I loved your reaction to this band . These five women are fantastic musicians. Please do more reactions on this band. I enjoy listening to all types of music , but LOVEBITES has definitely got my attention ! Cheers
Showmaker has to be when Midori and Miyako actually realized they had something special together. Before this Miyako was support so didn't really do much officially with the band outside of lives. Once they got to writing and recording Awakening from Abyss Miyako and Midori actually got to sit down and write and work together in a larger capacity.
Yes, they are perfect. Yes, we love them! ( Nice reaction! ) Yes, we all want to go to Japan! Hehehe! Yes, we all think Midori is hot! Not fair to single her out tho.... because they are all hot! ;-)
This performance at Wacken was outstanding and a milestone for Lovebites, and a dream come true for Miho. Another great song from this concert is “Above the Black Sea” and you can see how Asami interacts with the people.
They just absolutely destroyed this poor unsuspecting audience. Wow ! And what a reception the got at the end , and deservedly so. This was an important chance for them and they were playing for their lives.
Доброго времени суток, Настя! Вы сказали, что Вы из России. Поэтому решил написать на русском,если Вы не против.))) В репертуаре LOVEBITES есть одна песня, которую многие поклонники группы выделяют для себя. И причина этого состоит в том ,что до последнего времени - это единственная песня, которую написала Харуна ! И текст и музыка Харуны!!! Песня была написана еще когда Харуна и Михо играли в предыдущей группе DESTROSE, но впервые записана и прозвучала на дебютном EP LOVEBITES . Песня существует в 2-х вариантах, на японском (первоначальный текст ) и на английском (переведена с японского на английский Асами). Пожалуйста посмотрите "Bravehearted ", это того стоит! Эта песня с того же концерта, что и "Empty Daydream" ,после реакции на которую, Вы сказали ,что она стала Вашей любимой песней LOVEBITES! )) Если Вы решите посмотреть , то думаю ,что Вы будете в восторге и не только от самой песни, но от того как девушки ее исполняют: Харуна с улыбкой до ушей! Двигающаяся по сцене, проявляющая эмоции Мияко! Улыбающаяся Мидори, которая на краю сцены общается с поклонниками, одновременно исполняя сложные партии на гитаре! Михо, трясущая головой! И Асами с ее голосом и пластикой балерины ! LOVEBITES - "Bravehearted " ( Daughters of the Dawn - Live in Tokyo , 2019) ua-cam.com/video/3XRq1YR_A0w/v-deo.html
Miyako does sometimes headbang but not often. Take note though how well Miyako's backing vocal fits Asami. As you said nice of them to have shots of Haruna. They are all stellar but Haruna has the most interesting drumming style of any current metal drummer to me.
Hello! This whole concert was great and led them to win best new metal band from Metal Hammer. This was before Midori and Miyako changed places on stage (that happened in a gig in a small club in Paris) and of course before they decided on their recent stage personas (Miyako stoic, Midori expressive speedy and showing off)). This song (the videoclip though, not this version) was my first Lovebites experience. It’s an incredible introduction to the band because it incorporates all their signature elements. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷
Thanks for more LOVEBITES! This was a fulfillment of Miho's dream, to perform at Wacken Open Air with her own Metal band. Your recognition of Haruna is welcomed and she really impressed this crowd, supporting the choice to be given main-stage at Bloodstock 6 days later. Concerning Midori 💚, "Could you be HOTTER? Could you be more perfect, Midori?" The answer is NO! From solo construction, to unfamiliar melody-lines, to fluid transitions between techniques, to presentation, to personal interaction with fans, I have never in all my decades of music appreciation experienced HOTTER, better or a more entertaining and precious musician. I completely understand your fascination/obsession... &:-)
Midori Tatematsu is one of my very favorite guitarists, full stop. Pro player here (for more decades than I like to think about...), and in my view she's absolutely first rate: phrasing, dexterity, innovation in melody, and that hard-to-define sense of "feel."
An astounding,, ground breaking performance and to think that only nine months before Wacken ( August 2018) they played to around 500 people at The Underworld in Camden Town, London and that gig, according to Midori, was the first time they had played a full set in public. They were very good back then but this performance shows how much they had developed in nine months. This is probably my favourite video of all of their live performances.
Thank you so much for this amazing reaction video. This song was the first touch with this fantastic all-female metal band from Japan. My first love bite was the official video of this song. I´ve loved Lovebites ever since. I´m proud to be a member of Wolfpack. I feel the same like you. Yeah, my the most favorite musician is Miayko Watanabe (dark hair guitarist and pianist). I love when she plays on guitar and other musical instruments ( often piano and keyboard). But I love all amazing and incredible talented women of this band. You´re doing a great job, Anastasia. Thank you so much for that. Take care and be safe!
This is Wacken the Mecca of Metal and every metal bands dream is to perform there and Miho was so nervous at the start of the set, her dream had come true!! This was an early start for the ladies and they were a curiosity, runway models playing Metal....these are hard core Metal-Heads all 82,000+ who travel to this 3 day open air festival the first weekend each August. So only a few had even heard of the ladies at this time but they came out blasting, with Miyako and Midori on fire and the ice water running in their veins. Asami took control of the crowd and really became the stage general the ladies knew she was when they choose her as the front person for the group. Then there is the one who stole the show as per my friend who was there for this (I still hate him to this day because of that...LOL), Haruna was such a bada$$ on that kit she blew everyone away and was the talk of the crowd. The mini nuke went into overdrive and really left everyone asking who she was. The ladies weren't on long but they were super as this shows and next time it is the Main Stage on Saturday Night for the band that should be dominating the world but for CoVid killing off their world tours. The ladies served notice that J/Metal had arrived and they were the 1st all female J/Metal band to play Wacken and likely they won't be the last, but will still be the best!!!!
