Genre Tourism · 12/01/2024
Terrasite by Cattle Decapitation: death metal with blast beats, cleanish vocals, and a whole lot of misanthropic energy. A vegan dives in.
Genre Tourism · 12/05/2023
A reluctant deep dive into HammerFall’s Glory to the Brave—the power metal classic I tried not to like, but kind of did. Against my will.
Genre Tourism · 29/04/2023
Oldschool metal meets alt-rock vocals. The Night Eternal deliver a solid listen with identity confusion. Genre tourism strikes again.
Genre Tourism · 19/03/2023
A deep dive into Ensiferum’s 2001 debut — where blast beats meet flutes, and somehow, it all works. Fun, harsh, and just epic enough to make you care.
Genre Tourism · 22/02/2023
A not-so-heavy album from Wales’ loudest genre blender. Big Tings is more whooping than riffing — but with just enough groove to keep things interesting. And GIMME THAT BOOM? Yeah, that one slaps.
Genre Tourism · 16/02/2023
Dirty 70s riffs, doom-adjacent psych rock, and a frontman who derailed it all. A conflicted dive into Pentagram’s cult legacy and First Daze Here.
Genre Tourism · 29/01/2023
Warkings’ debut Reborn offers ten tracks of polished power metal, theatrical war themes, and historical roleplay—none of which manage to leave a lasting impression. A concept album that proves even Odin can’t save you from boredom.
Genre Tourism · 20/01/2023
A look at Masterplan’s MK II—a polished power metal album that ticks the boxes but doesn’t quite leave a lasting impression.
Genre Tourism · 14/01/2023
Battle Beast’s debut album Steel is a synth-soaked, sword-wielding power metal joyride. No subtlety, no shame—just riffs, grit, and pure fun.
Genre Tourism · 03/01/2023
A dive into Triumph and Agony Live by Doro and Warlock — from glam metal whiplash to unexpected goosebumps and the cheesiest power ballad that broke me anyway.