LOVEBITES is a five-member all-female, Japanese heavy metal band with deep musicianship (plus classical music/piano background). They transcend gender, genre, and geography, with some 60 songs in their discography. They won Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award for Best New Band (2018), toured with Dragonforce (2019), first female Japanese band to perform at Wacken Open Air (Germany) and others in Europe, and are unusual among Japanese bands in choosing to sing in English plus good lyrics (a daunting task for native Japanese speakers). They play a variety of heavy metal styles and are heavily influenced by NWBHM, especially Iron Maiden and the "big four" thrash metal bands. Their live performances are best: Their 4th STUDIO ALBUM, 2023 (Judgement Day; highly acclaimed (wiki), Guitar Solos galore): Judgement Day (music video) from their latest album, 2023 (power-thrash-symphonic metal): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m3uGjp-P7DI.html Stand and Deliver (music video) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4ImGA7cPyrs.html Soldier Stands Solitarily (thrash-speed - audio) : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jeL6FHQ01V4.htmlsi=g4Gif3cPVwUpnDzR Wicked Witch (audio): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WBxZE4J40Uw.htmlsi=2lMMfTSzJ3fFdOrW SHOW OPENERS: Thunder Vengeance (thrash - show opener): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yWE7PqCpGi4.html ; The Hammer of Wrath: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pHrWRT0Jeac.html. However, this This is their first song from their very first album, 2017, but also the first with their new bassist. The previous live version of this song Awakening/The Hammer of Wrath is equally superb. RANGE OF METAL GENRES: When Destinies Align (power metal with insane solos), this is live ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e48OwGcT3Bo.html, the music video is also worth watching. Shadowmaker (thrash/symphonic with insane solos): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wmAKRiG89Qc.html Break the Wall (thrash): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5Pc0XK0lNmU.html Set The World on Fire (thrash metal): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-99zsH6iG_6c.html Glory To The World (power-symphonic-thrash music video): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--wJtD2XEXH4.htmlsi=Wc3M-OLP2KHimRk6 Holy War (power, speed, thrash - Live): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bgAxpEpEcno.htmlsi=krKE3wEmj5--HIxw Dystopia Symphony (power-symphonic-thrash - Audio): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YkiRGfw572U.htmlsi=cA45XQD4SySd508U Edge of the World (ballad :with Gary Moore inspired solo): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UZjxMjBop7w.html Epilogue (ending with flashes of Hotel California/Jimi Hendricks): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1ynnXDfEnnY.html TWO UNIQUE MASTERPIECE PERFORMANCES: The two songs below represent two exceptional performances that perhaps no other band can perform live: Swan Song (with Chopin classical piano intro) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dcMVtrvpJpk.html ; Frozen Serenade: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ae8pQVu-RN8.html CLASSICAL PIANO EP covers/arrangements of Heavy Metal Songs: Interestingly, one of their lead guitarist (Miyako) just released a classical piano EP that covers Metallica (Battery), Gary Moore (The Loner), Yngwie Malmsteen (Far Beyond The Sun), Helloween (Eagle Fly Free), and Deep Purple (Burn)
Vocalist Asami is a former R&B/Jazz singer who took classical ballet lessons for over a decade starting at the age of two, and has not changed her basic singing style since joining LOVEBITES. This was a request from the band members. Their metal does not feature any decadence, alcohol or drugs, but is filled with dedication, courage to overcome obstacles, love and beauty. If you really think a metal band needs a growl, I recommend "NEMOPHILA," another Japanese female metal band.
Check out more Lovebites. Thunder Vengeance, Break The Wall, Set The World On Fire, Shadowmaker, Swan Song, and A Frozen Serenade are all great places to go next, but you really can't go wrong with anything.
You found the band that came out of nowhere to become my favorite band, for decades it was Priest and Maiden, now these ladies have taken over my top spot. They have over 50 songs, and all of them are excellent, no fillers or bad tracks. Happy Birthday to Asami!🤘 🐺🤘
Good reaction. Lovebites is a phenomenal band filled with elite level talent. Their newer performances have more energy and movement on stage. Now do The Hammer of Wrath next, the live version.
congratulations, you have just discovered the best band on the planet ! 😀 metal + grace + elegance + beauty + sympathy + great musicians + great songs = LOVEBITES !!!
