Music Teacher Reacts to Band-Maid "Thrill" | Music Shed #31 

And this is just their beginning! These girls have been evolving exponentialy since Thrill, their most recent releases are fantastic, the live MV are incredible! Now they're my absolute favorite rock band somehow.

Welcome to the Band Maid addicts club! The addiction sets in quickly. This (Thrill) is the first video of theirs I saw and I had a similar reaction. Could not believe my eyes or ears. I was hooked. I'm 57 and have not been this excited about a band in at least 20 years. And these Girls are not just one trick ponies, They have a whole growing catalog of fantastic music and videos. I love them so much I flew from the East coast to go see them in LA last October and I couldn't have been more overjoyed. I was bit worried about whether they would be as good live as their videos were. Sadly, this happens fairly often for musical acts. What was I worried about? They were amazing. And the pre show meet and greet was super cool, too. They were so friendly and down to earth in the autograph session and they could not stop smiling and laughing the whole time. It was clear they understood how much they were appreciated and adored despite the language barrier. Welcome to the club, Dave. It was awesome to see your reaction. Once this pandemic is over, hopefully they will return for more tours. If they do, get your ass to the show! You'll thank yourself.

If you like a female drummer, I recommend Band-Maid's "Freedom"(live performance/Feb.14.2020/Shibuya Tokyo). You can feel your brain "explode".

🐦 *Music Shed* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID (2013 - Present)* a group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world….. If you wish to continue down this pigeon hole. *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos from….. *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* 🐦 *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Vocals 👗 *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist ☕ *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer 🍜 *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist 🍶 So buckle your seatbelt, put the kids to bed and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey you will never forget. Below is a list of songs that will get you started. *Freedom-2016* _(Live Feb. 14th, 2020)_ *Blooming-2019* _(Music Video)_ *Dice-2018* _(Music Video)_ *Choose Me-2017* _(Music Video)_ *Real Existence-2015* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_ *Puzzle-2017* _(Live Studio Coast 2017)_ *Cross-2017* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_ *Wonderland-2019* _(Live Feb. 14th, 2020)_ *ONSET-2018* _(Live Zepp Tokyo 2018)_ _(Jealous you get to discover all these great song for the first time. 😊)_ At the end of your journey I hope you discover that BAND-MAID does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz with their own extraordinary twist of awesomeness! *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…* _Up to 323K subscribers and please support this awesome band…_

You should give Freedom (Live) a try next, but Domination (live), Play (live), Wonderland(live) and more . Engjoed and peace out!

Their first music video, and unfortunately it doesn't even hint at their song-writing chops (at this point they were not allowed to use their own songs) or musical prowess. Fast forward to 'Alone' for the first of their own songs that they were allowed to record, and a better indication of just how freaking talented the Holy Trio of Kanami, Akane and Misa (lead guitar, drums and bass respectively) are. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-axF56i4spio.html

If you enjoyed this one, check out their live stuff......Domination, Freedom, Play, Choose Me (all from Line Cube Shibuya 14/2/20) or Onset (from 2018), all on their official channel. Live they are even better - and have great fun playing live. Also they've come a long way in the years between Thrill and now. They write their own stuff now, and it is awesome.

This is before they figured out who they were. You have to check out their live performances from this year. It's this times infinity.

Kanami the lead guitarist is a classically trained pianist ;)

So many reactors reacting to BAND-MAID, but the fun of your reaction is top-notch.

When the song ends, and you're left in silence. "Damn.." it never fails XD

The bass, drum and lead ladies can play the piano.

This is 7 years old, they soooo much better now. Fun reaction man...I llooked up RAD, haha very 80's

One never talks over the small pigeon's vocal.

As others have said, they've come a long, long way since this song. Do yourself a favor and don't stop here. Their music is more complex now, and they are actually even better and more fun live (which no doubt 100 people have told you already too). Go for live stuff off of their YT channel, with possible exceptions for Rinne, Blooming and Dice. Really stellar are Domination and Freedom from their April 2020 show and Onset live from 2018 - all on their channel. So much joy in their music and so much talent. Since you play keyboards and love Japan (so do I), did you ever see Hiromi play?

