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The Lazerdisk homies are back with another uplifting 8bit remix in honor of their fanboy penchant for Anamanaguchi, the chiptune nintendocore band from NYC.
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The overlapping genres of Video Game Metal/"Nintendocore" don't need a long explanation as to why their fans are annoying. The inherent hyperactivity and reliance on gimmickry is a recipe for attracting people who will only achieve a wider social circle through their eventual use of research chemicals. Even though these bands are technically impressive, do yourself a favor and avoid the temptation to relive your youth through musical gateway drugs like Minibosses, Powerglove, Math the Band, and Horse the Band before you buy some neon belts and end up addicted to hentai pornography.
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