Genre Tourism
Genre Tourism · 17/11/2023
Black metal has long flirted with taboo — but where’s the line between provocation and poison? This article digs into NSBM, ideological red flags, and why doing your homework matters more than ever.
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
91 days till W:O:A 2023. I had such a hard time moving on from Sólstafir. As always when I find something I really like, I totally binged their music over the last couple of weeks. But - with only 91 days to go, I still have a lot more preparation to do with regards to the Wacken line-up, so I picked up the next band on my list: The Eternal Night. Albeit a relatively new band formed in 2018 in Essen their sound is authentically oldschool. Their first studio album The Night Eternal (2021)...
Genre Tourism · 19/03/2023
136 days till W:O:A 2023. Today's blog article is about Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum. Founded in 1995 Ensiferum can look back on a career of nearly 30 years and a discography of eight studio albums. Ensiferum's line-up has changed many times and guitarist/vocalist Markus Toivonen is the only founding member left. I've listened to the latest albums Thalassic (2020) and Two Paths (2017) as well as the debut album Ensiferum (2001) and the sophomore album Iron (2004) so far. I felt a bit more...
Genre Tourism · 22/02/2023
161 days till W:O:A 2023. After the doom and gloom from Pentagram last week it is high time to move on to a band that will bring some groove and fun into your day! From the latest addition to the Wacken line-up, Skindred caught my ear immediately with their latest single release GIMME THAT BOOM. Just listen to this song and tell me you are not totally hyped and ready for action after listening to this? It is perfect festival music. The corresponding new album Smile will be released on August...
Genre Tourism · 16/02/2023
167 days till W:O:A 2023. Pentagram, celebrating it's 50-something-th anniversary this year at W:O:A. Depending on the source the band was founded in 1969 or 1971 by Bobby Liebling (vocals) and Geof O'Keefe (guitar). The initial line-up was completed by Vincent McAllister (bass) and Steve Martin (drums). Until 1985 when the band released their first official studio album the line-up had changed several times, and it would continue to change throughout the band's history. More than thirty...
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
194 days till W:O:A 2023. Masterplan is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album Masterplan (2003) in Wacken this year. The band was formed in 2002 by former Helloween members Uli Kusch (drums) and Roland Grapow (guitar). Roland Grapow remains the only founding member in the band as of today. Keyboardist Axel Mackenrott has also been with the band since 2003 and has been involved in all releases except the debut album, where Janne Wirmann from Children of Bodom provided...
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 · 12/01/2023
202 days till W:O:A 2023. Today I am writing about yet another metal classic: Jag Panzer's debut album Ample Destruction from 1984. Jag Panzer formed in 1981 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They started playing under the name of Tyrant at first, but had to change their name as this one was already taken. Vocalist Harry Conklin kept his nickname "The Tyrant" though. In 1984 the band recruited Joey Tafolla as their lead guitarist and shortly after recorded their debut album. Ample Destruction was...