Petri, now you have seen what I consider the big 4 in Japan (Lovebites, Band-Maid, Nemophila & Hanabie) and the incredible musicianship of all. The U.S. & The English may have been the originators of rock/metal, but the Japanese (especially the all feamale groups) are perfecting it. Keep enjoying the ride, it's only the tip of the iceberg.
There is an extensive catalog from these women. One of the best rock bands going right now. Also, the women of Lovebites were at this show because they are Band-Maid fans. Try an Instrumental, I recommend From Now On(official MV), it is right on their channel.
Band-Maid is a spectacular Japanese rock band as you seen. All their many, many songs are great, but the band really excels in live performances. Recommend their official live "Domination" or "Puzzle" to savor and enjoy. Cheers.
What else can I say that the ladies haven't already said themselves in one of their songs... ↩❤🔥🤘🏻 _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶🕊
What a great band and song....just love how Saiki owns that huge stage and works the whole thing with confidence! What to say about the rest of the band....just awesome!!🤘
Welcome, Petri. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ua-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/v-deo.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ua-cam.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/v-deo.html) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. ua-cam.com/users/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts: ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ua-cam.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/v-deo.html Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ua-cam.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/v-deo.html Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. “P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810 And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue: Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: ua-cam.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/v-deo.html See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: ua-cam.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/v-deo.html If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT! The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
Thanks for doing Band-Maid. A live version of their song "Unleash" from the same concert was released almost 2 weeks ago. Another great song and performance. Also their performance at Lalapalooza last year performing 2 songs Dice and Hate. The Lalapalooza performance isnt on their official page but worth checking out.
”Our Rock Never Dies, Ever. Forever”.. Band-Maid on sitä samaa Rockille mitä Nemophila Metallille. Ne pelastaa sen. Aivan maaginen bändi. Livenä ehkä paras bändi ikinä ja mäkin oon nähnyt kaikki isot ja monesti. Mun mielestä Kanami Tōno, lead kitara ja biisien tekijä on tän vuosisadan merkittävin muusikko. Nero sävellyksissä ja sovituksissa ja lavalla True Rock n’ Roll Star. 10 vuotta ja 120+ biisiä. Eikä yhtään edes keskinkertaista biisiä. Loistavia muusikoita, nöyriä ihmisiä 🔥🤘❤️
You've finally discovered another gem, great 'BAND-MAID'!! Oh my, this is serious! Because BAND-MAID also has countless 'MUST SEE VIDEOS.' I literally have to come see you every day now, LOL 🥰🤘
Hello. Thank you for your reaction to Band-Maid. I love the battle between Kanami and MISA. Of course, it is Akane who is instigating the battle between the two❤❤❤
The BEST Hard Rock Band in the World is BAND-MAID.... The BEST Heavy Metal in the World is LOVEBITES... The BEST Rock/Metal & Cover Band in the World is NEMOPHILA...
If Saiki's an "Ice Queen", Miku's a "Small pigeon", Akane's a "Gorilla & MISA's a "Barefoot Assassin" that must mean Kanami's a....OMG she's a wealthy really weird human animal hybrid executioner called "Mincho". Which incidentally is pretty cool.🙂
When I asked Mincho for a loan to live in Japan for a year, she told me she didn't have the money. I even told her I'd go to all of her shows. So I don't think she wealthy. 🫤
Aivan valtava kokemus. Yritin kans viimeseen asti saada rahoituksen järjestyyn Yokohamaan mut ei onnistunut tällä kertaa. Olettevasti tulevat Eurooppaan kiertueelle vielä tänä vuonna, edellisestä kiertueesta on jo aikaa. Peukut pystyyn tän puolesta
It is time... To learn a lttle about the Visual Kei thing in Japan! First of all: Copy and paste: Versailles - Faith and Decision (English Subtitles) This is a classic and the first half of the song is instrumental. The singer Kamijo is coming the Helsinki 11 June on his soloproject. A Swede that are living in Japan, YOHIO ( has been in 2 Melodifestivalen here in Sweden) is playing guitar on this tour. On the other end of the scale you have the band JILUKA and the song Venom and that is a heavy band to wrap your brain around! An dthen you hav eso many bands in between!
Welcome to the fandom! ♥ these girls!
Kiitos 😊🤘🏻
Petri, now you have seen what I consider the big 4 in Japan (Lovebites, Band-Maid, Nemophila & Hanabie) and the incredible musicianship of all. The U.S. & The English may have been the originators of rock/metal, but the Japanese (especially the all feamale groups) are perfecting it. Keep enjoying the ride, it's only the tip of the iceberg.
You are so right, these ladies have taken me so far and there is no going back! I love these! 😊🤘🏻
That's OK. I am sure Otoboke Beaver is happy being 5th. NOT! 🤣
@@bandmaidfanATL You run with that. You're welcome.
There is an extensive catalog from these women.
One of the best rock bands going right now. Also, the women of Lovebites were at this show because they are Band-Maid fans.
Try an Instrumental, I recommend From Now On(official MV), it is right on their channel.