Welcome!🎉 Thank you for your reaction to LOVEBITES.😃 Very nice analysis and feedback.👍👍👍👍👍 Thank you for your continued support of LOVEBITES.🙏 ❤️LOVEBITES❤️ has about 60 songs.🎁💝 LOVEBITES was formed in 2016 by Miho(Ba) and Haruna(Dr), members of the band "DESTROSE", which went on hiatus in 2015. The girls made their major label debut in 2017 (March 24) with "THE LOVEBITES EP". On 11 June 2018, LOVEBITES won '🏆BEST NEW BAND' at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2018 awards organised by the British metal magazine METAL HAMMER. On 4 August, LOVEBITES performed on the W.E.T stage at WACKEN OPEN AIR 2018, one of the world's largest annual metal festivals in Germany, with the 10,000 capacity venue almost full. "Bloodstack open air 2018(Aug. 10)" also participated. On August 20,2018, LOVEBITES announced that it has partnered with X-ray Touring, one of the largest players in the UK booking agent industry. LOVEBITES toured the Netherlands, Germany, France and UK from November 13-21, 2018. Asami (Vo) of LOVEBITES appeared as a guest on stage at Halestorm "Download Japan 2019(March 21)", singing alongside "Lzzy" Hale on Halestorm's 'Love Bites', which gave the band their name. LOVEBITES performed as a support band for "Arch Enemy's China tour at the Shanghai show on March 23 and the Beijing show on March 24, 2019". LOVEBITES participated in "dowload Festival 2019(June 15)". And Asami of LOVEBITES appeared as a guest on stage at Halestorm Download Festival UK 2019, singing alongside "Lzzy" Hale on Halestorm's "Love Bites" again after Japan. LOVEBITES join DragonForce on UK tour 2019(Nov. 2-14). On 2 December 2019, LOVEBITES was the support act for the Tokyo leg of Halestorm's Japan tour. On January 10, 2020, a headline show was held at the venue "The Colosseum™" in the resort hotel Hard Rock Hotel Singapore Resorts World™ Sentosa. Asami(Vo) Miyako(G - Key ‐ Piano Black hair) Midori(G) Haruna(Dr) Miho(Ba) First Bassist New bassist from ⚖️'JUDGEMENT DAY' songs. Fami(Ba) New Bassist The bassist who played this live was Miho. On 17 August 2021, LOVEBITES took an extended break after the departure of their leader, bassist Miho. The remaining girls organised an audition for a new bassist from around the world and recruited a new bassist called Fami(Ba). Fami is a five-string bassist who can dance, sing and play and has 694,000 RU-vid subscribers. You will be amazed by new bassist Fami's slapping and fast finger picking. If you watch her RU-vid channel 'Alien Alien', which she uploaded 4 years ago at the age of 17 and has been viewed 11,300,000 times, you will be amazed by her world class slap skills. RU-vid channel "Fami。 "[alien alien Bass cover]" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q_UqztwYAOU.html Fami signed a contact for the "Bacchus Handmade Series signature headless bass WOODLINE5AC-HL Fami" at the age of 19. Fami is currently 22 years old. LOVEBITES, with new bassist "Fami", finally released their fourth original album ⚖️"JUDGEMENT DAY" on February 22, 2023. LOVEBITES played a revival concert in March 2023. [WE ARE THE RESURRECTION] March 11, 2023 EX THEATER ROPPONGI TOKYO March 12, 2023 EX THEATER ROPPONGI TOKYO [Judgement Day Tour 2023] in Japan 8/26 Fukuoka DRUM LOGOS (Fukuoka) 9/2 Sendai Rensa (Sendai) 9/9 Sapporo PENNY LANE 24 (Sapporo) 9/15 Osaka Namba Hatch (Osaka) 9/16 Nagoya DIAMOND HALL (Nagoya) 9/24 Tokyo Showa Women's University Hitomi Memorial Auditorium (Tokyo) ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - UK&EU 2024＞ [New Cross Inn, London, UK] June 14, 2024 - London, UK [Zik Zak, Ittre, BELGIUM] June 15, 2024 - Itre, Belgium [Club Vaudeville, Lindau, GERMANY] June 18,2024 - Lindau, Germany [Legend Club, ITALY] June 19, 2024 - Milan, Italy [Rock Imperium Festival, SPAIN] June 22, 2024 - Spain [La Maroquinerie, Paris, FRANCE] June 25, 2024 - Paris, France [Hellfest, FRANCE] LOVEBITES will appear on the main stage on June 28, 2024. [Resurrection Fest, SPAIN] June 29, 2024 - Spain [The Garage, London] July 1, 2024 UK [Rockilde Festival, DENMARK] July 4, 2024 - Denmark LOVEBITES live performances are currently scheduled as follows. ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - Korea 2024＞ LOVEBITES will be appearing at the large-scale music festival to be held in Jeonju, South Korea. [ Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival 2024 ] August 10, 2024 Korea [ Co-headlining show with Xandria (Germany) ] August 11, 2024 Korea Rolling Hall, Seoul ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - JAPAN 2024＞ [Tokyo Garden Theater, JAPAN] September 1, 2024 - Tokyo, Japan Tokyo Garden Theater Capacity of 8,000 people ＜Arena seats＞ The distance from the stage to the back of the arena seats is 36 meters. ＜Balcony seats (1, 2, 3)＞ The distance from the stage to the back of the balcony seats on the third floor is 54 meters. ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - USA 2024＞ [ProgPower, USA] September 6, 2024 - Atlanta, USA [VENUE The Echo Lounge & Music Hall] September 8, 2024 - Dallas, USA [VENUE Echoplex] September 10, 2024 - LA, USA [VENUE Café Du Nord] September 12, 2024 - San Francisco, USA
