KANAMI
Guitar
Profile & Personal Info
Hometown (Birthplace)
Kanagawa Prefecture
【Source】Music magazines (Young Guitar, etc.) biographical interviews, official profile
Favorite Food & Drinks
- Visiting cafes, gourmet burgers, sweets
Visits to places like Daikanyama's 'GRILL BURGER CLUB SASA'.
【Source】Geki-Rock column Vol. 2 (September 2016)
- Coffee
Brews from beans at home and brings drip coffee to studios and venues.
【Source】PIA Music interview (February 2021)
- Tonkotsu ramen
Particular preferences including thin noodles, firm boil, and onion toppings.
【Source】Personal social media, Fan Club exclusive blogs
Hobbies & Interests
- Music composition / DTM, reading
Composing tracks on days off and reading books in cafes.
【Source】Young Guitar, Guitar Magazine gear interviews, Geki-Rock column Vol. 2
- Devotion to SAIKI
【Source】Early band interviews, live show MC talks
Primary Official Sources
- Geki-Rock column (Vol. 2)
- Young Guitar
- PIA Music
Gear Evolution (2013–Present)
6 PHASES (2013–2026)6-Phase evolution tracking musical growth, stage scale & sound engineering
Key Official Gear Brands
Latest Tour Pedalboard Rig Details
Fully Built & Routed by Free The Tone
Routing, Switching & Power
- Free The Tone ARC-3Official ↗— Programmable Switching Controller
- Free The Tone JB-82COfficial ↗— Signal Junction Box
- Free The Tone PT-3D / PT-5DOfficial ↗— Isolated DC Power Supply
Pitch, Dynamics, Overdrive & Boost
- DigiTech Drop × 2台Official ↗— Dual Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedals
- Pete Cornish OC-1Official ↗— Optical Compressor for pristine dynamics
- VEMURAM Jan RayOfficial ↗— Low-gain overdrive for edge and clarity
- Friedman BUXOM BOOSTOfficial ↗— Solo clean/EQ booster
- Xotic EP-BoosterOfficial ↗— Discrete FET preamp boost
Spatial, Modulation & Volume
- Free The Tone FT-2Y Flight TimeOfficial ↗— Digital delay with MIDI clock sync
- Eventide H9 MAXOfficial ↗— Multi-effects processor for mod & pitch
- Shin's Music Perfect VolumeOfficial ↗— Custom High-Impedance Volume Pedal
Integrated with the 3-channel Bogner Ecstasy PANDORA tube head via Free The Tone ARC-3. Two dedicated DigiTech Drop units enable instant pitch changes without changing guitars.
Compact Direct Chain / Classic Rock Rig
Guitars
- AddicTone Custom Guitars Modern Series RH Prototype (SSH)Official ↗
- AddicTone HH モデルOfficial ↗
- Fender StratocasterOfficial ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Marshall JCM900 / JVMOfficial ↗
- Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister
Pedals & Routing
- アナログコンパクト主体の直列・小型スイッチャー構成（歪み、ブースター、ディレイ）
Supported the band’s early straight-ahead hard rock and pop-rock sound. Centered around Strat-style shapes with analog distortion pedals and tube amps.
PRS Introduction & Early Free The Tone Pro Rig
Guitars
- PRS Custom 24（Trampas Green、トレモロ搭載）※メインに初導入Official ↗
- AddicTone Custom Guitars（サブ機）Official ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 HeadOfficial ↗
- Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 2×12 / 4×12 CabinetOfficial ↗
Switching System
- Free The Tone ARC-3（プログラマブル・スイッチャー導入）Official ↗
- アンプチャンネル切り替えとコンパクトペダルを一元管理
- Ibanez TS9 / TS808（ミッドブースト用）Official ↗
A major turning point introducing the iconic PRS Custom 24 in Trampas Green and Mesa/Boogie TC-50. Built a professional rig around the Free The Tone ARC-3 switcher.
ARC-3 Core, Kemper Fly-Rig & Spatial MIDI
Guitars
- PRS Custom 24（Trampas Green）Official ↗
- PRS McCarty 594（シングルカットモデル等）Official ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Mesa/Boogie TC-50 HeadOfficial ↗
- Kemper Profiler Rack（海外ツアー・フェス遠征時のライン／キャビ両用）Official ↗
MIDI Spatial Control
- Eventide TimeFactorOfficial ↗
- Eventide H9 HarmonizerOfficial ↗
- Free The Tone FT-2Y Flight Time（空間系MIDI統合）Official ↗
- Free The Tone ARC-3Official ↗
Integrated MIDI program changes synchronized with DAW tempos for demanding global tours. Adopted Kemper alongside Mesa tube amps for tour fly dates.
