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LOVEBITES’  ETERNAL PHENOMENON TOUR–U.S. 2025, ALONG WITH SPECIAL GUEST, EDGE OF PARADISE, CONCLUDED WITH AN EPIC PERFORMANCE BY BOTH BANDS AT THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD IN LOS ANGELES, CA., BY DON MARCELO

Two Titans of Rock, one from The East and one from The West, joined forces together with a heart stopping and great performance at the popular music venue, THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD. Music fans from all over The U.S. flocked to LA to see the Finale of ETERNAL PHENOMENON TOUR. Some fans drove as far away…

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Two Titans of Rock, one from The East and one from The West, joined forces together with a heart stopping and great performance at the popular music venue, THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD. Music fans from all over The U.S. flocked to LA to see the Finale of ETERNAL PHENOMENON TOUR. Some fans drove as far away as San Francisco to see both bands perform on November 15, 2025. One fan I know even flew all the way from Arizona to see them perform here in LA. These super fans, as I often call them “The Usual Suspects”, camped out as early as 2am (Wilson, John, Justine, Rene, Jacky, Rey, Aaron and many others) to see The All Female Japanese Heavy Metal Band called LOVEBITES and the American Rock Band EDGE OF PARADISE perform the last show of this tour. They weathered the wet climate on this day where Los Angeles hardly ever gets these days due to the on-going drought that’s been occurring for years now. And on this day and night, Mother Nature decided to shower the fans with some heavy rain. And just like the USPS saying goes: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” And these fans definitely made sure they were there in total support of these two great bands despite the heavy rains.

Written by Don Marcelo

Promotional poster for LOVEBITES' Eternal Phenomenon Tour in the US for 2025, featuring artwork of wolves and cosmic elements, listing tour dates and locations including Los Angeles.

As the special guest and support act for LOVEBITES, EDGE OF PARADISE showed the fans the style of music they have on this night, laced with lots of heavy driven amplified guitars and hints of industrial style sounds and powered by the melodic voice of their lead singer. Fronted by their elegant and stylish lead vocalist, Margarita Monet, she sets the energy on this night with her powerful and rich vocal range and her presence on stage looking like a real work of art herself as if she was the creation of the great artist and sculptor, Leonardo da Vinci himself. She is a work of art in true life form, if I may say so. . On point from beginning to the end, Margarita’s vocals give a new meaning to the words powerful and pure. Her vocal range goes from highs and lows in a matter of seconds while maintaining a level of precision and consistency in singing without cracking as single note, all of this while she rocks and head bangs hard and glides across the stage back and forth from one end to the other making sure sure she utilizes all the space on the stage so that fans can enjoy her stage presence and performance.

But let us not forget the Gentlemen of EDGE OF PARADISE.  With Dave Bates and Doug Weiand shredding their axes so exceptionally playing heavy and loud and Kenny Lockwood’s thunderous bass grooves and Jamie Moreno’s hard pounding skills on drums making sure that every beat can be felt by all the fans, these boys play aggressive and loud while maintaining a harmonious style complementing Margarita’s voice. They are fun to watch with their instruments of choice with lots of hair flips and hair twirling. Fans of old and new were oftentimes seen mimicking them at the same time while they play and sing.

Overall EDGE OF PARADISE is a band that has a unique sound that everyone needs to hear and see their performance LIVE on stage. A sight to be seen and music to be heard and felt. This band is a must for someone who loves the infusion of progressive rock, industrial rock, and heavy metal all put together as one great hard rock band.

With EDGE OF PARADISE setting the tone for the headliner, music fans were all waiting in anticipation for LOVEBITES to get on stage. When the lights finally dimmed and LOVEBITES got on stage, a roar of cheers and adulations from fans were heard all over Los Angeles. Imagine seeing five beautiful angels all dressed in white float across the stage then all of a sudden getting hit with a hard sounds of heavy metal guitar riffs and a thunderous bass guitar claps and heavy drums complementing an operatic voice by their lead singer, one would not expect anything like this at all, especially coming from an all female Japanese band. But this is exactly what LOVEBITES bring to the table. This unique melodic, symphonic, heavy metal sounds that separates them from most Heavy Metal music. As Asami, the lead vocalist of LOVEBITES would often say to the crowd, “We are LOVEBITES! We play Heavy Metal!” And Heavy metal they are indeed.

