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Wave, of all the bands out of Japan...or on the planet really, LOVEBITES is at the very top of the list for us metal heads. They have clearly set the new standard for heavy metal. Recommend NAMELESS WARRIOR next and key in on 👸HARUNA's double-kick control. Is there such a thing as ghost notes on the base drum? If not, there is now. Honestly think she leveled-up doing that PAINKILLER cover. 🥁⭐🏆
There are tons of talented female bassists in Japan. Though they need time for adjustment, because their ensemble is so tight, they'll have a bassist alright, but I still wish if Miho changes her mind though.
The studio version is insane enough, and then they do THIS live, they don’t only live up to the insanity of the studio version, they surpass it many times over. These girls are incredible.
When they first appeared in 2016, they were already making jaws drop with their virtuosity and sheer power. They have managed to keep getting better with every album and every concert. It takes a special kind of drive to want to get better when you are already the best.
Once I met a gentleman named Dual Guitar Solo. He told me his name used to be Guitar Duet, but changed his name after hiring a marketing consultant. Said Duet sounded too French or something. Marketing consultants are why we can't have nice things. Oh but really nice reaction. Love how thrashy this one is. Thanks Wave!
LOVEBITES - Set The World On Fire lyrics: The blue moon colors the blaze Stabbing myself with the thunder The predetermined imitation An emotionless and a fearless smile Flowing blood and crimson blade Devastated resolution Heat haze is waving far away Who’s going to be sacrificed？ ON FIRE Just like a falling flower ON FIRE Until this body rots away Burning down to the Gates of Hell Distorted madness is sneering Incompetent, cowardly fools A pitiful and painful punishment It’s you who will be sacrificed ON FIRE Dressed in an armor of steel ON FIRE If I’m burned again and again I’ll rise up from the Gates of Hell The blue moon colors blaze Stabbing myself with the thunder The predetermined imitation An emotionless and fearless smile Flowing blood and crimson blade Devastated resolution Heat haze is waving far away Who’s going to be sacrificed？ ON FIRE Just like a falling flower ON FIRE Until this body rots away Burning down to the Gates of Hell ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES [miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami]
Loved you comment on the 'epic shot' of Midori at 5.23. It is my favourite image of her having just smashed out a power chord and looking so defiantly at the audience/camera.
Thanks for the reaction Wave. My reaction to Lovebites songs is visceral so I really appreciate a breakdown that helps me understand what I'm listening to and why it makes me feel the way I do. Whenever I'm driving (alone) I have Lovebites playing and it's a wonder I haven't been stopped for speeding.
A theory about Haruna: had a girl in my class at high school. Very small to Norwegian standards at 5 inches, but did very well at Cooper tests. And it was a sight to behold: Her feet went at a incredible pace for 12 mins. And I guess it's the same with Haruna. Little mass, but short and massive explosive fibres makes it easier for her to keep the pace.
I fully agree "how do the stay so tight?" - the most amazing thing is that the two guitarists can play in sync at this speed. Everything is good. But - that part blows my mind.
For what it's worth, Miho seems to be enjoying herself. She's traveled to Okinawa, bought a motorcycle, and has hung out with some other women from the Japanese metal scene. I hate the thought of LOVEBITES without her, but I wouldn't want her in a situation that, for whatever reason, she didn't want to be in.
