Kublai Khan (band) explained

Kublai Khan
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Alias:Kublai Khan TX
Origin:Sherman, Texas, U.S.
Years Active:2009–present
Current Members:
  • Matt Honeycutt
  • Nolan Ashley
  • Eric English
  • Isaac Lamb

Kublai Khan is an American metalcore band from Sherman, Texas. The group formed in the summer of 2009[1] they have released four albums, and two EPs.

Career

Kublai Khan self-released their first EP, Youth War, in 2010.[2] In February 2014, Kublai Khan signed to Artery Recordings.[3] On April 29, 2014, the band released their debut full-length album titled Balancing Survival and Happiness.[4] The album was listed in Alternative Press "The Best Albums of 2014 so far" list.[5] [6] On November 27, 2015, Kublai Khan released their second album titled New Strength.[7] [8] [9] In July 2017, Kublai Khan signed to Rise Records, and on September 29, 2017, they released their third full-length album titled Nomad.[10] In 2019, the band released their fourth full-length album Absolute, gathering critical acclaim across the genre for the crushing vocals of the bands vocalist Matthew Honeycutt, the winning heavy riff formula and powerful lyrical themes.

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. The single, Swan Song (feat. Scott Vogel) is the most successful song from that release.

In 2023, their single Theory of Mind was released and has become one of their biggest songs to date.

In 2024, they released the single, Low Tech, which received a similar reception to Theory of Mind. The band also released an alternate version of the Lamb of God song, Another Nail In Your Coffin, featuring themselves and Malevolence.

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"), human rights, violent police profiling or brutality ("True Fear"), organized religion ("B.C."), depression ("Belligerent"), social anxiety ("The Hammer"),[11] and violence against women/the sex trade ("Swan Song").[12]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

As featured artist

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kublai Khan | Biography & History. AllMusic. September 25, 2020.
  2. Web site: Stagg. David. Kublai Khan announces new album, 'New Strength,' releases music video for 'Smoke and Mirrors'. HM Magazine. October 31, 2015. September 25, 2018.
  3. News: Kraus, Brian. Kublai Khan sign to Artery Recordings. Alternative Press. February 17, 2014. September 25, 2018.
  4. News: Kraus, Brian. Kublai Khan (Artery Recordings) stream new song, "Ghost Pains". Alternative Press. September 25, 2018.
  5. Web site: Sharp, Tyler. Kublai Khan release "Balancing Survival And Happiness (Part 1)" music video. Alternative Press. August 13, 2014. September 25, 2018.
  6. Web site: The Best Albums Of 2014 so far. Pettigrew, Jason. Alternative Press. June 30, 2014. September 25, 2018.
  7. News: Kublai Khan announce new album, premiere song. Lambgoat.com. October 3, 2015. September 25, 2018.
  8. News: Kraus, Brian. Kublai Khan (Artery Recordings) stream battering sophomore album, 'New Strength'. Altpress.com. November 28, 2015. September 25, 2018.
  9. Web site: Kublai Khan to release 'New Strength' on November 27 — Check out new song/video "Smoke and Mirrors". Immusicmag.com. November 2, 2015. September 25, 2018.
  10. News: Kublai Khan sign with Rise Records, announce tour. Lambgoat.com. July 17, 2017. September 25, 2018.
  11. Web site: Kublai Khan – Nomad album review. Sputnikmusic.com. October 1, 2017. September 25, 2018.
  12. Web site: February 3, 2022. Kublai Khan Announce "Lowest Form Of Animal" EP, Debut "Swan Song" With Terror's Scott Vogel Guesting. February 6, 2022. THEPRP.
  13. Web site: Rowe, Riley . December 3, 2015 . Album Review: KUBLAI KHAN New Strength . Metalinjection.com . September 25, 2018.

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