Band-Maid is a spectacular Japanese rock band as you seen. All their many, many songs are great, but the band really excels in live performances. Recommend their official live "Domination" or "Puzzle" to savor and enjoy. Cheers.
What else can I say that the ladies haven't already said themselves in one of their songs... ↩❤🔥🤘🏻
_____________________
「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' 🎶🕊
Nice one to start off with! Welcome, Po!
Kiitos 😊🤘🏻
Atl kuruppo!
What a great band and song....just love how Saiki owns that huge stage and works the whole thing with confidence! What to say about the rest of the band....just awesome!!🤘
😊🤘🏻
Japan have got soo many good all female bands.
Yes 😊🤘🏻
Welcome, Petri. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom.
Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular!
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ua-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/v-deo.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on.
But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): ua-cam.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/v-deo.html)
And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. ua-cam.com/users/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:
ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” ua-cam.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/v-deo.html
Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html
ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” ua-cam.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/v-deo.html
Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.
“P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810
And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:
Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: ua-cam.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/v-deo.html
See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: ua-cam.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/v-deo.html
If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo
Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid.
For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid Members:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen!
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more!
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans.
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo
The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT!
The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
Thank you very much for this information 😮😊🙏🤘🏻
Terve Petri !
Tervetuloa Band-Maidin ;-)
Glad to have you with us on this journey !
Kiitos 😊🤘🏻
Band-Maid is just fantastic! Check out more! Thanks for the reaction.
Kiitos 😊🤘🏻
Their instrumental video of From Now On is something I think you will really enjoy. Great reactions to the bands. Thank you.
Kiitos 😊🤘🏻
Thanks for doing Band-Maid. A live version of their song "Unleash" from the same concert was released almost 2 weeks ago. Another great song and performance. Also their performance at Lalapalooza last year performing 2 songs Dice and Hate. The Lalapalooza performance isnt on their official page but worth checking out.
”Our Rock Never Dies, Ever. Forever”..
Band-Maid on sitä samaa Rockille mitä Nemophila Metallille. Ne pelastaa sen. Aivan maaginen bändi. Livenä ehkä paras bändi ikinä ja mäkin oon nähnyt kaikki isot ja monesti. Mun mielestä Kanami Tōno, lead kitara ja biisien tekijä on tän vuosisadan merkittävin muusikko. Nero sävellyksissä ja sovituksissa ja lavalla True Rock n’ Roll Star. 10 vuotta ja 120+ biisiä. Eikä yhtään edes keskinkertaista biisiä. Loistavia muusikoita, nöyriä ihmisiä 🔥🤘❤️
Another bass and guitar battle live at Lollapalooza 2023 song Dice and Hate....🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
You've finally discovered another gem, great 'BAND-MAID'!! Oh my, this is serious! Because BAND-MAID also has countless 'MUST SEE VIDEOS.' I literally have to come see you every day now, LOL 🥰🤘
Kiitos 😊🤘🏻
Hello. Thank you for your reaction to Band-Maid. I love the battle between Kanami and MISA. Of course, it is Akane who is instigating the battle between the two❤❤❤
Kiitos 😊🤘🏻
The BEST Hard Rock Band in the World is BAND-MAID....
The BEST Heavy Metal in the World is LOVEBITES...
The BEST Rock/Metal & Cover Band in the World is NEMOPHILA...
😊🤘🏻
If Saiki's an "Ice Queen", Miku's a "Small pigeon", Akane's a "Gorilla & MISA's a "Barefoot Assassin" that must mean Kanami's a....OMG she's a wealthy really weird human animal hybrid executioner called "Mincho". Which incidentally is pretty cool.🙂
She's not wealthy, but her local patisseries are.
@@spaolozzi53 Lol. That's so true :)
When I asked Mincho for a loan to live in Japan for a year, she told me she didn't have the money. I even told her I'd go to all of her shows. So I don't think she wealthy. 🫤
@@TomClark-Futoura Haha. I bet you forgot to offer her coffee cake didn't you?
@@GaryHolloway-810 LOL Damn! Just one little mistake. 🍵🍰
Oli muuten mahtava 3 ja puolituntinen tuo konsertti vaikka pääsi vain streamia katsomaan.
Aivan valtava kokemus. Yritin kans viimeseen asti saada rahoituksen järjestyyn Yokohamaan mut ei onnistunut tällä kertaa. Olettevasti tulevat Eurooppaan kiertueelle vielä tänä vuonna, edellisestä kiertueesta on jo aikaa. Peukut pystyyn tän puolesta
Oho, oli varmasti huikea kokemus 😮🤘🏻
(^_-)-☆バンドメイド
It is time... To learn a lttle about the Visual Kei thing in Japan! First of all: Copy and paste: Versailles - Faith and Decision (English Subtitles) This is a classic and the first half of the song is instrumental. The singer Kamijo is coming the Helsinki 11 June on his soloproject. A Swede that are living in Japan, YOHIO ( has been in 2 Melodifestivalen here in Sweden) is playing guitar on this tour. On the other end of the scale you have the band JILUKA and the song Venom and that is a heavy band to wrap your brain around! An dthen you hav eso many bands in between!
Great reaction!... next..Real existence live?