This was song #27 out of 33 at their huge10th anniversary concert last November at Yokohama Arena. These ladies are absolute machines live (as you saw). They are also the best of friends and it shows on stage. They just LOVE playing music together. Always read the comments because BAND-MAID fans will never steer you wrong. 😁
They have been to the US several times. The most recent year was 2023 twice (May and August). They typically performed at venues with 1000~2000 capacity and sold them out.
In September 2019 I took the train down to New York City to see this band live in concert 2 nights in a row! It was fantastic! They were amazing! In 2022 I went to NYC & Boston and here again they just blew my socks off! They were even better than in 2019 by mile….best 4 concerts that I witnessed in 65 years…..if you get the chance to see them live - don’t let the distance stop you….go enjoy their show! Peace & Respect from Montreal
In an interview, Saiki (lead singer) explained about the "?" mark in the title of this song. When Saiki wrote the lyrics, she wanted to use the phrase "I hate you". She decided the title to be "HATE", and then she realized that "HATE" could be read "はて" in Japanese. Because "はて" is typically used in question, she put "?" to make the title "HATE?". I'm sure that Saiki was smiling a lot when she decided on this title with "?" because she guessed that English speaking fans would be puzzled by it. "はて?" can be translated as "What?"
They toured the US in fall of 2022 and again in 2023. I travelled to multiple cities to see them, I have never done that for any other band, because this band is so incredible and fun live. Among themselves they are each other's best friends. (Isn't it a bummer when one of the bands you like, you find out they hate each other?). There are no egos in this band and everyone gets time to shine. Also, the Madiacs (Band Maid fans) are great. I have met so many great people and made new friends with people across this country because like me, they went to multiple show, so you get to know them.
@9:42 Yes. That is how the entire set will feel. When I saw Band Maid last August I was amazed at *how much fun I had, as well as the band* . They really commit to playing a good show *every time* and it shows. Band Maid has a direct connection to their fans and it's great 😀 🕊🕊🕊
They did a US tour in 2023, but except at Lollapalooza where they drew 20,000+ people, most of the venues they played were much smaller (1k ~ 2k), since they aren't so well known in the US yet. This video is in Yokohama at the end of their tour, in front of 18,000.
Hi guys! Their shows are typically 2+ hours long at this level (no support bands, no encores - and sorry, no moshpits). This show was 3.5 hours long! I've seen them live four times and they blew the roof off every time! Best live band I have ever witnessed (I'm 58 from the UK and seen the best). They tour abroad extensively, they toured the US last year and the year before.
Fun and charismatic. The band is respectful and humble. I have seen them 6 times in the USA and now heading to Japan ! Brought music back into my life. I’m 55 and grew up with Rush, Van Halen etc. great reaction. Welcome to the “Maidiacs”
This show was a one-man show of 33 songs (all original songs) for 3.5 hours. The lead guitar and bass are the focus of attention, but please also feel the greatness of the drums. Currently a world-class group. Please enjoy other great songs as well.
Was working in rockbusiness over 25 years, seen few thousand gigs, seen all the major ones many times, never seen better band than Band-Maid 💥 They are on their own level. Magical band, amazing musicians, humble humans. Best Band in this Universe. Lovin’ Band-Maid ❤️ Greets from Finland 🇫🇮🤘
Same here Brother, made a living drumming and crewing in Australia for the best part of two decades, got tired of all the toxic bullshit and really didn't connect with music again until I found the Maids and they absolutely reignited my joy and passion for rock, absolute Rock Goddesses cheers from down under 👍🍻
Band-Maid concerts ARE are the most fun you can have and still be legal. Even standing in queue is enjoyable. Everybody there is talking to each other like old friends, mostly about the genius of Band-Maid, while the anticipation builds towards showtime. I was telling one young man in line for the DC show about having to drive 5 1/2hrs just to be there, and then he came back with "I rode the Amtrak from Indiana to be here. It took 12 hours." YOU WIN!
Seen them live in Chicago, Nashville and Salt Lake City. Best live show I have ever seen and each time they got better. This band has been evolving for 10 years. They know no boundaries and can't be tied down to just one genre. I believe two of the members, Misa (bass) and Akane (drummer) went to the Tokyo school of music and trained in classical Jazz although, if you listen to the interviews, their influences are wide and eclectic - Smashing Pumpkins, Deep Purple, Santana, etc...
If you want to hear them actually be "groovy", check out Manners. Slower song, but groovy AF. I've seen them live in the states twice, they do solo tours, and "fun" is the best way to describe the shows. They are having fun up there playing, they have fun interacting with the audience (they have so much character), they have fun joking with each other. It's just always a blast.
Manners is good, and the official live version is best. Then you get "Manners" and "Black Hole". Manners is super groovy. "Black Hole" is prog metal or prog rock. It is so complex that the first time you hear it it might be too much, and you do not like it. But ... grows on you and it is a masterpiece.
Yes, but make it LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Manners with Black Hole, live is way more fun than the studio official thingy. ua-cam.com/video/iaf94nNSRGE/v-deo.html
I've been a Maidiac for over three years now and I could write a million words about them but it all comes down to how happy I am when I listen to their music. Incredible musicians, incredible songwriting, wonderful vibe. They are the best progressive rock band on the planet.
When they play outside of Japan you won't get the production that you see here. This was a special 10th anniversary concert and this song was #27 of 33. Check out the final song from this concert called ENDLESS STORY-LIVE and keep the closed captions on. As emotional a final song as you can get from a Rock band who truly love and appreciate their fans. Peace. 301
IMO the smaller venue concerts in the US are the best. Very personal. It's so adorable watching them communicating with the crowd with their limited English. However I've noticed how much improved their English has been since 2019.
They were in the states in 2022 and 2023. I was fortunate enough to catch them in both years. They shine their best live and you are right, they seem to have fun when they play and are very thankful for their fans. Their music range from near metal to beautiful ballads. IF you want to see a ballad and how thankful they are to their fans, check out Endless Story (Live) from the same show as Hate and was their show closer.