MOAR BAND-MAID!! This is their first breakout hit and music video. This video here was make or break for them as they were on the edge of disbanding. Over the years they have grown so much and have out out some amazing music. You have to see their live performances. They are even better live!

Best rock and roll band in the world today! Band Maid Forever 🤘🤘🤘

LOVE that they list Paz Lenchantin as an influence. I noticed that killer bass line. Thanks for introducing me to this band

One of the best, most informative, and fun reactions / reviews I've seen... and damn, I've seen a lot! I enjoyed your Jinjer covers. Stay with them and Band-Maid and you'll discover something pretty special. Anyway... Welcome aboard, David. You are embarking on (along with many others) an awesome hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (nearly 100 songs with new album, “Conqueror”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off the rails spectacular. Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 50 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Uds7g3M-4lQ.html Their later songs drive even more - Rin’ne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series! And many are represented with 30 well produced music videos. ru-vid.com Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th (“Domination” ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QbyQCJn6rYg.html), ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s three of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-__1th7ctgMo.html, the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4uIYBkAybCI.html, and third, JOSER8845 in LA: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-usWZvlGGDSs.html. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 26 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 28 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Naw-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 28 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 29 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Assassin" - Bass, 27 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One literally kills it… every note.. uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!

I have watched literally dozens of reactions to Band-Maid, and at least a dozen dedicated to Thrill, and your reaction, by far, is the most astute.

Great call on the MJ "Thriller" chords during the chorus. Mind blown :)

BAND-MAID best live rock band out today. You have to check out ANY of their live performances from their website. They write and produce their own music and are incredible musicians. They combine rock, metal, punk, jazz and pop to create fantastic music.

A great reaction and you "got it" right away, that feeling that somethings been missing for years and years and suddenly, up pops this unknown band from Japan that just blows you away with their incredible music and suddenly you remember why you loved rock. New sub and hope to see more Bnad-Maid reactions.

oh wow. stoked to see you react to these ladies. Just found them last week myself. Obsessed. I just discovered Spiritbox this week, hope you get to them, too.

Check whichever live song of Band Maid you want. There are several in their official channel. In live performances is where they clearly make the difference.

This was also my first look at Band Maid...but as others have already pointed out, you ain't seen nothin' yet!....To really appreciate this group you have to see their live performances....I suggest 'Real Existence' fro Zepp Tokyo for a display of everything that makes them great....Brilliant performance, chemistry within the band, and the mutual love with their audience...after that see 'Domination' and 'Choose Me' from Line Cube Shibuya.....This is a truly special band....great reaction!!!!...BTW..you may be showing your age just by using the word RAD in English!!!!...Ha Ha....Also you know what...I always hear MJ's chorus from 'Thriller' in this as well....homage?....And with all due respect...there's no way you make these Ladies look better....Sorry

MISA! MISA! MISA! And to repeat agian, They are even Better Live!!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

I read that Jimmy Page is a fan ok Akane.

Originally, Kanami played Addictone guitars but once she was noticed, she’s been PRS all the way! Kanami- PRS / Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier + 8 or 9 different pedals Miku- Zemaitis Custom / EVH( EDDIE VAN HALEN ) stack + various pedals MISA- Black Cloud custom 5 string bass / Orange stack Akane- Drum Kit: Tama Star Bubinga, Snare Drum: Ludwig, Cymbals: Zildjian (left to right) Oh by the way- JIMMY PAGE OF (LED ZEPPELIN) loves BAND-MAID, enough said....

Might be interesting for you to do one of their recent Live performances or Blooming MV which is a whole new world compared to their very first MV - Thrill.

The best reaction video on Band-Maid so far I have watched, thank you. You took time to create this video unlike others. Of course, I clicked "Like" and "subscribe".

Heart - incredible vocal, so powerful and heavy loved them. Still listen to them from time to time. Now I listen to band-maid everyday that haven't got as much time for them though.

They rock!!! Love the guitar riffs & bass & drums & pretty much the whole band is so freaking good. Love it

I'm SO sorry to tell you they already have a very good keyboard player ... and it's their lead guitarplayer (and main composer) Kanami. J/k - now you have to see them live (Domination live 2020 should be an obvious choice, and for more complex composition, Wonderland live 2020)

Glad you liked them but it doesn't reflect the band - they've moved way past this.