Interesting to hear princess Haruna stole the show and captured the crowd. I first showed my wife When Destinies Align and asked here to tell me who was the biggest bad azz of the bunch. She picked Haruna also. She always blows me away. As a bass player, getting sucked into the drums is a huge thing
@@waterwalker9600 I have more respect for Miho now hearing some isolated tracks with M/M alone, Haruna alone, and Miho had to glue them together. Not an easy feat.
@@jamesgreen5431 unsung hero Miho is. The chemistry she had with Haruna will be tough to replace. Like MISA and Akane, or Haraguchi-san and Tamu, they just synchronized perfectly
@@waterwalker9600 Totally agree and that was why I worried Haruna was also leaving after Miho's departure. They were together in Destrose and were awesome so you are looking at a duo who performed together LIVE as well as practiced in studio for over a decade. The new bassist will bring her own skills (and her own high heels) and will have to fit into this well oiled machine quickly but understand she has to develop the chemistry with each member and especially Haruna. That said I trust Haruna to be the patient partner needed here as the bassist and her again likely won't get any real shine time but will be the backbone especially LIVE to keep this band moving forward.
My dream tour for LOVEBITES would be them as headliners with Asterism opening. May as well have three guitar goddesses in the same venue. As for LOVEBITES coming to the USA, they've all been in the states at one point or another but not as a band. Haruna and Miho played in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2013 when they were both in Destrose, Asami lived in Hawaii at some point, and Midori and Miyako have been to NAMM a time or three. Here's a video of Midori in her street clothes shredding away, in 2020 I believe as a guest of Kemper. Miyako was there for Peavey. ua-cam.com/video/PCExGZXA1hs/v-deo.html
Awesome review as always. This was Wacken Open Air 2018. The greatest experience for them, especially for Miho. Did you notice that Midori is on the stage left and Miyako on the right? And they sound and look wilder and more natural. Now they are more planed and sophisticated. I love both of them. This is my delusion, that may do something with Miho's departure. I have a kind of feeling she wanted more "metal/rock band" style stage like their old time, but it's just my daydream. I'm sure they are coming back shortly. They release a new piece a week ago named "Nameless Warrior" from the album titled "In The Beginning" expected to be released on 22nd. of Dec, I have been informed the disks will be dropped at home on that date. The song is composed after the announcement of Miho's decision of departure, and became the last session of the complete original Lovebites. There is a phrase "this is the time we'll never forget" in the song, and literally as it is. There is a scene in the MV a wolf head downs in a snow storm, then the wolf head ups again and running ahead through falling Cherry Blossom shower at the end of the clip. The wolf in the snow storm symbolizes Lovebites in the toughest time to bear which is Miho's departure. The wolf running forward symbolizes the restart of Lovebites. Cherry blossom is the symbol of end of winter or restart of new life in Japan. If you want to visit Japan, April to May is the best. Dreamingly beautiful all over with Cherry Blossom. The clip is to show their will to make a new start as Lovebites, I believe. Whole MV is a chronological footage of Lovebites to share every precious memory in their history of 6 years ( they actually became active in 2017).
That thought has crossed my mind too, gg. I also wonder if she saw the writing on the wall regarding the private lives of the others, marriage, baby, etc and decided she didn't want to hang around for the inevitable break. I'm probably totally wrong, and MetalMadman would tell me to keep my speculation to myself, but I can't help wondering anyway 🤘🐺🤘
@@brandydynamite5877 I still think that Miho will be back when they are ready with new albums. Her departure could be a diversion from the fact that two band members get married and having a baby. They need to take a break for personal lives, and a good reason to release Best of album (pandemic situations are hard for the band to going world tour). But that's just me.
A lot of headbanging in this show from the five goddesses. Maybe playing in Wacken was a dream come true for them especially Miho and thus the excitement can be seen. Non the less their musical capabilities are top-notch.....world class musicians 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🐺 🐺 LOVEBITES RULES 🤘🤘🤘 MIHO MIHO MIHO 🤘🤘🤘...you will be missed but NEVER Forgotten.
I think for their DVD/Blu-Ray concerts, the band are a bit more choreographed for better camera angles. That's why their shows at Wacken and Bloodstock seem more spontaneous.
They became the first (Japanese) female band to perform at Wacken. Btw Shadowmaker live 2021 sounds better and Asami vocals have improved ua-cam.com/video/ACUrvMp4G8Y/v-deo.html
A few notes: Miyako has already had the baby, most likely in late August (she has said she was 4 months pregnant when they filmed Heavy Metal Never Dies). Re. Wacken: They were bumped up to the big stage when another band was delayed in transit to the festival. Big bit of luck for Lovebites and for the audience, most of whom didn't know who they were until this performance. Shortly after this, Metal Hammer (the biggest metal publication) awarded them Best New Metal Act as voted by their readers--there are videos of them celebrating with the award. All in all, a major event in the history of the band, and they completely nailed it.
Actually, you might recall that it was Bloodstock that they were moved to the main stage, resulting in the poor audio mix and monitors. Wacken was a smaller stage, first all women Japanese band to play the festival, a noon spot on Saturday, but they drew such a crowd, overflowing the tent, and recognition that resulted in them being chosen to fill the main-stage spot at Bloodstock 6 days later. This Wacken show (still available as bonus DVD with Electric Pentagram) is fantastic in performance and audio mix. Video is great, only a few moments where soloists are not featured, but that is my only real frustration with their live shows, whenever the camera cuts away... Also, I think Metal Hammer award was early June 2018 and led to the Wacken invitation for August 4th. All written with great respect for your continued support of the best (alien?) band I have ever heard! Still hoping to see the LIVE at some time, maybe a move to Japan(!) Seems I may meet many of Wolf-Pack who also 'migrate' to where these phenomenal artists originated. Maybe including Anastasia (!?)