The difference.....no scowls.....for some reason western bands just seem angry, or pissed.....our Maids not only smile, but they make you smile...example: a song about hate....beaming smiles.....BEHOLD the power of 5 tiny Japanese musical dynamos.....enjoy my friends....your journey has just begun....."po"
Hate? is popular now because of the "Battle" (I really don't like that term) but they have around 125 songs over 10 years and they're all so good. When they come to the states they do small venues but sell them out. I'll copy and paste a comment I made elsewhere: Band-Maids Genre is Band-Maid. Rock, Metal, Pop, Alt, Prog, Punk, with Jazz and Blues for sprinkles. Different is another song they wrote for an anime. Miku Kobato: Red rose, Rhythm guitar and backup vocals. Started the band. Only started guitar when the first 4 members (her included) decided she shouldn't sing lead. She found Kanami Tono: Lead guitarist, main composer, riff master. Kanami writes most of their songs. She previously worked with, and is friends with Akane Hirose: Drummer extraordinaire. Never misses a beat even when the othere try to mess her up. Akane attended the Tokyo School of music and did some work with MISA: Bad ass barefoot bass assassin. MISA writes a lot of her bass lines She likes her whisky! Together these four played a few sets before they decided they needed a stronger singer. Enter Saiki Atsumi: The Queen. She is the youngest of the group and a strong front woman. Together they have around 125 songs and just celebrated 10 years together. If you want harder, try Different or Rinne. About Us is a ballad written for the fans during covid, Endless Story closes out a lot of shows. Blooming, Glory, Dice Manners are all good MVs but they smash it live.We won't mention Band-Maiko yet. Save that for later. Enjoy gents.
THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. This was the 27th song of their 33 song setlist and the second call-and-response performance of the night - the other is DON'T YOU TELL ME, which is on their channel too, though here MISA on bass plays the call and Kanami on lead responds, where it's the other way around on DYTM. Akane the drummer is essential to both performances but get's a little overlooked in the dazzling guitar displays. PS Unlike certain Bands' management and record companies (yes, Amuse, I do mean you) Band-Maid never block any reactions to stuff from their YT channel. They're nice like that.
This band can wipe the stage of just about any rock outfit out there, yet they remain humble and gracious and embrace their fans at events with a saying - Welcome back home Masters and Princesses; they are amazing and yes fun is a key element to this glorious Rock Sisterhood, enjoy your journey fellas you will not regret it, cheers from down under 👍🍻🍻
US tour...there were in the states in 2022 and a split tour in 2023. If you have the opportunity, even if it means a road trip, it would be totally worth it. You will leave in total awe, and their MC's are extremely entertaining. I saw them multiple time in 2022, 2023 and several times this year in Japan. I was at this show! Amazing! This was song 27 of 33 in a concert which lasted 3 hrs and 40 minutes. No opening act. Just the Maids...start to finish. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘 They have a diverse portfolio, so maybe try a two-for with "Manners" and "Black Hole" Live Online Okyu-ji. You think "Hate?" is groovy...check out "Manners". Then buckle up your seat belts...if "Hate?" had you speeding down the highway...welcome to the Autobahn...currently their fastest BPM song in their catalog. Enjoy!
This video is from their 10th year anniversary show from Yokohama Arena in 2023. I just purchased the blu-ray disk of this show and it's awesome! Over 3 hours of 30 plus songs in Hi-def and great awesome audio. They are about to do a concert with THE WARNING next week in Japan. As a 69 year old raised on rock & roll these are now two of my favorite bands. The bassists from each band, Ale and Misa, are the very definition of cool!
Saw them 3 times last year and I love that they craft their performances to the venue. The smaller venues like the House of Blues is a totally different show than Lollapalooza or Pointfest. They have personal Q&A and story times and fan callouts at the smaller venues and as you are seeing from this performance rock the large venues.
Thanks for the reaction and comments. Is it possible to Hate? this song? These ladies are arguably the best live rock band on the planet. Their stage presence, energy and joy are unrivaled and performs at a level most other bands only dreams of achieving. Freedom (official live video) is the "fun" song with a nice drum solo that'll have you grinning from ear to ear. Moratorium, Play, Domination, No God, Puzzle (official live vids) are all fan favorites. Shambles, Blooming, DIce, Influencer don't have official live videos but the MVs are definitely worth checking out. Until next time...Cheers!
Saw them three times in the states on this tour. They bring it this hard for about two hours every night, the entire time. And the breaks they take to f around with eachother and the crowd are some of the best memories
I’m old. Musicians? I’ve seen them all. Band Maid is the most fun I’ve ever had at a live show in my entire lifetime. Here are my favorites from my 60 song Band Maid playlist: “Moratorium” “Don’t you tell ME” “DICE” “The non-fiction days” “Blooming” Hearing these songs will alter your DNA forever
Good morning dear US citizen, yes there is a very big music rock metal scene outside the USA. The greater Tokyo area has about 40 million inhabitants. You can tour through the city from hall to hall and always reach new audiences. Also, many bands are more popular and better known in their home country than overseas. These young ladies are around 30, not newcomers to the stage. All well trained on their instruments, unlike many western bands.
I saw them in Dallas in 2022. I had the biggest smile on my face for like 2 hours straight, it was easily the most fun I've ever had at a concert. They're so fucking cool, and totally goofy as well. Take the first opportunity you get to see them live!
So did I, that smile didn't end until I went to bed, bet it was still there though. Saw them in Atlanta, I have to say better than any of the other concerts I've been to.
Welcome & thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this very performance at the venue on Nov.26, last year. Very exciting 3-hour-40-minute-long show with 33-song setlist. (Happy fatigue thereafter 😄) Just so you know, this song was played at last year's Lollapalooza festival in Chicago. We say "Japan is the country obsessed by Rock Music". The history is very long and the obsession started in 1966 when Beatles visited Japan and held 5 concerts at Budokan. Speaking of hard rock / heavy metal music, a number of bands started to come to Japan since as early as 1970s : Led Zeppelin / Grand Funk Railroad (1971), Deep Purple (1972), Queen (1975), Kiss (1977), Cheap Trick / Van Halen / Scorpions (1978), Judas Priest (1978/79) and so on. Now, any type of rock can be enjoyed here, especially by many all-female or women-fronted bands. They are daughters of American / European rock, for sure. (Many are grand-daughters in terms of age.) Uh-oh, we also say "Japan is the country obsessed by Jazz". It had started earlier than rock 😄
I would also like to mention that a band called "The Warning" is in Japan right now doing a tour and Band-Maid and The Warning are doing a show together coming up. The Warning is another HARD ROCK group that you need to check out but I won't spoil anything. Try "Automatic Sun" or "Hell You Call A Dream" for a first.
I saw them in October 22 in Houston, May 23 in Daytona, and August 23 in Denver. Yeah, they're that fucking good! 😊 Try "Renne" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO for something heavy or "MORATORIUM" OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO FROM ZEPP TOKYO
Going into their 11th year together -- with no personnel changes (as a recording act) -- and they have 4 North American tours under their belts (the last in 2 segments). I started listening to them in 2015 and became a full-blown Maidiac in the Summer of 2017; saw them on all of their North American tours, including the initial tour in 2018.