No other band breaks new gate as well as Band-Maid. Forget they're all female. Forget they're dressed as maids. Know that two members (Misa - Bass, Akane - Drums) are classically trained pianists and musicians who studied at the Tokyo Academy of Music while Kanami, the lead guitarist, has also been playing piano since the age of 3 or 4 but is concert standard. Almost unbelievably, given her skills, sheonly switched to guitar about 10 years ago! They all have superb musical ability as well as passion, a lack of ego and the drive to play real, in yer face, Rock which is why they are THE best live Rock band on Earth right now. OK, now that's explained, you can go back and marvel at how cute those outfits look and how incredibly beautiful all the band members are. The only band I've seen that is playing live like bands I went to see in the 70's, such as Led Zeppelin or Sabbath or Zappa. Real guitars, drums and bass played loudly and with passion as well as powerful Rock vocals with not an autotune in sight. And like those bands, they are all really close and know how to have fun together on stage. They've revived the classic Rock sound and given the genre a much needed kick in the ass, as Babymetal have done for Metal.

This was a great and very enjoyable reaction :) Definitely have to check out more of your videos! :)

I mean you already really like them... You wanna fall in love? Misa (bass) and Akane (drums) have both shared the same musical school in Tokyo and they have an JAZZ background, you can hear it in a lot songs all over the place, that´s really rare and cool! Nice reaction, maybe a live video next time, because they are 1000% better LIVE! Freedom, Domination, Onset...

This was an early-days song when they were babies. Its a good place to start. You'll appreciate how far they've come if you watch one of their current songs.

Wait till you see the Live shows! Even better! Though the MV are great too. Check out their alter ego Baind-Maiko where they use traditional instruments mixed in.

Time for a Live Band Maid reaction from their 2022 US tour!

I’m from Fukuoka 福岡、I’m glad you found Band maid👏👏👏They are growing a lot now. If you watch the live, you can clearly see that they are real bands. I hope keep react Band maid🙏🙏🙏I wish you will back to Fukuoka.ARIGATO🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

I discovered these amazing Girls about 3 years ago or so and I can honestly say that despite the fact that I watch their videos and listed to their music on a more than regular basis, I have not even begun to get tired of them. I wanted to go see them in 2018 when they came to LA and SF, but both shows sold out so quickly I couldn't get tickets. But I got tickets for last year's LA show (the second of two in LA) and I was not disappointed. These Girls are the real deal, live and recorded. Treat yourselves, feed the addiction! Band Maid!

Thanks a lot great reaction. your short solo was very lovely!

I've been listening to BAND-MAID for a few years now and love their later material but 'Thrill' is 'Still' one of my favorite songs with them. There's a bit of 70's hard rock in this, I like 70's hard rock a lot.

I love Heart as well:) grew up listening to it through my uncles radio.

“Thrill” being their 1st video, I’ve seen a hundred of these reaction posts and yours is one of the best. The “Thriller” reference completely caught me off guard, but you’re right and now I can’t unhear it. The almost subliminal “Thriller” melody is maybe why I found this song so catchy. Listen and review more Band Maid, as they are and endless source of great material, Band Maid have improved exponentially and their live performances are better than the original studio versions. FYI, The recent YT videos of their Feb 2020 performance are amazing.

If you just discovered BM prepare yourself for a ride my friend. That video is about 7 years old and this band has grown so much. Onset, Real Existence, Domination, and if you like women drummers Freedom. PS. Like the pop-up info box.

It's always fun for me to see someone discover and enjoy Band-Maid. Their music just makes me happy. Like so many people have suggested, check out some live stuff. Any of the live videos on their channel are amazing.

While this is their break out hit, you should check out Alone by them. It was the first song their label let them perform that they wrote and arranged themselves. It's great contrast to see how they are here and their actual start of the "Band Maid" sound.

Akane is also in Mochi to Chizu with Kaname. Also a lot of folks don't know that Miku was in and idol group called Lil Cumin before she formed Band-Maid.

Great reaction! You should definitely react to more songs by BAND-MAID :) they're incredibly talented and sound amazing, especially live!

So many good memories. This was my personal intro to Band-Maid. Anything they do live is epic!

