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BAND-MAID

Beginning in 2013, BAND-MAID has steadily amassed a ravenous following around the globe. The virtuoso musicians captivate audiences by interlacing down-tuned guitars with machine-gun drum kicks. An undeniable hard rock that surprisingly contrasts with their “cute” maid attire. These maids won’t clean your room, but they will rock your house!

BAND-MAID reflects on writing process for album “Epic Narratives”

Nori
Oct 23, 2024
Releases
Hope everyone is rocking out to the latest BAND-MAID album Epic Narratives! Lead guitarist KANAMI, rhythm guitarist and vocalist MIKU, and lead vocalist SAIKI shared with us their takes on penning each of the 1...

Review: BAND-MAID album “Epic Narratives” steps forward to unlock joy

Nori
Oct 10, 2024
Report and review
BAND-MAID dropped album Epic Narratives on September 25, marking the eight full-length record that follows Unseen World from 2021. After filling the three-year void with the punchy 2022 EP Unleash and two North...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2023

Erica, Nori, Astrid and Kayla
Jan 1, 2024
Entertainment
With pandemic restrictions easing, Japanese bands are now boldly crossing borders once again. Our 2023 top list celebrates exceptional visual kei and Japanese rock artists who not only transcended geogr...

Report: BAND-MAID rocks Yokohama Arena for “10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR” finale

Bri
Dec 13, 2023
Online Concert
On November 26, BAND-MAID took the stage at Yokohama Arena for the final stop on its 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR. The arena hosted an audience of 8,000 and the show was also broadcast across the globe via a livestrea...

Report: BAND-MAID completes 10th anniversary victory lap in North America

Nori and Jonathan Lane
Aug 23, 2023
Report and review, Tour and event
The hard rock waitstaff of BAND-MAID conquered the west on their 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR, wrapping up the North American leg in Mexico City on August 18. JROCK NEWS reporters Jonathan Lane and Nori made a few lon...

BAND-MAID makes history at Lollapalooza 2023

Bri
Aug 11, 2023
Tour and event
The electrifying sounds of world-renowned girl band BAND-MAID took the stage at this year's Lollapalooza in Chicago, leaving a lasting mark on the iconic music festival. The powerhouse hard rockers have made wa...

Review: BAND-MAID live Blu-ray “TOKYO GARDEN THEATER OKYUJI” raises the bar

Jonathan Lane
Aug 7, 2023
Report and review, Videos
Dive into BAND-MAID's live Blu-ray TOKYO GARDEN THEATER OKYUJI and prepare to be mesmerized! Can't make it out to a show during the second half of the 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR? This disc promises to immerse us in ...

Review: BAND-MAID annihilates in single “Shambles”

Nori
Aug 3, 2023
Releases, Tour and event, Videos
Hard rock juggernauts of BAND-MAID come back swinging in digital single Shambles, their first new track in six months. Whereas the previous tune Memorable offered a sentimental retrospective on US TOUR 2022, Sh...

BAND-MAID shares tales from the road with “TOKYO GARDEN THEATER OKYUJI”

Jonathan Lane
May 10, 2023
Music Video, Releases
BAND-MAID looks back on an unforgettable touring milestone in concert DVD and Blu-ray TOKYO GARDEN THEATER OKYUJI, released April 26. The footage encapsulates the entirety of the sold-out gig on January 9 at th...

BAND-MAID adds nine dates to North American tour

Jonathan Lane
May 9, 2023
Tour and event
BAND-MAID announces the second leg of their 2023 10th Anniversary North American Tour, which will run from August 4 through 18. Tickets are on sale now, and details are available on the official BAND-MAID websi...

Report: Witnessing THE LAST ROCKSTARS US debut in New York City

Erica and G Andrew White
Feb 19, 2023
Report and review, Tour and event
On February 3, titans of rock THE LAST ROCKSTARS made their explosive US live debut in New York City. Fans camped out in front of Manhattan Center, braving freezing winds on the city sidewalk overnight—all for ...

BAND-MAID joins THE LAST ROCKSTARS US tour as opener

Erica
Jan 26, 2023
Tour and event
Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced the face-melting metal maidens BAND-MAID as the opening act for their upcoming Live Debut Tour 2023. BAND-MAID opens at all three US shows.THE LAST ROCKSTARS...

BAND-MAID commemorates 10th anniversary with Japan, US tours

Nori
Jan 12, 2023
Tour and event
BAND-MAID revealed tour circuits for Japan and the US to commemorate 10 years of dishing out face-melting metal. The news dropped following its sold-out “Okyu-ji” concert and livestream at the colossal Tokyo Ga...

Interview: BAND-MAID unpacks sold-out US tour and aggressive EP “Unleash”

G Andrew White and Nori
Jan 7, 2023
Interview, Tour and event
Between a wildfire US tour, and prepping for their first big concert of 2023, BAND-MAID sat down for an interview with JROCK NEWS. The metal maidens from Tokyo had a lot to say about their US tour experience th...
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