Kublai Khan (band)
Kublai Khan | |
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heavy hardcore[3] | |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Rise, Artery |
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Website | kublaikhantx |
Kublai Khan[N 1] is an American metalcore band from Sherman, Texas. The group formed in the summer of 2009[5] and has released four albums.
Career
Kublai Khan self-released their first EP, Youth War, in 2010.
In February 2022, the band announced the upcoming release of their new EP Lowest Form of Animal, which was later released on April 1, 2022.
Musical style and lyrics
Kublai Khan play a style of metalcore reminiscent of the early 1990s metallic hardcore scene (Integrity, Earth Crisis, All Out War, Hatebreed). The band employs heavy, slow breakdowns, heavily downtuned guitars and raspy vocals.
They also touch on socially conscious issues such as racism ("Color Code", "No Kin"),
Band members
- Matt Honeycutt – vocals[17]
- Nolan Ashley – guitar/vocals[17]
- Eric English – bass/vocals[17]
- Isaac Lamb – drums[17]
- Jayson Braffett – touring guitar(2017-2018)[17]
- Tom Reyes - Touring Guitarist (2023)
- Andy Marsh - Touring Guitarist (2023) [Australian Dates]
- Sean Delander - Touring Bassist (2023) [Australian Dates]
Discography
Studio albums
- Balancing Survival and Happiness (2014, Artery)
- New Strength (2015, Artery)
- Nomad (2017, Rise)
- Absolute (2019, Rise)[5]
EPs
- Youth War (2010, self-released)[5]
- Lowest Form of Animal (2022, Rise)
Notes
References
- ^ Valentovich, Alex (January 10, 2018). "Album Review : Kublai Khan – "Nomad"". Thenewfury.com. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ Young, Nick (September 8, 2017). "Kublai Khan – Nomad album review". TeamRock.com. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "KUBLAI KHAN (ARTERY RECORDINGS) RELEASE VIDEO FOR "SMOKE AND MIRRORS"". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Report: Legal Dispute Brewing Between Two Different Bands Named Kublai Khan". The PRP. October 28, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Kublai Khan | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ Stagg, David (October 31, 2015). "Kublai Khan announces new album, 'New Strength,' releases music video for 'Smoke and Mirrors'". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- Alternative Press. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "Kublai Khan (Artery Recordings) stream new song, "Ghost Pains"". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ Sharp, Tyler (August 13, 2014). "Kublai Khan release "Balancing Survival And Happiness (Part 1)" music video". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ Pettigrew, Jason (June 30, 2014). "The Best Albums Of 2014 so far". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ "Kublai Khan announce new album, premiere song". Lambgoat.com. October 3, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ Kraus, Brian (November 28, 2015). "Kublai Khan (Artery Recordings) stream battering sophomore album, 'New Strength'". Altpress.com. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ "Kublai Khan to release 'New Strength' on November 27 — Check out new song/video "Smoke and Mirrors"". Immusicmag.com. November 2, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ "Kublai Khan sign with Rise Records, announce tour". Lambgoat.com. July 17, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ "Kublai Khan – Nomad album review". Sputnikmusic.com. October 1, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ "Kublai Khan Announce "Lowest Form Of Animal" EP, Debut "Swan Song" With Terror's Scott Vogel Guesting". THEPRP. February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Rowe, Riley (December 3, 2015). "Album Review: KUBLAI KHAN New Strength". Metalinjection.com. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
External links
- Official website
- Kublai Khan on Twitter
- Kublai Khan at AllMusic
- Kublai Khan discography at Discogs