I just flew to Tokyo and saw them and a band called the Warning - they are the two best rock bands playing now. No questions. I've seen Band Maid 3 times over the past two years in California. THey will be back to the US soon.
I saw them last year in Salt Lake City of all places, and these women killed it. Almost a 3 hour concert and they gave us everything they had. If you don't go to a Band Maid concert if you have the chance, then you deserve to never appreciate music again. These Ladies are among the best I have ever seen and I'm in my seventies. I have seen so many great bands, but they are right there with my best - Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Guns N Roses. I have seen the Stones multple times live and they don't compare with Band Maid live, not even close!
They may be the best rock group in the world today (I think they are). They are certainly the most creative band since the Beatles, and as you saw, they are top-tier musicians. I saw many of the classic rock bands - Purple, Zeppelin, Queen, Santana, many more, all in their heyday. I’ve seen Band-maid three times and their performances stand up to any of those legendary bands. They've toured North America four times and will likely be back in 2025. Yes, see them even if you have to sell a kidney to get there. And in the U.S., it will be in smaller venues, which is a shame (they should be playing stadiums) but good for the lucky few who get to see them.
Nice that you are getting into Band Maid. Right now Band Maid is working on something with a 3 piece Mexican female band called The Warning. You should give them a listen also. Start off with Evolve Live at the MTV Awards or one of their latest Automatic Sun from the Le Porte Festival. I believe you guys will love them.
Try "Play" (Official Live), "Moratorium" (Live at Zepp Tokyo) or "Real Existence" (Official Live) next. All great rock songs live ... IMHO, way better than "Hate?"! And of course there are so many other performances by them that you shouldn't miss ... just telling you, for your own sake 😆
They actually have been coming to the states almost every year most of the time as a solo act. Sometimes they play at festivals as well and I've seen them live in LA 3 times, my first show being in 2019. Each time the show was absolutely amazing and they sound just as amazing live as they do on video that's for sure. They tend to do long shows with a large setlist, and love to spend time interacting with the audience. Miku the Rythm Guitarist is absolutely hillarious and as a whole they bring amazing energy. Highly recommend checking them out live if they end up visiting a city near you!
I saw them in DC (2022) and in Nashville (2023), shows were by far the best shows I have ever been to. Check out more... "Fun" is an absolute consistency with Band-Maid. Thanks for the reaction.
It's amazing how Band-Maid has rewritten the laws of nature: Hate brings Love! 😖--->🎀--->😍 📢 RECENTLY ANNOUNCED 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID will perform a dream two-band show! After meeting on our US tour in 2022, "The Warning" will be making their memorable first visit to Japan with BAND-MAID! Venue: EX THEATER RIPPONGI Date: Jun 12, 2024. -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1. -- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan -- July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall, -- July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa -- July 21 OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 -- Aug 16 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO -- Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024 Thx, T-Dad & Tubsy!
53 year old metal head here. I saw them at the house of blues in Dallas a few years ago. One of the best live shows I've ever seen, and I've been to many shows since the mid 80's. They sound great live and their energy is amazing .
Great job you guys. The first time through a Band-Maid song can be overwhelming just because of how much is going on - but that's also one of things that make them so awesome. The same song doesn't get old - it just keeps getting better as you catch everything. My fave band for 5 plus years now! And for your next one, keeping in mind that you WILL need subs on to get the most of it, and knowing it's the last song of a 3 plus hour long show to commemorate their tenth anniversary together, check out the concert closer Endless Story Offical LIVE - slower and more emotional, but necessary viewing IMO, and you'll get a better idea of their powerhouse lead vocalist Saiki.
Guys like the channel! Fortunate to have seen them four times, .Seattle-Austin-Dallas and Mexico City! They are so awesome that I'm headed to Japan next week to catch their gig with The Warning! Keep Rocking Amigos!!!🤟🏻🤙🏻👍🏼
We, the Maidiacs are now waiting on the joint concert with The Warning in Japan. Scuttlebutt is the bands are writing songs for a combined performance. Concert is this month. Note:and Maid has been touring the US since 2016, covid shut it down for 2020- 2022. 10th anniversary tour in 2023, 14 cities-sold-out plus performing at Aftershock as the tour kick off. They were invited to Lallapalooza 2023, 2nd Japanese band ever. They killed!!
Great reaction! BAND-MAID fans, or MAIDIACS, are very devoted, and quite protective, but not inflammatory. They're an excellent intro into music from Japan.
Misa started using a 5-string after the 2nd BM album (?) to allow her to better play songs in E-flat as well as 'concert' (E) and to compliment Kanami (guitar) when she's in drop-D, all on the same bass (ETA >> and maybe some songs actually in D?). You'll often see her down on the bottom frets of that Stygian B-string. ETA 2 >> Misa started off her musical training on an audio engineering course, which is perhaps no surprise - great bass players have to _engineer_ good sound out of their rigs, and it's safe to say Misa gets a great sound out of hers.
Thes ladies have been to the States 3 times. I have seen 5 of their shows. Twice in Dallas, Twice in Houston, once in Austin. There's a lot of videos from those shows here on UA-cam.
BM fan here, another band you guys NEED to check out is The Warning. They will be performing in Japan WITH Band-Maid this month. They Are 3 sisters from Mexico. Daniela(Dany) 24, guitar and lead vocals. Paulina(Pau/Pow) 22, Drums and vocals. Alejandra (Alé/ Ah-Lay) 19, bass and backing vocals. Check out Hell You Call A Dream LIVE at the Pepsi Center. And wait for the rest of us in The Warning Army to invade 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 subbed!
Mosh Pit Mingle , Thanks for continuing down the BAND-MAID Pigeon hole , saw them twice once in 2022 and once in 2023 , both Amazing shows , Next No God , live from Tokyo Gardens arena .
Bandmaid are the Queen's of Rock but the Goddesses of Metal is undoubtedly LoveBites! Another all female Japanese Band with 2 world class shredders and a pocket nuke of a drummer.
Glad you liked this, these girls really know how to rock, and know how to please the audience, if you want some more female Japanese heavy metal, try LOVEBITES, either "Set the world on Fire" or "Holy War" both live versions, in fact three of the members of LOVEBITES where in the crowd for this show and they are friends despite what some people say,
The Band-Maid fans are a positive bunch. we are a reflection of the band itself. going to a concert is like hanging out with a few hundred of your friends every one is chill and zero judgment. always a few laughs maybe a few tears. During breaks in the show they will chat with the audience maybe teach us a few Japanese words they'll play pranks on each other. not just Musicians but full on entertainers.
