Band-Maid
Biography
Band-Maid (stylized as BAND-MAID) is a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo in 2013. The group is widely celebrated for blending a hard-hitting, aggressive heavy metal and hard rock sound with the contrast of a maid café uniform aesthetic (inspired by vocalist Saiki's idea). Known for their immense technical proficiency, complex song structures, and energetic live shows, they have built a massive international following, toured globally, and signed with major labels like Pony Canyon and Live Nation.
Band Members
- Saiki Atsumi – Lead Vocals
- Kobato Miku – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
- Kanami Tono – Lead Guitar
- Misa – Bass Guitar
- Akane Hirose – Drums & Percussion
Instruments
- Electric Guitars (Kanami: PRS Custom models; Miku: Zemaitis and Zemaitis/Pearl front signature models)
- Bass Guitar (Misa: Fender and Sandberg multi-string / signature basses)
- Drums & Percussion (Akane: Pearl drums and Zildjian cymbals)
- Vocals
Endorsements & Signature Gear
- PRS Guitars (Kanami Tono Artist endorsement)
- Zemaitis Guitars (Kobato Miku signature models)
- Pearl Drums (Akane Hirose)
- Zildjian Cymbals (Akane Hirose)
Selected Studio Albums & Discography
- Maid in Japan (2014)
- New Beginning (2015)
- Just Bring It (2017)
- World Domination (2018)
- Conqueror (2019)
- Unseen World (2021)
- Epic Narratives (2024)
- Get Lucky (2026)
Band-Maid - Live @ The Van Buren, PHX 10-14-2026