Becko – PRESENT DAY // PRESENT TIME Review

Tagged as “Anime Metalcore”, Becko plays a cornucopia of different genres of music, ranging from EDM to Hip-Hop to Metalcore. If there’s one positive about this release, it’s that the song “HYPNOTIZED” is the least offensive song present. I don’t mind this track, as it sounds like something fit for jamming in the background while playing a video game. Will this album wake up your inner gaming nerd?

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Thy Darkened Shade – Liber Lvcifer II: Mahaprala Review

Ritualistic Black Metal. An instant turn-on for some, an instant “eww, gross” from others. For me, it’s one of my favorite aspects of what Black Metal can be. Thy Darkened Shade has opened its doors once again (after 8 years of nothing save for some splits) with the second part of the grand trilogy Liber Lvcifer. Is it a worthy followup to its predecessor?

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