BAND-MAID / REAL EXISTENCE/THRILL

[yuiyoshida]

[Lizzie Poppet]

1. The two latest releases, "Alone" and "the non-fiction days" are entirely their compositions.

And they may well be their best yet (see below). I suspect a lot of folk dismiss them out of hand, thinking the maid costumes indicate the band is just a gimmick...and holy crap, are they missing out. The songwriting and musicianship these young women display is special.

[yuiyoshida]

2. not to mention their

skills as rock musicians... holy cow they are good, is an understatement!

[Lizzie Poppet]

8. Serious chops.

Miku (the pigtailed vocalist/rhythm guitarist) jokes that she's a very basic guitarist and is learning from the lead player, Kanami. But the band's musical chops are top shelf.

[dilby]

6. Unfortunately Japanese Bands are here today gone tomorrow.

There were some really good bands back in early 2000 of Japanese Metal and one was all girl. I need to see if I can dig out the CD but they were all one album then onto the next thing that was selling.

[Lizzie Poppet]

7. Yeah, longer careers are rare in J-Metal.

There are a few long(ish) term successes in "Girls Metal" like Aldious, G?lmet, and Cyntia, but even long-running Destrose seems to be no more, with members scattering to new projects (Mardelas, Fate Gear). Band-Maid will likely have staying power only if they can establish an audience outside Japan...and they're making every effort. A huge favorite of mine, Bridear, are touring in Germany right now (charming tour updates from several members on Twitter...). The latter have a shot at real longevity, due to both great powermetal songwriting and a world-class lead guitarist, but establishing a following outside of Japan may be key for them, too..

[yuiyoshida]

9. People are nuts about BabyMetal

and though they are good, I prefer Band-made's musical talent. For a Jpop and a Pop sounding band I am totally in love with CHU's day and we chat on twitter!!

[blogslut]

3. FYI

Supergirl got picked up for a second season but is moving to the CW.

http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/supergirl-the-cw-season-2-1201773032/

[hay rick]

4. I don't care what the people say...

Thought I heard that lyric in the first track. Glad they spelled out "just breakin' new gate" LOL. Impressive musicianship and I don't mind the maid costumes...

[yuiyoshida]

5. lead guitarist has some

great riffs, and they are very impressive!

[Lizzie Poppet]

10. Kanami has both chops and taste...wonderful guitarist.

Immaculate tone, too...

I'm a big, big fan, shred-wise, of Mitsuru (Bridear). In fact, she's probably my current favorite metal player in the world. Some of her solos on the latest album, Baryte, are simply world class.

[yuiyoshida]

11. if you find anything on youtube, please post it

would love to hear it and share it.
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found this..