Fresh, official upload of PLAY:

Somehow I missed Band Maid's two live streams. But, after having good experience with Scandal live stream, I decided to pay for the extended stream. So now, I have a chance to watch it for an extended time. I really enjoy this second stream (I should have watched the first one). The setlist is very good and the sound is also good. Not perfect, but probably more realistic than on the official releases.

I see they releasing a new single on 2/12/20 [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Andy666 wrote:I see they releasing a new single on 2/12/20 

And new album - Unseen World January 20, 2021

Another live online is coming:

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Gaki-san2001 wrote:Another live online is coming:

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Great, I will watching!

New song as anime opening
Log Horizon SEASON 3 Opening 「Different」by BAND-MAID - Anime release Jan 13, 2021
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Music video for Different is out now. It even has official subtitles for the lyrics.

joon wrote:Music video for Different is out now. It even has official subtitles for the lyrics.

Nice song. But it just another shooting with a band only. I would like to see something like Daydreaming or Don't let me down, again

Meph1766 wrote:
But it just another shooting with a band only.

That's just how I prefer it personally. I'm a simple man.

The way things happening this year, a lot music companies will be watching the money. I can see more bands doing this kind of videos.

I am watching online live. Nice as always. My ticket is good till Wednesday.

Also, their twitter says that the song After Life from their new album Unseen World is available for listening.

Watched it too, even better than last time and they played for almost 2 hours, new songs, great performance

Different was such an intense song played live. I can't wait to hear that one in real life some day.

Band Maid is on the cover of 2021 February Young Guitar Magazine
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Important notice from the band regarding their Budokan concert. Sad, but realistic:

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Gaki-san2001 wrote:Important notice from the band regarding their Budokan concert. Sad, but realistic:

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It's very sad for the band, but safe decision, and I'm a little happy, because if the concert takes place, there was no refund for the ticket. Although I was hoping that they would postpone the date, and not completely cancel the performance...

New MV 
BAND-MAID / Manners (Official Music Video)

Band Maid recently appeared on NHK. Shared their thoughts on 2020 and performed After Life:

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Gaki-san2001 wrote:Band Maid recently appeared on NHK. Shared their thoughts on 2020 and performed After Life:

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Thank for post that, it was quite good. As for Saiki wanting to go to Brazil, she in for long wait, for what I've seen in news.

On the 20th there will be an online listening party and a YouTube event.

People can listen to the new album and share their thoughts on twitter. Band members will participate.


The band will be also on YouTube Premieres. The URL and more details about content will be announced at a later date.

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My physical copy arrived yesterday. Anyone tell me why Manners is repeated in disc 2?

kudo_maharizu wrote:My physical copy arrived yesterday. Anyone tell me why Manners is repeated in disc 2?

Right! Also you have exclusive track - Youth only at 2 CD LE. And we have one more instrumental track, released only at regular CD edition - without holding back

I was wandering too. My guess is that the girls didn't want to break the symmetry. Or just felt that adding Manners to disc2 will bring balance to the force.  [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Well, they could add a track without holding back that is only on the regular edition. Then this edition would contain all the songs. But we all know how Japanese CD publishers love to do business, so some fans need to buys all the editions..