Kublai Khan - Annihilation (1987)

Nice little thrash record from the late '80s, Kublai Khan (named after a Mongolian emperor) were a US thrash band of hopefuls fronted by guitarist Glen Handevidt who claimed he was in Megadeth for a very short time! It's formulaic, if somewhat speedy and raw thrash that is somewhat of a messy mix - if you can imagine it - between Possessed, Nuclear Assault, Suicidal Tendencies, Megadeth, Anthrax, et al. Although lacking an identity there are a few decent moments, particularly the Metallica-speeded up- thrasher that is 'Mongrel Horde' and the relentless thrashing of 'Death Breath.' Admittedly not the best thrash album ever and it fails in the production too but there's something rather stuffy about it all, some may even sense a hint of Sepultura in the raging 'Liar's Dice.' Not a bad little record.
7/10