We are Lovebites, we play heavy metal
Welcome to the Lovebites Music Fanpage by Harry Becker. Maybe you like to visit my other Japan Rock Music Page.
Lovebites is a Japanese all-female heavy metal band, formed in 2016 by former Destrose members Miho and Haruna. Its lineup consists of Miho on bass, Haruna on drums, Midori and Miyako on guitar, and Asami on vocals. After the departure of bassist Miho in August 2021, LOVEBITES went on hiatus for a while. In order to find a new bassist, the band held auditions in April 2022, open to all nationalities, ages and genders from around the world. After a long process, Fami was selected as Lovebites’ new bassist. Fami is a 20-year-old bass player from Japan who has experience of performing live and working with many artists since her teenage years. She has also produced her own solo album, writing all the music and lyrics, and is experienced in expressing herself as an artist.
Lovebites released their fourth studio album, Judgement Day, on February 22, 2023. The limited editions of the album include footage of the bassist audition process, including the three songs Fami played with the band during the final selection. Their first concerts with the new lineup were held at Ex Theater Roppongi on March 11 and 12, while the tour for the album ran from August 26 to September 24 and ended with a finale titled The Last Judgement on October 5.
Lovebites hold their first world tour, The Thin Line Between Love and Hate, between June and September 2024. Dates include the Rock Imperium Festival and Resurrection Fest in Spain, Hellfest in France, Roskilde Festival, and their American debut at the ProgPower USA festival in Atlanta, Georgia. The band’s first American tour will also take place in September. Their fourth EP (Lovebites EP II) will follow on Augst 28, 2024.
Lovebites · ETERNAL PHENOMENON TOUR 2025
Lovebites are thrilled to announce the “ETERNAL PHENOMENON TOUR”, which will perform at each Zepp venues all over the nation and in our hometowns from January to March 2025. Kicking off in Fukuoka on Sunday, January 26th, we’ll be heading to Kagawa (Midori’s hometown), Osaka (Miyako’s hometown), Aichi, Hokkaido (Asami’s hometown), Miyagi, Niigata, Shizuoka (Haruna’s hometown), and Tokyo (Fami’s hometown). The tour will feature a special setlist that includes tracks from our latest ‘LOVEBITES EP II’, as well as our killer tunes, and even some songs that have never been played live.
The earliest ticket pre-order for the official fan club ‘LOVEBITES INC.’ has started. There are also premium tickets available for fan club members only. We look forward to your application.
Jan 26 – Fukuoka – Zepp Fukuoka · Feb 7 – Kagawa – Takamatsu Dime (Midori’s hometown) · Feb 10 – Osaka – Zepp Osaka (Miyako’s hometown) · Feb 12 – Aichi – Zepp Nagoya · Feb 15 – Hokkaido – Zepp Sapporo (Asami’s hometown) · Feb 22 – Miyagi – Sendai Gigs · Mar 6 – Niigata – Niigata Lots · Mar 8 – Shizuoka – Live Roxy Shizuoka (Haruna’s hometown) · Mar 13 – Tokyo – Zepp DiverCity Tokyo (Fami’s hometown)
Lovebites Time Machine · 21st September 2018
23-02-2018 – Japan – Tokyo – Duo Music Exchange (Red Bull Festival). This Picture is from the Encore of this Concert. Lovebites played Overkill (Motörhead cover) and Eagle Fly Free (Helloween cover) as Encore.
Special mini-live Cutup Studio Shibuya · 21st September 2024
To celebrate the release of their latest EP ‘LOVEBITES EP II’, a special mini-live concert was hold by Lovebites at CUTUP STUDIO on the B1F of Tower Records Shibuya.
Setlist : Unchained · Bravehearted (English version) · Scream for me · Don’t bite the dust · The Hammer Of Wrath (encore)
Lovebites · Live in México · 1st March 2025
TITANS OF METAL FEST !! Yes, it is!! Lovebites will be performing live in México for the first time ever.
