Texan hardcore juggernauts Kublai Khan TX have returned swinging with their brand new single, ‘The Mountain of Corsicana’. Dropped via Rise Records alongside a stark new video directed by Max Moore (Knocked Loose, Spiritbox, A Day To Remember), the track hits with the kind of weight only this band can summon.
Where past releases often went straight for the jugular, ‘The Mountain of Corsicana’ feels darker and more reflective. The lyrics carry imagery of loss, inevitability, and the transformation of man into monument: “What was once a man / Now is a mountain.” It’s heavy, not just in tone, but in atmosphere, an unflinching piece that hits hard.
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The Video
The video, shot at OHD Studios in Kentucky and featuring horses from Black Horse Manor, leans into that stark imagery. Between the bleak landscapes, crushing performance shots, and shadowy cinematography from Nate Spicer, the clip feels like a visual representation of mortality itself. It’s less a hardcore video and more a short film, another reminder of why Max Moore has become one of the most recognisable directors in heavy music.
On The Road
Kublai Khan TX describe the track as “a monument to the final man,” and vocalist Matt Honeycutt delivers the words like he’s chiselling them into stone. It’s a fitting release ahead of the band’s stacked U.S. headlining run with Drain, Gideon, and Guilt Trip, which kicks off September 18 at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky. The tour will wrap October 26 at the Palladium in Los Angeles, with Throwdown stepping in for a special final night.
Tour Dates
| Date | Venue | Location | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | Louder Than Life Festival | Louisville, KY | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Marathon Music Works | Nashville, TN | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Tabernacle | Atlanta, GA | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Sep 23, 2025 | The Ritz | Tampa, FL | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Sep 25, 2025 | House of Blues | Orlando, FL | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Sep 27, 2025 | The Fillmore | Silver Spring, MD | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Sep 28, 2025 | Franklin Music Hall | Philadelphia, PA | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Brooklyn Steel | Brooklyn, NY | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Paradise Rock Club | Boston, MA | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Agora Theatre | Cleveland, OH | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 4, 2025 | St. Andrew’s Hall | Detroit, MI | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Concord Music Hall | Chicago, IL | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Varsity Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 10, 2025 | The Complex | Salt Lake City, UT | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 12, 2025 | Summit Music Hall | Denver, CO | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 15, 2025 | House of Blues | Dallas, TX | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Emo’s | Austin, TX | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Aztec Theatre | San Antonio, TX | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 20, 2025 | House of Blues | Houston, TX | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 23, 2025 | The Observatory North Park | San Diego, CA | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 24, 2025 | The Warfield | San Francisco, CA | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip |
| Oct 26, 2025 | The Palladium | Los Angeles, CA | Drain, Gideon, Guilt Trip, Throwdown |
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This single also arrives during a new chapter for the band following longtime guitarist Nolan Ashley’s departure earlier this year, due to complications from a 2023 disc replacement surgery. Taking his place on the road is Nicholas Adams of Justice For The Damned, who’ll help carry the band into their next era.
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