Welcome to the realm of the Wolfpack (Lovebites fans from around the world) ! These amazing ladies play a seamless and innovative blend of speed-power/thrash/prog/neoclassical metal/heavy rock/power ballads which makes their sound unique and contemporary. As you have just witnessed, Lovebites are phenomenal LIVE ! To hear more of Asami (lead vocalist) with her broad & powerful mezzo-soprano range, check out "Edge of the World" LIVE : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UZjxMjBop7w.html . BTW, this band just completed the European leg of their world tour. They tore through Europe to mostly sold-out concerts/festivals. Lovebites will be touring the US in September with 4 shows confirmed so far.
You've just discovered probably the most talented (in terms of pure musicianship) metal band to appear in the last 20 years. Iron Maiden is the band that LOVEBITES most closely resembles, however they are on average faster and heavier than Maiden. Asami's singing style is often likened to Bruce Dickinson. They also have a number of thrash songs that have similarities to Slayer, Anthrax and Testament.
Welcome to LOVEBITES 🤘🏼🐺🔥 Here some information about them: The band was formed in 2016 by original bassist Miho and drummer Haruna. Their first EP and album came out in 2017. So far LOVEBITES have released 4 albums, some Singles/EPs and also a bunch of DVD/Blu-ray live recordings. Back in 2018/2019 LOVEBITES have already toured in Europe, including appearances at the major metal festivals as Wacken, Download, Bloodstock, Graspop. In 2018 they also won the Metal Hammer UK Golden Gods Award for best new band. Then came covid, their original bass player and founder Miho quit the band for personal reasons and two babies were born. After a break LOVEBITES came back with new bassist Fami and new song „Judgement Day“ in late 2022. A new album with the same title came out in February 2023. LOVEBITES just finished touring in Europe. I saw them for the first time 3 weeks ago 🤘🏼🐺🔥 They will be in the US later this year. The band members of LOVEBITES are (including their official nicknames) Asami on vocals (the one and only voice): She has an amazing vocal range and vibrato, writes most of the lyrics, also did parts of the song writing for their latest 2 albums, she is a former ballerina and RnB/soul singer Miyako on guitars, piano, keyboards (the golden touch): She is the musical brain of the band, main composer and arranger, a soulful but also shreddy guitar player and concert level pianist, furthermore she is a gear nerd Midori on guitars (crazy shredder): Incredibly fast and technical guitar player, has contributed to songwriting for a few of their songs, also she is a body fitness athlete Haruna on drums (little big engine): Plays very fast pace over long distances, she is very efficient and her stamina is admirable, the cymbal work is outstanding, she also wrote one of their songs including lyrics, creates handmade miniature fake food Fami on bass since 2022 (shining fingers): Absolute bass prodigy with outstanding technique, she speaks faster than sonic speed as she plays and smiles non-stop Miho on bass until 2021 (natural born headbanger): We will never forget her, she is a great bass player, she wrote several of the songs for the band’s albums 1-3
Whooo…. You just discovered the best heavy metal band on Earth today. Try “Set The World On Fire” (live). Probably the best twin solo section you’ll ever see 🤘🎸🐺
There's some really good bands around the world, but the Japanese metal/rock scene is the best in the world currently IMO. I've been listening to metal for 5 decades and Lovebites is as talented (If not more so) than most. Their live videos are incredibly tight. The 2 guitarists (Midori & Miyakp) are among the best duos I've heard ever. Dive deeper, they just get more inpressive. The level of musicianship is off the charts.