"Unseen World", Bogner Transition & Drop Tuning
Guitars
- PRS 35th Anniversary Custom 24（Angry Larry / Trampas Green、85/15 PU、独立コイルタップ搭載）Official ↗
- PRS Custom 24-08Official ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Bogner Ecstasy PANDORA（カスタムアンプヘッドへ移行開始）Official ↗
- Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4×12 CabinetOfficial ↗
Pitch Shifter & Pedals
- DigiTech Drop（ダウンチューニング曲への瞬時切替導入）Official ↗
- Free The Tone ARC-3Official ↗
Adopted the Bogner Ecstasy PANDORA to power the hyper-technical songs on "Unseen World", utilizing DigiTech Drop for seamless live tuning transitions.
Yokohama Arena, Bogner PANDORA & Elite Boutique Pedals
Guitars
- PRS 35th Anniversary Custom 24Official ↗
- PRS Custom 24-08 10Top（サブ）Official ↗
Amps & Backup
- Bogner Ecstasy PANDORAOfficial ↗
- Mesa/Boogie 4×12 4FB（Celestion Vintage 30×4）Official ↗
- Line 6 HX Stomp XL（バックアップ）Official ↗
Boutique Rig
- Pete Cornish OC-1（オプティカルコンプ）Official ↗
- VEMURAM Jan RayOfficial ↗
- Friedman BUXOM BOOSTOfficial ↗
- Free The Tone ARC-3Official ↗
The pinnacle live rig for Yokohama Arena and major US festivals, featuring the Pete Cornish OC-1 and Vemuram Jan Ray for unmatched sustain and touch response.
PRS KANAMI Limited Edition, Zepp & North American Tours
Main Signature Guitar
- PRS Private Stock / KANAMI Limited Edition Custom 24-08（日本人初となるPRS公式シグネチャー。Trampas Green Smokeburst、ブラシ加工ハイブリッドハードウェア、特製トラスロッドカバー刻印）Official ↗
Amps & Cabinets
- Bogner Ecstasy PANDORA（Ch1: Clean、Ch2: Crunch/Rhythm、Ch3: High-gain Lead）Official ↗
- Mesa/Boogie 4×12 4FB CabinetOfficial ↗
Touring System
- DigiTech Drop × 2台（半音下げ／全音下げ即時切替）Official ↗
- Free The Tone ARC-3 & JB-82C & PT-3D/PT-5DOfficial ↗
- Shin's Music Perfect VolumeOfficial ↗
Unveiled the historic PRS KANAMI Limited Edition Custom 24-08, making her the first Japanese artist with a PRS signature model. Completely dialed in with Bogner and Free The Tone systems.
Gear mention history
2025
- Bogner Ecstasy PANDORAOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- DigiTech DropOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- Effects Bakery Choco Cornet EQOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- Eventide H9Official ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- Eventide TimeFactorOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- FREE THE TONE ARC-3Official ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- FREE THE TONE FT-2YOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- FREE THE TONE IG-1NOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- FREE THE TONE JB-82SOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- FREE THE TONE LB-2Official ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- FREE THE TONE PT-1DOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- FREE THE TONE PT-3DOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- Friedman BUXOM BOOSTOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- KORG Pitchblack XOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie 2Official ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- Paul Reed Smith KANAMI Limited EditionOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- Paul Reed Smith Private Stock Custom 24-08Official ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- Pete Cornish OC-1Official ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- Shin’s Music Baby Perfect Volume StandardOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- VEMURAM Jan RayOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
- Xotic EP BoosterOfficial ↗ — BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
2024
- PRS Custom 24-08 KANAMI Limited EditionOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）、日本人初となる快挙達成！PRSシグネチャー・モデル・ギターをリリース決定！
2020
- DigiTech Whammy 5Official ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Eventide H9 HarmonizerOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Eventide TimeFactorOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Free The Tone ARC-3 Routing ControllerOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Free The Tone PT Series Isolated Power SupplyOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Fulltone OCD — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Ibanez TS9 Tube ScreamerOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Jim Dunlop Cry Baby WahOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Kemper Profiler PowerRackOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Mesa/Boogie JP-2COfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 CabinetOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- PRS 20th Anniversary Custom 24 (Whale Blue)Official ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- PRS Custom 24 (Trampas Green)Official ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- PRS Custom 24-08Official ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Strymon MOBIUSOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Strymon TIMELINEOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
- Suhr Riot DistortionOfficial ↗ — KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
Related articles
2026
＜インタビュー＞BAND-MAID、ニューシングル『SPIN』と武道館2DAYSはご主人様＆お嬢様と再び会うための“約束”
Interview discussing the single SPIN, Miku Kobato's first recorded rhythm guitar track, and preparations for their Nippon Budokan shows.