Having covered and seen LOVEBITES previously for their 1st U.S. Tour in 2024, (see my previous article I wrote about LOVEBITES below*), I knew exactly what was coming, great music, great musicians, great performance, and a great production from LOVEBITES. The band consists of seasoned and talented artists who have banded together as LOVEBITES since 2016, except for their new bassist who came on board in 2022 after the departure of the original bassist and founding member in 2021. Despite the departure of the original bassist, the band stayed true to its form with their heavy metal symphonic sounds. The band currently has the following members:

  • Haruna – drums (2016–present)
  • Midori – guitars, backing vocals (2016–present)
  • Miyako – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (2017–present); as a support musician (2016–2017)
  • Asami – lead vocals (2016–present)
  • Fami – bass guitar (2022–present)

Together they form one powerful Heavy Metal band called LOVEBITES.

This band is hard hitting to the max. With a melodic and operatic voice by Asami, complemented by the hard guitar riffs by Midori and Miyako, and the speed and power drums skills by the founding member Haruna, and the bass playing skills of of Fami with her infectious smile, this band defines a new meaning when it comes to the word Heavy Metal. One would not expect great melodies and harmony when it comes to Heavy Metal. Most will say, Heavy metal is harsh and noisy. This is not them. In fact they are the opposite of what one would expect when it comes to Heavy Metal, lots of great harmonies with intense speed. Heavy Metal with lots of beautiful smiles without compromising the textures one would hear from your so-called normal Heavy Metal Metal music. The music is catchy, loud, and fast. You will hum and sing along to their sounds. You will bang your head along with the members. You will raise your hands and fists and make the sign of the horns with your hand. This band plays hard with exceptional musicianship by each member.  I can’t say enough great things about this band as I have said and written previously from the first time I saw them play in 2024.

Overall, you will have so much fun hearing and watching them perform LIVE on stage. Catch LOVEBITES next time they tour in The U.S. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you to EDGE OF PARADISE and to LOVEBITES for having me and all the photographers on this night. Thank you for all your hard work. We shall see you again in 2026 and beyond.

A special shout out to the venue THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD for providing great sounds and lighting and to all their staff members for being extremely gracious and friendly, organized and helpful especially the security Mike who remembered me the last time I was there covering another group called A2O MAY from China. Thank you to each and everyone of you for creating a wonderful venue and hosting all these amazing musicians

Photo Gallery of the performance by © Don Marcelo Photography 2025

Lovebites links:

https://lovebites.jp/

LOVEBITES

A live performance by the all-female Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES, showcasing powerful vocals and energetic guitar play on stage, with vibrant lighting and visuals in the background.
A dynamic performance by the Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES, showcasing their lead guitarist and vocalist on stage. The band members are dressed in striking outfits with vibrant backgrounds, capturing the energy of their live show.
A dynamic performance by LOVEBITES, showcasing their energetic stage presence with the lead vocalist in a flowing dress while the guitarist plays a heavy riff on stage under vibrant lighting.
The all-female Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES performing on stage at THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD, with a vibrant backdrop and an energetic crowd.
Two female musicians from the band LOVEBITES performing on stage, one vocalist engaging the audience and the other guitarist playing a decorated electric guitar, with a vibrant backdrop featuring the band name.
A dynamic performance featuring two members of the all-female heavy metal band LOVEBITES, dressed in elegant white outfits, as they engage with the audience on stage during a concert.
Two female musicians performing on stage, one playing an electric guitar and the other playing the bass, both with energetic expressions. The backdrop features colorful visuals enhancing the live performance atmosphere.
A lively performance by the all-female Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES, featuring a bassist in a white dress playing energetically on stage, with the lead vocalist and drummer in the background. The band's logo is displayed prominently behind them.
A live performance by the all-female Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES, featuring a guitarist energetically playing while smiling, with dynamic stage lighting and an animated backdrop.
An energetic live performance by the all-female Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES at The Vermont Hollywood, showcasing dynamic musicianship against a vibrant, colorful backdrop.
A lively concert scene at THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD featuring the Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES performing on stage, surrounded by fans in a packed venue with dynamic lighting and visuals.
A dynamic live performance featuring the all-female Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES at THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD, with enthusiastic fans in the foreground raising their hands in excitement.
Two female musicians performing on stage, one holding a microphone and the other playing an electric guitar, illuminated by colorful stage lights.
A performance by the all-female Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES, featuring the lead vocalist in an elegant outfit singing passionately on stage with dynamic lighting in the background.
Two female guitarists passionately performing on stage, one shouting and the other engaging with her. The background features a vocalist and a colorful stage setup.
Three female musicians performing on stage, with one playing guitar and the others engaged in a lively interaction. The lead vocalist is dressed in a flowing white outfit, while the guitarists wear black and white attire.
Three female musicians performing on stage with electric guitars, showcasing a vibrant and energetic atmosphere during a live concert.

