They are phenomenally talented. It can be easy to pass over their bassist and drummer due to how extraordinary their 2 guitarists are, but they are both elite in their own right & would be stars in a majority of other bands. The great thing about Lovebites is they are not ego driven and the sum of their parts is what matters.
That was Fami, their new bassist. She joined the band in October 2022 at the age of 20. She is phenomenal and wrote her bass part to this song in just a few weeks because the entire album was mostly all written before she joined. She also added a lot of spunk and energy to their live shows. She runs and jumps around and is smiling about 90% of the time. She re-energized the band. You can really see the difference she made during their current world tour and how much life she brought to their performances. The band is having fun again. Next song should be Swan Song with the Chopin intro. Here is the correct link to the video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6wSjZnbYPdw.html
Yes, you only need to watch fan footage from the European Festivals they played recently. Fami is running and leaping around the stage like a young Gazelle, all whilst playing a bass guitar that is nearly as big as she is, and playing bass lines as good as any I've ever heard. She really is special. Her interaction with the audience at the two London gigs I went to was great to see. I think she is the perfect choice for Lovbites.
My favorite song by my favorite band. If you close your eyes and just listen to the audio, I think the studio version (with a great music video) really makes this song shine more. Fami's basslines in the studio version are sick. And saying that is crazy, because they kill this song live. Can't wait to see it in person in Atlanta in September. Great Lovebites reactions. Miyako & Midori are the best dual leads ever in my opinion. Their synchronization is pristine. Miyako's V is a beast, as I have that exact one, her Signature USA Dean custom V.
Wait till you hear their softer / slower side...absolutely mind-blowing. This has become one of their most popular songs; a heavy metal classic. 🤘 PS. Haruna can double kick with the best of them but her cymbal work is unmatched in the genre, just my opinion. Her and Fami (bassist) are the perfect battery.
I have been following Lovebites for over 4 years, and have their CD's and concert Blu Rays. I've seen many bands live over some 60 years (yes, I'm that old !) but I was totally unprepared to experience Haruna live. Her bass double kick is something you feel as much as hear, there is so much power, and yet she is such a petite sweet young woman. I watched her in awe throughout their recent gig at The Garage in London. The whole band is just amazing, there is so much talent, without the ego that has destroyed so many good bands. Every member is on my list of favourite musicians.
After a long hiatus, they have issued a call for bass guitarists with no restrictions on age, gender, or nationality. They chose one female college student from among hundreds of applicants from all over the world. When they announced the new member, FAMI (bass guitarist), some fans were concerned about the fact that she had little experience in a band and that she did not play metal songs. They thought, "Let them judge the new LOVEBITES by the quality of the album we are making," and titled the album "JUDGEMENT DAY.
LOVEBITES - Judgement Day lyrics: Never lived Never died Never end No way to go Every night Everywhere Everything Arriving of darkness What is “right” What is “wrong” What is “sin” Who’s to decide? Hide and seek Truth or dare Playing tag Chased by the evil Another back and forth of gaining and losing Running out of my time Each tick of the clock’s taking down piece of my life again Who’s ally Who’s against Who’s to pick All in your hand Up and down, in and out, left or right, answers turn around What do you see in this world full of insanity? When the rain come to end, what’s waiting us Don’t look away This is the truth RISE! THIS IS JUDGEMENT DAY! Life - Given the “foreverness” RISE! THIS IS JUDGEMENT DAY! Life - Leaving name in history Tragedy in the past find salvation Now with the great will, the path lay in front of me Starting here, this is the day! SOLO: midori / miyako /midori /miyako / both Never lived Never died Never end No way to go Every night Everywhere Everything Arriving of darkness What do you see in this world full of insanity? When do we come to ask what's awaiting us, don't look away! This is the truth! RISE! THIS IS JUDGEMENT DAY! Life - Given the “foreverness” RISE! THIS IS JUDGEMENT DAY! Life - Leaving name in history Tragedy in the past, find salvation Now with the great will, the path lay in front of me Starting here, this is the day! Judgement day! Judgement day! Judgement day! JUDGEMENT DAY! ----- lyrics: asami music: asami & Mao arrangement: Mao & LOVEBITES album: "Judgement Day" 02/22/2023
Some good news about Miyako's guitar (And some others from Dean) a higher court overturned the decision that Dean had to stop making V and Explorer shaped guitars. So Dean can start to produce them again, at least until the next trial date, which could be years down the road.