Great reaction guys. Band Maid are the real deal. Check out Don't you tell me official live. It is from the same concert and it also kicks ass. Rock on 🤘
Misa almost never does a “standard” bass. I call her the lead bassist lol. As if others follow her. I shouldn’t say never, she would if the song calls for it. But she’s usually doing something most bassists don’t do. If you want a song that starts strong with drums and bass, watch the MV for Dice. It was my first song from them and I’ve been hooked since.
Hey your video came up in my feed so I decided to see what you guys thought of the best band ever. Just be careful though, this is not the only all female Japanese band that kills it. In fact one of them are coming to the US in the near future (Lovebites is the name of that band). I am old enough to have seen Pink Floyd live in the 80s and now 90% of the songs in my playlist that I listen to now are Japanese.
That 5-string is a Black Cloud Black Smoker Trad Master Beta J5. The rhythm guitar is a Zemaitus Pigeon, named after Miku. Kanami's lead guitar is a PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 Custom 24-08. The kit is a Tama Star Bubinga Custom built. Their choices of instruments are not bogged down in some old-fashion sense of style, but instead the exactly best instrument for their modern sound. A smart band that is perfectly managed, reviving new takes on a style of hard rock that American producers abandoned to the rest of the world back in the 90s. Incidentally, you mentioned that people were suggesting that you try Hate, but Hate Live. This is misleading. People are saying that if you review ANY Band Maid song, review a LIVE version because they are always better. This, in fact, seems to be the case for any Japanese band. Apparently they can iron out the wrinkles in their live productions over there.
I saw Band Maid in D.C. (no opening act) in 2022. I’ve seen many of the best bands in rock and metal in my 58 years on earth and that was a top-notch show. Up there with the “Yes’ masterworks concert” where Kansas was the opening group. Yeah, the Band Maid show was as impressive and memorable to me as a show with 2 legendary prog-rock bands! And, as far as fan interaction goes, Band Maid far outstripped any band I’ve ever seen live. You wouldn’t think 5 Japanese women could do that in an English speaking country but they do. They are so damn engaging! To me there is no better active rock band that I know of. “The Warning”, from Mexico, is my second favorite active band, though, and you need to check them out as well. For several reasons they have greater mainstream popularity than Band Maid, especially in the US. They are playing a show with Band Maid in Japan soon and both groups are releasing new albums this year!
Saw them live in 2023. Was an amazing performance,. I WILL see them again, even if I have to travel to Japan. Hopefully they return to the U.S. soon so more people can see them! Are so many amazing songs. ANY of their Live stuff is usually a good bet. I think the only Music Videos I prefer are DICE, DIFFERENT and SECRET MAIKO lips, usually because of the mix.
Japan music starter kit: Band-Maid - FROM NOW ON BabyMetal - monochrome live at PIA arena BabyMetal - Rondo of Nightmare with Mischiefs of God intro Budokan live (highlights the kami band behind the girls front and center, heavy ballad song). BabyMetal - Road of Resistance live in Japan BMTH - Kingslayer ft BabyMetal live in Tokyo LiSA - Gurenge First Take (best anime intro of all time, over 130 million views, does have subtitles, probably the best vocalist to come from Japan imo). XG - woke up (hit trending #1 two weeks ago, all Japanese but with kpop money behind them).
Cool reaction vid. Thanks! So, I saw them in Austin last year. They were amazing. They did like 30 US cities in two different trips. Modest venues, high hundreds to low thousands. It was great. There is a new video by Ohrenje about the lead guitar/songwriter, Kanami. ua-cam.com/video/lGS5KU2S2D0/v-deo.html. You should react to it. You'll learn a lot about both Band Maid and Kanami's experience in becoming a rock musician. I think it reveals a lot about the girls in current Japanese rock and metal. They mostly started classical piano before grade school and took up rock instruments in high school.
One request I have is turn up the audio of the video to at least level up with your mics. No disrespect to your reactions though, they are great. I’m glad you’ve found this awesome band. 😊 With your reactions in the first part I was looking forward to your reaction when Kanami and Misa did their “battle” though I prefer “conversation!” 😊 And you are right about them having fun. Especially Akane, the drummer, who is known as the happiest drummer on the planet.
Other Japanese all-female bands that exude FUN are Lovebites and Nemophila. Nemophila's songs do have some heavy growling but when you look at the ladies, they're all smiling while playing. I hope you two check them out.
This was song #27 out of 33 at their huge10th anniversary concert last November at Yokohama Arena. These ladies are absolute machines live (as you saw). They are also the best of friends and it shows on stage. They just LOVE playing music together. Always read the comments because BAND-MAID fans will never steer you wrong. 😁
They have been to the US several times. The most recent year was 2023 twice (May and August). They typically performed at venues with 1000~2000 capacity and sold them out.
Yeah. A great deal of their 10 year anniversary touring was in the States.
They also performed at Lallapalooza last year. Their set in online. ua-cam.com/video/ZbX_MRHYkQA/v-deo.htmlsi=Crq8xeQLk0ku82MY
In September 2019 I took the train down to New York City to see this band live in concert 2 nights in a row! It was fantastic! They were amazing! In 2022 I went to NYC & Boston and here again they just blew my socks off! They were even better than in 2019 by mile….best 4 concerts that I witnessed in 65 years…..if you get the chance to see them live - don’t let the distance stop you….go enjoy their show! Peace & Respect from Montreal
In an interview, Saiki (lead singer) explained about the "?" mark in the title of this song. When Saiki wrote the lyrics, she wanted to use the phrase "I hate you". She decided the title to be "HATE", and then she realized that "HATE" could be read "はて" in Japanese. Because "はて" is typically used in question, she put "?" to make the title "HATE?". I'm sure that Saiki was smiling a lot when she decided on this title with "?" because she guessed that English speaking fans would be puzzled by it.
"はて?" can be translated as "What?"
Whow great. That was evven new for me. Thanx!
Thx Mr K the font of all knowledge...probably.😏
@@GaryHolloway-810 Thank you...shirankedoh😏
They toured the US in fall of 2022 and again in 2023. I travelled to multiple cities to see them, I have never done that for any other band, because this band is so incredible and fun live. Among themselves they are each other's best friends. (Isn't it a bummer when one of the bands you like, you find out they hate each other?). There are no egos in this band and everyone gets time to shine. Also, the Madiacs (Band Maid fans) are great. I have met so many great people and made new friends with people across this country because like me, they went to multiple show, so you get to know them.