Lovebites formed in 2016. In 2018 they won the Metal Hammer Golden God Award for best new band. They are Japanese but all songs are in English. Asami (vocals) has a strong accent so it can be hard to tell its english sometimes but we love her either way Asami - Vocals Miho - Bass Miyako - Guitar/Piano Midori - Guitar Haruna - Drums
Great reaction video dude. It's kind of funny how mentioned the stamina of Haruna on drums. I'm not a musician, but from what I've always been told by the few people I know who actually do play drums (as well as several drummers here on UA-cam who've reacted to Lovebites) that Haruna's style of playing the kick-drum with the heel-up is actually a more draining/exhausting style of playing than what most drummers use. I also like how Haruna's style of playing to me seems very similar to Dave Lombardo, but also with her own unique style of playing added into it. As far as vocals go, Asami to me sounds a bit like a female version of Bruce Dickinson combined with a bit of Amy Lee as well as the chick from Leaves Eyes (I can't remember her name, but she was the vocalist for the song He'll to the Heavens and also did the female vocals for the Music Video version of Nymphetamine by Cradle if Filth), but also with her own unique style added into the mix. Then you have the two guitarists (Midori who is the blonde one and has a more 'clean' sound on leads, and Miyako who is the dark-haired one and has a more 'distorted' sound on leads), who in my opinion is what it might have sounded like if Kerry King from Slayer and Kirk Hammett from Metallica had ever played on stage together back in their early days. Then you have Miho, who was their Original Bassist and the Co-founder of the band. Although it's sad that Miho decided to leave the band, I personally think that Lovebites could not have chosen a better Bassist to fill Miho's position than their new Bassist Fami. In my opinion Fami stays true to the legacy set forth by Miho, while at the same time staying true to herself and adding a fresh new sound to the band that simply increases the band overall. And while the Miho-era part of Lovebites would give just the slightest hint of Bolt Thrower sound/vibe when playing, after Fami joined the Bolt Thrower sound/vibe increases, which I personally believe is a good thing and simply adds to the already obvious greatness that is Lovebites. Just check out some of the songs from their new album that came out just a few months ago. One thing I'd like to point out however is the fact that most people tend to compare Midori's 'guitar pick slide' during her lead in this song to the band DragonForce, almost as if that's the standard of comparison. But in actuality the first time I heard that was from an early Slayer song which was either Chemical Warfare or Haunting The Chapel way back in the mid-80's. Just wanted to point that out. But regardless of my opinion, again great reaction video dude. Oh by the way, you just got a new subscriber
Great reaction video dude. These ladies are extremely talented musicians, and in my opinion are at the same level talent-wise as members of Metal bands from back in the Height of Metal back from the mid-80's to mid-90's (I actually remember Metal from that time period, one of the few things I remember from that time period, and the FIRST two Metal songs I ever heard were Haunting The Chapel by Slayer and Ride The Lightning by Metallica when in was still in Junior High in the mid-80's). Lovebites style of playing/sound incorporates 3 of the 6 subcategories of the genre of Heavy Metal (and yes, there are ONLY 6 TRUE subcategories of Heavy Metal, those being Heavy Metal, Punk Metal, Speed Metal, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal). These talented ladies incorporate the sound of the Heavy Metal subcategories of Heavy Metal (such as Iron Maiden or Iron Savior or Armored Saint or Metal Church) and incorporate some Speed Metal (such as early Metallica or early Slayer or early Overkill) as well as some Thrash Metal (such as Flotsam and Jetsam or Bolt Thrower or Testament), then add their own unique style of playing into the mix while still giving homage to the bands that came before them. And in my opinion Miyako and Midori sound a bit like what it might have sounded like if Kerry King from Slayer and Kirk Hammett from Metallica had ever played on stage together back in their early days. Asami's vocals are top-notch, and my opinion are equal to the best male melodic Metal vocalists from the mid-80's to mid-90's (Geoff Tate and Bruce Dickinson just as two examples). Miho on Bass is outstanding, and I personally put her on the same level talent-wise as the late Cliff Burton. Haruna absolutely kills it on drums, and up until 2021 Haruna's style of playing seemed a bit like Dave Lombardo and a bit like Paul Bostaph, but with her own unique style added into the mix. On their new album that just came out (this February if I'm not mistaken) Haruna's style seems to leave Paul Bostaph out of the mix (no disrespect intended for Paul Bostaph) and instead sounds a bit like Dave Lombardo and a bit like Tim 'The Missile' Yeung, ESPECIALLY on the song Soldier Stands Solitarily, but again with her own unique style of playing added into the mix. And I've noticed that Haruna actually uses the 'heel-up' style of playing the kick-drum, and from what I understand that's actually the more difficult/strenuous/tiring style (please correct me if I'm wrong about that being the more tiring style of playing). But enough of my rambling. Again, great reaction video dude. Had a suggestion for another reaction video: Hell to the Heavens (Official Music Video) by Leaves Eyes. The only reason I suggest the Official Music Video version is because it portrays visually what the lyrics are saying.