【インタビュー】7年ぶりヨーロッパツアーを経て「我らBAND-MAID、これまで以上にカッコ良くなっている」
After their first European tour in seven years, the five members discuss the tracks on the single "ENERGETIC".
＜インタビュー＞BAND-MAID ニューシングル『ENERGETIC』に刻んだ、約束と覚悟――“お給仕”小休止を前に駆け抜ける5人の今
Interview discussing the single ENERGETIC following their European tour and the band's solidarity looking toward their 15th anniversary.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、「未来がもっともっと明るくなるように」
An interview during World Tour 2026 in which the five members talk about their current activities and what lies ahead.
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、ワールドツアー開幕。高まり続けていくバンド力
A live report from KT Zepp Yokohama, the first Japan date of the world tour, including the live debut of "Days".
BAND-MAID、ワールドツアー最終公演は武道館2DAYS！そして世界征服に向けた充電期間へ（コメントあり / 動画あり）
News of the two-day Nippon Budokan finale of the world tour and the break planned after it.
2025
BAND-MAIDのKANAMIが新作EP『SCOOOOOP』と“お給仕”で使用した機材
An article on the guitars, amp and pedalboard KANAMI used for the EP "SCOOOOOP" and live shows.
BAND-MAID drop new single and video, Present Perfect
Kerrang! news feature covering the release of EP SCOOOOOP and the opening track Present Perfect.
2024
KANAMI（BAND-MAID）、日本人初となる快挙達成！PRSシグネチャー・モデル・ギターをリリース決定！
Historic announcement of KANAMI becoming the first Japanese guitarist to receive an official signature model guitar from Paul Reed Smith (PRS).
BAND-MAIDが語る、世界を目指すバンド哲学と環境の変化
Interview discussing the album Epic Narratives, technical musicianship, and the band's philosophy behind global touring.
「自分たちが感じているこの感動を、音楽でまた返せたらいいな」BAND-MAID特集全員インタビューをちょこっと立ち読み！
A preview of the all-member interview from Young Guitar's November 2024 issue.
ヤング・ギター2024年11月号：BAND-MAID“新章開幕：壮大な物語の始まり!!”
The introduction page for Young Guitar's November 2024 issue featuring BAND-MAID, including gear interviews with each member.
2023
BAND-MAID結成10周年ツアー、横浜アリーナで閉幕「本当に奇跡みたいな話だなって思いますっぽ」（ライブレポート / 写真14枚）
A live report from the Yokohama Arena finale of the 10th anniversary tour, with the setlist.
The Best Japanese Rock and Metal Bands Dominating the World: Featuring BAND-MAID
Loudwire editorial spotlighting BAND-MAID's technical prowess, US festival appearances, and global popularity.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、格闘アニメ『ケンガンアシュラ』に捧げた渾身のヘヴィチューン
BARKS interview with Kanami, SAIKI, and Miku detailing the heavy, low-end guitar tuning and visceral vocals on "Shambles".
BAND-MAID、米国3大野外フェス＜Lollapalooza Chicago＞で鮮烈パフォーマンス
The official report on the Lollapalooza Chicago 2023 performance, with the full 13-song setlist.
BAND-MAID Bring Hard-Hitting Rock and Joy to Lollapalooza 2023
Consequence feature highlighting BAND-MAID's thunderous daytime set at Lollapalooza in Chicago.
BAND-MAID、アニメ『ケンガンアシュラ』Season2 ED主題歌「Shambles」を全世界配信
Natalie news coverage of the worldwide release of "Shambles" as the anime Kengan Ashura Season 2 ending theme.