"They are NOT Babymetal and don't you dare call them that. They play their own instrument" ←Exactly That

Nice job and great reaction. I don't really like reaction videos.. I already know this band is great. But YT is shoving a bunch of BAND-MAID reaction at me. Yours is the second to really make me enjoy the reaction. I'll sub you, but you gotta do more BAND-MAID and other all-female Japanese metal bands. Kudos and thank You.

I can't wait to see you trip down this rabbit hole. New sub.

Thrill was their first MV and it was seven years ago, In that time they have progressed from amazing to absolutely fucking incredible Check out "Play" live from Feb 14, 2020 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3LxX_t4vg7U.html

この曲は外部のクリエイターによるものだが、現在のバンドメイドはバンドのプロデュース及び作詞、作曲、編曲、演奏全て自分たちで行っている、世界に例を見ないバンドなのである。(あのビートルズでさえ、プロデューサーはメンバー外の人間であった。）Although this song was created by an outside creator, the band maid today is a band that is unprecedented in the world, where the band's production and songwriting, composition, arrangement and performance are all done by themselves. (Even at that Beatles, the producer was a non-member.)

You just became my favorite reactor. So many people say "Okay, so they're sort of like Babymetal" and I want to strangle them for comparing an idol group who don't write their own music or play instruments, backed by metal recordings to these amazing women who play their own instruments (incredibly by the way) and write their own songs as if they scrap every song that's not sonically perfect. Some songs are more technical, others not so much. But that doesn't matter as long as the music blends in a way to where it seems like each one of them stands out at one point or another in each and every song, and the way the instruments play around each other (I'm including Saiki's vocals)... the songwriting is perfection.

This is the early song of band maid. You need to watch their LIVE performances in recent years, it is more quality than the MV.

Akane is good friends with Haruna (the drummer for LOVEBITES) who really needs to be seen to be believed.

I have a feeling someone is about to go down the Band-Maid rabbit hole....

Wow, that Thriller catch is something else. I've listened to this song 100s of times and never picked that up.

Love Band Maid and your reference to Meytal Cohen..She is an "amazing drummer". not to take away from Akane who is also amazing. Wait till you see Akane get after her drums in other performances

Welcome, new Maidiac. BTW, the keyboard gig is already covered by their lead guitarist, Kanami...who also has a degree in economics. Now, on to their live versions (2020) of Domination, Onset, and PLAY.

Your reaction is the same as mine was 6 months ago when I accidentally found them and believe it or not I have the same reaction still today. You will enjoy them as they have matured since this video.

That "Blindfold Challenge" is "badass"! I feel a little sorry for Band Maid: it's tough to keep climbin' after you've reached the TOP!@@ They NEED the challenge!

It was the GoGo's for me, and these ladies give me a similar feel for their music.

happy‼️🎀😄

Their song "Play" is substantially more experimental, would be very fun to deconstruct on camera. Live version is on RU-vid, honestly their live performance videos (while audio managed in post) are probably their best

MORE BAND-MAID!!! Especially live!

很屌的reaction,love it

Love youre JinJer reference and pretty much all the rest !

FIRE！🔥🔥🔥

Thank you, for finally getting to *BAND-MAID* ... Great Reaction!!! You ain't seen nothin', yet!! Strap in, and check out some current *LIVE* videos. They have uploaded several brilliant *LIVE* tracks from Feb. 14th 2020, on their channel: ru-vid.com Pick any of them: • *DOMINATION* • *FREEDOM* • *Choose Me* [cc] English Subs • *Wonderland* • *PLAY* or... Their most recent MV for *The Dragon Cries* is also awesome, and in English. (Super 70's Blues/Rock with a Hard Jazz breakdown.)