vocalist asami has crazy range and does do some lower notes depending on the song. sorry though - no growling allowed with LOVEBITES. and i think that most of the wolfpack - as LOVEBITES fans are known as - are thankful for that. but she can do somne pretty good screaming on occasion. like in the song 'scream for me' ! along with some of the best guitar work you will ever see : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-46z-13l2oNs.html
In the cover they made of Painkiller, Asami pushed her voice a more than she is used to. And the result is amazing. I'm sure Asami can still make her voice to evolve.
@@B-Drags-Den Rob Halford is a Huge fan of lovebites since he met them. he bought all their albums ( only Two at the moment he met them ). As i remember it was at Bloodstock Open Air Festival, He said later, about this cover, that it was the best cover of Painkiller he ever heard. .
Welcome to the Wolf Pack you have been Lovebitten ]:) Next up Hammer of Wrath live at knocking at heaven's gate ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pHrWRT0Jeac.html Their new bassist Fami is on bass here.
This was song 2 on the setlist of this particular show. Song 3 and 5 have much more movement by them. And Holy War also was a new song for them to play at this time and not an easy one … I would say in general LOVEBITES main focus is on the music itself. The intensity of movement and other performance aspects varies from song to song and fits the feel of the songs. I’ve seen them live 3 weeks ago, in a small venue (600 in the audience). Stood first row, high energy level on stage and in the audience.
Welcome to Lovebites, the Wolfpack, Lovebites fans around the world will be along to give you information and recommendations. Lovebites are a Japanese metal band, formed in 2016 by Miho, Bass, and Haruna, Drums, who are former members of Destrose, a band that broke up in 2015. They take much of their influence from the 1970's and 80's British and European bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Metallica. Miho is a big fan of Steve Harris, bass player with Iron Maiden and is influenced by his playing style. She left the band in 2021 for personal reasons, she is the bassist in this video. The present members are, Asami, Vocals and Piano. She trained in Ballet Dancing and before Lovebites was a R&B singer. She writes many of the lyrics and sings in English, not easy for a native Japanese speaker. Midori, ESP Guitars. The blond 'Amazon Warrior' who is also a body builder. Miyako, Dean and Gibson Guitars, Piano and Keyboards. the 'serious' one with long black hair. She is a classically trained pianist who writes much of the music, often incorporating classical themes into her compositions. She recently posted a 3 part series on her YT channel 'MIYAKO OFFICIAL' about the process she uses to compose new music in her home studio. Both Guitarists play lead, seamlessly swapping lead and rhythm as required. They play harmonised dual solos. Fami, Bass. The 'new girl', recruited as replacement for Miho in late 2022 when she was 20 years old and still at university, playing her first live show with the band in March 2023. She has her own YT channel that has nearly 700,000 subs. Check out her 'Alien Alien' Slap Bass cover from when she was about 16. Haruna, Drums. The 'Little BIG Engine'. a tiny lady, 1.45 meters tall, who is the power house that drives the band. I saw Lovebites live in London recently, and watched Haruna in awe. She plays fast and precisely throughout concerts that can be up to near 2 hours long. If you enjoyed this song, here are a few recommendations for further listening. Break The Wall, Thunder Vengeance, M.D.O. , Scream For Me (live from 'Daughters of the Dawn, "Give Me The Beat Haruna") Swan Song with the Chopin introduction played by Miyako, Winds of Transylvania (written for a Japanese Anime series VLADLOVE) Frozen Serenade, Edge of the World, Epilogue. There are many more I could suggest, but this should give you an idea of their range. The Wolfpack will have more suggestions. I would suggest watching live performances wherever possible. The ladies really shine on stage. I have been to London twice recently to see them during their just concluded European tour, and am so glad I did. I have been a fan of Rock and Metal music right from the beginning with bands like Sabbath and Deep Purple, and Lovebites are amongst the best I have ever seen. Enjoy your journey
That is just because they are all virtuoso musicians. You want them to look like their are straining hard, why? You have been tricked into seeing lesser musicians that actually have to sweat hard to even come within 75% of matching this. Keep watching, they actually do have plenty of fun moments. They will destroy you while smiling, like they are having toast and tea.
