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Kublai Khan TX – Exhibition of Prowess (Album Review)

Kublai Khan TX – Exhibition of Prowess Released: September 20, 2024LineupMatt Honeycutt // VocalsNolan Ashley // Guitar, VocalsEric English // Bass, VocalsIsaac Lamb // DrumsOnlineFacebookInstagramWebsiteOnly days after their explosive Australian tour (our Brisbane review here), Texan hardcore kings Kublai Khan TX have released their meaty new offering to the world in the form of Exhibition Of Prowess. Much to the namesake, the album sees itself circling through the fundamental pillars of what makes the band who they are; hard, overbearing, and intimidating. At times, there are also moments where this prowess becomes more intricate, intertwining creative collaborations and signature styles that ooze individuality. Exhibition Of Prowess is sure to be a talking point for many this release week! Kublai Khan’s expressive exhibition opens with a proclamation of self in the form of ‘Supreme Ruler’. A stern voice enters, elucidating that the word Khan in the English language means King- a sentiment swiftly cut off by a growling Matt Honeycutt and intrusively chugging guitars. Through its short duration, there is an assertion of the band’s relentless vigor, brutal attitude, and self-backed confidence that shines both on and off stage.  It is in these key pillars of the band that often an internal [...]