saw every tour iron maiden do in the usa including when they opened for judas priest and behind zeppelin metallica and lovebites my 4TH favorite band.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Oh, man, I feel like such a beginner: I've seen Maiden only five times! The first time was their fourth date in the U.S. on the "Beast on the Road" tour--they got added to the Iowa Jam (which used to be a great thing but no longer exists that I know of) about three days (literally) before the show! Thanks for commenting, and I find your list of favorite bands impeccable! 👌
@faintsmile88
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, my thoughts were the same on "My Orion" being more accessible to general listeners. I gravitate more towards Thrash. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed it. "Lost in the Garden" really grew on me. Great Analysis 🐺
@barefootbaron1748
Жыл бұрын
👍My wife sings My Orion all the time, and she doesn't do metal.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I appreciate your watching & commenting! 🤘
@jaywhite6910
Жыл бұрын
Nice reaction never heard it broken done like that. Lovebites forever!!!!!! 😃🤘🐺
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I appreciate your watching & chiming in! 🤘
@user-hk9dt7qr3o
Жыл бұрын
Wolfpack here visiting your channel.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Bring the rest of the pack! 🤘🐺
@guitarzen5999
Жыл бұрын
That was outstanding and you really did your homework on this...Thank you!
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so very much, both for watching and the kind words! 🤘
@zeplica2004
Жыл бұрын
absolutely great breakdown and reaction!!!
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very, very much, both for watching and the approval! 🤘
@hiawatha.g
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a fun analysis! Interesting to use Maiden as the initial reference point, but Lovebites are omnivorous in their influences: Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Purple, Sabbath, Maiden, Priest, Metallica, Slayer, Helloween, Dragonforce, Polyphia and many more. The key is that they make such beautiful and creative use of all those influences. I love "My Orion" and I think it's important for band to show they can do many styles. If they did it badly it would be a problem, but they nailed it.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, and I can't possibly disagree: a band putting out such a variety of excellence must have absorbed a wide range of influences. Thanks much for watching & chiming in! 🤘
@barefootbaron1748
Жыл бұрын
Nice1 mate, good job 👍🐺🤘
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man! I appreciate your watching & chiming in! 🤘
@dg3258
Жыл бұрын
Great breakdown. Grew up with 80s metal. Seen the Big 4, Maiden, Priest, Motorhead, Ozzy, Metal Church, ST, Scorpions, etc. Lovebites is now my favorite band and it's not even close. Back then everyone was in their genre box. You wanted thrash - listened to Big 4 / Testament. Power metal - Maiden, Helloween, Manowar. Straight heavy metal - Priest. Prog - Dream Theater, Queensryche. Lovebites does it all and it's ELITE musicianship. God, I love them. Have every CD exceot debut EP and KAHG. Dying for a US Tour! Well done, and thank you again for taking the time. They are the 8th Wonder of the World. 😊 🤘
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & commenting! I was raised on late 70's and 80's metal too. I never got to see nearly as many bands as I wished (I grew up in a fairly dry area, concert-wise), and having missed Motorhead now seems like an actual tragedy. I appreciate your chiming in! 🤘
@dg3258
Жыл бұрын
@@MetalProfessor65 Saw Motorhead in '91; Operation Rock and Roll. With Priest, Alice Cooper, Metal Church, and Dangerous Toys. Great show from what I remember.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
How could it *not* have been a great show, with that lineup? @@dg3258 😃🤘
@rainerzufall42
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that was an analysis! You've added some findings to my inspirations of this album. This is a really good album, they are just now performing it on their tour (started August 26th in Fukuoka) with a focus on "Judgement Day" songs. My favorite song here is the closer "Soldier Stands Solitarily", they just let the horses fly! I've got the feeling, that there are parts played with around 200 bpm. But it's not only fast, it's heavy, it's melodic, it's high pitched. What an ending to a great album!
