Who Are They?!?... BAND-MAID | DOMINATION (14/2/2020) | JW Reactions 2020 

I always love watching peoples' jaws hit the floor the first time they listen to band maid......

Best rock band in the world.

They are the most talented, charismatic, fun band I’ve ever seen in my 53 years and they’re singing (partly) in a foreign language. The language barrier matters not a bit and this is the tip of the iceberg. Welcome to the journey. Along with “The Warning” from Mexico they are the saviours of rock.

Kanami (lead guitar) is just a genius songsmith. And adding Miku's lyrics and input from the rest of this talented band, it's all GOLD. Looking forward to more reactions! Po!

You can literally pick any Band-Maid song and I'm sure you would not be disappointed. I'd recommend following songs: Play (Live) Don't you tell me (Live) Moratorium (Live) Onset (Live) Blooming Reincarnation Welcome on the B-M hype train :D

MISA! MISA! MISA! Holding the line in solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the mantel of Rock'n'Roll where the West has just left it in the dirt! With over 100 audio pieces in their catalog, Band Maid is quite simply one of the best Rock Bands on the planet today!! More Band Maid Always!!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

Yes Band Maid !!! Thank you!

Band-Maid is to Rock, what BabyMetal is to Metal: PURE... UNADULTERATED... AWESOMENESS. Both groups make me feel so freaking proud of Japan... and I'm not even Asian lol xD

Their live performances are very good along with their beautiful songs too. BAND-MAID is life 💙

Moratorium live from a couple of years back (or Don't you tell me, Secret my lips, Dice, Puzzle live as well - can't really go wrong). The bass player and drummer are seriously good and have already got international recognition.

Welcome to the last level, there is nothing better beyond. These ladies have pass seven years in the harsh panorama of Japanese rock music, opening a gap based on pure talent and charisma. It is not metal, it is not punk, it is not funk, it is all together in each of their songs. You have just discovered a band for a lifetime.

My headset is at full right now with Onset Live WOW

So Jamie, you’ve discovered BAND-MAID. Great reaction, you seem to enjoy them. Fasten your seatbelt. These ladies will rock your socks off. The most common thing people comment about them is that their favorite Band-Maid song is the one that they just listened to. 🤘

Oh, you have no idea. Down the rabbit hole he goes...

You can see why my two favorite groups are BAND-MAID and BABYMETAL. Even though their genre, presentation, etc. is totally different. They both execute on stage at the higest level. Here's a little condensed history. Miku Kobato (rhythm guitar and lyricist) had previously worked at a Maid Café and thought it would be fun to take that kind of cuteness and contrast it with Rock 'n' Roll. After finding her lead guitarist Kanami Tōno via an Internet search, the rest of the members (drummer Akane Hirose and bassist MISA) were added as the new members referred her to other musicians they had worked with and liked. Miku started off handling lead vocals, but the band decided to add an additional singer to expand their range. Saiki Atsumi was selected after auditions. Their whole catalog is solid, but I have only one request. React to the song 'Secret My Lips': ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1Vuca7V-5Ec.html BEFORE reacting to 'Secret Maiko Lips', the special April 1st 2018 version. Trust me on this one.

Welcome to the world of Band-Maid brother. You're up to a great journey my friend!

If you want more Band-Maid: Play and Onset are songs where their talents are on full display. Live versions are best.

Saw these girls first in London in 2018 and I was instantly hooked. Been a huge fan ever since. I'm even learning Japanese because of them. You're right about their talent, and their songs give them all a chance to shine, especially live. As for other tracks to try, I must have around 30 of their tracks on my favourite list but maybe Moratorium or Real Existence or Non Fiction Days (live versions of course.) Would be a good way to follow Domination........po!!!!! (Gotta love the little pigeon).😁

LOOOL!! Not much beats to see first reactions to Band-Maid! =D Domination top song of album? All songs on the album are as good as this. And almost every song thay made... Congrats...you have much fun to look forward to! And us others too...this is from an upcoming DVD/Bluray. I dont know if you heard Lovebites? More japanese girls that hooked me completely. After only listen to Band-Maid for months, I bought all Lovebites albums and now only listen to THEM....

