![]() ![]() Its brisk pace almost ensures a chance of it feeling compressed upon initial listens.īut with some proper attention, the effort more than lives up to the high bar the band have previously set. Given the density of the songs featured “ The Cursed Remain Cursed” is not an album that is easily digested. Just blistering vitriol that has stewed long enough to become molten sludge. There’s no predictable bass drops or djenty binary riffing. While it may damage their viability in the current climate, it’s refreshing to find no pandering to the metal scene of today. A combination of the raw intent of their eponymous album modernized with refined musicianship and greater contrast. Truly this album is pretty much everything those who renounced “ From Bliss To Devastation” have been waiting for. #Those who remain hardcore full#With lunging serrated riffs full of sinew and grit and a gnashing rhythm section behind them the rest of the band follow suit in venting their frustrations-dynamically unloading years of pent-up hostility. Some of his more reflective harmonies recall the lingering despair and hopeless longing that Alice In Chains‘ Layne Staley made a career out of. But his imposing delivery is aided greatly by rigid pacing and creative phrasings. The callousness of his lyrical content may seem brash. When he screams “give me hate, give me love, give me what I fucking deserve” on “ Hard Times“ you can’t help but believe he thrives on negativity. Tim Williams‘ wretched bellows spill forth tidal waves of abrasive lyrical bile. It may eschew traditional hardcore simplicity-but it certainly retains the defiant spirit. “ The Cursed Remain Cursed” is very much centered around vicious grooves and reclusive melody. creep in on occasion-their inclusion are more of a nod to the faithful than a defining trait. While some elements of “ From Bliss To Devastation” (see the crunchy riff in “ Annihilator“ ) and the refined vocal melodies of band offshoot Bloodsimple. To those you don’t, die a thousand deaths.Diehard fans take note: “ The Cursed Remain Cursed” is largely a return to the confrontational metallic hardcore that gave “ Imprint” its cult following. To those who remain loyal, walk the world. We are once again blueprinting our interpretation of Texas chaos. When trust comes with tragedy and loyalty leads to heavy losses. Here’s what Honeycutt had to say about the new single: Tuned to perfection at that pure hardcore level, Kublai Khan bring the thunder and will elicit ultimate throw-downs and will have you banging your head relentlessly. This track will enter your bloodstream for it’s two minutes and thirty seconds. The third of five singles has no arrived too, and it’s aggressively titled ‘ Loyal To None‘. The 2022 release will include the their already-heard singles ‘ Resentment‘ and ‘ Swan Song‘ featuring Scott Vogel of Terror. The EP is a follow-up on their Absolute EP in 2019 (read about it in our interview with Matt Honeycutt here). ![]() The Texan hardcore crew are just about ready to explode their entire forthcoming EP Lowest Form Of Animal, which will officially be here on April 1st, 2022 via Rise Records. Kublai Khan TX are blowing our minds with the ferocity of their latest offerings. ![]()
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