You misunderstood. The fact that they were producing so much and they made it look effortless. That's amazing. I was just describing with some tongue in cheek humor. Get it? 😁
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Hard to rock out in high heels sadly. During the European tour most chose comfort instead of style, which made them more mobile. Especially Fami, the new bassist.
LOVEBITES - Holy War lyrics: Look at those black clouds, it’s going to rain blood People live in fear, covered in mud Singing oh Gloria to change the prophecy We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for sisters There is a thousand, a thousand of evils Hush, do not wake up Satan’s devils Singing Hallelujah to save our majesty We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for brothers Shining blade and burning heart Into the Gates of Hell we march Immortal soul, let there be light Into the Eye of Heaven Eagles at a holy war Fly higher than the sun We are one for all and all for one forevermore SOLO: midori Kingdom of Heaven, never shall we fall Reincarnation, wait for your call Singing oh, Gloria to change the prophecy We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for sisters Morning star and dying moon Into the Gates of Hell we march Mighty soul, let there be hope Into the Eye of Heaven Eagles at a holy war Fly higher than the sun Stand up in the name of the God of heavy metal What do we live for？What do we fight for, tonight？ But the world is beautiful, worth fighting for Only have one thing on our mind Facing the fate, holy war SOLO: miyako / midori / both Singing Hallelujah to save our majesty We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for brothers Shining blade and burning heart Into the Gates of Hell we march Immortal soul, let there be light Into the Eye of Heaven Eagles at a holy war Fly higher than the sun We are one for all and all for one forevermore What do we live for？What do we fight for, tonight？ But the world is beautiful, worth fighting for Only have one thing on our mind Facing the fate, holy war ----- lyrics: LOVEBITES music: Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020
Great reaction. If you want the singer Asami's long high note, try Judgement Day ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yYEUGlFNBKc.html. Another controlled great sustain, Edge Of The World ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UZjxMjBop7w.html. Enjoy!!
Its easier to play hard (and sing) with precision if you stand still. Moving around is mostly for show and if you want to be more expressive. But you will lose precision. Those two guitarists are insanely locked in to each other and too the drummer/bass. They do have simpler music where they move more.
I think it's not iron maiden but it is power metal !!! if you want to check Lovebites song with iron maiden vibes, check 'Don't Bite The Dust' and 'The Crusade'
Always curious as to why American reactors in particular expect bands to be Olympic athletes on stage whilst playing pretty complicated stuff (and with Lovebites, in heels, no less). As for growling, well, early on you made a comparison to Iron Maiden, and where would you hear growling in any of their music? It wouldn't fit. Again, with maybe one or two exceptions I've only ever heard American reactors mention that, which is interesting to me. Still, it's good that you enjoyed it anyway, and they have many more awesome songs.
I agree, it does seem to me as well to be an American, as in USA, thing. I suspect many USAians have come to think of grunge and death metal as being all there is to it.
Listen. My humor sometimes fails and it did here. Sorry. I was saying they made it look effortless for what I was hearing. This to me was amazing. They were mind-blowing. Thanks for watching. 🐺🤘
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@@ColoSnowWolf I wasn't very clear either. You're not the first to be put off by my comment. I have to explain myself better. Good learning experience. Thanks for watching. ✌️👍😁
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