It was such a bizarre choice for Gibson to go after Dean in the first place, their whole "play authentic" thing just gave them negative karma in most people's eyes
Great reaction! Good to see amidst all that chaos Haruna's special touches get noticed. She is not only a fast drummer, but she brings much more to the table, using everything in her kit at just the right time and the right amount. A mind blowing performance of one of their best songs, these ladies never stop amazing us all.🤘 🐺🤘🎸🥁
Thank you for your reaction to LOVEBITES.😃 That's a great analysis and impression.👍👍👍👍👍 I agree that great bands have very good drummers and bassists.🤗 ＜Miyako-San's Main guitar🎸＞ Miyako(G-Key and Piano Black hair) I have attached the material of Miyako's magic modified DEAN guitar. [V Select Flame Maple Floyd PG Trans Red MYK] Miyako's DEAN Signatur Guitar (red V-shaped guitar) replaced with Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Set Gold pickups and a custom pickguard. Its custom pickguard is slightly different in shape and size from those for general sale use. Handmade by artisans. [Dean Icon USA Flame Top -Faded Denim] USA Icon is a passive pickup converted to an active pickup. Miyako's DEAN Guitar replaced with Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Set Nickel pickups. The rear pickup has been replaced with an Ovaltone ROSSO-鵺-NUE DEVICE (red) and the front pickup with an Ovaltone NERO-鵺-NUE DEVICE (black) condenser.
@@B-Drags-Den For people who had distanced themselves from or given up on metal bands and metal music until 2016, I think it was a stroke of luck to come across ❤LOVEBITES❤. 🤓🎉😆🎶🎁😍🎤🎸🥁👍💯 Now I'm hooked!💘💕🤗 Unfortunately for fans, there are still many metal fans around the world who have never heard of ❤LOVEBITES❤.🤔🤗
Lovebites is up there with bands like Symphony-X and Dream Theater. Those bands are more exploratory, but I think Miyako will stretch her musical wings once Lovebites becomes a huge global brand name. Touring is the key.
But please, if you travel... let Miyako bring her keyboard, even if it's the small electronic one, and let Asami have a little room to move, even dance... and Haruna her drum kit with two bass drums and many symbols. Those who don't know them have to know what they can give, which is a lot.
@@CarlosJavierNogueiraMartinez I do not criticize LOVEBITES often. But this are really some wrong decisions they or their management have made for this tour. They have to go all in at the big festivals. It would have been much better promotion for them …
good review friend, I'm glad that someone realizes that Haruna and Fami also exist, and that Asami can sing, it seems that only Midori and Miyako exist, wonderful, but within a five-member band
I completely agree with you regarding the bass and drums. To fully appreciate it, here is the studio version with the isolated sound of both. ↓ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r_KK0mfSSHQ.html
As a drummer, Haruna's fills & accents are (imo) unique in support of guitar & vocal melody. Here is a playlist of LIVE LOVEBITES songs with Haruna's drums/cymbals enhanced in the mix: ru-vid.com/group/PLDrelmq7IszKuEUqRuDCXMtVuvQC0u-Ye Full instrumentation is audible, some have [cc] lyrics, 2 of 15 are drum-cam videos. All "copyright" claimed by Victor & "The owner allows the content to be used on RU-vid." 🐺 dreg👁
Its a hard call - which is better - the live or the MV? Live is always live and prove their skills. It sound so good live. But, I think the bass and the drums are easier to hear in the MV, much easier. And, as you say, this is a very strong rhythm section driven song, its ta-ta-dumm from the bass through the whole song almost, with lots of fill outs from drums and bass.
Bro, check the new bassist Fami channel and watch her do cover bass Alien Alien(viewed 11M++) LOVEBITES next songs Break The Wall, Set The World On Fire, Scream For Me, When Destinies Align(MV/LIVE), Shadow Maker(MV/LIVE), cover Pain Killer(Judas Priest), Eagle Fly Free(Halloween)..