I know you're more into hard rock than thrash/power metal. But if there is a chance to review Lovebites again, I recommend Lovebites songs such as: Dancing With The Devil, Burden Of Time, Frozen Serenade, Empty Daydream. *Many live videos have been removed, but the audio version is still worthy to react
Great reaction video as always dude. Rather than mention the guitars or bass or vocals, I'll mention the drums. That's simply because FAR too often Metal drummers get overlooked/ignored. Haruna is an absolute BEAST on drums. There's a reason why Haruna is sometimes referred to as the 'Pocket Nuke', and it's because she's so explosive on drums. Plus Haruna uses the more difficult style of 'heels up' rather than the 'flat-foot' style on the kick drums/bass pedals. Haruna has 2 speeds when drumming: Fast and FASTER. Haruna's style of playing up until the new album from Lovebites seems like Dave Lombardo and Paul Bostaph combined, but with Haruna's own unique style of playing added into the mix. Now on their new album, ESPECIALLY the song Soldier Stands Solitarily, Haruna's style of playing leaves Paul Bostaph out of the mix (NO disrespect intended to Paul Bostaph) and instead sounds like Dave Lombardo and Tim 'The Missile' Yeung combined with her own unique style of playing added into the mix. My opinion is that Haruna is DEFINITELY one of the top 10 Metal drummers since the mid-80's to mid-90's when Metal was at it's height. Just my own personal opinion anyway. But my opinion aside, again great reaction video dude.
Great & thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 Haruna's drumming is super. I read an article about her in a Japanese magazine "Headbang" (vol.29 published in April 2021 [page 124]). Haruna answered in an interview that her muscle mass was equivalent to that of Japanese male. No! She must have much bigger muscle, heart and passion in her dainty body frame.
hi wave, I use that epic shot as a wallpaper. midori looks like a godess. And I also still cannot wrap my head around the fact, that they not only are such phenomenal musicians, but also that their songs always sound so joyful, glorious and touching.
🐺🤘 LOVEBITES 🤘🐺 the team of five thrashpower metal godesses. "We're not here to be cute, we're here to be heavy" Asami🎤 R&B, jazz, soul, metal, rock singer, lyrics, (only English all songs one is exeption in Japanesse language) she trained ballet. Haruna 🥁⭐one of the best drummer worldwide, founder, (PEARL drums) Miho🎸 ex_bass guitar player and boss of the band, lyrics, founder, back singer, (ESP_JAZZ guitar) now Ladies search new bassist Midori🎸 lead, rythm guitar, spanish guitar, back singer, (ESP guitar) Miyako🎸 lead, rythm guitar, spanish guitar, piano, keybord, back singer, main composer but all Ladies compose. (DEAN guitar, GIBSON guitar) classic influences, piano virtuoso Welcome to the magic world of Lovebites. Thanks for Great review "OK, Haruna give me the beat" Asami to Haruna. "Scream for Me" Daughters of the Dawn~Live in Tokyo 2019 Nickname of Lovebites Fans WOLFPACK 🤘🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🤘 Unofficial anthem "We The United" live Tokyo Zepp divercity 2020. Lovebites - Interview - Paris, France - November 20. 2018 Subtitles: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, русский, Italiano ua-cam.com/video/5KpJBe3s2i0/v-deo.html The name of the band "Lovebites" derives from the song "Love Bites, So Do I" by Halestorm ua-cam.com/video/OCRaHKul8xY/v-deo.html Lovebites and Dragonforce London 2019 fall common tour ua-cam.com/video/KnGPZxfOAmg/v-deo.html NO TIME TO HESITATE LISTEN TO LOVEBITES ua-cam.com/video/3x85sIiWUrw/v-deo.html LOVEBITES SOCIAL MEDIA facebook.com/LovebitesTheBand WOLFPACK SIDES LOVEBITES fans WE PLAY HEAVY METAL🐺🤘 facebook.com/groups/278200502817260 LOVEBITES Fans Worldwide 🌏🤘 facebook.com/groups/lovebitesfansworldwide LOVEBITES WORLDWIDE 🐺🌏 facebook.com/groups/Rosana.miho.lovebites LOVEBITES International Fanclub 🐺🌏 🤘 facebook.com/groups/lovebitesinternationalunofficialfanclub LOVEBITES_European Wolfpack 🇪🇺🐺🤘facebook.com/groups/206362524872803/?ref=share LOVEBITES BRASIL🇧🇷 facebook.com/groups/651554215413256 LOVEBITES France🇨🇵 facebook.com/LovebitesFrance LOVEBITES USA🇺🇸 mobile.twitter.com/lovebites_usa "WE ARE LOVEBITES AND WE PLAY HEAVYYYY METAAAAL!!!" Stay safe. Stay Lovebites.