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Yes. That is how the entire set will feel. When I saw Band Maid last August I was amazed at *how much fun I had, as well as the band* . They really commit to playing a good show *every time* and it shows. Band Maid has a direct connection to their fans and it's great 😀
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They did a US tour in 2023, but except at Lollapalooza where they drew 20,000+ people, most of the venues they played were much smaller (1k ~ 2k), since they aren't so well known in the US yet. This video is in Yokohama at the end of their tour, in front of 18,000.
Hi guys! Their shows are typically 2+ hours long at this level (no support bands, no encores - and sorry, no moshpits). This show was 3.5 hours long! I've seen them live four times and they blew the roof off every time! Best live band I have ever witnessed (I'm 58 from the UK and seen the best). They tour abroad extensively, they toured the US last year and the year before.
Fun and charismatic. The band is respectful and humble. I have seen them 6 times in the USA and now heading to Japan ! Brought music back into my life. I’m 55 and grew up with Rush, Van Halen etc. great reaction. Welcome to the “Maidiacs”
This show was a one-man show of 33 songs (all original songs) for 3.5 hours. The lead guitar and bass are the focus of attention, but please also feel the greatness of the drums. Currently a world-class group. Please enjoy other great songs as well.
Was working in rockbusiness over 25 years, seen few thousand gigs, seen all the major ones many times, never seen better band than Band-Maid 💥 They are on their own level. Magical band, amazing musicians, humble humans. Best Band in this Universe. Lovin’ Band-Maid ❤️ Greets from Finland 🇫🇮🤘
Same here Brother, made a living drumming and crewing in Australia for the best part of two decades, got tired of all the toxic bullshit and really didn't connect with music again until I found the Maids and they absolutely reignited my joy and passion for rock, absolute Rock Goddesses cheers from down under 👍🍻
@@brunobryant4846 Exactly same thing here. Cheers 🍺
@@bocatampere Kanpai Po 😁👍🍻🍻
Absolutely! I’m heading to Japan from the USA .
@@brunobryant4846 cool Mails are not Anymore important! Dauert Time for real Women Power! Domination to the World!❤
Band-Maid concerts ARE are the most fun you can have and still be legal. Even standing in queue is enjoyable. Everybody there is talking to each other like old friends, mostly about the genius of Band-Maid, while the anticipation builds towards showtime. I was telling one young man in line for the DC show about having to drive 5 1/2hrs just to be there, and then he came back with "I rode the Amtrak from Indiana to be here. It took 12 hours." YOU WIN!
Seen them live in Chicago, Nashville and Salt Lake City. Best live show I have ever seen and each time they got better. This band has been evolving for 10 years. They know no boundaries and can't be tied down to just one genre. I believe two of the members, Misa (bass) and Akane (drummer) went to the Tokyo school of music and trained in classical Jazz although, if you listen to the interviews, their influences are wide and eclectic - Smashing Pumpkins, Deep Purple, Santana, etc...
I saw these ladies in Atlanta in May 2023 and they just killed it before a sold out theater of 1800. Yeah, they bring the fun back to rock n roll.
If you want to hear them actually be "groovy", check out Manners. Slower song, but groovy AF.
I've seen them live in the states twice, they do solo tours, and "fun" is the best way to describe the shows. They are having fun up there playing, they have fun interacting with the audience (they have so much character), they have fun joking with each other. It's just always a blast.
Manners is good, and the official live version is best. Then you get "Manners" and "Black Hole". Manners is super groovy. "Black Hole" is prog metal or prog rock. It is so complex that the first time you hear it it might be too much, and you do not like it. But ... grows on you and it is a masterpiece.
Yes, but make it LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Manners with Black Hole, live is way more fun than the studio official thingy.
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I've been a Maidiac for over three years now and I could write a million words about them but it all comes down to how happy I am when I listen to their music. Incredible musicians, incredible songwriting, wonderful vibe. They are the best progressive rock band on the planet.
I saw them live in the US 9 times in less than a year. Every show they play is just high energy fun from start to end.
They tour the US every tour. Saw them live twice last year. They also play US festivals like Lalapalooza, Rockville, Aftershock, etc.
When they play outside of Japan you won't get the production that you see here. This was a special 10th anniversary concert and this song was #27 of 33. Check out the final song from this concert called ENDLESS STORY-LIVE and keep the closed captions on. As emotional a final song as you can get from a Rock band who truly love and appreciate their fans. Peace. 301
IMO the smaller venue concerts in the US are the best. Very personal. It's so adorable watching them communicating with the crowd with their limited English. However I've noticed how much improved their English has been since 2019.
They were in the states in 2022 and 2023. I was fortunate enough to catch them in both years. They shine their best live and you are right, they seem to have fun when they play and are very thankful for their fans. Their music range from near metal to beautiful ballads. IF you want to see a ballad and how thankful they are to their fans, check out Endless Story (Live) from the same show as Hate and was their show closer.
The difference.....no scowls.....for some reason western bands just seem angry, or pissed.....our Maids not only smile, but they make you smile...example: a song about hate....beaming smiles.....BEHOLD the power of 5 tiny Japanese musical dynamos.....enjoy my friends....your journey has just begun....."po"
Want to see their joy on full display. “Freedom” live is the best view.
Hate? is popular now because of the "Battle" (I really don't like that term) but they have around 125 songs over 10 years and they're all so good. When they come to the states they do small venues but sell them out. I'll copy and paste a comment I made elsewhere:
Band-Maids Genre is Band-Maid. Rock, Metal, Pop, Alt, Prog, Punk, with Jazz and Blues for sprinkles. Different is another song they wrote for an anime.
Miku Kobato: Red rose, Rhythm guitar and backup vocals. Started the band. Only started guitar when the first 4 members (her included) decided she shouldn't sing lead. She found
Kanami Tono: Lead guitarist, main composer, riff master. Kanami writes most of their songs. She previously worked with, and is friends with
Akane Hirose: Drummer extraordinaire. Never misses a beat even when the othere try to mess her up. Akane attended the Tokyo School of music and did some work with
MISA: Bad ass barefoot bass assassin. MISA writes a lot of her bass lines She likes her whisky!
Together these four played a few sets before they decided they needed a stronger singer. Enter
Saiki Atsumi: The Queen. She is the youngest of the group and a strong front woman.