The bigger stages at Wacken are called Bigger, Louder, and Faster. This was the W.E.T. stage. That stage and the Headbangers stage share the same tent. They were the first act that day and were always scheduled to play on that stage and in that time slot. As for the Metal Hammer award, they celebrated it a few times, most notably during their Daughters of the Dawn performance. Moreover, that may have been the last time the Metal Hammer Awards took place as I can't find any winners after 2019, though it's been a while since I've looked.
Always love watching you reaction to Lovebites. Thank you so much. I'm happy Lovebites have beautiful wolfpack like you. Keep on lovebiten🤘🐺🤘 We are wolfpack. And we the united!
For some reason Miyako is much more animated during this show and their first live release, the fantastic "Battle in the East," than she is during the releases that followed this. Also, Wacken is weird for me because Miyako's guitar is in my left ear and Midori's guitar is in my right. I'm used to it being switched.
You should definately react to "Frozen Serenade" (live from the last show). It's a beautiful, beautiful track on its own, but its presentation in this live performance takes it on another level.
Did you know the state of Texas is almost three times bigger than Japan just this one state but we're really big 1,000 mi across 1,000 miles from top to bottom
Great reaction 👍 Lovebites are very talented and skilled musicians. I don't think BABYMETAL is going to perform, for awhile or at least until all this COVID is over with. But yeah that would be a awesome concert, to have BABYMETAL & Lovebites on the same stage🤘What be even more realistic is for NEMOPHILA to open for Lovebites 🙏 NEMOPHILA is about to release there 1st album on 12/15, and this band is on 🔥💯 You really should check them out, all metal and the real deal✌️♥️🌹
At the time I don't think any of the band could actually speak English, I know some of them were learning, I think Miyako was the most advanced at the time, as she was the one that did the interviews that were in English, as long as they were not to complicated. Another band for you, with a great singer to check out. "Unlucky Morpheus - Black Pentagram" The singer Fuki is one of the most sort after singers in Japan, she has been involved in what must be over 100 releases in 18 years, mainly full albums.
actually Midori is a member who can speak pretty good english, then followed by Asami and Miyako. ua-cam.com/video/THx68rLO-fI/v-deo.html fb.watch/9NtsAG7mWS/
LOVEBITES - Shadowmaker lyrics: Caught in the noise, my thoughts are destroyed Trapped in the silence, it's so hard to breathe But still I go on, my hunger is strong Hoping that someone will grab my hand Stranded by moonlight I realize the cold of this world Maybe it's too late？ No one can save me From all of the darkness and solitude Cry, like shadows of the night I carry all the pain inside to justify why I'm alive Despite going through this hell Cause still my heart has hope No matter if I'm torn apart, I'll play my part Before I drown with secret thoughts of my heart Reckless and fast, how long will I last？ Dancing like puppets, I'm empty inside Fighting the fear, and grieving the dear Hoping that someday I'll be repaid Only my echoing heartbeats can prove that I'm here Am I all alone？ Even a faint light is too bright for me, I can't see a thing Hide, in shadows I reside I tremble like a heartless soul, no place to go In desolated land knowing no escape But still I wish to live Just waiting for a somebody to notice me Before I fall down to depths of the abyss Caught in the noise, my thoughts are destroyed Trapped in the silence, it's so hard to breathe But still I go on, my hunger is strong Hoping that someone will grab my hand Stranded by moonlight I realize the cold of this world Maybe it's too late？ No one can save me from solitude Cry, like shadows of the night I tremble like a heartless soul, no place to go In desolated land knowing no escape But still I wish to live Just waiting for a somebody to notice me Before I fall down to depths of the abyss Like shadows of the night I carry all the pain inside to justify why I'm alive Despite going through this hell Cause still my heart has hope No matter if I'm torn apart, I'll play my part Before I drown with secret thoughts of my heart ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)
Its really expensive for these Japanese bands too bring their King of the Ring stages overseas. If you notice the most elaborate shows you have reacted too are filmed in Japan. Not that these bands aren't Great even on a regular riser stage but the shows like BM and LoveBites too a slightly lesser degree require many props,electricians,lighting,,etc,etc not too mention 2-4 men sound and midi lights sync boards. These are Las Vegas shows quite honestly.
Beautiful LOVEBITES Heavenly Goddess ❤✌. Miyako does headbanging on Wacken and bloodstock moments. Lol . Having fun, even in LOVEBITES touring with DRAGONFORCE. In 2019. In Herman Li streams. Good times. On dvds she's a perfectionist one time deal moment captured. In some story Miyako on Daughters of the Dawn dvd. She didn't like the first part of concert. Then middle to the end. Saying wish it was different on walking around on stage. To (Hint) Five of a kind Concert. Better one. Just being the best LOVEBITES can be. Music and stage. Plus why I love Battle in the East concert Raw and Powerful. Start to finish plus Miyako headbanging love it. Cheers 🤘 #LOVEBITES
This is a band where you want to listen to every song and not skip a single one. That said, when listening to the album with this song, I often do a repeat of it and risk blowing out my speakers. If I had to chose one favorite from Lovebites, Shadowmaker would be that song.
I'm surprised you haven't done the Lovebites song Rising yet the video had Midori before she had blonde hair. also the original Shadowmaker official video had dark haired midori and the difference in the 2 videos were during Shadowmaker they had an advertisement break in the middle of the song whereas Rising was just a straight video no ad.
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Hello beautiful, glad to see your really enjoying this. this is fantastic. this is my first time seeing Shadowmaker live. I will definitely be watching this one alot. i think this is the firstive seen Miyako headbang. I love it and i love you as well. I wait patiently for their return. hope to see you again soon, keep believing. wolfpack forever
You might like Band Maid too. They're hard rock rather than power metal like Lovebites and also an all female band. Both bands are excellent. Apples and oranges. Domination ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html Try it, you might like it.
