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Kublai Khan

Kublai Khan TX brought their punishing brand of metallic hardcore to The Midland Theatre in Kansas City as part of the spring leg of Killswitch Engage’s 2025 North American tour, with the Texas-born band delivering a relentless, high-energy set that ignited the crowd with devastating breakdowns and groove-heavy riffs. Known for crushing fan favorites like “The Hammer” and “Antpile,” Kublai Khan tore through a tight set that balanced their signature intensity with moments of crowd engagement, turning the packed theatre floor into a swirling sea of two-steps, pits, and shouts that underscored the communal spirit of hardcore. Their performance fit seamlessly into a night of heavy music alongside support from Frozen Soul and Fit For a King before Killswitch Engage closed the bill, leaving fans buzzing from the raw power and cathartic release of the evening.

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