Nice reaction. I play guitar with other musicians and I can tell you these girls are masters of their instruments. The songwriting, song structure is very professional. My jaw dropped the first time I saw Band Maid on you tube. Now I am obsessed. Fantastic band

Yes band maid time again.Love it.

Welcome to band Maid Jamie, is different look, but is hard rock, fusion of metal, blues, funk, good journey

The Maidiacs have arrived to your channel Jamie!! Congratts! I knew you would enjoy Band-Maid and this video was just the tip of the iceberg. I subbed so don't even mention it! LOL! Just do more of the best rock band on the planet.

What you have just seen is just a small taste of what this band has to offer. I can guarantee you that.

One of the odd things about Band-Maid is that they don't really have a "best song". They just have about 30 in joint 1st place. The two with most views on their channel are just the oldest. I will suggest a live version of one of those two, "Real Existence", for next, but there are so many. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--qQnKILR5u0.html It's the track they opened their shows with last year.

Excellent reaction! You have a new sub! An old rocker in his 50s here. If you would have told me 20 years ago that one of my favorite bands would be five petite Japanese ladies dressed in maid outfits, I would have called you crazy......yet here we are. You're right, this is the title track off their "World Domination" album.

The leads tapping in Onset, as well as the Bass solo WOW

The best band on the planet!! Band Maid CRUSHES baby metal.

BabyMetal sing and dance with a band...Band Maid IS the band! Their live stuff really shines with extra solos and battles. _I suggest when you pause to comment, you re-start 5 seconds back...just sayin._ Stay safe....Chur from NZL.

More Band-Maid, please! They're literally unable to produce a bad song.

The backup guitarist/vocal use to work in a maid cafe at Japan’s Akihabra.

Band Maid- PLAY.... official mv there first vid and Pretty kewl..... please...

Thank you great reaction. More Band maid please.

Every song this band has is good, and I'm not exaggerating. A lot of people like to recommend "Play (live)" as one of the first songs you should listen to, but I personally like to recommend the official music video for "Dice". When I first started listening to this band, Dice was the first song that really blew me away.

First Babymetal, and now Band Maid, you have got a new suscriber ! Great reaction by the way, and you just scratch the surface of the japanese Music world. there is so much crazy talented bands and artists in Japan, and not only in Heavy Metal and Hard Rock. you can try One OK Rock, X Japan, Ningen Isu, Man with a Mission, and Many, Many other bands

Kanami (lead guitar) is so awesome, yet she is so meek and quiet in real life. When she gets on stage though, she transforms into a Rock Goddess. 🎸🎶

Jamie Wilson hello, I won't say how great this band is. You will read all sorts of comments regarding the wonderful diversity of their music. All I can say is for me I have been waiting for a long time to become interested in music again. Band maid blew open that door. It also allowed me to find many other amazing Japanese all female bands. Though for me Band Maid is top tier po.Have fun on this crazy journey . Be safe. New subscriber here.

There are two kinds of people. Those who love Band-Maid and those who haven't heard them yet. I'm 42, former musician and sound engineer, worked in the music industry for 10 year and I'm pretty damn sure I've never heard a better band. I've listened to them for about four years and seen them live 15-ish times despite them never playing in Sweden. I can without a doubt say they are in the top ten list of the bands live I have ever seen and I still haven't heard a song I don't like. They are four insanely talented musicians and a brilliant Miku on background vocals and rhythm guitar. No one is better at being Miku than she is. Every band should have a Miku! Oh and by the way, I'm happy you didn't fall in to the whole comparing them to Babymetal-thing. The only thing they've got in common is that they are female and Japanese.

Great reaction dude. I think their versatility is so great their Songs are mostly hard rock but they have so much influences (Grunge, metal, blues...., accoustic and even traditional japanses instruments if you count the Band Maiko stuff) in their music it is awesome. If you can stick to the live versions with the Exceptions of Blooming, Dice, Rinne and Dragon Cries. You discovered pure gold here !

This was the 22nd song of the set. The crowd reacts like that for all of them. The band includes audience reactions into the songs. I don't know of a bad song by them.