@boyzyu
Жыл бұрын
Great analysis and review ! SSS being a seamless blend of speed-power/thrash is a very apt description. I'll also add neoclassical metal to the mix. SSS exemplifies why this band's modern sound is so unique.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Neoclassical leadwork, absolutely! Thanks for watching & chiming in! 🤘
@oliphant2848
Жыл бұрын
The sword is of course part of the traditional attributes of Justitia too, just as the scales: the blindfolded goddess has the scales in one hand and the sword in the other. Because justice is meaningless without the power to see it through, right? Remember that Asami also grabs the sword in the video. My Orion would be a good radio single. I love it.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Good point! Thanks for watching & chiming in! 🤘
@zens554
Жыл бұрын
Judgement Day album has many variations of genre, you can find a classic power metal in 'Spirit Lives On' with helloween vibes, modern power metal in 'Judgement Day', ultra speed metal in SSS, classic thrash metal in 'Dissonance' with slayer and metallica vibes, classic heavy metal in 'Stand and Deliver' with motorhead vibes, etc
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, there are all sorts of influences on the album, all filtered through Lovebites' own sensibilities. Thanks much for watching and chiming in! 🤘
@kielanuar213
Жыл бұрын
Great analysis.. Lovebites can do various genres of music besides metal, like pop rock, hard rock, ballads, acoustic, classic, pianic (is it right word?). And it's all in beautifull executed. Thanks bro👍👍
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
You're totally welcome! I'm looking forward to digging into the band's back catalog. Thanks for watching & commenting!🤘
@timbaker7238
Жыл бұрын
Love that they are metal and have a positive message. Lovebites and Nemophila are so good at doing that. I can't think of any other metal band that is positive.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching & commenting! You're _almost_ correct: Voice of Baceprot send into the world amazingly positive messages, too, and their music is invigorating like Lovebites' and Nemophila's. It's an uplifting time to be a metal fan!🤘
@timbaker7238
Жыл бұрын
@@MetalProfessor65 you're right! How could I forget VOB!?!?!?!?
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Hey, we all have slips sometimes! @@timbaker7238 😉
@kyles5513
Жыл бұрын
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard may not be a "metal band" but have two thrash metal albums that are also positive. And kinda funny.
@timbaker7238
Жыл бұрын
@@kyles5513 never heard of them...but looking them up, looks like they have been around for a while... psychedelic rock looks to be the most common description of them....what song would you recommend for someone new diving into their art?
@jessecatron8225
Жыл бұрын
That album is phenomenal from start to finish. Great analysis. Lovebites are absolutely incredible
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks much! 🤘
@bernardbulwer3158
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great insights on this transcendent band, plus your attention to their meaningful lyrics, which most reactors/reviewers shy away from. For me, their lyrics demonstrate their maturity and determination, and they are not afraid of articulating global themes that resonate.The fact that LOVEBITES chose to write and sing almost exclusively in English (which is a daunting task for most native Japanese speakers) speaks to their global vision and determination beyond conformist Japan, where heavy metal is relatively unpopular. Hence, LOVEBITES aren't shy of being "different" and non-conformist on many levels. Their "lone wolf" mascot was no accident, but deliberate.They said so themselves.They aren't interested in being 'cute-kawaii Japanese models." That their fans regard them as "Metal Queens" speaks to the deep respect and admiration they have earned as elite female musicians. Increasingly key movers and shakers in the industry are taking notice, and for reasons that I'm aware of, don't be surprised if you hear that they'll open for Metallica in their future Japan/Asian tour. I am very impressed by the wealth of musical talent coming out of Japan. As a new fan of LOVEBITES over the past year, I think I speak for many when I say that they are something truly special. They occupy a category all by themselves, and their legacy in heavy metal and beyond is already assured. P.S. P.S. In interviews available on KZitem, they explained what they meant by Judgement Day , as well as their lyrics-songwriting process : kzitem.info/news/bejne/mHxpp2eHhIt_qX4
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching & commenting, and of course for the information! I'll check out the link! 🤘
@funnyrailroadcrossing2767
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, I hope you also review their 3rd album called "Electric Pentagram", because for some fans it's sounds better than Judgement Day Album.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, and I'll keep Electric Pentagram in mind! I appreciate your watching and commenting! 🤘
@DMGJP
Жыл бұрын
Nice video
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🤘
@marting.h.9417
Жыл бұрын