Haruna is pretty muscular, could be the strongest of them all, but still nimble. She is the reason I kept watching Lovebites, in fact she is the first drummer I really admired. But snooping around in Japan, there where of course more. Akane, Tamu, Senri, and a lot of others.
With Asami's wedding, Miyako's baby and her wedding I don't think a new bassist was on the agenda. They did post a Happy New Year photo of the 4. I'm sure they are looking at bassists, one that may be available is Rio of Mary's Blood as they have announced their break up.
Great and awesome review and good analysis as always. I really want you to try their A Frozen Serenade in live of Ride for Vengeance tour. Though the clips have been taken down from UA-cam, you still can watch it in some reaction channels. It has so many elements and beautiful and epic. Sick guitar riff, dreaming acoustic sound, passionate guitar solo, incredibly tight and precise ensemble. This is a link for a reaction channel. ua-cam.com/video/YJq97aXl_30/v-deo.html I want you to react to it once it comes back on UA-cam.
Here the ladies played in a sterile arena (less than 50% capacity, assigned seats with social distance, no yelling, screaming or shouting and clapping only) yet they managed to bring the thunder despite no energy from the crowd. Haruna should be the poster child not the Energizer Bunny (it looks anemic compared to her), here she just takes this Lamborghini band and slams it into top gear and keeps going non-stop. Rammstein never heard "Don't Play With Matches" and Haruna never heard "Slow Down or Stop"!!!! She started like most of these women on the piano (I picture her breaking pedals and keys and her teacher begging her to switch to the drums...only kidding!! her rabid fans are dangerous to those that insult the little engine (LOL)).
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Wave, of all the bands out of Japan...or on the planet really, LOVEBITES is at the very top of the list for us metal heads. They have clearly set the new standard for heavy metal. Recommend NAMELESS WARRIOR next and key in on 👸HARUNA's double-kick control. Is there such a thing as ghost notes on the base drum? If not, there is now. Honestly think she leveled-up doing that PAINKILLER cover. 🥁⭐🏆
👍😁👍
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Great reaction!
Haruna💛 is a monster, she is the engine of LOVEBITES!🥁🤘🐺🤘
🤘🐺🤘 yes, she is the Little Big Engine!! 🤘🐺🤘
She's the friggin' Perpetual Engine from the Snowpiercer.
I have found out how Haruna is able to endure at this pace. She rests between 1/16th notes.🤣🤣🤣
😄 You sussed it!
Sadly no news on a replacement for Miho. They did post on New Years together about hoping for future support so hopefully they release news soon.
There are tons of talented female bassists in Japan. Though they need time for adjustment, because their ensemble is so tight, they'll have a bassist alright, but I still wish if Miho changes her mind though.
They put out some instagram pics of them back inside a studio recently. Maybe practicing, or who knows. but at least they are pushing ahead.
These ladies are just AMAZINGGGG.
Haruna is a beast, those Drumms are on fire , ,only 4'9" but beyond a drumm set she's a giant.Hail the thunder godess🤘🤘
These ladies have the world in front of them. Here's hoping they come back soon and resume playing their phenomenal music.