I could be wrong, But I think this is a much older performance video. Haruna has much shorter hair in this, Midori has her natural dark hair here, Asammi's isnt the blonde it is now. And Miho doesnt have the reflectors on her base here.
Watch Babymetal headbanger SuMetal the main singer is leaving the group and she's passing the microphone to Moametal be sure and get the lyrics she's been there since her early teen's she puts it in her song about being in her 20s we love you SuMetal
Shadowmaker is one of their most iconic songs and there have been many different versions over the years. Feel free to look them up for comparison's sake. I like the Wacken footage, because it is a bit more raw-sounding from their big concerts. I also really like their older dresses.
LoveBites was on tour with Arch Enemy during this season of Wacken. Arch Enemy was on the main stage while LoveBites was on one of the side stages. One of the reasons Miyako was less active during their recent concerts is because she was trying to have a baby and she ended up getting pregnant and didn't want to take any chances of harming her child so she refrained from headbanging and moving around too much. Great video! These ladies are so fun to watch. I love them so much. They are on a whole different level all their own.
i really watched a lot of your reactions and i have to say i could listen to you for hours without getting tired. i love you at all. your style, expressions your hairs and everything. lovely greetings from Germany.
Your LOVEBITES love has been transmitted very much. I love too. There aren't many power metal bands that are melodious, catchy, technical, and have excellent vocals. Japan's three biggest female vocal metal bands BABYMETAL and LOVEBITES, and one more There is "Unlucky Morpheus". Please try to react to the LIVE video.
While Lovebites is my number one band favorite band... Nemophila doesn't come far behind (might even pass!). I am surprised you have not yet reacted to them. They are the fastest raising metal band in Japanese metal genre. You will be severely impressed by their MV's "Dissension", "Revive" and "Hypnosis".... Here is link to their DISSENSION music video.: ua-cam.com/video/26aMuahxz8c/v-deo.html
Though I disagree with this statement completely, I understand we all have different tastes in music. Hell, Kid Rock and Kanye have huge followings so I guess there's a shit ton of people out there who think that has a "prettier sound", go figure.
Fair enough. That's your taste. But I 100% disagree with you. Lovebites blows away any modern (last 10-15 years) American band I have heard. If anything I think American rock and metal has stagnated. Nothing I've seen from any American band for years now that remotely interests me.
This was the song that made me fall in love with them when it first appeared. Feels like a lifetime ago now. It's absolutely flawless. Their performances of it are always fantastic to watch as they're so animated through them. Just incredible stuff. And the dual part in the solo always makes me cry.
Please please PLEASE do Doll$boxx - Dragonet. Live. They're so damned good and their vocalist is phenomenal (Fuki Commune). So many damned good bands from Japan but a lot get overlooked in favour of the "popular" ones - Lovebites, Band Maid, Babymetal etc.
MIDORI !!! MIDORI !!! MIDORI !!! 💚💚💚
Hail to the shredding Goddess !!!🎸⚡🤘🔥
Lovebites is the best thing that happened to Heavy Metal in the last 20 years!
For those of us who love Metal it is a dream come true \m/
I loved your reaction to this band . These five women are fantastic musicians. Please do more reactions on this band. I enjoy listening to all types of music , but LOVEBITES has definitely got my attention ! Cheers
Showmaker has to be when Midori and Miyako actually realized they had something special together. Before this Miyako was support so didn't really do much officially with the band outside of lives. Once they got to writing and recording Awakening from Abyss Miyako and Midori actually got to sit down and write and work together in a larger capacity.
Didn't they both come from Osaka? That's sth. in common, I guess!
Love this song and band. Absolutely my favorite band! I want to move to Japan as well! Thank you for reacting to this video.
Lovebites never disappoints. 🤘
You mention moving to Japan. I'm doing that very thing, and almost entirely for the music scene, particularly in Tokyo. ;)
Thank you for the love for Haruna, my drum goddess ! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!!🤘🐺🤘
Her joy of playing is so obvious and cute, but her face is shown way too few, unfortunately.
Yes, they are perfect. Yes, we love them! ( Nice reaction! ) Yes, we all want to go to Japan! Hehehe! Yes, we all think Midori is hot!
Not fair to single her out tho.... because they are all hot! ;-)
LOVEBITES are fantastic, in this performance Miho is very excited because she fulfilled the dream of performing at the Waken festival, great🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🎸🎸🎸🎸
This performance at Wacken was outstanding and a milestone for Lovebites, and a dream come true for Miho. Another great song from this concert is “Above the Black Sea” and you can see how Asami interacts with the people.
There were only five songs from this show, six if you count "The Awakening" being played over the speakers while they took the stage.
They just absolutely destroyed this poor unsuspecting audience. Wow ! And what a reception the got at the end , and deservedly so. This was an important chance for them and they were playing for their lives.
Lovebites on Beast Mode.....Wacken for me is the best performance....Their DVDs are amazing...but this is pure fire....
