Genotype (album)

Genotype
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 23, 2026 (2026-01-23)
GenreProgressive metalcore, djent[1]
Length45:45
LabelKscope
Textures chronology
Phenotype
(2016)
Genotype
(2026)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Boolin Tunes7/10[2]
Dead Rhetoric9/10[3]
Distorted Sound9/10[4]
New Noise Magazine[5]

Genotype is the sixth studio album by Dutch progressive metalcore band Textures. It was released on 23 January 2026 via Kscope. Music videos were released for "Closer to the Unknown" and "At the Edge of Winter", the latter featuring former Delain vocalist Charlotte Wessels.[6]

Genotype was originally the title of an album recorded together with their previous album Phenotype (2016), but the original album was shelved due to the band's split-up from 2017 to 2023. The title was since reused for a new album entirely written from scratch while still serving as the conceptual counterpart to Phenotype, leaving material from the previous Genotype recording session unused.[7][8]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Void"3:46
2."At the Edge of Winter" (featuring Charlotte Wessels)6:42
3."Measuring the Heavens"6:51
4."Nautical Dusk"5:39
5."Vanishing Twin"5:49
6."Closer to the Unknown"4:06
7."A Seat for the Like-Minded"5:01
8."Walls of the Soul"7:51
Total length:45:45

Personnel

  • Daniël de Jongh – vocals
  • Joe Tal – lead guitar
  • Bart Hannephof – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Remko Tielemans – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Uri Dijk – keyboards, programming, backing vocals
  • Stef Broks – drums
  • Charlotte Wessels - guest vocals on track 2

References

  1. ^ Daniel Cordova (23 January 2016). "The Weekly Injection: New Releases From MEGADETH, POPPY & More Out This Week 1/23". Metal Injection. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  2. ^ Jon Hammer (20 January 2026). "ALBUM REVIEW: Textures – Genotype". Boolin Tunes. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  3. ^ Dave Campbell (16 January 2026). "Textures – Genotype (Kscope Music)". Dead Rhetoric. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  4. ^ Dan McHugh (20 January 2026). "ALBUM REVIEW: Genotype – Textures". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  5. ^ Lamar Ramos (28 January 2026). "Album Review: Textures- "Genotype" – New Noise Magazine". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Textures announce new album 'Genotype'". Distorted Sound. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  7. ^ "TEXTURES Announce New Album Genotype Out January 23, 2026 via Kscope". The Rock Pit. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  8. ^ "Dutch prog metallers Textures announce Genotype, their first new album for a decade". Louder Sound. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2026.