Kublai Khan (band)

Kublai Khan is an American metalcore band from Sherman, Texas, United States.[4] The group formed in the summer of 2009,[5] and have released four albums.[5]

Kublai Khan
OriginSherman, Texas, United States
GenresMetalcore,[1][2] heavy hardcore[3]
Years active2009–present
LabelsRise, Artery
Websitewww.kublaikhantx.com
Members
  • Matt Honeycutt
  • Nolan Ashley
  • Eric English
  • Isaac Lamb

Career

Kublai Khan self-released their first EP, Youth War in 2010.[6] In February 2014, Kublai Khan signed to Artery Recordings.[7] On April 29, 2014, the band released their debut full-length album titled Balancing Survival and Happiness.[8] The album was listed in Alternative Press's "The Best Albums Of 2014 so far" list.[9][10] On November 27, 2015, Kublai Khan released their second album titled New Strength.[4][11][12][13] In July 2017, Kublai Khan signed to Rise Records, and on September 29, 2017, they released their third full-length album titled Nomad.[14]

Musical style

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 ("No Kin"), human rights, violent police profiling/police brutality ("True Fear"), organised religion ("B.C."), depression ("Belligerent"), and social anxiety ("The Hammer").[15]

Band members
  • Matt Honeycutt – vocals[11]
  • Nolan Ashley – guitar/vocals[11]
  • Eric English – bass/vocals[11]
  • Isaac Lamb – drums[11]
  • Jayson Braffett – touring guitar[11]

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]

References
  1. Valentovich, Alex (10 January 2018). "Album Review : Kublai Khan – "Nomad"". Thenewfury.com. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  2. Young, Nick (8 September 2017). "Kublai Khan - Nomad album review". TeamRock.com. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  3. Kraus, Brian. "KUBLAI KHAN (ARTERY RECORDINGS) RELEASE VIDEO FOR "SMOKE AND MIRRORS"". Alternative Press (magazine). Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  4. "Kublai Khan announce new album, premiere song". Lambgoat.com. 3 October 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  5. "Kublai Khan | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  6. Stagg, David (31 October 2015). "Kublai Khan announces new album, 'New Strength,' releases music video for 'Smoke and Mirrors'". HM Magazine. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  7. Kraus, Brian (17 February 2014). "Kublai Khan sign to Artery Recordings". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  8. Kraus, Brian. "Kublai Khan (Artery Recordings) stream new song, "Ghost Pains"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  9. Sharp, Tyler (13 August 2014). "Kublai Khan release "Balancing Survival And Happiness (Part 1)" music video". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  10. Pettigrew, Jason (30 June 2014). "The Best Albums Of 2014 so far". Alternative Press. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  11. Rowe, Riley (3 December 2015). "Album Review: KUBLAI KHAN New Strength". Metalinjection.com. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  12. Kraus, Brian (28 November 2015). "Kublai Khan (Artery Recordings) stream battering sophomore album, 'New Strength'". Altpress.com. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  13. "Kublai Khan to release 'New Strength' on November 27 — Check out new song/video "Smoke and Mirrors"". Immusicmag.com. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  14. "Kublai Khan sign with Rise Records, announce tour". Lambgoat.com. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  15. "Kublai Khan - Nomad album review". Sputnikmusic.com. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
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