See you in March 2025! Ticket Sales Sept 12, 10am local time http://tickemaster.com. More to come…
Lovebites · The Shining Vol.3 · 23th and 24th Nov 2024
Lovebites will hold a fan club “LOVEBITES INC.” members-only event “THE SHINING VOL. 3” in November. This time, in addition to Tokyo, the event will be held in Osaka for the first time. In this event, which will include a talk show as well as a live show. More Infos here : https://sp.lovebites-inc.com/news/?id=650
Saturday, November 23 · Gorilla Hall, Osaka (OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00)
Sunday, November 24 · KT Zepp Yokohama, Kanagawa (OPEN 15:00 / START 16:00)
First seminar event by Fami and Haruna · 2nd November 2024
The first seminar event by the LOVEBITES rhythm section of Fami & Haruna will be held on 2nd November 2024.
Performance of LOVEBITES songs, talks about technique explanations etc and behind-the-scenes stories and the Q&A session. There will be a little different program for each section.
For more details visit https://lovebites.jp/news/#news399
Special mini-live at Tower Records Shibuya · 21st September 2024
Special mini-live at Tower Records Shibuya confirmed. To celebrate the release of their latest EP ‘LOVEBITES EP II’, a special mini-live will be held on 21 September (Sat) at CUTUP STUDIO on the B1F of Tower Records Shibuya.
For more details visit https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2024/08/16/0708
Lovebites · Soul Defender · Music Video
Lovebites new music video ‘Soul Defender’ is a track from the new EP ‘LOVEBITES EP II’ which will be released on 28th August 2024.
Lovebites · Unchained · Music Video
Lovebites new music video ‘Unchained’ is the lead track from the new EP ‘LOVEBITES EP II’ which will be released on 28th August 2024.
Lovebites EP II · New Release 28th August 2024
Unchained · Soul Defender · Where’s Identity · The Bell In The Jail · Someone’s Dream
A new “LOVEBITES EP II” with 5 brand new songs will be released on August 28, 2024. Also available as limited edition with Bonus 4-song CD re-recorded from ‘THE LOVEBITES EP’. The English version of “Bravehearted” is used. Also available as EDITION B (Bonus Blu-ray) and EDITON C (Bonus DVD) consisting of a music video of the lead track “Unchained” and a making-of video showing the filming of the music video.
Memorial for the Warrior Souls · Release 28th August 2024
We Are The Resurrection · Judgement Day · When Destinies Align · My Orion · Signs of Deliverance · Rising · Dissonance · Above the Black Sea · Miyako Piano Solo · Lost In The Garden · Haruna Drum Solo · Stand And Deliver (Shoot ’em Down) · Don’t Bite the Dust · M.D.O. · Edge of the World · Soldier Stands Solitarily · The Hammer of Wrath · We the United · Under the Red Sky
The latest live Blu-ray/2DVD/2CD ‘Memorial for the Warrior Souls‘ are a complete recording of the live performance at Showa Women’s University Hitomi Memorial Hall in Tokyo on September 24 during the “JUDGEMENT DAY TOUR” held last year. The Blu-Ray & DVD include a bonus one-hour documentary that follows the band on their seven-city tour of Fukuoka, Sendai, Sapporo, Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo, and Yokohama. Fans outside of Tokyo will also be able to relive their memories of the shows.
Lovebites · 19th March 2024 – The Book of Lovebites
First artist book to be published. The band’s first artist book “THE BOOK OF LOVEBITES” will be published. The book will be released on Tuesday, 19 March. A4 wide-format vertical / 128 pages.
The first artist book in the band’s history, LOVEBITES spent more than a year from conception to production with the full cooperation of the band members. It is a must-have item for fans, containing two band scores of popular songs in addition to all new photographs and a large volume of interviews. The magazine features an interview with all the members, in which they talk about their activities and future prospects, as well as personal interviews with each member, along with newly shot photos.
Personal page “A day off”. A glimpse of each member’s individuality off-stage. Large volume of live photos and equipment used by Lovebites. Contains band scores of two popular songs.
A Day With Miyako · Tokyo FM Hall 19th Nov 2023
Miyako delivered you classical and beautiful sounds with the piano. Thank you for coming to her.