Since everyone else has covered Band-Maid, I'll respond to your question about the word "rad". There is a Japanese rock band Radwimps. They did the soundtrack for the anime film Your Name. Check out their RU-vid channel, radwimpsstaff. And as for all-women bands, Japan is the place to be. Band-Maid, Lovebites, Aldious, Gacharic Spin, Scandal, Silent Siren, Mutant Monster, Mary's Blood, Bridear, Trident, Fate Gear, and MANY more. And I'll make a connection to Fukuoka, it is the home town of the instrumental metal trio, Asterism. with two brothers on drums and bass, MIO and MIYU, and a woman guitarist, HAL-CA. All very young and very good. And Japan, as you know, has a great jazz scene. I suggest the Japanese female jazz pianist Hitomi Nishiyama and her covers of metal songs. Here is her cover of Iron Maiden's "Fear of the Dark", ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SJ7GWRi_jBI.html

Welcome to join maidiacs movement! They use sparingly some synth canvas underneath but to their rock sound a B3 with a Leslie might suit best

Welcome to the Band Maid, please react to Wonderland, Puzzle and Freezer

That’s some good ass editing

If you want to go off the beaten path on the Band Maid trail check out "Shake That" off of New Beginnings

Please check the live videos as others suggested. I’d recommend Domination and Onset!

This was a snack. Themain course is Domination live. They are an amazing live band

Please check out the 3 sister teen trio band...The Warning, if you haven’t already done so. The drummer is insanely good & the other 2 are phenomenal also

This video doesn't even begin to showcase the talent these ladies have.

On a side note. I love Japanese jazz! Ryo Fukui is incredible.

MISA!!!!!!!!!!!! MISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the bad ass Bass Assassin. Looks like I'm very late to the react party. This is a good Time Machine song and these 5 musicians have improved so much since this video and their Live videos are 10 times better. Some of the good Live videos like Don't you Tell Me and Puzzle (electric& acoustic versions) and Moratorium are not available anymore but you can still react to Play, Onset, Domination, Freedom, Real Existence or Choose Me Live videos. I have seen Baby Metal & Band-Maid here in LA and comparing the 2 is like apples and strawberries.........

These girls work hard. A typical concert goes for over two hours. PLUS practice and promotion and of course the song writing. They do everything themselves you would die trying to keep up. Have a lie down you've already done too much.

LIVELIVELIVELIVELIVE, did I mention....LIVE

For interest’s sake, I’d go for Alone MV. It was the first self penned track on an album and from then on they wrote all their own material. It showcases their writing skills and general excellence early. 👍🏻👍🏻 Enjoyed the reaction BTW!

This is the first mv from Band-Maid, they are 7 years better now! I have listened to music since the 60's, and there has been only one other band I can listen to everything they made, and that's the Beatles! That is till Band-Maid!

BAND-MAID have wide influences from Punk, Funk, Power Pop, Jazz and Metal. They do it all., even slow soft acoustic ballads. You have sort of missed the boat. Many of their best stuff was pulled ahead of a DVD release. So, react to what's left while you can, before it's too late.

If you wanna see some out of left field metal check out the Indian band Bloodywood from India & their don’t Jee Veeray! They are badass & if you haven’t seen them also The Hu & their song Wolf Totem!

Thank you! Jinjer “On the Top” live in Kiev, please, when you’re ready to go back to them.

As others have stated, this is Band Maid in their infancy. It is interesting from a retrospective aspect. However, it is no longer a fair showcase of their talent. Blooming, Domination, Rinne, Dice, Onset, Real Existence, Play, Moratorium, and so many others - Here is their latest live video with an instrumental introduction of Play - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3LxX_t4vg7U.html&ab_channel=BANDMAID or if you prefer a straight-up instrumental here is Onset Live - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mVrN-j_Uc0U.html&ab_channel=BANDMAID

If you haven't checked out Band-Maid's song "Choose Me", it's definitely worth reacting to.

If you liked this, then you should check out their live performances, which are even better. I would start with the live versions of Domination, Freedom or Onset. Maybe also Wonderland if you want something with a few jazz riffs.

Greetings from malaysia, you haven't seen anything yet from this band and other japanese band yet... it is just a start! Live performance is the way to go with these bands

If you want another Japanese metal band please check out A Crowd of Rebellion's new single!

Nice reaction. I enjoy Band Maid as well as other Japanese rock/metal bands. You might like LOVEBITES as one of the guitarists, Miyako, started as a concert pianist. In their song '"Swan Song" she actually utilized Frédéric Chopin's "Revolutionary Étude" and Antonín Dvořák's "New World Symphony" as inspiration and ends the song playing piano. Check out a live version from Tokyo.

Female drummers from Japan, you must check out Maximum the Hormone - alien