The studio version is insane enough, and then they do THIS live, they don’t only live up to the insanity of the studio version, they surpass it many times over.
These girls are incredible.
Love this song. Love this band! Thank you for reacting to this video.
When they first appeared in 2016, they were already making jaws drop with their virtuosity and sheer power. They have managed to keep getting better with every album and every concert. It takes a special kind of drive to want to get better when you are already the best.
Once I met a gentleman named Dual Guitar Solo. He told me his name used to be Guitar Duet, but changed his name after hiring a marketing consultant. Said Duet sounded too French or something. Marketing consultants are why we can't have nice things. Oh but really nice reaction. Love how thrashy this one is. Thanks Wave!
LOVEBITES - Set The World On Fire lyrics:
The blue moon colors the blaze
Stabbing myself with the thunder
The predetermined imitation
An emotionless and a fearless smile
Flowing blood and crimson blade
Devastated resolution
Heat haze is waving far away
Who’s going to be sacrificed？
ON FIRE
Just like a falling flower
ON FIRE
Until this body rots away
Burning down to the Gates of Hell
Distorted madness is sneering
Incompetent, cowardly fools
A pitiful and painful punishment
It’s you who will be sacrificed
ON FIRE
Dressed in an armor of steel
ON FIRE
If I’m burned again and again
I’ll rise up from the Gates of Hell
The blue moon colors blaze
Stabbing myself with the thunder
The predetermined imitation
An emotionless and fearless smile
Flowing blood and crimson blade
Devastated resolution
Heat haze is waving far away
Who’s going to be sacrificed？
ON FIRE
Just like a falling flower
ON FIRE
Until this body rots away
Burning down to the Gates of Hell
-----
lyrics: asami
music: miyako
arrangement: LOVEBITES [miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami]
Loved you comment on the 'epic shot' of Midori at 5.23. It is my favourite image of her having just smashed out a power chord and looking so defiantly at the audience/camera.
🤘🐺🤘 Yeah, Midori does it in Don't Bite the Dust live Ride for Vengeance version too. 🤘🐺🤘
She looks like Godzilla, standing proudly against the burning Tokyo.
Thanks for the reaction Wave. My reaction to Lovebites songs is visceral so I really appreciate a breakdown that helps me understand what I'm listening to and why it makes me feel the way I do. Whenever I'm driving (alone) I have Lovebites playing and it's a wonder I haven't been stopped for speeding.
A theory about Haruna: had a girl in my class at high school. Very small to Norwegian standards at 5 inches, but did very well at Cooper tests. And it was a sight to behold: Her feet went at a incredible pace for 12 mins. And I guess it's the same with Haruna. Little mass, but short and massive explosive fibres makes it easier for her to keep the pace.
Yeah but at 144.8 cm she is an explosion that goes off and doesn't stop. I would confess to anything rather than have her kicking me (LOL)!!!!
Good Lord her vocals are operatic! Strings and drummeri were astounding! What a magnificent group of creators! Thank you Wave!
🤘❤😍 LOVEBITES Goddess Haruna Plus Painkiller cover song. Haruna was on Fire that song. EPIC Stay Safe and Stay Metal Cheers ✌
I believe Lovebites will be back get soon. Because they life is for music too. They love playing and making music.
Akane says to Haruna that I respect you, and Haruna says to Akane that I respect you.🤣 They are good friends.
Watch their MV When Destinies Align, with long crazy dual guitars solo's.... 😀
You need to listen to their version of "Painkiller" by Judas Priest. They kill it!!!
I fully agree "how do the stay so tight?" - the most amazing thing is that the two guitarists can play in sync at this speed. Everything is good. But - that part blows my mind.
For what it's worth, Miho seems to be enjoying herself. She's traveled to Okinawa, bought a motorcycle, and has hung out with some other women from the Japanese metal scene. I hate the thought of LOVEBITES without her, but I wouldn't want her in a situation that, for whatever reason, she didn't want to be in.
