BAND-MAID
HISTORY
~An impossibly hard rocking maid band~
BAND-MAID is a five-piece Japanese rock band whose hard-hitting rock sound stands in striking contrast to their maid-inspired appearance. Their powerful music and exceptional musicianship have earned widespread acclaim from fans and media around the world, with their official YouTube videos surpassing 300 million views.
Reaction videos created by fans worldwide continue to be uploaded to YouTube, accumulating over 40 million views.
With strong support from rock and metal fans across the globe, BAND-MAID has established themselves as an internationally acclaimed rock band. Their 2022 U.S. tour attracted over 20,000 fans, further solidifying their popularity both in Japan and overseas.
In 2019, BAND-MAID announced a touring partnership with Live Nation, one of the world's largest live entertainment companies, and released their album CONQUEROR, which included tracks produced by legendary rock producer Tony Visconti.
In 2020, the band announced an alliance with United Talent Agency as their partner for expansion in the United States. They subsequently released the album Unseen World and made their Hollywood debut in the 2021 Netflix film Kate.
In 2022, BAND-MAID embarked on a highly successful U.S. tour, drawing over 20,000 fans and selling out every show. They also performed as a special guest at Guns N' Roses' concerts in Japan.
In 2023, BAND-MAID celebrated their 10th anniversary with an extensive world tour, performing at four major international music festivals, including Lollapalooza, one of the world's largest music festivals. The anniversary celebrations culminated in a successful headline concert at Yokohama Arena, marking a memorable conclusion to their milestone year.
In 2024, BAND-MAID embarked on a "new chapter" and released Epic Narratives on September 25, their first full-length album in three and a half years.
The 14-track album featured "Bestie," co-written with Michael Aaron Einziger, guitarist of Incubus and known for co-writing Avicii's "Wake Me Up," as well as "SHOW THEM," a collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Mexican three-piece all-female rock band The Warning. The album charted in numerous countries around the world.
In 2025, BAND-MAID contributed opening and ending theme songs to three popular anime series and released the EP SCOOOOOP, featuring these tracks.
In 2026, BAND-MAID announced their world tour, culminating in two consecutive nights at the legendary Nippon Budokan in Tokyo.
The band will also release their new single "SPIN" on October 28, 2026.
BAND-MAID continues to expand their presence on the global stage as they pursue their ultimate goal of world domination.