Доброго времени суток, Настя! Вы сказали, что Вы из России. Поэтому решил написать на русском,если Вы не против.))) В репертуаре LOVEBITES есть одна песня, которую многие поклонники группы выделяют для себя. И причина этого состоит в том ,что до последнего времени - это единственная песня, которую написала Харуна ! И текст и музыка Харуны!!! Песня была написана еще когда Харуна и Михо играли в предыдущей группе DESTROSE, но впервые записана и прозвучала на дебютном EP LOVEBITES . Песня существует в 2-х вариантах, на японском (первоначальный текст ) и на английском (переведена с японского на английский Асами). Пожалуйста посмотрите "Bravehearted ", это того стоит! Эта песня с того же концерта, что и "Empty Daydream" ,после реакции на которую, Вы сказали ,что она стала Вашей любимой песней LOVEBITES! )) Если Вы решите посмотреть , то думаю ,что Вы будете в восторге и не только от самой песни, но от того как девушки ее исполняют: Харуна с улыбкой до ушей! Двигающаяся по сцене, проявляющая эмоции Мияко! Улыбающаяся Мидори, которая на краю сцены общается с поклонниками, одновременно исполняя сложные партии на гитаре! Михо, трясущая головой! И Асами с ее голосом и пластикой балерины ! LOVEBITES - "Bravehearted " ( Daughters of the Dawn - Live in Tokyo , 2019) ua-cam.com/video/3XRq1YR_A0w/v-deo.html
Miyako does sometimes headbang but not often. Take note though how well Miyako's backing vocal fits Asami. As you said nice of them to have shots of Haruna. They are all stellar but Haruna has the most interesting drumming style of any current metal drummer to me.
Haruna: the "pocket nuclear reactor." =)
Miyako actually can sing and if you look for the video of her former band she sing part of the song but her image is not in the video.
@@leemohhin4352 I have no doubt. I have all their concert DVD's and she harmonizes very well with Asami.
Hello!
This whole concert was great and led them to win best new metal band from Metal Hammer. This was before Midori and Miyako changed places on stage (that happened in a gig in a small club in Paris) and of course before they decided on their recent stage personas (Miyako stoic, Midori expressive speedy and showing off)). This song (the videoclip though, not this version) was my first Lovebites experience. It’s an incredible introduction to the band because it incorporates all their signature elements.
Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷
I've always wanted to know exactly WHY M & M swapped places on stage. Was there a specific reason why? And why did they not switch back afterwards?
@Rob Capuano That makes sense.
Thanks for more LOVEBITES!
This was a fulfillment of Miho's dream, to perform at Wacken Open Air with her own Metal band.
Your recognition of Haruna is welcomed and she really impressed this crowd, supporting the choice to be given main-stage at Bloodstock 6 days later. Concerning Midori 💚, "Could you be HOTTER? Could you be more perfect, Midori?"
The answer is NO! From solo construction, to unfamiliar melody-lines, to fluid transitions between techniques, to presentation, to personal interaction with fans, I have never in all my decades of music appreciation experienced HOTTER, better or a more entertaining and precious musician. I completely understand your fascination/obsession...
&:-)
Midori Tatematsu is one of my very favorite guitarists, full stop. Pro player here (for more decades than I like to think about...), and in my view she's absolutely first rate: phrasing, dexterity, innovation in melody, and that hard-to-define sense of "feel."
An astounding,, ground breaking performance and to think that only nine months before Wacken ( August 2018) they played to around 500 people at The Underworld in Camden Town, London and that gig, according to Midori, was the first time they had played a full set in public. They were very good back then but this performance shows how much they had developed in nine months. This is probably my favourite video of all of their live performances.
Thank you so much for this amazing reaction video. This song was the first touch with this fantastic all-female metal band from Japan. My first love bite was the official video of this song. I´ve loved Lovebites ever since. I´m proud to be a member of Wolfpack. I feel the same like you. Yeah, my the most favorite musician is Miayko Watanabe (dark hair guitarist and pianist). I love when she plays on guitar and other musical instruments ( often piano and keyboard). But I love all amazing and incredible talented women of this band. You´re doing a great job, Anastasia. Thank you so much for that. Take care and be safe!
Wonderful reaction!!! I wanted to see your reaction on Frozen Serenade live.
Beautiful song and stunning performance!
This is Wacken the Mecca of Metal and every metal bands dream is to perform there and Miho was so nervous at the start of the set, her dream had come true!! This was an early start for the ladies and they were a curiosity, runway models playing Metal....these are hard core Metal-Heads all 82,000+ who travel to this 3 day open air festival the first weekend each August. So only a few had even heard of the ladies at this time but they came out blasting, with Miyako and Midori on fire and the ice water running in their veins. Asami took control of the crowd and really became the stage general the ladies knew she was when they choose her as the front person for the group. Then there is the one who stole the show as per my friend who was there for this (I still hate him to this day because of that...LOL), Haruna was such a bada$$ on that kit she blew everyone away and was the talk of the crowd. The mini nuke went into overdrive and really left everyone asking who she was. The ladies weren't on long but they were super as this shows and next time it is the Main Stage on Saturday Night for the band that should be dominating the world but for CoVid killing off their world tours. The ladies served notice that J/Metal had arrived and they were the 1st all female J/Metal band to play Wacken and likely they won't be the last, but will still be the best!!!!
Interesting to hear princess Haruna stole the show and captured the crowd. I first showed my wife When Destinies Align and asked here to tell me who was the biggest bad azz of the bunch. She picked Haruna also. She always blows me away. As a bass player, getting sucked into the drums is a huge thing
Demon Drummer from Mordor I saw someone describe her as...👸HARUNA Legend 🥁🏆
@@waterwalker9600 I have more respect for Miho now hearing some isolated tracks with M/M alone, Haruna alone, and Miho had to glue them together. Not an easy feat.
@@jamesgreen5431 unsung hero Miho is. The chemistry she had with Haruna will be tough to replace. Like MISA and Akane, or Haraguchi-san and Tamu, they just synchronized perfectly
@@waterwalker9600 Totally agree and that was why I worried Haruna was also leaving after Miho's departure. They were together in Destrose and were awesome so you are looking at a duo who performed together LIVE as well as practiced in studio for over a decade. The new bassist will bring her own skills (and her own high heels) and will have to fit into this well oiled machine quickly but understand she has to develop the chemistry with each member and especially Haruna. That said I trust Haruna to be the patient partner needed here as the bassist and her again likely won't get any real shine time but will be the backbone especially LIVE to keep this band moving forward.