An afternoon with Miyako
Eagle Fly Free (Helloween) · Battery (Metallica) · Far Beyond The Sun (Yngwie Malmsteen) · Etude Op. 10 No. 12 (Frédéric Chopin) · Ballade No. 1 in F Major Op. 23 (Frédéric Chopin) · Moments Musicaux / Empty Daydream (Lovebites) · Through the fire and flames (Dragonforce) · Addicted (Lovebites) · Burn (Deep Purple)
An evening with Miyako
Battery (Metallica) · Far Beyond The Sun (Yngwie Malmsteen) · Etude Op. 10 No. 12 (Frédéric Chopin) · Ballade No. 2 in F Major Op. 3 (Frédéric Chopin) · The Everlasting / Liar (Lovebites) · Kurenai (X JAPAN) · Addicted (Lovebites) · The Loner (Gary Moore) · Eagle Fly Free (Helloween)
Lovebites · Knockin’ at Heaven’s Gate Part II · 20th December 2023
Opening (The Five Coffins) · The Awakening · Holy War · Bravehearted · Golden Destination* · Stand And Deliver (Shoot ’em Down) · Shadowmaker · Break The Wall · Empty Daydream* · Piano Solo (Etude Op.10, No.12) · Swan Song* · Judgement Day · When Destinies Align · M.D.O. · Under The Red Sky* · Glory To The World · We The United* – *Not performed on Night 1 – Filmed 12th March 2023 Tokyo EX Theater Roppongi (Sold out)
LOVEBITES released the new live Blu-ray, DVD and double-CD featuring night 2 of their two comeback shows “”WE ARE THE RESURRECTION”” with the new lineup in this March. The Blu-ray & DVD includes not only the live footage, but also ‘Alternate Edits’ with a focus on each member, as bonus footage. And commentary by the band as supplementary audio is on the live footage.
Lovebites · Knockin’ at Heaven’s Gate · 23th August 2023
Opening (The Five Coffins) · The Awakening · The Hammer Of Wrath · Bravehearted · Don’t Bite The Dust · Stand And Deliver (Shoot ’em Down) · Shadowmaker · Break The Wall · Dancing With The Devil · Piano Solo (Ballade No.1 In G Minor Op.23) · Liar · Judgement Day · Nameless Warrior · M.D.O. · When Destinies Align · Holy War · Glory To The World
Victor Records released the new live Blu-ray, DVD and double-CD featuring night one of their two comeback shows ‘We Are The Resurrection‘ with new bassist Fami from 11th March 2023 Tokyo EX Theater Roppongi (Sold out). That was the first time the band has appeared in front of audience since April 2021. Issued 23th August 2023.
Setlist · Official fan club members-only event · 11th May 2023
Setlist · Tokyo, Veats Shibuya · Official fan club members-only event
In addition to a short live performance this special event will also feature the popular “LOVEBITES RADIO 812” from “LOVEBITES INC.” live from the stage! This is a rare opportunity to see the members’ private faces up close and personal, which is something different from the usual.
The Crusade · Rising · No Time To Hesitate (first time played live) · Stand and Deliver (Shoot ‘Em Down) · Don’t Bite The Dust
Encore 1 · Bravehearted · Encore 2 (unscheduled/unrehearsed) · The Hammer of Wrath
Miyako Debut solo EP Etude Op.23 – Out June 21. 2023
CD : Battery (Original by Metallica) · The Loner (Original by Gary Moore) · Far Beyond The Sun (Original by Yngwie Malmsteen) · Eagle Fly Free (Original by Helloween) · Burn (Original by Deep Purple) · Addicted (Original by Lovebites)
DVD : The additional DVD includes the music videos of Helloween “Eagle Fly Free” cover and self-covered “Addicted” by Lovebites, as well as documentary from the shooting.
Lovebites – Judgement Day
We Are The Resurrection · Judgement Day · The Spirit Lives On · Wicked Witch · Stand And Deliver (Shoot ’em Down) · Victim Of Time · My Orion · Lost In The Garden · Dissonance · Soldier Stands Solitarily
LOVEBITES will release Judgement Day on 22th February 2023. Limited Editions will be available as BluRay / DVD with Documentary of Bassist Auditions and Studio Sessions (The Hammer Of Wrath – Golden Destination – Shadowmaker – Bravehearted) – Also an extra Edition with instrumental versions of the 10 songs available. Lovebites will play live 11th and 12th March 2023 at EX Theater Roppongi in Tokyo.
