What makes Clean Hands Go Foul by Khanate notable?

This album is significant for its unflinching embrace of darkness and emotional depth within the drone metal scene. Critics noted its stark departure from typical metal conventions, showcasing a unique blend of extreme heaviness with a meditative quality that has influenced subsequent artists in experimental music and metal. Released on January 1, 2009, 'Clean Hands Go Foul' is Khanate's final studio album, following their previous release 'Things Viral' in 2003. At this point in their career, the band had already established themselves as pioneers in the drone metal genre, known for their slow tempos and oppressive soundscapes. This album reflects a culmination of their artistic vision before disbanding.