My dream tour for LOVEBITES would be them as headliners with Asterism opening. May as well have three guitar goddesses in the same venue. As for LOVEBITES coming to the USA, they've all been in the states at one point or another but not as a band. Haruna and Miho played in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2013 when they were both in Destrose, Asami lived in Hawaii at some point, and Midori and Miyako have been to NAMM a time or three. Here's a video of Midori in her street clothes shredding away, in 2020 I believe as a guest of Kemper. Miyako was there for Peavey.
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You can see Miyako headbang on Bravehearted too.
My first song from Lovebites, and one of my favourites.
Since then i have all discography in flac in my phone.
Awesome review as always. This was Wacken Open Air 2018. The greatest experience for them, especially for Miho. Did you notice that Midori is on the stage left and Miyako on the right? And they sound and look wilder and more natural. Now they are more planed and sophisticated. I love both of them. This is my delusion, that may do something with Miho's departure. I have a kind of feeling she wanted more "metal/rock band" style stage like their old time, but it's just my daydream.
I'm sure they are coming back shortly. They release a new piece a week ago named "Nameless Warrior" from the album titled "In The Beginning" expected to be released on 22nd. of Dec, I have been informed the disks will be dropped at home on that date. The song is composed after the announcement of Miho's decision of departure, and became the last session of the complete original Lovebites. There is a phrase "this is the time we'll never forget" in the song, and literally as it is.
There is a scene in the MV a wolf head downs in a snow storm, then the wolf head ups again and running ahead through falling Cherry Blossom shower at the end of the clip. The wolf in the snow storm symbolizes Lovebites in the toughest time to bear which is Miho's departure. The wolf running forward symbolizes the restart of Lovebites. Cherry blossom is the symbol of end of winter or restart of new life in Japan. If you want to visit Japan, April to May is the best. Dreamingly beautiful all over with Cherry Blossom. The clip is to show their will to make a new start as Lovebites, I believe. Whole MV is a chronological footage of Lovebites to share every precious memory in their history of 6 years ( they actually became active in 2017).
That thought has crossed my mind too, gg. I also wonder if she saw the writing on the wall regarding the private lives of the others, marriage, baby, etc and decided she didn't want to hang around for the inevitable break. I'm probably totally wrong, and MetalMadman would tell me to keep my speculation to myself, but I can't help wondering anyway 🤘🐺🤘
@@brandydynamite5877 I still think that Miho will be back when they are ready with new albums. Her departure could be a diversion from the fact that two band members get married and having a baby. They need to take a break for personal lives, and a good reason to release Best of album (pandemic situations are hard for the band to going world tour). But that's just me.
@@dino.mozardien I hope you're right, because Miho IS LoveBites for me, along with Haruna of course :D
The only flaw with this otherwise perfect band is that Miho is no longer in the group
Great reaction as always. Listening to Lovebites makes us so happy.
8:23 until 8:50 **** yeah!!!! 🥰🤗🤘💥
A lot of headbanging in this show from the five goddesses. Maybe playing in Wacken was a dream come true for them especially Miho and thus the excitement can be seen. Non the less their musical capabilities are top-notch.....world class musicians 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🐺 🐺
LOVEBITES RULES 🤘🤘🤘
MIHO MIHO MIHO 🤘🤘🤘...you will be missed but NEVER Forgotten.
awesome performance from all of them. although you could tell, they were a bit nervous. but who woudn´t be.
You should react to miyako's former band a drop of joker and there song LEEEK she does headbang so hard there. ua-cam.com/video/ZFldY6Llvxk/v-deo.html
Haruna-san just like a machine 🔥🔥🔥
I think for their DVD/Blu-Ray concerts, the band are a bit more choreographed for better camera angles. That's why their shows at Wacken and Bloodstock seem more spontaneous.
BabyMetal and LoveBites....how can you have two headliners together??
They became the first (Japanese) female band to perform at Wacken.
Btw Shadowmaker live 2021 sounds better and Asami vocals have improved
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A few notes: Miyako has already had the baby, most likely in late August (she has said she was 4 months pregnant when they filmed Heavy Metal Never Dies). Re. Wacken: They were bumped up to the big stage when another band was delayed in transit to the festival. Big bit of luck for Lovebites and for the audience, most of whom didn't know who they were until this performance. Shortly after this, Metal Hammer (the biggest metal publication) awarded them Best New Metal Act as voted by their readers--there are videos of them celebrating with the award. All in all, a major event in the history of the band, and they completely nailed it.
Actually, you might recall that it was Bloodstock that they were moved to the main stage, resulting in the poor audio mix and monitors. Wacken was a smaller stage, first all women Japanese band to play the festival, a noon spot on Saturday, but they drew such a crowd, overflowing the tent, and recognition that resulted in them being chosen to fill the main-stage spot at Bloodstock 6 days later.
This Wacken show (still available as bonus DVD with Electric Pentagram) is fantastic in performance and audio mix. Video is great, only a few moments where soloists are not featured, but that is my only real frustration with their live shows, whenever the camera cuts away...
Also, I think Metal Hammer award was early June 2018 and led to the Wacken invitation for August 4th.
All written with great respect for your continued support of the best (alien?) band I have ever heard!
Still hoping to see the LIVE at some time, maybe a move to Japan(!) Seems I may meet many of Wolf-Pack who also 'migrate' to where these phenomenal artists originated. Maybe including Anastasia (!?)
Thanks Hiawatha, you said everything I was going to say. So proud of these girls. first time I saw this clip. So wonderful
Where was the news about Miyako being 4 months along?