Great reaction Jamie! Babymetal fans bring you to Band Maid it usually happens in either direction. And Band Maid is awesome as well! Please react to: 1. Play Live 2. Dice official music video 3. Take me higher live 4. Puzzle live Hope to see more reaction soon.

Thanks for the fun reaction session: It's always a blast to see someone who knows good music "discover" Band-Maid. I've been a serious fan for 3 years now and when this vid came out last month I went as nuts as you did. Like some of my fellow Maidiacs below say, run, don't walk to get deeper into their rich discography. BTW: this is teaser for a full concert Blu-Ray coming out at end of April 2020 - if this vid represents the recording quality of the whole disc, then I recommend taking your heart medicine before watching - because it promises to be awesome squared.

Great reaction yet again! You made a brilliant choice when you chose Road of Resistance as your first Babymetal experience and an excellent choice here for your first taste of Band-Maid. This is one of the best live Rock songs I've seen in many years and all these women are skilled and passionate musicians and singers. My music listening is split between Band-Maid and Babymetal almost exclusively these days (though Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix and the brilliant Underworld also get a look in occasionally). Haven't found a bad Band-Maid track yet and, like Babymetal, they really shine brightest live and there is a lot of live stuff out there as well as many really good studio videos. They are Miku Kobato = Vocals / Rhythm Guitar (the gorgeous and wacky founder of the band), Saiki Atsumi = Vocals, Kanami Tono = Lead Guitar, Akane Hirose = Drummer and Misa = Bass. If you want to see just how wacky - but in a beautiful and sweet and fascinatingly hard to stop watching kind of way, then there's some great clips of Miku giving one of her 10 minute chats to the audience which, while containing no music, are great fun to watch. Here's one of the best - Miku's Majinai (Magic) Time: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x6iSf73LiQ0.html . A reaction to it might be good but, if you're sticking to music reactions, then brighten up your day with a watch of this! Look forward to watching lots more of your Band-Maid and Babymetal reactions as they've been excellent so far and can tell from your enthusiasm and passion for heavy but gorgeous Japanese bands that have the initials BM that you'll continue doing so. Stay safe out there. As Babymetal said at the end of the two concerts they streamed on Fri and Sat, "Stay Home. Stay Metal".

Great reaction and welcome to the world of BAND-MAID. Possibly this is the best hard rock band of the last 30 years, this is only the beginning, this band has no bad songs, I expect more reactions from BAND-MAID.

Another Amazinggggg reaction! Well done 🤘🏼🤘🏼

Next➡Dice or Blooming or Onset (Live version) or Play(Live version)

I like this Japanese rock and metal route you're taking. I've been a huge fan of jpop and jmetal for years now. By the way if you want to hear a really cool Japanese metal song I recommend ningen isu with heartless scat! Many youtubers have reacted to this song already. I immediately loved this song first time hearing it!

Great reaction mate, but you did get one thing wrong, and that was the idea that this song is the best one off the album it was on, because most of their MANY songs off ALL their albums are just as good Domination ! Band-Maid are the best Rock band around right now. If you also like Metal, ckeck out Lovebites, another amazing bunch of Japanese ladies who are just as talented as Band-Maid !

Just the tip of the iceberg. I'm a newbie to Band-Maid as well. I ran across a random video on my recommended videos for their song Thrill about 6 weeks ago. I've been obsessed ever since. LOL These little ladies are absolute monsters, Each and every one of them in their own right. Just so fun to listen to, especially their live videos. Enjoy the rabbit hole...it's very deep. They have lots of material out there.

This is the BEST first reaction to this band! Mainly because this is how I reacted when I tripped and fell on this video. I wasn't looking for them I thought I was going to a different video. WHAM! I have not stopped watching them since January of this year!

Welcome aboard, Jamie. 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 rock n’ rollers. 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" 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 over 20 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 (sample “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/BR & 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 “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 "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 “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 "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 "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!

Many people will recommend the live version. And that's right. Because they are the best live band. However, "Alone" "DICE" and "Blooming" recommend MV.

