and check it out on your own! I also had the impression that the sound of the song in this clip was not the best, because it sounded sometimes somewhat muffled, or was it just because of the way you recorded your reaction? The original DVD, of which I do have a copy, has a better sound. As others have already pointed out before, the reason why you have heard mostly Thrash Metal in their songs so far is simply that you have reacted to what at least most Thrash Metal fans consider Lovebites' best Thrash Metal songs. If you continue your journey with them, you will find out that they cover different old school metal styles on the same quality level. On another note, I like how the blue tips of Miho's hair match with the blue color of her "Ride the Lightning"-shirt.

[@toddwilliams3757]

Testament should cover this song Day 456

[@emilkostov6271]

This is Miho-the oldest bassist

[@leemohhin4352]

The next song after this one is Warning shot.

[@killermonjero]

Are you Canadian?

[@YesYouCANPlayGuitar]

Yes I am. What made you guess?

[@killermonjero]

@@YesYouCANPlayGuitar Your accent.

[@alexanderrichter9740]

Well thats a very bad version. Live version is much much better

[@GrayFox14]

This is a Live concert from the studio (concerts in concert halls were banned due to the Covid-19 pandemic), which was broadcast live via the Internet. And then released on DVD/Blu-ray like other LOVEBITES live performances.

[@alexanderrichter9740]

@@GrayFox14 yes Studio Live. Its a great difference between Studio Live and Concert Live