Band-Maid Releases New Single 'Ready to Rock' and Music Video, Unveils Anime Theme Song for Rock Is a Lady's Modesty

April 4, 2025 – Global rock sensation BAND-MAID has released their electrifying new track, 'Ready to Rock,' along with a dynamic music video. The highly anticipated music video, which follows a teaser featuring powerful guitar and drum sequences reminiscent of their iconic track Rock is a Lady's Modesty, officially premiered today. The video takes viewers on a thrilling journey, with BAND-MAID members performing fiercely in a school setting, blending anime-inspired visuals with high-energy live-performance scenes. In a first for BAND-MAID, the video also features a collaboration with dancers, providing fans with a stunning visual experience.

Watch the official music video for "Ready to Rock" here: https://youtu.be/eapNDHKbu0M

BAND-MAID's Global Success & Growing Popularity
With millions of streams and YouTube views, BAND-MAID continues to break barriers, establishing themselves as a powerhouse in both the music and anime worlds. Their second anime collaboration of 2025, Rock is a Lady's Modesty, is expected to further boost their worldwide popularity.

[Release Information]

‘Ready To Rock’
Release date: April 4th, 2025
Stream/Download: https://BAND-MAID.lnk.to/Ready_to_Rock

[BAND-MAID's 2025 Tour & Upcoming Events]
Starting May 10 ("DAY OF MAID"), BAND-MAID will embark on their highly anticipated nationwide Japan tour, with several dates already sold out. The band will also participate in major festivals, showcasing their electrifying live performances. Stay tuned for more tour announcements!

BAND-MAID TOUR 2025
Saturday, May 10 - Tokyo@LINE CUBE SHIBUYA - SOLD OUT
Saturday, May 17 - Hiroshima@CLUB QUATTRO
Sunday, May 18 - Okayama@CRAZYMAMA KINGDOM - SOLD OUT
Sunday, May 25 - Shizuoka@HAMAMATSU MADOWAKU - SOLD OUT
Saturday, May 31 - Niigata@LOTS
Friday, June 20 - Osaka@GORILLA HALL
Saturday, June 21 - Osaka@GORILLA HALL - SOLD OUT
Saturday, June 28 - Miyagi@SENDAI GIGS
Saturday, July 12 - Tokyo@TOYOSU PIT
Saturday, July 26 - Hokkaido@SAPPORO FACTORY HALL
Saturday, August 2 - Kumamoto@B.9 V1
Sunday, August 3 - Fukuoka@DRUM LOGOS
August 8 & 9 - Aichi@DIAMOND HALL
Official Tour Information & Ticket Sales

[About BAND-MAID]

“With a kawaii attitude and impressive musicianship, Japan's BAND-MAID is set for worldwide dominance of the metal scene” – Rodney Kusano, Outburn Magazine

BAND-MAID combines Japan's neo-gothic, anime-inspired visuals with high-energy hard rock and metal, captivating audiences worldwide since their debut in 2013. Featuring Miku Kobato (guitar, vocals), Saiki (vocals), Kanami (lead guitar), Misa (bass), and Akane (drums), the band is renowned for their masterful musicianship and songwriting. Boasting over 220 million YouTube views, BAND-MAID has become a global sensation, performing at major venues and festivals like Lollapalooza and Yokohama Arena during their 10th-anniversary tour in 2023. Their latest album, “Epic Narratives” (September 2024), features standout tracks such as ‘Shambles’ (ending theme for the anime Kengan Ashura season 2), ‘Bestie’ (co-written song with Michael Aaron Einziger of Incubus, known for composing Avicii's ‘Wake Me Up’), ‘Protect You’ (ending theme for the TV anime Grendizer U), and the collaboration track ‘SHOW THEM’ with the globally popular Mexican three-piece band The Warning. With chart-topping albums, international tours, and collaborations with icons like Mike Einziger and The Warning,
BAND-MAID continues to push boundaries, redefine the global rock scene, and strive for world domination.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://BAND-MAID.tokyo
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BANDMAID
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAND-MAID
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BAND-MAID.jp/

[About Rock is a Lady's Modesty]

Based on Hiroshi Fukuda's popular manga serialized in Hakusensha's Young Animal, Rock is a Lady's Modesty follows Ririsa Suzunomiya, a former rock-loving girl who transforms into a refined young lady at a prestigious all-girls academy. When she meets Otoha Kurogane, a talented drummer, Ririsa reignites her passion for rock music and forms a band. This inspiring story of self-discovery, honesty, and pushing boundaries through music is an emotional and empowering journey for fans. The anime premiered on April 3rd on HIDIVE.

[Info: Rock is a Lady's Modesty]
Opening Theme: ‘Ready to Rock’ - BAND-MAID
Ending Theme: 'Yume Janai Nara Nannanosa' - Little Glee Monster

Official Website: https://rocklady.rocks
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