#LOVEBITES FIVE OF A KIND FULL#

She is relaxed and at home and absolutely owns that stage for the entire 105 minutes of the concert. There were times when she seemed a little nervous (and understandably so). In their early performances, not only was she new to metal, she was new to being out front at all. Regardless of genre, gender, or geography, they are every bit as spectacular as the guitar goddesses they share the stage with.Īnd the final piece of the puzzle - the final point of the Electric Pentagram - is Asami. Not just in “girl bands.” Not just in metal. They are one of the best rhythm sections right now. They create the framework that allows Midori and Miyako to shine as they do. They are the unstoppable freight train that powers the whole thing and keeps it all moving forward at breakneck speed. And that’s where Miho and Haruna come in. Have you ever listened to a band where amazing guitar work seems out of place? Like it belongs to a different, and better, band? For guitar fireworks to really work, they need a rock solid foundation. The amazing guitar work, however, is just part of the picture. And yet, their chemistry is undeniable, and their solos are consistently some of the best I’ve heard in years. Miyako is cool and collected, standing mostly still while her hands move at unreal speeds. Midori is a bundle of energy, with every note and riff visible on her face. Watching them perform, they couldn’t be more different. They play off each other as if they’ve been doing so all their lives. Every synonym for “awesome” that you can think of and then some. There’s no question that they are fantastic. There is a lot of attention - and deservedly so - on the guitar duo of Midori and Miyako. They just keep getting better - and they started out excellent.įrom start to finish, Asami (vocals), Midori (guitar), Miyako (guitar, piano), Miho (bass), and Haruna (drums) make a case for being the best power metal band on the planet right now.

#LOVEBITES FIVE OF A KIND FULL#

In three short years, this band has released three full albums and two EPs, and there hasn’t been a single bad song in the bunch. So, how is the concert? In short, excellent. Short of being there in person, this is the definitive live LOVEBITES experience.

Every performer gets plenty of screen time and the various solos and highlights receive just the right amount of focus.

In reality, the mix is just about perfect. I’d love to hear a little more of Miho’s bass, but that’s just a personal preference. Recorded at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo on February 21, 2020, it showcases the band in top form as they support their most recent full-length, Electric Pentagram.īefore I talk about the performances, I would like to mention the audio and video aspect of the Blu-ray. The new live Blu-ray from LOVEBITES is chock full of power/thrash goodness.

Lovebites five of a kind