Khanate
Capture & Release
| Year | 2013 |
| Genre | Doom Metal, Drone Metal, Metal |
| Label | Hydra Head Records |
| Country | XW |
| Status | Official |
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- Capture (18:13)
- Release (25:03)
About the Band
Khanate is an American drone doom supergroup that brought together James Plotkin and Alan Dubin, two members of the defunct band OLD, as well as Tim Wyskida of Blind Idiot God and Manbyrd and Stephen O'Malley of Burning Witch and Sunn O))). Keeping some similarity with O'Malley's previous band Burning Witch, Khanate produces songs that usually exceeded the 10-minute mark, characterized by extremely slow tempos, harsh layers of feedback, and vocalist Alan Dubin's torturous shrieking. On September 24, 2006, Khanate split up, with Plotkin stating that the "lack of commitment from certain members" led to the split. In the January/February 2009 issue of Rock-A-Rolla magazine, vocalist Alan Dubin stated: "We had a few festival offers [that] sparked some talk of a reunion but they didn't pan out in the end." He went on to say, "I highly doubt a reunion will happen." On May 19, 2023, the band released a surprise album titled To Be Cruel digitally and announced preorders for a physical release to be released in June. The band also announced digital reissues of its four previous albums and plans for physical reissues to follow.
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Album Review
Khanate's 'Capture & Release' is a haunting journey into the darkest depths of doom and drone metal. The album's crushing weight and suffocating atmosphere are palpable from the opening track 'Capture', which slowly builds tension before unleashing a torrent of sludgy riffs and agonizing vocals. The production quality is raw and unpolished, adding to the overall sense of unease and despair that permeates the record. 'Release' serves as a cathartic release of pent-up emotions, with its slow-burning intensity and bone-rattling heaviness. This album fits perfectly in Khanate's career, showcasing their mastery of creating music that is both punishing and transcendent.