Together they have around 125 songs and just celebrated 10 years together. If you want harder, try Different or Rinne. About Us is a ballad written for the fans during covid, Endless Story closes out a lot of shows. Blooming, Glory, Dice Manners are all good MVs but they smash it live.We won't mention Band-Maiko yet. Save that for later.
Enjoy gents.
THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. This was the 27th song of their 33 song setlist and the second call-and-response performance of the night - the other is DON'T YOU TELL ME, which is on their channel too, though here MISA on bass plays the call and Kanami on lead responds, where it's the other way around on DYTM. Akane the drummer is essential to both performances but get's a little overlooked in the dazzling guitar displays. PS Unlike certain Bands' management and record companies (yes, Amuse, I do mean you) Band-Maid never block any reactions to stuff from their YT channel. They're nice like that.
This band can wipe the stage of just about any rock outfit out there, yet they remain humble and gracious and embrace their fans at events with a saying - Welcome back home Masters and Princesses; they are amazing and yes fun is a key element to this glorious Rock Sisterhood, enjoy your journey fellas you will not regret it, cheers from down under 👍🍻🍻
US tour...there were in the states in 2022 and a split tour in 2023. If you have the opportunity, even if it means a road trip, it would be totally worth it. You will leave in total awe, and their MC's are extremely entertaining. I saw them multiple time in 2022, 2023 and several times this year in Japan. I was at this show! Amazing! This was song 27 of 33 in a concert which lasted 3 hrs and 40 minutes. No opening act. Just the Maids...start to finish. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘
They have a diverse portfolio, so maybe try a two-for with "Manners" and "Black Hole" Live Online Okyu-ji. You think "Hate?" is groovy...check out "Manners". Then buckle up your seat belts...if "Hate?" had you speeding down the highway...welcome to the Autobahn...currently their fastest BPM song in their catalog. Enjoy!
This video is from their 10th year anniversary show from Yokohama Arena in 2023. I just purchased the blu-ray disk of this show and it's awesome! Over 3 hours of 30 plus songs in Hi-def and great awesome audio. They are about to do a concert with THE WARNING next week in Japan. As a 69 year old raised on rock & roll these are now two of my favorite bands. The bassists from each band, Ale and Misa, are the very definition of cool!
Saw them 3 times last year and I love that they craft their performances to the venue. The smaller venues like the House of Blues is a totally different show than Lollapalooza or Pointfest. They have personal Q&A and story times and fan callouts at the smaller venues and as you are seeing from this performance rock the large venues.
Band Maid will be playing with the Warning, time to check out the Mexican female band the Warning. Automatic Sun live is a good place to start
Thanks for the reaction and comments. Is it possible to Hate? this song? These ladies are arguably the best live rock band on the planet. Their stage presence, energy and joy are unrivaled and performs at a level most other bands only dreams of achieving. Freedom (official live video) is the "fun" song with a nice drum solo that'll have you grinning from ear to ear. Moratorium, Play, Domination, No God, Puzzle (official live vids) are all fan favorites. Shambles, Blooming, DIce, Influencer don't have official live videos but the MVs are definitely worth checking out. Until next time...Cheers!
Saw them three times in the states on this tour. They bring it this hard for about two hours every night, the entire time. And the breaks they take to f around with eachother and the crowd are some of the best memories
Thanks guys! I saw them four times in '22-23 here in the US. One hundred minutes of pure joy and ass kicking rock n' roll.
I’m old. Musicians? I’ve seen them all. Band Maid is the most fun I’ve ever had at a live show in my entire lifetime.
Here are my favorites from my 60 song Band Maid playlist:
“Moratorium”
“Don’t you tell ME”
“DICE”
“The non-fiction days”
“Blooming”
Hearing these songs will alter your DNA forever
Good morning dear US citizen, yes there is a very big music rock metal scene outside the USA. The greater Tokyo area has about 40 million inhabitants. You can tour through the city from hall to hall and always reach new audiences. Also, many bands are more popular and better known in their home country than overseas.
These young ladies are around 30, not newcomers to the stage. All well trained on their instruments, unlike many western bands.
band maid has tour the us atleast 2 or 3 times
I saw them in Dallas in 2022. I had the biggest smile on my face for like 2 hours straight, it was easily the most fun I've ever had at a concert. They're so fucking cool, and totally goofy as well. Take the first opportunity you get to see them live!
So did I, that smile didn't end until I went to bed, bet it was still there though. Saw them in Atlanta, I have to say better than any of the other concerts I've been to.
Welcome & thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 I witnessed this very performance at the venue on Nov.26, last year. Very exciting 3-hour-40-minute-long show with 33-song setlist. (Happy fatigue thereafter 😄)
Just so you know, this song was played at last year's Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.
We say "Japan is the country obsessed by Rock Music". The history is very long and the obsession started in 1966 when Beatles visited Japan and held 5 concerts at Budokan. Speaking of hard rock / heavy metal music, a number of bands started to come to Japan since as early as 1970s : Led Zeppelin / Grand Funk Railroad (1971), Deep Purple (1972), Queen (1975), Kiss (1977), Cheap Trick / Van Halen / Scorpions (1978), Judas Priest (1978/79) and so on. Now, any type of rock can be enjoyed here, especially by many all-female or women-fronted bands. They are daughters of American / European rock, for sure. (Many are grand-daughters in terms of age.)
Uh-oh, we also say "Japan is the country obsessed by Jazz". It had started earlier than rock 😄
I would also like to mention that a band called "The Warning" is in Japan right now doing a tour and Band-Maid and The Warning are doing a show together coming up. The Warning is another HARD ROCK group that you need to check out but I won't spoil anything. Try "Automatic Sun" or "Hell You Call A Dream" for a first.
I second this. The Warning are also terrific. I need to see them live. Sadly I had tickets to the only show on their 2022 tour that got cancelled. 😞
I saw them in October 22 in Houston, May 23 in Daytona, and August 23 in Denver. Yeah, they're that fucking good! 😊
Try "Renne" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO for something heavy or "MORATORIUM" OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO FROM ZEPP TOKYO
The Band Maid fan base is very very passionate.
Going into their 11th year together -- with no personnel changes (as a recording act) -- and they have 4 North American tours under their belts (the last in 2 segments). I started listening to them in 2015 and became a full-blown Maidiac in the Summer of 2017; saw them on all of their North American tours, including the initial tour in 2018.
I just flew to Tokyo and saw them and a band called the Warning - they are the two best rock bands playing now. No questions. I've seen Band Maid 3 times over the past two years in California. THey will be back to the US soon.
great reaction vid!
yep they're really groovy.
btw they've toured in the US already.