MISA MISA MISA! song 22 of 23 song set I flew from Melbourne Australia to LA (approx 8000 miles) last year JUST to see Band-Maid (saw them twice at the Echoplex)

Great first reaction, it mirrored my own first reaction. When I first discovered them I was led to them from Babymetal. I was totally blown away, this is the best hard rocking band that I've heard in over 30 years (I started listening to rock in the 1950's). I had given up on rock a while back (with a few exceptions), but these ladies turned that around. I now listen to their music every day. I also found that discovering Band-Maid and Babymetal opened a whole floodgate of exceptional gifted Japanese rock/metal musicians that was refreshingly innovative and original (as much as that can happen). It seems like the Japanese music scene is willing to try just about anything and see what happens (Ladybaby is a great example lol) and some times it just clicks, like Band-Maid. They're like the Beatles, Cream, Zep - without each member it probably would have failed.

And Onset Live has a great Light show as well

This isn't the best song on the album, it's one of a number of songs that are equally amazing.

I'm going to share this with my Band-Maid group on Facebook. They will love this reaction. Band-Maid rules!!

Oh Jamie you've only just scratched the surface of the extraordinary wealth of talented female rock and metal musicians now coming out of Japan. Babymetal and Bandmaid are your gateway introduction to this remarkable pool of talent but there are so many other bands; Aldious, Bridear, Mary's Blood, Iron Bunny, Doll$Boxx, Lovebites and gawd knows how many more. Do yourself a huge favour and check out the latest single release from Lovebites... "When Destinies Align, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hLFelI93VkM.html

Band Maid!! Another banger.

I see our spokespigeon I subscribe 💖 welcome to the pigeon hole of wonders 🎉

I knew you would make your way to the best band in the world. More BAND-MAID please. :)

you my friend are in for a long journey with the maids-been around since 2013 with 6 cd's of kick ass rock.not a bad song to be found. and if you love the maids like most of us do the mv for the song 'dice' is an absolute must react.then 'real existence',thrill' their first video from 2014,alone,non fiction days,choose me,and then just keep going. and if you want your ass kicked even more listen to-once again 5 gorgeous japanese girls that will melt your face and heart- the band'lovebites' best power metal band on the planet-start with mv's for 'when destinies align' and 'shadowmaker ' and keep going. 2 beautifull shredders that will rip your face off!don't miss them. i just subscribed. i'm watching!!the cd and song is domination-their goal is world domination-but as i mentioned the song 'dice' is probably the best song off of this cd- DO NOT miss it!

Yep Welcome to the BandMaid rabbit hole !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best rock and roll band of the last decade. Technically as good as Rush. As tight as Ac DC. Brilliant.

I've been waiting for this day since I watched your first Babymetal reaction & you didn't disappoint. Great job Jamie!! I don't mind the pausing & wouldn't change a thing. I'm glad to see that Band-Aid helped push you past the 2k mark. Yesterday when we chatted for a minute I believe you were @ 1.86k so congratulations!! Looking forward to more.

Wc to the world.of amazing ladies, please check out blooming by bandmaid

Oh man, loved your reaction. Welcome to BAND-MAID world. They have such powerful songs. Some people have recommended masterpieces, but also you should listen to 'Screaming'. Really heavy, dude!

Wonderful, genuine reaction to my favorite band on the planet. You've certainly earned yourself at least 1 new subscriber. You're in for a treat and nothing but if you jump down the pigeon hole(po!)!

This is the 4th song on their 2nd full-album World Domination. They have 3 full albums, Just Bring It, World Domination, and Conqueror. They also have 5 mini-albums and several singles. They formed in July 2013. This song and "Dice" from World Domination were released as MVs. They have a lot of videos on RU-vid and a library of over 90 songs. Their 1st video is "Thrill". ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Uds7g3M-4lQ.html Their songs are mostly a mix of Japanese and English though they have two all in English. The most recent is "The Dragon Cries" off of Conqueror, produced by Tony Visconti, the producer of David Bowie and T-Rex. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-skEkpogsmE0.html Their MVs are all solid but they are even better live. Yes, Japanese audiences are often more interactive, and Japanese bands feed off the audience energy. Finally, they are not the only all-female Japanese rock band. Lovebites, Aldious, Scandal, Silent Siren, Mary's Blood, Mutant Monster, Otoboke Beaver, and many others. And all genres metal, pop-rock, punk, etc.

