Kingdom of Giants: Blending Synthwave & Modern Heavy Metalcore on New Album "Usurper"

When metalcore ended up inviting more experimentation into its mix in the last 10 years, we have seen genre blending on a level that shows opposite styles that mix well, and some that just don’t mix all too well. Those that mix well tend to either work really closely with the tones and the melodies of the style. Others, depend on contrast to pull out a more profound sound on both ends of the spectrum.

Even so when you find artists that blend genres with metalcore that contrast heavily, it also depends upon the blend that creates a sound of success. It is like a recipe. This time, we have a band that focuses in on metalcore with a synthwave accent that they have felt they perfected since their last album 6 years ago. And because of that, now they are ready to be a headliner.

Dana and JT from Kingdom of Giants join the Chord Progression Podcast with their first album in 6 years “Usurper” releasing on November 13th. Join us on this episode as we talk about:

- Why Kingdom of Giants has not done a headline tour since the release of Passenger back in 2020, done with the proper intention for growth in the live setting, and with as many fans of metalcore as possible.

- Writing Usurper, with more of a collaboration focus of input from every member, including JT bringing more of his pop sense into the melody, and how they used synthwave to create melodies that flowed well in their metalcore sound.

- Creating an album that has a consistent sonic theme but using that to generate a wider range of sound that shows what Kingdom of Giants can do on an album.

First full album in 6 years is coming your way with Usurper, and Kingdom of Giants is ready to headline. Tap subscribe so that you are ready for every artist testing themselves like this.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Kingdom of Giants is Here, Ready to Headline: (2:05)

Why Kingdom of Giants Only Played Support Tours since 2020: (5:31)

Understanding Delivery as a Support Band on Tour: (9:20)

The Creation of Usurper, Bringing more Synthwave into the Forefront: (21:17)

The Non-Singles that Highlight Sonic Difference, Yet Are Congruent: (31:00)

Prepping for the Headlining Run, with Song Choices: (40:23)