Try Bandmaid Dice or Choose Me official vids 🤟
They run like gi……oh wait. 😂😂
They are fun. They ❤ their maidniacs. We ❤ our maids.
I saw them last year in Salt Lake City of all places, and these women killed it. Almost a 3 hour concert and they gave us everything they had. If you don't go to a Band Maid concert if you have the chance, then you deserve to never appreciate music again. These Ladies are among the best I have ever seen and I'm in my seventies. I have seen so many great bands, but they are right there with my best - Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Guns N Roses. I have seen the Stones multple times live and they don't compare with Band Maid live, not even close!
Best live band on the planet. Seen them live multiple times. Great personalities too..down to earth ladies.
Saw them in LA in 2022 and 2023. They’re absolutely amazing.
They may be the best rock group in the world today (I think they are). They are certainly the most creative band since the Beatles, and as you saw, they are top-tier musicians. I saw many of the classic rock bands - Purple, Zeppelin, Queen, Santana, many more, all in their heyday. I’ve seen Band-maid three times and their performances stand up to any of those legendary bands. They've toured North America four times and will likely be back in 2025. Yes, see them even if you have to sell a kidney to get there. And in the U.S., it will be in smaller venues, which is a shame (they should be playing stadiums) but good for the lucky few who get to see them.
Nice that you are getting into Band Maid. Right now Band Maid is working on something with a 3 piece Mexican female band called The Warning. You should give them a listen also. Start off with Evolve Live at the MTV Awards or one of their latest Automatic Sun from the Le Porte Festival. I believe you guys will love them.
Try "Play" (Official Live), "Moratorium" (Live at Zepp Tokyo) or "Real Existence" (Official Live) next. All great rock songs live ... IMHO, way better than "Hate?"!
And of course there are so many other performances by them that you shouldn't miss ... just telling you, for your own sake 😆
I've seen them twice in Chicago, including the debut of this guitar duel.
They actually have been coming to the states almost every year most of the time as a solo act. Sometimes they play at festivals as well and I've seen them live in LA 3 times, my first show being in 2019. Each time the show was absolutely amazing and they sound just as amazing live as they do on video that's for sure. They tend to do long shows with a large setlist, and love to spend time interacting with the audience. Miku the Rythm Guitarist is absolutely hillarious and as a whole they bring amazing energy. Highly recommend checking them out live if they end up visiting a city near you!
I saw them in DC (2022) and in Nashville (2023), shows were by far the best shows I have ever been to. Check out more... "Fun" is an absolute consistency with Band-Maid. Thanks for the reaction.
It's amazing how Band-Maid has rewritten the laws of nature: Hate brings Love! 😖--->🎀--->😍
📢 RECENTLY ANNOUNCED 📢
-- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID will perform a dream two-band show! After meeting on our US tour in 2022, "The Warning" will be making their memorable first visit to Japan with BAND-MAID! Venue: EX THEATER RIPPONGI Date: Jun 12, 2024.
-- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1.
-- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan -- July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall, -- July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa -- July 21 OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 -- Aug 16 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO -- Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024
Thx, T-Dad & Tubsy!
Hate brings Love - Fck yeah 👍🍻🍻
53 year old metal head here. I saw them at the house of blues in Dallas a few years ago. One of the best live shows I've ever seen, and I've been to many shows since the mid 80's. They sound great live and their energy is amazing .
Best band on the planet. These girls are loved by the Maidiacs
Great job you guys. The first time through a Band-Maid song can be overwhelming just because of how much is going on - but that's also one of things that make them so awesome. The same song doesn't get old - it just keeps getting better as you catch everything. My fave band for 5 plus years now! And for your next one, keeping in mind that you WILL need subs on to get the most of it, and knowing it's the last song of a 3 plus hour long show to commemorate their tenth anniversary together, check out the concert closer Endless Story Offical LIVE - slower and more emotional, but necessary viewing IMO, and you'll get a better idea of their powerhouse lead vocalist Saiki.
It has always been the same 5 members, except for a short time in the beginning of the band before Saiki joined.
Yep, a few weeks. As far as I know they only played live twice before Saiki joined.
You don't have to count those few weeks 😀
And the one gig with the male drummer while Akane was recovering, PO!
Saw them last year in Atlanta and their show was amazing one of my favorites.
Guys like the channel! Fortunate to have seen them four times, .Seattle-Austin-Dallas and Mexico City! They are so awesome that I'm headed to Japan next week to catch their gig with The Warning! Keep Rocking Amigos!!!🤟🏻🤙🏻👍🏼
Sorry to say you just missed them- 1 tour in 2022 and 2 tours in 2023. Time for the rest of the world.
We, the Maidiacs are now waiting on the joint concert with The Warning in Japan. Scuttlebutt is the bands are writing songs for a combined performance. Concert is this month.
Note:and Maid has been touring the US since 2016, covid shut it down for 2020- 2022. 10th anniversary tour in 2023, 14 cities-sold-out plus performing at Aftershock as the tour kick off. They were invited to Lallapalooza 2023, 2nd Japanese band ever. They killed!!
Great reaction! BAND-MAID fans, or MAIDIACS, are very devoted, and quite protective, but not inflammatory. They're an excellent intro into music from Japan.
Misa started using a 5-string after the 2nd BM album (?) to allow her to better play songs in E-flat as well as 'concert' (E) and to compliment Kanami (guitar) when she's in drop-D, all on the same bass (ETA >> and maybe some songs actually in D?). You'll often see her down on the bottom frets of that Stygian B-string. ETA 2 >> Misa started off her musical training on an audio engineering course, which is perhaps no surprise - great bass players have to _engineer_ good sound out of their rigs, and it's safe to say Misa gets a great sound out of hers.
They are very funny too. Great M/C's during the shows. Especially "Magic Spell Time".
Best rock band on the planet. Watch NO GOD live.
Thes ladies have been to the States 3 times. I have seen 5 of their shows. Twice in Dallas, Twice in Houston, once in Austin. There's a lot of videos from those shows here on UA-cam.
Freedom. Live. From their 2-14-20 concert. Big Smiles. Drum Solo.
BM fan here, another band you guys NEED to check out is The Warning. They will be performing in Japan WITH Band-Maid this month. They Are 3 sisters from Mexico. Daniela(Dany) 24, guitar and lead vocals. Paulina(Pau/Pow) 22, Drums and vocals. Alejandra (Alé/ Ah-Lay) 19, bass and backing vocals. Check out Hell You Call A Dream LIVE at the Pepsi Center. And wait for the rest of us in The Warning Army to invade 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 subbed!