MIDORI

A female guitarist from the band LOVEBITES performs passionately on stage, holding her guitar in a dynamic pose with expressive facial features, illuminated by vibrant stage lights.
A female guitarist energetically performs on stage, playing a black electric guitar while wearing a stylish outfit. Bright stage lights illuminate her, capturing the intensity of the performance.
A female guitarist from LOVEBITES performing energetically on stage, wearing a stylish outfit, with an engaging stage presence and a vibrant background featuring visual effects.
A female guitarist passionately performing on stage with an electric guitar, showcasing intense energy and emotion during a live music concert.
A female guitarist passionately playing on stage, illuminated by dramatic lighting, showcasing her intense focus and energy during a live performance.
A performer energetically plays an electric guitar on stage, showcasing intense passion and skill during a live concert.
A female guitarist passionately performing on stage with an electric guitar, wearing a stylish outfit and showcasing strong stage presence.

MIYAKO

A female guitarist from LOVEBITES passionately performing on stage while playing an electric guitar, with dramatic lighting and an energetic atmosphere.
A guitarist from the band LOVEBITES performs energetically on stage, dressed in a flowing white outfit and passionately playing her guitar, with vibrant lighting creating a dramatic atmosphere.
A member of the all-female Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES performs passionately on stage, playing an electric guitar at the Vermont Hollywood venue during their concert.
A female guitarist from LOVEBITES performing on stage, captured in motion with a dynamic pose, wearing a flowing white outfit and playing an electric guitar under dramatic lighting.
Japanese guitarist Midori from the band LOVEBITES performing on stage, wearing a stylish outfit and playing an electric guitar during a live concert.
A musician from the band LOVEBITES performing on stage while playing an electric guitar, dressed in a stylish outfit, with dynamic lighting and vibrant visuals in the background.

HARUNA

A drummer from the band LOVEBITES performs energetically on stage, with a vibrant backdrop featuring the band's logo and colorful graphics.
A female drummer performing passionately on stage with a colorful, vibrant backdrop featuring a wolf image.
Drum set on stage with a backdrop featuring the band name 'LOVEBITES' and dramatic artwork.
A female drummer performing energetically on stage with a dynamic backdrop featuring a wolf motif, captured in a striking black and white photograph.
Drummer of LOVEBITES performing on stage with a vibrant backdrop featuring a wolf design, showcasing an energetic live performance.
A drummer energetically performing on stage during a live concert, with long hair flipping and wearing a white outfit, amidst vibrant visuals in the background.
Drummer performing energetically on stage with a vibrant backdrop during a live concert.

FAMI

A female bassist from the band LOVEBITES performs energetically on stage, smiling while playing her instrument, with colorful lights illuminating the background.
A bassist from the band LOVEBITES performs energetically on stage, wearing a stylish outfit while playing a brown bass guitar. The background features vibrant lighting and a large screen displaying the band's logo.
A musician from the band LOVEBITES performs on stage, holding a guitar and smiling while a screen displays another performer in the background.
Female bassist performing on stage with a red bass guitar, wearing a white dress and stylish boots.
A bassist from the all-female Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES performs on stage, smiling while playing in front of an animated background. The audience is visibly engaged, with fans in the foreground showing their excitement.
A female musician from the band LOVEBITES performing on stage with a bass guitar, dressed in a white outfit with a bow in her hair, spotlighted in a dynamic pose.
A female bassist from LOVEBITES performing on stage at THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD, smiling and playing a bass guitar, wearing a stylish outfit.