The bigger stages at Wacken are called Bigger, Louder, and Faster. This was the W.E.T. stage. That stage and the Headbangers stage share the same tent. They were the first act that day and were always scheduled to play on that stage and in that time slot. As for the Metal Hammer award, they celebrated it a few times, most notably during their Daughters of the Dawn performance. Moreover, that may have been the last time the Metal Hammer Awards took place as I can't find any winners after 2019, though it's been a while since I've looked.
@@jamesgreen5431 I'm curious about that as well.
2022.10.21. Lovebites is back! Check the official Lovebites channel!
Always love watching you reaction to Lovebites. Thank you so much.
I'm happy Lovebites have beautiful wolfpack like you. Keep on lovebiten🤘🐺🤘
We are wolfpack. And we the united!
For some reason Miyako is much more animated during this show and their first live release, the fantastic "Battle in the East," than she is during the releases that followed this. Also, Wacken is weird for me because Miyako's guitar is in my left ear and Midori's guitar is in my right. I'm used to it being switched.
11:44 you see on her face: "I know that I have all of you in my hands, and I relish it." 😂
You should definately react to "Frozen Serenade" (live from the last show). It's a beautiful, beautiful track on its own, but its presentation in this live performance takes it on another level.
Did you know the state of Texas is almost three times bigger than Japan just this one state but we're really big 1,000 mi across 1,000 miles from top to bottom
Great reaction 👍 Lovebites are very talented and skilled musicians. I don't think BABYMETAL is going to perform, for awhile or at least until all this COVID is over with. But yeah that would be a awesome concert, to have BABYMETAL & Lovebites on the same stage🤘What be even more realistic is for NEMOPHILA to open for Lovebites 🙏 NEMOPHILA is about to release there 1st album on 12/15, and this band is on 🔥💯
You really should check them out, all metal and the real deal✌️♥️🌹
They are perfect...❤🙏❣🤘🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🤘
11:45 Best (surprise) end ever. 😁 Rock! 🤘
At the time I don't think any of the band could actually speak English, I know some of them were learning, I think Miyako was the most advanced at the time, as she was the one that did the interviews that were in English, as long as they were not to complicated.
Another band for you, with a great singer to check out. "Unlucky Morpheus - Black Pentagram" The singer Fuki is one of the most sort after singers in Japan, she has been involved in what must be over 100 releases in 18 years, mainly full albums.
actually Midori is a member who can speak pretty good english, then followed by Asami and Miyako.
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Mm Mm Haruna (drummer) 145 cm little big engine!
LOVEBITES - Shadowmaker lyrics:
Caught in the noise, my thoughts are destroyed
Trapped in the silence, it's so hard to breathe
But still I go on, my hunger is strong
Hoping that someone will grab my hand
Stranded by moonlight I realize the cold of this world
Maybe it's too late？
No one can save me
From all of the darkness and solitude
Cry, like shadows of the night
I carry all the pain inside to justify why I'm alive
Despite going through this hell
Cause still my heart has hope
No matter if I'm torn apart, I'll play my part
Before I drown with secret thoughts of my heart
Reckless and fast, how long will I last？
Dancing like puppets, I'm empty inside
Fighting the fear, and grieving the dear
Hoping that someday I'll be repaid
Only my echoing heartbeats can prove that I'm here
Am I all alone？
Even a faint light is too bright for me, I can't see a thing
Hide, in shadows I reside
I tremble like a heartless soul, no place to go
In desolated land knowing no escape
But still I wish to live
Just waiting for a somebody to notice me
Before I fall down to depths of the abyss
Caught in the noise, my thoughts are destroyed
Trapped in the silence, it's so hard to breathe
But still I go on, my hunger is strong
Hoping that someone will grab my hand
Stranded by moonlight I realize the cold of this world
Maybe it's too late？
No one can save me from solitude
Cry, like shadows of the night
I tremble like a heartless soul, no place to go
In desolated land knowing no escape
But still I wish to live
Just waiting for a somebody to notice me
Before I fall down to depths of the abyss
Like shadows of the night
I carry all the pain inside to justify why I'm alive
Despite going through this hell
Cause still my heart has hope
No matter if I'm torn apart, I'll play my part
Before I drown with secret thoughts of my heart
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lyrics: asami
music: miyako
arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)
Dark hair, blonde hair... Midori slays on guitar
Its really expensive for these Japanese bands too bring their King of the Ring stages overseas. If you notice the most elaborate shows you have reacted too are filmed in Japan. Not that these bands aren't Great even on a regular riser stage but the shows like BM and LoveBites too a slightly lesser degree require many props,electricians,lighting,,etc,etc not too mention 2-4 men sound and midi lights sync boards. These are Las Vegas shows quite honestly.
Beautiful LOVEBITES Heavenly Goddess ❤✌. Miyako does headbanging on Wacken and bloodstock moments. Lol . Having fun, even in LOVEBITES touring with DRAGONFORCE. In 2019. In Herman Li streams. Good times. On dvds she's a perfectionist one time deal moment captured. In some story Miyako on Daughters of the Dawn dvd. She didn't like the first part of concert. Then middle to the end. Saying wish it was different on walking around on stage. To (Hint) Five of a kind Concert. Better one. Just being the best LOVEBITES can be. Music and stage. Plus why I love Battle in the East concert Raw and Powerful. Start to finish plus Miyako headbanging love it. Cheers 🤘 #LOVEBITES
Love this reaction video. I wish I could like it 1000 times 🧡🐺
This is a band where you want to listen to every song and not skip a single one. That said, when listening to the album with this song, I often do a repeat of it and risk blowing out my speakers. If I had to chose one favorite from Lovebites, Shadowmaker would be that song.
I'm surprised you haven't done the Lovebites song Rising yet the video had Midori before she had blonde hair. also the original Shadowmaker official video had dark haired midori and the difference in the 2 videos were during Shadowmaker they had an advertisement break in the middle of the song whereas Rising was just a straight video no ad.