For some perspective, this was son 22 in a 22 song, 2-hour long set. They still have that much energy. I have had the privilege of seeing Band-Maid live eight times over the past four years or so, and every live show is just amazing. Their studio albums are great, but even their average (for them) songs are incredible live. If you ever get a chance to see them, absolutely don't miss it. Heck, I spend months saving up to travel to see their shows, and as soon as I've seen one, I start saving up for the next tour. It's just really unfortunate that with the COVID situation, it's unlikely they'll do a 2020 world tour, since time for planning and arranging would be getting pretty short by this point. But, Mr. Wilson, as a new fan of Band-Maid, you need to get to know the band. A mandatory assignment is watching these two videos. Click the CC to get English subtitles. This is a few years old and from when the band was far less known, but you can learn a lot about the band and the personality of each member. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R4PofsQYwn4.html

do ONSET live it is a band solo fkn awesome and PLAY live

I only discovered this band last year, but I can assure you that your favorite Band-Maid song will be whichever one you just finished listening to. They have so many amazing songs, it's impossible to make a Top 10 or even Top 20 list without constantly revising it.

do blooming next please

You can never play to much Band-Maid !!

Welcome to the great world of Band-Maid! The best rock group to come out in years! Choose another song, you won’t be disappointed

Who are they? The best goddamned hard rock band on the planet. At least since John, Paul, George and Ringo called it quits in 1970. They are in a league all their own. Sacramento loves Band-Maid. And yes, Mr Cook Australia does as well. Thanks for promoting the best hard rock band on the planet today. Regards.

I'm happy to see someone else discover Japanese rock and metal. I discovered it about a year ago (starting with BAND-MAID) and haven't looked back. 99% of what I listen to is Japanese now, even though I don't understand a word of it. BAND-MAID and BABYMETAL are my favorites, but here are some other suggestions when you're ready to branch out (but please keep doing BAND-MAID and BABYMETAL vids too!) Bridear: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1nurhlS00WU.html Unlucky Morpheus: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V8i_QhOgsKw.html Doll$boxx: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mu2z4Uf9Tgc.html (there's a silly 1-minute skit-like intro, but worth it) Aldious: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Czx0su8Kt5Y.html Lovebites: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hLFelI93VkM.html Passcode: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-X48UZ4j9N04.html Ningen Isu: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CbI79e5iZKs.html

Band maid onset live and play live 🖤🖤🖤

Who are they you ask... Well, it kind of started With Miku Kobato (backing vocals, guitar, spokes-pigeon). She had been a part of a failed all girl Idol-Group, and had in 2013 been working at this maid themed cafè for some months when she got the idea for a band. Band-maid. She needed a guitarist since she could'nt, but she didn't know any either, so she found Kanami Tono on youtube. After a few mails they deicided to meet. They hit of very well and she called her friend Akane Hirose( Drummer and part gorilla to the vocalist); whom she had been working With a lot earlier. She also thought the concept was cool, so she got in. Now it was a little worse With her friend from Music School. Misa didn't really fall for the maid thingy, so the Girls made a compromise. They found a Turkish maid-outfit, which also kind of gave her some more assassin like look. I started of well they did some songs, but i believe Miku herself wasnt really satisfied. With her own performance. though she had a Sweet pop-voice, it didn't really blend well With the hard-rock sound they were aiming for. So they found Saiki through some auditions... She liked the Girls, but has claimed that she didn't know about the "maid" clause, and if she did it wasnt sure if she had joined the band. I believe she in an interview said both the band and agent kept it a Secret. At least she has embraced the lead vocals and her more Spanish style :) Great band! So much to take from! Enjoy! P.s. If the Young pigeon didn't play guitar… then how did she learn? Well… Kanami would'nt allow her to stand in the back and just do the backing, so she gave her a promise that she would learn her to play. She is still Learning and has become a good rythm guitarist, laying a solid foundation where Kanami can play around. Lyrics? It's about taking a chance on taking on the world and having confidence to do it despite what others believe. At least how i read the translation.