Lovebites announced the addition of new bassist Fami · 21th Oct 2022
To mark the occasion, the band has released its first studio session with its new line-up on YouTube today, featuring fan favourite track ‘Bravehearted’.
Fami is a 20-year-old bass player from Japan who has experience of performing live and working with many artists since her teenage years. She has also produced her own solo album, writing all the music and lyrics, and is experienced in expressing herself as an artist. Her YouTube channel boasts around 650k subscribers and over 58 million views, which she started making content for while she was still in high school.
New Box Set · In The Beginning · The Best of 2017-2021
Glory To The World – Winds Of Transylvania – Golden Destination – Thunder Vengeance – Holy War – Raise Some Hell – When Destinies Align – Swan Song – Rising – M.D.O. – We The United – Empty Daydream – The Crusade – Break The Wall – Under The Red Sky – The Hammer Of Wrath – Shadowmaker – Scream For Me – Don’t Bite The Dust – Edge Of The World – Bravehearted (All Tracks remastered) | MUSIC VIDEOS – Don’t Bite The Dust – Shadowmaker – The Crusade – Rising – When Destinies Align – Golden Destination – Winds Of Transylvania – Winds Of Transylvania (VLADLOVE Version) – Glory To The World – Nameless Warrior (New) CD 3 (Only available on Deluxe Edition & Ultimate Edition) – Instrumental version of CD 1+2 | CD 5 (Only available on Ultimate Edition) – Painkiller (Judas Priest cover)
Miho left Lovebites · 17th August 2021
To all my loving and supportive fans,It was really hard to make this decision, but I have to announce my departure from LOVEBITES as of August 17, 2021. Given the current state of the world, it has made it difficult for me to give my goodbyes in person, so I really apologize for those who are shocked by this sudden announcement. Over the past couple of years, I have been self-reflecting and reconsidering how I can be myself as a musician. When I look back, this period gave me an opportunity to broaden my perspective in both my professional and personal life.
LOVEBITES has been my life since 2016, and it always holds my best memories, especially performing at WACKEN OPEN AIR made one of my dreams come true even though it’s still unreal to me. I couldn’t have done any of these without my bandmates, crew, staff and the undying love and support from fans all across the globe. My words cannot describe how much I want to thank you all for everything. I’m parting ways with the band. However, my spirit for Heavy Metal never dies. Also, LOVEBITES will keep moving forward, so I really hope you all keep giving the same love for their future.
Thank you so much again for all your love and support.Hope to see you again one day soon.
Miho
Lovebites Rehearsal with Sena · 15th Nov 2016
Rehearsal for first Concert under ‘Lovebites’ name for Girls Band Next Generation 2016.11.18 TSUTAYA O-WEST
Asami (Vocals) · Midori (Guitar) · Miho(Bass) · Haruna (Drums) · Sena (Support Guitar) · Mi-ya (Support Guitar & Keyboards)
Live Pics and Setlist from the Show
Lovebites at Tokyo Big Sight Music Fair
2016-11-06 – Tokyo – Tokyo Big Sight (Fair)
Miho and Midori played at ESP booth from 13:00 – Mi-ya played at Shimamura Gakki booth from 15:00. (No full show)
First ever Lovebites (Secret) Show (4th August 2016)
2016-08-04 – Japan (Secret Show) – Unknown Location – Secret Gig as `Power Slaves’
Setlist: Headhunter (Krokus) – Heavy Metal Thunder (Saxon) – Creeping Death (Metallica) – Overkill (Motörhead) – Battery (Metallica)
Lovebites is a Japanese all-female heavy metal band, formed in 2016 by former Destrose members Miho and Haruna. Its lineup consists of Miho on bass, Haruna on drums, Midori and Miyako on guitar, and Asami on vocals. During one rehearsal, the musicians performed „Love Bites (So Do I)“ by Halestorm. Feeling that the song fit well with Asami’s voice, it left an impression on all of the members and they chose Lovebites as the name for their new band. They had their first concert on November 18, 2016 at Tsutaya O-West.