Lovebites formed in 2016. In 2018 they won the Metal Hammer Golden God Award for best new band. They are Japanese but all songs are in English. Asami (vocals) has a strong accent so it can be hard to tell its english sometimes but we love her either way
Asami - Vocals
Miho - Bass
Miyako - Guitar/Piano
Midori - Guitar
Haruna - Drums
Miho Miho Miho!
Great reaction video dude.
It's kind of funny how mentioned the stamina of Haruna on drums. I'm not a musician, but from what I've always been told by the few people I know who actually do play drums (as well as several drummers here on UA-cam who've reacted to Lovebites) that Haruna's style of playing the kick-drum with the heel-up is actually a more draining/exhausting style of playing than what most drummers use.
I also like how Haruna's style of playing to me seems very similar to Dave Lombardo, but also with her own unique style of playing added into it.
As far as vocals go, Asami to me sounds a bit like a female version of Bruce Dickinson combined with a bit of Amy Lee as well as the chick from Leaves Eyes (I can't remember her name, but she was the vocalist for the song He'll to the Heavens and also did the female vocals for the Music Video version of Nymphetamine by Cradle if Filth), but also with her own unique style added into the mix.
Then you have the two guitarists (Midori who is the blonde one and has a more 'clean' sound on leads, and Miyako who is the dark-haired one and has a more 'distorted' sound on leads), who in my opinion is what it might have sounded like if Kerry King from Slayer and Kirk Hammett from Metallica had ever played on stage together back in their early days.
Then you have Miho, who was their Original Bassist and the Co-founder of the band.
Although it's sad that Miho decided to leave the band, I personally think that Lovebites could not have chosen a better Bassist to fill Miho's position than their new Bassist Fami.
In my opinion Fami stays true to the legacy set forth by Miho, while at the same time staying true to herself and adding a fresh new sound to the band that simply increases the band overall.
And while the Miho-era part of Lovebites would give just the slightest hint of Bolt Thrower sound/vibe when playing, after Fami joined the Bolt Thrower sound/vibe increases, which I personally believe is a good thing and simply adds to the already obvious greatness that is Lovebites. Just check out some of the songs from their new album that came out just a few months ago.
One thing I'd like to point out however is the fact that most people tend to compare Midori's 'guitar pick slide' during her lead in this song to the band DragonForce, almost as if that's the standard of comparison. But in actuality the first time I heard that was from an early Slayer song which was either Chemical Warfare or Haunting The Chapel way back in the mid-80's. Just wanted to point that out.
But regardless of my opinion, again great reaction video dude.
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Great reaction video dude.
These ladies are extremely talented musicians, and in my opinion are at the same level talent-wise as members of Metal bands from back in the Height of Metal back from the mid-80's to mid-90's (I actually remember Metal from that time period, one of the few things I remember from that time period, and the FIRST two Metal songs I ever heard were Haunting The Chapel by Slayer and Ride The Lightning by Metallica when in was still in Junior High in the mid-80's).
Lovebites style of playing/sound incorporates 3 of the 6 subcategories of the genre of Heavy Metal (and yes, there are ONLY 6 TRUE subcategories of Heavy Metal, those being Heavy Metal, Punk Metal, Speed Metal, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal).
These talented ladies incorporate the sound of the Heavy Metal subcategories of Heavy Metal (such as Iron Maiden or Iron Savior or Armored Saint or Metal Church) and incorporate some Speed Metal (such as early Metallica or early Slayer or early Overkill) as well as some Thrash Metal (such as Flotsam and Jetsam or Bolt Thrower or Testament), then add their own unique style of playing into the mix while still giving homage to the bands that came before them.
And in my opinion Miyako and Midori sound a bit like what it might have sounded like if Kerry King from Slayer and Kirk Hammett from Metallica had ever played on stage together back in their early days.
Asami's vocals are top-notch, and my opinion are equal to the best male melodic Metal vocalists from the mid-80's to mid-90's (Geoff Tate and Bruce Dickinson just as two examples).
Miho on Bass is outstanding, and I personally put her on the same level talent-wise as the late Cliff Burton.