ASAMI

A lead vocalist of the all-female Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES passionately performing on stage, dressed in a white dress with dramatic lighting and stage effects in the background.
A female vocalist passionately performing on stage, holding a microphone with both hands raised, illuminated by focused stage lights against a dark background.
A lead vocalist from the band LOVEBITES performing on stage at a concert, wearing a white dress and passionately singing into a microphone, with colorful visuals projected in the background.
A female vocalist from the Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES performs on stage, wearing a white dress and passionately singing into a microphone, with vibrant lighting and a backdrop featuring the band's logo.
A female vocalist from LOVEBITES performs on stage, passionately singing into a microphone while raising one arm in the air. She wears a stylish white dress against a backdrop featuring the band's logo, with colorful stage lights illuminating the scene.
A joyful female vocalist from LOVEBITES raises her arms in celebration during a live performance, wearing a stylish white outfit, with colorful stage lights in the background.
A female vocalist from the band LOVEBITES passionately performing on stage, wearing a ruffled white dress, with colorful stage lights in the background.
A female vocalist performs energetically on stage, dressed in a flowing white ruffled dress, with one arm raised in a rock on gesture, surrounded by dramatic lighting.

[PREVIOUS REVIEW OF LOVEBITES*]

LOVEBITES “STOOD AND DELIVERED*” AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE WITH A SOLD OUT SHOW

Edge Of Paradise links

https://www.edgeofparadiseband.com

EDGE OF PARADISE

A live performance by EDGE OF PARADISE at THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD, with the band members visibly engaged on stage amidst a backdrop of colorful visual effects and a dense crowd enjoying the music.
View of a crowded concert at THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD featuring EDGE OF PARADISE, with colorful lighting and a dynamic stage setup.
A dynamic performance by the band Edge of Paradise at The Vermont Hollywood, featuring a powerful lead singer dressed in a striking outfit with flowing sleeves, passionately engaging with the audience amidst dramatic lighting.
A powerful female vocalist from EDGE OF PARADISE performing passionately on stage, with dramatic lighting and a vibrant backdrop during a live concert.
A guitarist from the band EDGE OF PARADISE performing on stage, with dynamic lighting and a large backdrop displaying the band name.
A dynamic live performance featuring a female vocalist in a striking outfit and a band member playing guitar on stage at THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD.
A bassist from EDGE OF PARADISE performs passionately on stage, with long hair flowing and dramatic red stage lighting illuminating the scene.
A guitarist from the band EDGE OF PARADISE performing live on stage with a dynamic pose and long hair flowing, illuminated by stage lights.
A live performance by the American rock band Edge of Paradise at The Vermont Hollywood, with the lead singer passionately engaging the crowd while the band plays with heavy guitar riffs and dynamic stage presence.
A lead vocalist of a rock band performs energetically on stage, holding a microphone and singing passionately, while a guitarist plays in the background under colorful stage lighting.

MARGARITA MONET

A dynamic performance by the lead vocalist of EDGE OF PARADISE, showcasing powerful stage presence in a vibrant, illuminated setting.
A close-up shot of a hand raised in the air, adorned with stylish and colorful accessories, against a dimly lit stage backdrop during a live music performance.
A dynamic performance shot of a female vocalist on stage, highlighted by dramatic lighting and reflections, showcasing her energy and presence during the concert.
A live performance by EDGE OF PARADISE featuring their lead singer, Margarita Monet, energetically singing into a microphone on stage, adorned in a striking outfit with vibrant green and black accents.
A female vocalist from the band LOVEBITES performs passionately on stage, wearing an elaborate outfit, with dramatic lighting enhancing the scene.
A lead vocalist of Edge of Paradise performing passionately on stage with a dramatic red backdrop during the Eternal Phenomenon Tour at The Vermont Hollywood.
A dynamic female singer performs energetically on stage with vibrant lighting, showcasing her powerful presence during a rock concert.
A dynamic shot of a female vocalist passionately performing on stage at The Vermont Hollywood, with dramatic lighting highlighting her expressive pose and elaborate costume.
Close-up of a lead singer performing on stage, wearing a vibrant outfit with green accents and holding a microphone, engaging with the audience.
An energetic lead singer of EDGE OF PARADISE performs on stage, holding a microphone and wearing a colorful, flowing outfit, with vibrant stage lighting in the background.

