Kublai Khan (band)


Kublai Khan TX is an American metalcore band from Sherman, Texas. The group formed in the summer of 2009 and have released four full-length albums.

Career

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

Musical style

Kublai Khan play a style of metalcore reminiscent of the early 90s metallic hardcore scene. The band employs heavy, slow breakdowns, heavily downtuned guitars and raspy vocals.
They also touch on socially conscious issues such as racism, human rights, violent police profiling/police brutality, organised religion, depression, and social anxiety.

Band members

Studio albums