I really like your analysis of this latest album by amazing Lovebites. Four years ago I would had never imagined an all-female metal band would be this mind-blowing. I discovered Lovebites about three and a half years ago and I’m still in awe. Japanese female musicians are so talented, skillful and charming. Now it seems we’re witnessing the Japanese invasion of the west where women are at the front, with groups like Band-Maid, Nemophila, Asterism, Gacharin spin, Bridear.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm loving this tsunami of estrogen-powered Metal, and I'm planning to do a vid about the history of the Japanese all-woman Metal scene. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 🤘
@gitterich
Жыл бұрын
Very good album review. You have talent for it, it must be said. LOVEBITES 🤘🤘- OUR DAUGHTERS OF THE DAWN
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I appreciate your watching and chiming in! 🤘
@gatograto
Жыл бұрын
An excellent clip you made. They didn't use the word Judgement Day as a religious word. Asami commended that the album is their Judgement Day after super long hiatus, whether they would be accepted or refused. That was a literally Judgement Day for Lovebites.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Interesting! Yeah, I knew it wasn't used in a religious sense, but your relating Asami's comments is helpful: thanks very much! 🤘
@skoob-kq7ms
Жыл бұрын
"Lost in the Garden", written my Miyako, makes reference to Liszt's "La Campanella", a notoriously difficult piano piece. Miyako is a concert performance level classical pianist. There is a video on her Miyako Metal TV channel on YT of her practicing "La Campanella" for a piano recital she will be giving later this year in November. She has played classical piano for thirty years and the guitar for around fifteen.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Great information! Thanks so much for watching & commenting & educating me! 🤘
@nikostheater
Жыл бұрын
Ok, EXCELLENT review and analysis. Thank you for taking the time and care to produce this excellence about my favorite band. Greetings from 🇬🇷
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! More about Lovebites is in the future, if all goes well! 🤘
@kellerfrederic1
Жыл бұрын
Lovebites are absolutely right: the day of judgment is not only the first day, but also the last. This means that this day is the day of the advent of a manifestation of God, which closes the past era, which is what is mentioned in the writings as being "the end of times", therefore the last day and opens a new era therefore the first day which is named in the writings as "the day of God", and which has a duration of 1000 years.
@CaffeineNightOwl
Жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis. thanks a lot.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure--thanks for watching! 🤘
@JFrancoDrums
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review of the album! Im still blasting it pretty much daily!! 🤘🐺Thanks for taking the time to do this!
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
You're quite welcome--and thank you for watching & commenting! 🤘
@fab1901
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reaction to LOVEBITES. Keep LOVEBITES in your future. They comment on "Soldier Stands Solitarily," which they abbreviate to "Three S" or "SSS.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks much for watching & commenting! I'll need to look for the band's comments about that song. 🤘
@fab1901
Жыл бұрын
@@MetalProfessor65 Thanks for the reply. Please see below. "CARCASS 日本製ギターを愛用していた!? / LOVEBITES haruna 新時代ドラマーのドラムセット公開 / MEGADETHが選ぶ好きなMV" を KZitem で見る "CARCASS Japanese made guitar was my favorite! / LOVEBITES haruna new age drummer's drum set revealed / MEGADETH's favorite music video" on KZitem kzitem.info/news/bejne/0KxpsXiqm2aBeGk 6:45~(Haruna's time zone) 10:40~(Comment on Haruna's SSS.) This time, many Japanese music magazines published feature articles on LOVEBITES. In the article, other members used "SSS" in their comments.
@VRsMagic
11 ай бұрын
🤘🏻🔥🐺🔥🤘🏻perfection love Lovebites❤️🔥
@MetalProfessor65
11 ай бұрын
Great! Thanks much for watching and commenting! 🤟
@pinoypower69
Жыл бұрын
🤘🏽LOVEBITES RULES🤘🏽
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
🤘
@nkbalikkedah
11 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for in depth analysis. I totally have the same experience in last part of the video. I like to add that personally, this album in certain aspects kinda like... And Justice for All
@1970Phoenix
Жыл бұрын
Personally, I've always focussed on the music rather than the lyrics ... but I really enjoyed your analysis of the lyrics of the songs. However, I think you might be over-analyzing the cover art.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & chiming in!🤘
@arthurart99
Жыл бұрын
🤘🏽🐺🤘🏽
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
🤘🐺
@sunshaker01
Жыл бұрын
According to an interview with Asami, they felt that the fans would be judging them on their return with a new bassist, is the band still good/worthy/etc. They figured they would get 1 song to face the fans judgement to prove themselves. Their Judgement Day, so they wrote a song about it, and made it the first single. I would say success. Edit: Miyako is an excellent pianist see her solo album of piano covers, miyako (from LOVEBITES) / Eagle Fly Free (HELLOWEEN) - PIANO COVER kzitem.info/news/bejne/jp5pqICIrGKJpWk