KENNY LOCKWOOD

A bassist from the band EDGE OF PARADISE performing on stage during a concert, with colorful stage lights illuminating the scene.
A musician performing on stage, holding a bass guitar with a focused expression, illuminated by stage lights in a music venue.
A musician passionately playing bass guitar on stage, with hair flying during a lively performance in a colorful and illuminated concert setting.
A bassist performing energetically on stage with long hair flowing, dressed in a black shirt with neon green designs, surrounded by vibrant stage lights.
A bassist performing energetically on stage with long hair flowing while playing during a live concert.
A guitarist from EDGE OF PARADISE passionately plays on stage during a live performance, illuminated by colorful stage lights.

DOUG WEIAND

A guitarist from the band Edge of Paradise performs energetically on stage, with long hair flowing and illuminated by blue stage lights.
A guitarist from the band Edge of Paradise passionately performs on stage, showcasing his skills with an electric guitar amidst a vibrant concert atmosphere.
A guitarist from Edge of Paradise performs energetically on stage, showcasing a dynamic hair flip while playing a heavy electric guitar. The background features dramatic lighting and visual elements that enhance the live performance atmosphere.
A guitarist from EDGE OF PARADISE passionately performs on stage at THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD during the ETERNAL PHENOMENON TOUR, with dramatic lighting and a dynamic stage presence.
A dynamic guitarist from EDGE OF PARADISE performs energetically on stage, showcasing impressive hair flips and playing a seven-string guitar, with a dramatic light display in the background.
A member of EDGE OF PARADISE performing on stage, showcasing dynamic hair flips while playing guitar under vivid lights at THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD.

DAVE BATES

A guitarist from EDGE OF PARADISE performing energetically on stage, showcasing a powerful guitar solo during the ETERNAL PHENOMENON TOUR at THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD.
A guitarist performing energetically on stage during a live music concert, with colorful stage lights illuminating the scene.
A guitarist passionately playing a green electric guitar on stage during a live performance, showcasing intense energy and skill.
A guitarist from EDGE OF PARADISE passionately performing on stage, featuring long hair and a striking green striped guitar, captured during a live performance.
A guitarist from Edge of Paradise performing on stage, surrounded by smoke and lighting effects, showcasing intense energy during the live music event.

JAMIE MORENO

A drummer wearing sunglasses passionately playing the drums on stage, with an energetic backdrop that adds to the vibrant performance atmosphere.
A drummer performing passionately on stage with an energetic backdrop, showcasing vibrant colors and dynamic lighting during a live concert.
A drummer performing on stage with intense focus, wearing sunglasses and a black outfit, surrounded by drums and cymbals, with a colorful lighting backdrop.
Silhouette of a drummer performing at a concert with vibrant visual effects in the background, featuring the logo of EDGE OF PARADISE.
A drummer from the band Edge of Paradise performs on stage, surrounded by drum equipment and illuminated by stage lights, showcasing intense focus and energy during a live concert.
A drummer wearing sunglasses passionately playing on stage with energetic lighting and a vibrant background.
A drummer wearing sunglasses plays passionately on stage, surrounded by intricate drum equipment and vibrant stage lighting.

One response to “LOVEBITES’  ETERNAL PHENOMENON TOUR–U.S. 2025, ALONG WITH SPECIAL GUEST, EDGE OF PARADISE, CONCLUDED WITH AN EPIC PERFORMANCE BY BOTH BANDS AT THE VERMONT HOLLYWOOD IN LOS ANGELES, CA., BY DON MARCELO”

  1. S. Rappe Avatar
    S. Rappe

    I must say I really enjoyed reading this!
    As someone who have not been able to see Lovebites live yet, this makes me even more eager to go see them.
    I will have to check out Edge Of Paradise too.

    Also – Excellent shots 🤩

    /Sawanarock

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