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、全米ツアーを経て迎えた東京ガーデンシアター「ただいま、東京！」
A live report from BAND-MAID's Tokyo Garden Theater show following its U.S. tour.
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、東京ガーデンシアターで見せつけた10周年の風格
Detailed live report by SPICE reviewing BAND-MAID's explosive 10th anniversary kickoff show at Tokyo Garden Theater.
Interview: BAND-MAID unpacks sold-out US tour and aggressive EP “Unleash”
An interview by JROCK NEWS where all members discuss the sold-out US tour and the aggressive EP "Unleash".
2022
Meet BAND-MAID: The Japanese Heavy Rock Quintet Taking the US by Storm
Revolver Magazine profile exploring the contrast between maid aesthetics and high-octane hard rock riffs.
【ライブレポート】BAND-MAID、約3年ぶりとなる全米ツアーがシアトルで開幕
BARKS live report capturing the opening night of the sold-out 2022 US Tour at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、“らしさ”と“新しさ”満載のEP『Unleash』完成「文字通り解放っていう感じの作品になった」
A full-band interview about the making and musical range of the Unleash EP, its animated music video, and the band's live plans.
BAND-MAID「Unleash」インタビュー | 溜め込んだエネルギーを解き放つEP
Natalie feature covering the animated music videos and aggressive instrumental opening track "from now on" from the Unleash EP.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー
An interview about the making of Unleash, the band's first instrumental track, "from now on," and resuming its U.S. tour.
2021
“I was inspired by Carlos Santana and Larry Carlton”: Band-Maid’s Kanami Tono on shredding in a maid costume and writing hard rock riffs
A Guitar World interview in which Kanami discusses her musical influences, PRS guitars, and writing hard rock riffs.
BAND-MAID、武道館お給仕セトリで見せつけたバンドの実像
Live report covering the February 11, 2021 online livestream performing the full setlist originally planned for Nippon Budokan.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAIDの“原点”と“現点”
A full-band interview about Unseen World, built around the album's themes of returning to their roots and evolving from their present position.
Review: BAND-MAID hits maximum speed with ambitious album “Unseen World”
In-depth track-by-track musical analysis of the Unseen World album by JROCK NEWS.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー『Unseen World』
Geki-Rock interview dissecting the songwriting velocity and drumming ferocity on fastest-ever track "BLACK HOLE".
BAND-MAID「Unseen World」インタビュー｜まだ見ぬ新しい世界に向かって
A full-band interview about making Unseen World and how the pandemic changed the band's songwriting and online performances.
2020
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー「Different」
Instrumental section interview on Geki-Rock detailing Akane's relentless double-pedal beats and MISA's slap lines on "Different".
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、アニメ『ログ・ホライズン』OP曲「Different」の超絶変拍子
BARKS interview exploring Kanami's progressive composition and mind-bending time signatures on "Different".
KANAMI（BAND-MAID）の最新サウンドシステム徹底分析〜Mesa/Boogie JP-2CとFree The Toneルーティング
Detailed feature on KANAMI's signal chain built around the Mesa/Boogie JP-2C head, Free The Tone ARC-3 routing controller, and her PRS guitars.
BAND-MAIDの2年におよんだ“世界征服ツアー”満員の渋公で完結、そして日本武道館へ
Live report covering the tour final at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA concluding their two-year World Domination tour, and the announcement of Nippon Budokan.
2019
Interview: BAND-MAID conquers the rock scene with diverse new album
JROCK NEWS interview discussing collaborations with Tony Visconti and their worldwide tour expansion.
BAND-MAID最新作、我流のハードロックで体現する日本文化とは？
Debut Rolling Stone Japan interview discussing the album CONQUEROR, working with Tony Visconti, and each member's musical roots.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック 特集『CONQUEROR』全曲解説
Track-by-track breakdown for Geki-Rock spanning the ferocious speed of "Rinne" to the stadium anthems like "endless Story".
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、トニー・ヴィスコンティとの邂逅とアルバム『CONQUEROR』
BARKS interview chronicling the band's New York studio sessions with legendary producer Tony Visconti on "The Dragon Cries".
BAND-MAID「CONQUEROR」インタビュー｜名プロデューサーとのコラボで勢いが増すメイドの世界征服
A full-band interview about recording CONQUEROR, collaborating with Tony Visconti, and the band's live performances.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー
An interview about making CONQUEROR, working with Tony Visconti, and exploring a wider range of musical approaches.