Mosh Pit Mingle , Thanks for continuing down the BAND-MAID Pigeon hole , saw them twice once in 2022 and once in 2023 , both Amazing shows , Next No God , live from Tokyo Gardens arena .
You guys aint seen s***Yes down the pigeon hole you go po
Bandmaid are the Queen's of Rock but the Goddesses of Metal is undoubtedly LoveBites! Another all female Japanese Band with 2 world class shredders and a pocket nuke of a drummer.
Right now Band Maid and The Warning are together in Japan working on something. Should be epic.
Glad you liked this, these girls really know how to rock, and know how to please the audience, if you want some more female Japanese heavy metal, try LOVEBITES, either "Set the world on Fire" or "Holy War" both live versions, in fact three of the members of LOVEBITES where in the crowd for this show and they are friends despite what some people say,
The Band-Maid fans are a positive bunch. we are a reflection of the band itself. going to a concert is like hanging out with a few hundred of your friends every one is chill and zero judgment. always a few laughs maybe a few tears. During breaks in the show they will chat with the audience maybe teach us a few Japanese words they'll play pranks on each other. not just Musicians but full on entertainers.
Great reaction guys. Band Maid are the real deal. Check out Don't you tell me official live. It is from the same concert and it also kicks ass. Rock on 🤘
The Maidiacs can supply you with any info you need about the Maids.
Band-Maid don't do battles or duels because they are too nice. They do conversations.
Misa almost never does a “standard” bass. I call her the lead bassist lol. As if others follow her. I shouldn’t say never, she would if the song calls for it. But she’s usually doing something most bassists don’t do. If you want a song that starts strong with drums and bass, watch the MV for Dice. It was my first song from them and I’ve been hooked since.
Hey your video came up in my feed so I decided to see what you guys thought of the best band ever. Just be careful though, this is not the only all female Japanese band that kills it. In fact one of them are coming to the US in the near future (Lovebites is the name of that band). I am old enough to have seen Pink Floyd live in the 80s and now 90% of the songs in my playlist that I listen to now are Japanese.
You guys need to check out The Warning; three sisters from Mexico.
Try "Evolve' live at the VMAs.
They're in Japan hangin' with Band-Maid right now.
Yea, screwed up. Had the chance to see them at Lallapaloosa December 2023 in Chicago, went to Nashville with the GF.
That 5-string is a Black Cloud Black Smoker Trad Master Beta J5. The rhythm guitar is a Zemaitus Pigeon, named after Miku. Kanami's lead guitar is a PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 Custom 24-08. The kit is a Tama Star Bubinga Custom built. Their choices of instruments are not bogged down in some old-fashion sense of style, but instead the exactly best instrument for their modern sound. A smart band that is perfectly managed, reviving new takes on a style of hard rock that American producers abandoned to the rest of the world back in the 90s.
Incidentally, you mentioned that people were suggesting that you try Hate, but Hate Live. This is misleading. People are saying that if you review ANY Band Maid song, review a LIVE version because they are always better. This, in fact, seems to be the case for any Japanese band. Apparently they can iron out the wrinkles in their live productions over there.
I saw Band Maid in D.C. (no opening act) in 2022. I’ve seen many of the best bands in rock and metal in my 58 years on earth and that was a top-notch show. Up there with the “Yes’ masterworks concert” where Kansas was the opening group. Yeah, the Band Maid show was as impressive and memorable to me as a show with 2 legendary prog-rock bands!
And, as far as fan interaction goes, Band Maid far outstripped any band I’ve ever seen live. You wouldn’t think 5 Japanese women could do that in an English speaking country but they do. They are so damn engaging! To me there is no better active rock band that I know of.
“The Warning”, from Mexico, is my second favorite active band, though, and you need to check them out as well. For several reasons they have greater mainstream popularity than Band Maid, especially in the US. They are playing a show with Band Maid in Japan soon and both groups are releasing new albums this year!
Saw them live in 2023. Was an amazing performance,. I WILL see them again, even if I have to travel to Japan. Hopefully they return to the U.S. soon so more people can see them!
Are so many amazing songs. ANY of their Live stuff is usually a good bet. I think the only Music Videos I prefer are DICE, DIFFERENT and SECRET MAIKO lips, usually because of the mix.
As far as women in rock goes, Japan has it covered. Check out Lovebites, Hanabie, Trident, Otoboke Beaver, and many more!
If you want groove, go for the instrumental Onset to the MV Blooming.
Next Lovebites or Hanabie 🤘
Japan music starter kit:
Band-Maid - FROM NOW ON
BabyMetal - monochrome live at PIA arena
BabyMetal - Rondo of Nightmare with Mischiefs of God intro Budokan live (highlights the kami band behind the girls front and center, heavy ballad song).
BabyMetal - Road of Resistance live in Japan
BMTH - Kingslayer ft BabyMetal live in Tokyo
LiSA - Gurenge First Take (best anime intro of all time, over 130 million views, does have subtitles, probably the best vocalist to come from Japan imo).
XG - woke up (hit trending #1 two weeks ago, all Japanese but with kpop money behind them).
Cool reaction vid. Thanks! So, I saw them in Austin last year. They were amazing. They did like 30 US cities in two different trips. Modest venues, high hundreds to low thousands. It was great. There is a new video by Ohrenje about the lead guitar/songwriter, Kanami. ua-cam.com/video/lGS5KU2S2D0/v-deo.html. You should react to it. You'll learn a lot about both Band Maid and Kanami's experience in becoming a rock musician. I think it reveals a lot about the girls in current Japanese rock and metal. They mostly started classical piano before grade school and took up rock instruments in high school.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
👍😁🤗🤘🥰🕊️👀
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One request I have is turn up the audio of the video to at least level up with your mics.
No disrespect to your reactions though, they are great. I’m glad you’ve found this awesome band. 😊
With your reactions in the first part I was looking forward to your reaction when Kanami and Misa did their “battle” though I prefer “conversation!” 😊
And you are right about them having fun. Especially Akane, the drummer, who is known as the happiest drummer on the planet.
These chicks come the States often
Try Warning MV - good reaction
I've been making music since 1967 and BAND-MAID is the best live rock band I have ever heard.
Other Japanese all-female bands that exude FUN are Lovebites and Nemophila. Nemophila's songs do have some heavy growling but when you look at the ladies, they're all smiling while playing. I hope you two check them out.