Emerging Artist Reviews

Song Review: Kije - "It's Pronounced Keejay"

by The Metalverse

Updated August 05, 2025

Post Black Metal Act Kije released debut single "Its Pronounced Keejay" | The Metalverse.net

Sydney, Australia post black metal act, Kije, just released their debut single It's Pronounced Keejay on July 11th, 2025. The track jumps straight into action with crashing drum cymbals, bright distorted guitar chords, and distant, lofi screams that showcase Kije's black metal influences. Rapid tempos, technical riffage, and explosive vocals create an equally brutal and melodic sound that balances the contrast between the two excellently.

With a runtime of just over 4 minutes, Kije takes listeners across sections that sound like modern metal to speeding blast beats. The track blends multiple metal genres into one cohesive sound that is a unique mix of elements from all over rock and metal music.

Blending progressive guitar and catchy chord progressions, It's Pronounced Keejay creates a sound where all melody is introduced by instrumentals while the vocals are percussive and heavy, forming a powerful amalgamation of sound. Overall, Kije introduces their music with a dynamic musical style that is impressive, particularly for a debut release.

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