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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 14 mesmerizing tracks. From the flesh-tearing heaviness to the wistfully sentimental, tap into each member’s inner core as they recall pouring everything into their most emotionally charged record to date. Read on below as you enjoy BAND-MAID’s latest music video to album cut Forbidden tale . And make sure to stay tuned for more BAND-MAID info and reports right here on JROCK NEWS! BAND-MAID / Forbidden tale (Official Music Video) 1. Magie KANAMI: This is an evolved form of NO GOD . I wrote it envisioning everyone jumping up and down together. I wanted to turn this into an okyuji (live) staple. MIKU & SAIKI: Magie means “magic” in German. We knew upon hearing the demo tape that it would become an okyuji hit. When our bodies and hearts move to live music, it’s as if a spell has been cast on us. And so, “magic” became a fitting word for the title. 2. Shambles KANAMI: This song is centered on the main riff. It’s supposed to evoke feelings of combat. MIKU & SAIKI: Within each chaotic battle in the anime Kengan Ashura , emotions collide as the characters speak with their fists. We wanted to express their red-hot passion through the lyrics. We also worked in lots of kanji phrases, since they were essential to the imagery. 3. Protect you KANAMI: It’s the ending theme to the anime [ Grendizer U ], so while the tempo is brisk, I didn’t intend to write a song that sounded too intense. The intro kicks off with a pretty impactful melody. The tune is easy to follow along. I inserted “ulalala” in the lyrics initially as a placeholder, and we ended up leaving it as is. MIKU & SAIKI: We wrote the lyrics about the twin sisters Teronna and Rubina [in Grendizer U ], whose thoughts become one as they grapple with their resentment for the […]
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