Live Report: BAND-MAID at Le Trabendo, Paris
JaME World review of the sold-out Paris headline show during the 2019 Gekidou Tour.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー『glory』『Bubble』
Geki-Rock interview dissecting the musical ambition behind simultaneous single releases "glory" and "Bubble".
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、同時リリースシングルで見せる変幻自在のアンサンブル
BARKS interview detailing the rhythmic intricacy of "Bubble" and driving speed of "glory".
BAND-MAID「glory / Bubble」インタビュー | アニメ＆ドラマWタイアップの快進撃
Natalie interview discussing the creation of double tie-up singles "glory" (Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS) and "Bubble" (drama Perfect Crime).
2018
BAND-MAID「start over」インタビュー | 破壊と構築を繰り返すバンドの現在地
Natalie feature covering the duality between the pop-rock title track "start over" and thrashy b-side "Screaming".
BAND-MAIDが満員のZepp Tokyoを興奮の渦に！アコースティックセットやインストも
Live report on the Zepp Tokyo tour final for Senkoku, featuring their first acoustic set and newly unveiled instrumental track.
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー『WORLD DOMINATION』
Geki-Rock interview dissecting the metallic heaviness, drumming, and double-bass work across WORLD DOMINATION.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、攻めの姿勢を凝縮したアルバム『WORLD DOMINATION』
BARKS interview detailing how Kanami, MISA, and Akane pushed technical speed and riff complexity to new heights.
BAND-MAID「WORLD DOMINATION」インタビュー | 世界征服へ向けた強烈な一撃
An in-depth interview on Natalie exploring BAND-MAID's defining aggressive album "WORLD DOMINATION".
2017
BAND-MAID、攻撃的セットリストでご主人様・お嬢様を圧倒した最大規模ワンマン
Live report on the 2017 autumn tour final at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST, performing 25 songs without encore at their largest headline show to date.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、両A面シングルで見せた新境地「感情をストレートにぶつける」
BARKS interview highlighting SAIKI's expanding vocal range and Kanami's songwriting chemistry on "Daydreaming / Choose me".
BAND-MAID「Daydreaming / Choose me」インタビュー | 新機軸バラードとキラーチューン
Natalie feature exploring BAND-MAID's bold double A-side single, contrasting emotional balladry with hyper-speed rock.
BAND-MAID | インタビュー
The five members talk about making the double A-side single "Daydreaming / Choose me".
BAND-MAID | 激ロック インタビュー『Just Bring It』
All five members break down their aggressive hard-rock grooves and technical approaches for Geki-Rock.
【インタビュー】BAND-MAID、1stアルバム完成「メイドの枠を超えて世界で勝負したい」
A BARKS interview exploring how BAND-MAID balanced heavy guitar grooves with catchy vocal melodies on their major debut album.
BAND-MAID「Just Bring It」インタビュー | メイドが鳴らす痛快ハードロック
A feature interview on Natalie discussing the conception and evolved heavy rock sound of 1st full album "Just Bring It".
2016
メイドとロックの異色の配合、BAND-MAID ギャップを求めた先に
Interview on the release of their single 'YOLO', exploring their evolution into self-composed heavy rock and the contrast between maid aesthetics and hard sound.
BAND-MAID バンド初の全国ツアーが終幕!!全国のご主人様・お嬢様が大熱狂!!
Live report of the Brand New MAID tour final additional show at Shimokitazawa GARDEN, delivering an energetic performance to a packed house.
Interview with BAND-MAID at MCM London Comic Con
JaME World's first extensive in-person interview with BAND-MAID during their London European debut.
ギャップ萌えは世界共通だった？BAND-MAIDが海外でウケたワケ
In-depth interview by Taishi Ato exploring how their 'Thrill' music video went viral overseas, the evolution into a twin-vocal setup, and their major debut with 'Brand New MAID'.
BAND-MAID、最新アルバムを配信スタート＆メンバー・インタヴュー掲載
Interview by Hiroo Nishizawa discussing their shift from pop-rock to heavy rock, each member's musical roots, and the songwriting process for 'alone'.
2015
BAND-MAID® | インタビュー
Their first Gekirock interview, covering how the band formed and each member's outfit.