Welcome to Band-Maid! Don’t look back.

Welcome to the Pidgeon Hole that is Band-Maid fandom! Yes, the majority of their songs have a mix of Japanese and English lyrics. They do have two songs that are completely in English. Moratorium, Take Me Higher!, and Freedom are ones you should definitely check out next.

Your "Wow" will go on and on, for quite a while!

Simply the domination of our little pigeon Miku, the lovely kuruppo 👗💝🎌✌

"Play" (Live) is a must react to by Band-Maid.

Not any where near the top song, as every song by BAND-MAID is unbelievable. Just pick one.

Play Onset (an instrumental ) or Anemone, Daydreaming, or Rinne. They mix and match many styles of music to create their unique sound. Most versatile band out there. (You can tell I`m a real Band-Maid fanboy and not ashamed to admit it). I`m 60 and this band gave me back my love for rock music. Band-Maid! Play long, Stay strong! lol

New sub here, I like your stuff. So, quick story for you. I had never heard of BAND-MAID before. I literally found out about them while waiting in line at a Babymetal concert. Two guys in front of my friend and I were talking about Japanese bands and one had a BAND-MAID t-shirt on. I looked them up on my phone and fell in love while waiting in line to see Babymetal...which was an amazing show. Anyway, keep it up.

If you just listen to their music without watching the vid you wouldn't think they are all-girl band. They are just a great band.

hahaha it´s over for you ! another catch ! Nipon Rock/Metal rocks

nice reaction! more BAND MAID please

Welcome to the Band Maid Fandom. This is their most recent live performance music video style. I will sub because I look forward to more band maid music videos because yeah yeah baby metal blah blah lol. But this band right here is the most technical band out right now all 5 women complement each other making this band amazing. I'm sure you will listen to all of their songs on and off camera.

Band maid is one of them bands where the next song you like better than the previous one and it just goes on and on and on.

You'd think it would be the best song on the album but ALL OF THEIR SONGS ARE THIS GOOD!

I've never disappointed by their live performance. They are all telented but Kanami on lead guitar is genious as a music composer. I hope the corona turmoil will end soon.

All of their professional live recorded songs is amazing! Pick one at random! Even some of their fan-cams are pretty good too! Check out the MV Dice. It was the first one I saw and been a Band-Maidiac since!

They are: Miku Kobato (rhythm guitar/vocals); MISA (bass), Akane Hirose (drums), Kanami Tono (lead guitar/vocals), Saiki Atsumi (lead vocals). They are, the best working rock band in the world at this point in time. MISA plays barefoot, while swigging Jim Beam. There are many great girl bands in Japan. For example, check out SCANDAL...Shoujo S (live) - SCANDAL ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dtaOktablVA.html

BAND-MAID / HARD WASH!!【手洗いROCKしてみた】【WASH YOUR HANDS WITH HARD ROCK】 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VzhwxxGFoaA.html

Welcome to your new favorite band 😊

you have no idea how deep the rabbit hole B-M is, you are neck-deep after one song, I see someone has left you some songs as a guideline, but actually, it doesn't really matter which one you pick...whether is "Take Me Higher" or "Dice" or "Puzzle", same outstanding musicianship!!! Try to get them live as these girls don't mess up at all!!! to see a band that is as good as, if not even better, live than in a studio version is simply amazing! there is one constant and her name is Misaaaaaaa, Misa, Misa, Misa! I heard the best compliment that one has ever made about Misa..." they need to make a new version of " The Grudge", in which she plays you to death with her bass guitar"))) other than that, Miku, the rhythm guitar, is the main producer of the band - writes the lyrics and the music, most of it, actually a huge chunk of it, she is B-M version of Thoumas from Nightwish))) they call her the "little pigeon" - she is the mastermind of the band))) Whatever you find great about the band - you can attribute it to her. She produces everything...outfits, live performances, and her backing vocals...wow, simply wow!!! But as I said...Misa, she is out of this world...

Welcome to the Band-Maid family! A day without Band-Maid is a day without love. There's a whole lot more from these ladies to enjoy!