Haruna absolutely kills it on drums, and up until 2021 Haruna's style of playing seemed a bit like Dave Lombardo and a bit like Paul Bostaph, but with her own unique style added into the mix. On their new album that just came out (this February if I'm not mistaken) Haruna's style seems to leave Paul Bostaph out of the mix (no disrespect intended for Paul Bostaph) and instead sounds a bit like Dave Lombardo and a bit like Tim 'The Missile' Yeung, ESPECIALLY on the song Soldier Stands Solitarily, but again with her own unique style of playing added into the mix. And I've noticed that Haruna actually uses the 'heel-up' style of playing the kick-drum, and from what I understand that's actually the more difficult/strenuous/tiring style (please correct me if I'm wrong about that being the more tiring style of playing).
But enough of my rambling. Again, great reaction video dude.
Had a suggestion for another reaction video: Hell to the Heavens (Official Music Video) by Leaves Eyes. The only reason I suggest the Official Music Video version is because it portrays visually what the lyrics are saying.
I know you're more into hard rock than thrash/power metal. But if there is a chance to review Lovebites again, I recommend Lovebites songs such as: Dancing With The Devil, Burden Of Time, Frozen Serenade, Empty Daydream.
*Many live videos have been removed, but the audio version is still worthy to react
haruna, the drummer is refered to by most people as a pocket nuke
Great reaction video as always dude.
Rather than mention the guitars or bass or vocals, I'll mention the drums. That's simply because FAR too often Metal drummers get overlooked/ignored.
Haruna is an absolute BEAST on drums. There's a reason why Haruna is sometimes referred to as the 'Pocket Nuke', and it's because she's so explosive on drums.
Plus Haruna uses the more difficult style of 'heels up' rather than the 'flat-foot' style on the kick drums/bass pedals.
Haruna has 2 speeds when drumming: Fast and FASTER.
Haruna's style of playing up until the new album from Lovebites seems like Dave Lombardo and Paul Bostaph combined, but with Haruna's own unique style of playing added into the mix.
Now on their new album, ESPECIALLY the song Soldier Stands Solitarily, Haruna's style of playing leaves Paul Bostaph out of the mix (NO disrespect intended to Paul Bostaph) and instead sounds like Dave Lombardo and Tim 'The Missile' Yeung combined with her own unique style of playing added into the mix.
My opinion is that Haruna is DEFINITELY one of the top 10 Metal drummers since the mid-80's to mid-90's when Metal was at it's height.
Just my own personal opinion anyway.
But my opinion aside, again great reaction video dude.
Great reaction, great band.
🐺Flat out, maximum attack, Japanese&Finnish sisu🤘
Great & thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 Haruna's drumming is super. I read an article about her in a Japanese magazine "Headbang" (vol.29 published in April 2021 [page 124]). Haruna answered in an interview that her muscle mass was equivalent to that of Japanese male. No! She must have much bigger muscle, heart and passion in her dainty body frame.
hi wave, I use that epic shot as a wallpaper. midori looks like a godess. And I also still cannot wrap my head around the fact, that they not only are such phenomenal musicians, but also that their songs always sound so joyful, glorious and touching.
Haruna is awesome!! So tiny and so much stamina!! Amazing band!! 🤘🐺🥁
Since leaving the band Miho got a bike and license!
I guess what you're saying is drumming is a sport and you need to work out intensely in order to play even one song like this! Makes perfect sense.
btw, ever since i heard holy war, i cant get enough, i am biased though,lovebites and bandmaid. the best there is.
Great video as always. I like how you brought up DragonForce before the solos had even started lol.
🐺🤘 LOVEBITES 🤘🐺 the team of five thrashpower metal godesses.
"We're not here to be cute, we're here to be heavy"
Asami🎤 R&B, jazz, soul, metal, rock singer, lyrics, (only English all songs one is exeption in Japanesse language) she trained ballet.