After signing to Victor Entertainment, the group released both their self-titled debut EP and their first album in 2017 before performing their first overseas concerts at the end of the year. With another EP and album released in 2018, Lovebites quickly garnered international attention and won that year’s Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award for Best New Band.
In 2018, Lovebites performed on the Japanese leg of Warped Tour and released their second EP Battle Against Damnation on June 6. Days later, they won the 2018 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award for Best New Band. They performed at Wacken Open Air on August 4, becoming the first Japanese all-female rock band to appear at the German festival. They also performed on the main stage at Bloodstock Open Air on August 10, 2018. In November, Lovebites held their first European tour that saw them visit the Netherlands, Germany, France and the UK.
The band released their second album Clockwork Immortality on December 5 in Japan. Limited editions of the album include a DVD or Blu-ray of the concert video Battle in the East, which was recorded on June 28, 2018 at Tsutaya O-East. It was released in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand two days later by Arising Empire, and in the UK by JPU Records on January 18, 2019.
Lovebites was the opening act for Arch Enemy at two shows in Shanghai and Beijing, China on March 23 and 24, 2019. In June, they performed at the Download Festival in both Donington, UK and Madrid, Spain and at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium. Their set at Donington was cited by its organizers and Metal Hammer as one of the festival’s highlight performances, including when Asami joined Halestorm on stage to sing her band’s namesake song, which she had also done earlier at Download Festival Japan on March 21.
On July 10, Lovebites released their first standalone concert video and live album, Daughters of the Dawn – Live in Tokyo, recorded on January 27, 2019 at Mynavi Blitz Akasaka. They were a support act on DragonForce’s UK tour throughout the first half of November, and opened for Halestorm in Tokyo on December 2. The band’s third studio album, Electric Pentagram, was released on January 29, 2020. It was set to be supported by a seven-date Japanese tour from February 14 to April 12, but the last three concerts were postponed until June due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. On July 22, Lovebites released their second standalone concert video and live album, Five of a Kind – Live in Tokyo 2020, recorded on February 21, 2020 at Zepp DiverCity.
They released their third album, Electric Pentagram, in 2020, and it reached number 9 on the Oricon chart, becoming their highest-charting to date. They performed at Wacken Open Air on August 4, becoming the first Japanese all-female rock band to appear at the German festival.
Lovebites wrote the song “Winds of Transylvania” to be used as the opening theme of the anime series Vlad Love and were named an official ambassador for the series. The band members appear in the anime’s opening credits, which also features Vlad Love‘s fictional characters performing the song in a sequence that the animators based on the band’s. A CD including “Winds of Transylvania” and the three other themes of the anime was released at Ichigo Animation’s CulZone stores on January 9, 2021.
Lovebites’ sold out national Ride for Vengeance Tour was set to take place between January 24 and March 5, 2021, but the first three shows have been postponed following the Japanese government’s declaration of a second state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The band release their third EP Glory, Glory, to the World, which they recorded during the pandemic, on March 10,2021. LOVEBITES unleash the new live Blu-ray/DVD/2CD “HEAVY METAL NEVER DIES – LIVE IN TOKYO 2021” on September 29. It was recorded at Tokyo Dome City Hall on March 26 and features the entire show with 18 songs incl. 7 songs never played live.
On August 17, 2021, bassist Miho announced her departure from the band. The other members and their staff had held “countless meetings to find a way for her to stay,” but ultimately decided to respect her decision. As a result, Lovebites temporarily suspended all activities, but assured fans that they will return. Between September 10–26, the band accepted votes via social media to help decide the tracklist of their first “best of” album. In the Beginning – The Best of 2017–2021 will be released on December 22, 2021. The two-disc compilation will feature remastered versions of 21 songs, an additional disc containing all of their music videos, and one new track, which was the last song recorded before Miho left the band.
After the departure of bassist Miho in August 2021, LOVEBITES went on hiatus for a while. In order to find a new bassist, the band held auditions in April 2022, open to all nationalities, ages and genders from around the world. After a long process, Fami was selected as LOVEBITES’ new bassist. Fami is a 20-year-old bass player from Japan who has experience of performing live and working with many artists since her teenage years. She has also produced her own solo album, writing all the music and lyrics, and is experienced in expressing herself as an artist.