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks much for the information, for the link, and for watching & commenting! 🤘
@danw6048
Жыл бұрын
I doubt there were any translation issues on the Judgement Day album. You are correct that Asami first writes her lyrics in Japanese before translating them into English. I also would agree that for the first 4 years of Lovebites, Asami might have had difficulty with the change from Japanese to English. However for the last three years, Asami has been working with a Japanese American singer/songwriter named Ayako Kawai. Ayako has helped Asami with both lyric translation and with Asami's pronunciation of English while both speaking and singing. Ayako was born and raised in Maryland and has sung in a rock band and was a R&B singer in college. After college, she moved to NYC to pursue her musical career. She eventually made a decision to move to Tokyo to continue her career and to help Japanese artists with English. She has now assisted Asami with all lyrics on the Glory, Glory To The World EP and the Judgement Day album. They also worked together in writing the lyrics for all the songs on the debut EP of a band called Lonesome_Blue (Ayako also wrote the lyrics to 3 songs on Lonesome_Blue's first full length album). I can't help but believe that Asami was aware of the sometimes vicious comments about her accent while singing in English. Her response was to do everything in her power to improve. I think she has improved greatly over the last 3 years. Ayako Kawai is a big reason for this improvement. As for a fanbase that seems like a big family at concerts, the closest I have experienced in recent memory is the Band-Maid fanbase. I went to a Band-Maid show last fall in Dallas at a sold out House of Blues. I am not sure I have ever been around a crowd of that size (close to 1500) where everyone was friendly and eager to talk to each other about Band-Maid and music in general. It was one of those nights that makes you think there is hope for humanity. Online, Band-Maid fans seem to be the same - very friendly and respectful to each other. Unfortunately, that has not been my experience with a few fellow Lovebites fans.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching & commenting! It's sad that Asami's accent was ever criticized: from listening to their first album, I heard no problem with it at all. Also thanks for the info about Ayako. Do we know who Mao is? She or he is credited with a lot of writing on the album. 🤘
@danw6048
Жыл бұрын
@@MetalProfessor65 Mao (male) is a keyboardist and composer who use to be part of a power metal band called Light Bringer that ended in 2014. The vocalist of Light Bringer was Fuki, now of Unlucky Morpheus (a great band). Mao started working with Fuki on her solo project when Light Bringer ended. In 2016, the bassist Miho, who had been with the pioneer all female metal band Destrose, decided to form a new all female band with ex-Destrose drummer Haruna. Neither Miho or Haruna had much previous experience in composing music so Haruna brought in Mao to assist. He has assisted Miho, Midori and Asami with their compositions for Lovebites and he has composed several Lovebites songs on his own, including Edge of the World which I consider his best. Miyako was already an accomplished composer prior to Lovebites so she has never co-composed with Mao. Mao is now also very active as a producer and is heavily involved with the new all female bands Lonesome_Blue and East of Eden.
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! This is great information, and if it comes up in my vid about the history of the all-female Japanese Metal scene, I'll try to remember to credit you for it! @@danw6048 🤘
@danw6048
Жыл бұрын
@@MetalProfessor65 You are very welcome. Here is an early 2020 quote from Miyako which I find insightful - "For the songs that I wrote, I make a demo with all the parts arranged and have other members copy their parts. Then other members may arrange their parts differently, but generally not too far off from the original demo. We have a sixth member of the band called Mao. He composes with us and co-arranges with members or by himself. I respect him very much and I respect our rivalry to out compose each other."
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Now that I've sort of gotten my feet wet thanks to doing the vid and getting such good information from you and others, I'm looking forward to looking into the band more thoroughly. @@danw6048 🤘
@stenc5547
Жыл бұрын
Regarding the last part of this video, I agree with everything. Metal was almost pure sausage fest for 50 years. It was getting stale with nothing worth mentioning new and now finally girls are coming in, or better say storming in. I am currently all in into Japan metal like Lovebites, Nemophila, Bridear and of course The warning from Mexico. I saw they will be playing Wacken next year 🤘
@MetalProfessor65
Жыл бұрын
Yes, The Warning being invited to Wacken is a big deal! I'll probably do another vid about Lovebites pretty soon, although I also want to do one about the history of the Japanese all-female Metal scene and one specifically about Nemophila. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🤘
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