Haruna 🥁⭐one of the best drummer worldwide, founder, (PEARL drums)
Miho🎸 ex_bass guitar player and boss of the band, lyrics, founder, back singer, (ESP_JAZZ guitar) now Ladies search new bassist
Midori🎸 lead, rythm guitar, spanish guitar, back singer, (ESP guitar)
Miyako🎸 lead, rythm guitar, spanish guitar, piano, keybord, back singer, main composer but all Ladies compose. (DEAN guitar, GIBSON guitar) classic influences, piano virtuoso
Welcome to the magic world of Lovebites.
Thanks for Great review
"OK, Haruna give me the beat" Asami to Haruna. "Scream for Me" Daughters of the Dawn~Live in Tokyo 2019
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Unofficial anthem "We The United" live Tokyo Zepp divercity 2020.
Lovebites - Interview - Paris, France - November 20. 2018 Subtitles: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, русский, Italiano ua-cam.com/video/5KpJBe3s2i0/v-deo.html
The name of the band "Lovebites" derives from the song "Love Bites, So Do I" by Halestorm ua-cam.com/video/OCRaHKul8xY/v-deo.html
Lovebites and Dragonforce London 2019 fall common tour ua-cam.com/video/KnGPZxfOAmg/v-deo.html
NO TIME TO HESITATE LISTEN TO LOVEBITES ua-cam.com/video/3x85sIiWUrw/v-deo.html
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If i'm not wrong, Miyako was pregnant on this concert.
Yes, she was. Four month and got a baby alright. She is a mom now.
Haruna is pretty muscular, could be the strongest of them all, but still nimble. She is the reason I kept watching Lovebites, in fact she is the first drummer I really admired. But snooping around in Japan, there where of course more. Akane, Tamu, Senri, and a lot of others.
Its a mix between,Slayer,Metallica,Antrax and Testament.
7:35 Another little sip of the moonshine? Nice move buddy!
Now i feel bad! Love your reaction!
Thanks man! Why do you feel bad??
No replacement yet. Asami just got married. Miyako also just got married and had a baby. New music might be a while.
Miyako was about 4 months pregnant during this concert and video.
With Asami's wedding, Miyako's baby and her wedding I don't think a new bassist was on the agenda. They did post a Happy New Year photo of the 4. I'm sure they are looking at bassists, one that may be available is Rio of Mary's Blood as they have announced their break up.
Hiatus, not break-up.
Great and awesome review and good analysis as always. I really want you to try their A Frozen Serenade in live of Ride for Vengeance tour. Though the clips have been taken down from UA-cam, you still can watch it in some reaction channels. It has so many elements and beautiful and epic. Sick guitar riff, dreaming acoustic sound, passionate guitar solo, incredibly tight and precise ensemble. This is a link for a reaction channel. ua-cam.com/video/YJq97aXl_30/v-deo.html I want you to react to it once it comes back on UA-cam.
Miho and Haruna formerly of Destrose.
Here the ladies played in a sterile arena (less than 50% capacity, assigned seats with social distance, no yelling, screaming or shouting and clapping only) yet they managed to bring the thunder despite no energy from the crowd. Haruna should be the poster child not the Energizer Bunny (it looks anemic compared to her), here she just takes this Lamborghini band and slams it into top gear and keeps going non-stop. Rammstein never heard "Don't Play With Matches" and Haruna never heard "Slow Down or Stop"!!!! She started like most of these women on the piano (I picture her breaking pedals and keys and her teacher begging her to switch to the drums...only kidding!! her rabid fans are dangerous to those that insult the little engine (LOL)).
If she wasn't into music, she'd be working construction cos she loves to hammer things ! Go Little Big Engine 🤘🐺🤘
Very insightful reaction 👍
same here on missing miho - hope she is doing ok
Miho Miho Miho!
She seems well and posts frequently on Twitter and Instagram. Recently she got her motorcycle driving licence.
@@daniel1138 no shit ? ! cool. i've been a biker since 1969. and of course loving the japanese girl groups yamaha is the right choice
@@thedocofrock1890 I think she picked up a Kawasaki.
@@guitarzen5999 i'm gonna guess it wasn't used though
Absolute metal girl warriors sent to save us from the dross on radio.
what! Maximum The Hormon with DICODEC!?