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Finally got a frame for the poster. 30x84 cm is such a weird format.

SCANDAL and BAND-MAID knows whats up when it comes to releasing new songs apparently. Here's BAND-MAIDS "Rinne" MV that came out a couple of hours prior to SCANDAL's MV. 
(This has been a great morning for us here)


I enjoy this song A LOT, and I can't wait for the new album next month

This song is killer.  Band-Maid never disappoints.

Yepp, pretty good. A little darker for my taste, but i enjoyed it

their new album CONQUEROR was released digitally a couple day ago! and it made pretty good ground. 

It made no. 4 best selling album on Amazon  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

On itunes it made it on the top ten albums World Wide  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Number#1 on GOOGLE PLAY music store [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

and upon release it was #4 album on Itunes (Japan) and #3 in the rock album charts. 
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This is very cool for the band! The album is very good and the girls deserve so much for their hard work on this one.  .clap.

I hope this will go well for the physical CD sells too once it's release on the 11th

According to their website, they signed a contract with United Talent Agency.

"In addition to world-famous artists such as GUNS N' ROSES and MUSE, United Talent Agency also handles Japanese artists such as ONE OK ROCK and BABYMETAL."

So, we can expect serious worldwide activity. I hope for a tour in 2020, based on their new album.

So, it is not only me, who thinks that Blooming is a great song, in fact a megahit:

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Gaki-san2001 wrote:So, it is not only me, who thinks that Blooming is a great song, in fact a megahit:

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 Blooming is actually my 2nd fave song from the new album, it's such a good song. 

And speaking of the which! .dance.

Looks like they got a visitor...:

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Akane is making friends at Best Xmas2019:

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If curious, my interview with lead player Kanami is now posted on the Guitar World magazine site.

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guitarworld.com

It could have been Mami, but the band declined. Not sure why, perhaps the timing wasn't right.

@mbowie4321 A real nice interview! I was a subscriber of Guitar World for 10+ years when guitar shredding was still under the spotlight in the 90's.
I do hope you can try again to invite Mami for an interview.

Band Maid The Dragon Cries

mbowie4321 wrote:If curious, my interview with lead player Kanami is now posted on the Guitar World magazine site.

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guitarworld.com

It could have been Mami, but the band declined. Not sure why, perhaps the timing wasn't right.

Enjoyed reading the interview piece. I am an erstwhile GW reader, and love the tabs they have, until the internet rears its head.

Re: MAMI (and/or HARU) do try again - especially when they are heading ‘Stateside this autumn. Good luck!

Band-Maid had announced that they are going to hold their concert at Nippon Budokan on 20210211 National Foundation Day. Anyone is going?
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Congrats!

I was hoping for a European Tour. Most probably I have to miss the Budokan Live and also the Zepp Tour. Well, there is plenty of space for a few international lives...

Metal Mickey wrote:Band-Maid had announced that they are going to hold their concert at Nippon Budokan on 20210211 National Foundation Day. Anyone is going?
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Congrats!

I think about it. Depends how difficult it will be to get tickets for this concert. So far they have not inform more information about this. But I would like to go.

Youtube live on the 20th:

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Here is the link for tomorrow's youtube live:

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Brand new, official upload from the band:

Gaki-san2001 wrote:Here is the link for tomorrow's youtube live:

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Honestly, I'm expected for more with this broadcast. The quality of the picture and sound was rather mediocre, and they also played a short time. I think last year SCANDAL broadcast was much better than that, so I'm a little disappointed.

Meph1766 wrote:
Honestly, I'm expected for more with this broadcast. The quality of the picture and sound was rather mediocre, and they also played a short time. I think last year SCANDAL broadcast was much better than that, so I'm a little disappointed.

This was decided on short notice since KNOTFEST got cancelled due to covid-19. That's why they streamed from a smartphone instead of a proper setup.

But I agree, they could have used a DSLR and hooked the sound up to the sound desk.

joon wrote:This was decided on short notice since KNOTFEST got cancelled due to covid-19. That's why they streamed from a smartphone instead of a proper setup.

But I agree, they could have used a DSLR and hooked the sound up to the sound desk.

Yeah, I know about the cancellation and that they did not have much time to prepare. I understand. But I really like this band and I'm just a little upset because I wanted a better quality.

I was kind of prepared for the quality since I read it was a smart phone broadcast. I liked the intro very much and I liked the new outfits for Misa and Saiki. I also like how much you can do with a smart phone. But in time the mediocre quality was affecting the performance also from me. Still, I was happy to get a live stream.

The stream started on time but I missed the first few seconds.
Thanks to some good hearts captured the full stream and uploaded.
During this situation, it seems more of this live stream by Japanese acts are coming.
So far I have watched the stream of LiSA, D_Drive and Band-Maid. Next is Scandal.
So sad this is the only way we see live performance.

Having said that, I watched Band Maid again, and I liked it. Well, I also missed the first half minute, It is good to be vigilant from now on.


And don't forget ReoNa tomorrow:

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