LOVEBITES SUPERMEGABAND🔥🔥🔥 Gran reacción hermosa Anastasia🤘🏻🤘🏻
If you found Midori beautiful in this video, you have to see the official Shadowmaker video, there Midori is perfect, her best version!!!
Lovebites are good, solid Powermetal.
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Hello beautiful, glad to see your really enjoying this. this is fantastic. this is my first time seeing Shadowmaker live. I will definitely be watching this one alot. i think this is the firstive seen Miyako headbang. I love it and i love you as well. I wait patiently for their return. hope to see you again soon, keep believing. wolfpack forever
You might like Band Maid too. They're hard rock rather than power metal like Lovebites and also an all female band. Both bands are excellent. Apples and oranges.
Domination ua-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/v-deo.html Try it, you might like it.
Having seen them live in Osaka and standing near the front close to where Midori was standing I can indeed confirm it was magnificent
yeah Midori is my soul animal.
Try out new kind of Aurora😀
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i love lovebites.. stil i like band-maid as well for some more rock music.
First time i’ve seen Midori with long straight black hair… still looks just as good 😊🐺❤️
Great reaction. The world needs Lovebites! 🤘
I could be wrong, But I think this is a much older performance video. Haruna has much shorter hair in this, Midori has her natural dark hair here, Asammi's isnt the blonde it is now. And Miho doesnt have the reflectors on her base here.
I drive a truck that's called Street pro it's got everything really fast I always want to go drive it when I listen to this but I know better
Watch Babymetal headbanger SuMetal the main singer is leaving the group and she's passing the microphone to Moametal be sure and get the lyrics she's been there since her early teen's she puts it in her song about being in her 20s we love you SuMetal
SUCH A banger! I love your love for LOVEBITES!
Can you imagine them opening for you hahaha you have to sneak out the back door and leave
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I luv 💗 ur reaction 100percrnt
great reaction glad you love them. if you notice last year that miyako and midori stay where they are on the stage. they switch sides after that.
Haruna always makes me happy
Ana you should React to Sabaton PanzerKampf and Attack of the dead men both great songs about Russia in WW1 and WW2
Hello Miss @Anastacia Luna, please, hold your bouquet and take your place at the end of the looooong line, we saw Midori first , lol
this was Wacken right ?
Great reaction! And please react to《a frozen serenade》live!🔥🐺🔥
I'd love to see Lovebites and Iron Maiden tour together
Now THAT is a gig I wouldn't wanna miss ! 🤘🐺🤘
Shadowmaker is one of their most iconic songs and there have been many different versions over the years. Feel free to look them up for comparison's sake. I like the Wacken footage, because it is a bit more raw-sounding from their big concerts. I also really like their older dresses.
"They know you're Lovbites" Perfectly sums it up!!!!! Great reaction.
I'm with you, can't wait to see LOVEBITES live. Frustrating that this kind of talent has been with us for so long and just now discovering it. 🤘🐺🤘
LoveBites was on tour with Arch Enemy during this season of Wacken. Arch Enemy was on the main stage while LoveBites was on one of the side stages. One of the reasons Miyako was less active during their recent concerts is because she was trying to have a baby and she ended up getting pregnant and didn't want to take any chances of harming her child so she refrained from headbanging and moving around too much. Great video! These ladies are so fun to watch. I love them so much. They are on a whole different level all their own.
i really watched a lot of your reactions and i have to say i could listen to you for hours without getting tired. i love you at all. your style, expressions your hairs and everything. lovely greetings from Germany.
I luv ur reaction.youre awesome you are also awesome
They are a sheer delight, across so many levels.
Why do so many women love Madori?
That's not from "Five of a Kind", though.
Wacken 2018
Your LOVEBITES love has been transmitted very much.
I love too. There aren't many power metal bands that are melodious, catchy, technical, and have excellent vocals.
Japan's three biggest female vocal metal bands
BABYMETAL and LOVEBITES, and one more
There is "Unlucky Morpheus".
Please try to react to the LIVE video.
While Lovebites is my number one band favorite band... Nemophila doesn't come far behind (might even pass!). I am surprised you have not yet reacted to them. They are the fastest raising metal band in Japanese metal genre. You will be severely impressed by their MV's "Dissension", "Revive" and "Hypnosis".... Here is link to their DISSENSION music video.: ua-cam.com/video/26aMuahxz8c/v-deo.html
Love Bites, BITE…American & European music has a much prettier sound…
Though I disagree with this statement completely, I understand we all have different tastes in music. Hell, Kid Rock and Kanye have huge followings so I guess there's a shit ton of people out there who think that has a "prettier sound", go figure.
@@MXEC-wf8tj I like Tight bands…& intelligible to my ears…
@@henryruizph.d7161 that's why there is music for everyone, enjoy 🎶
@@MXEC-wf8tj That’s why I won’t belabor the issue..More of an Epica or Visions of Atlantis, Spiritbox, Jinjer, Straight Line Stitch kinda guy…
Fair enough. That's your taste. But I 100% disagree with you. Lovebites blows away any modern (last 10-15 years) American band I have heard. If anything I think American rock and metal has stagnated. Nothing I've seen from any American band for years now that remotely interests me.
This was the song that made me fall in love with them when it first appeared. Feels like a lifetime ago now. It's absolutely flawless. Their performances of it are always fantastic to watch as they're so animated through them. Just incredible stuff. And the dual part in the solo always makes me cry.
Midori doesn't hold a flame to miyako
Please please PLEASE do Doll$boxx - Dragonet. Live. They're so damned good and their vocalist is phenomenal (Fuki Commune). So many damned good bands from Japan but a lot get overlooked in favour of the "popular" ones - Lovebites, Band Maid, Babymetal etc.