Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 29, 2020
Obscura finished the writing process for their new album last month. Right before the new year, the group has teamed up with producer Fredrik Nordström (At The Gates, Opeth) at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, for the recording sessions. The follow-up to 2018’s Diluvium will see the return of guitarist Christian Münzner and […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 30, 2020
Obscura have finished the songwriting process for their upcoming album! The group will be working with producer Fredrik Nordström for the follow-up to 2018’s Diluvium at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden. The German tech metal giants are aiming for a 2021 release via Nuclear Blast. Steffen Kummerer comments: “As of now, songwriting […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on September 23, 2020
While concerts and tours remain uncertain and events set for early 2021 are being cancelled or postponed, Swedish melodic death metal masters Dark Tranquillity are being optimistic as they announced an extensive North American tour. The group will be celebrating their new album, Moment, which will be released on November 20th via Century Media […]
Posted by Elise Yablon on May 28, 2020
On Wednesday (27), it was announced that guitarist Christian Münzner would be rejoining Obscura. “I’m very excited to be back in the band,” said Münzner in a statement: “After my departure in 2014, I stayed very active on the scene in various formats, but I needed some time off from the busy touring schedule […]
Posted by Elise Yablon on May 14, 2020
German progressive metal band Obscura have a new drummer. It was announced Wednesday (5/13) that David Diepold will be joining the band as a permanent member. Diepold has previously worked as a drum teacher and session musician with bands such as Benighted, Hate, Belphegor and Give Em Blood. He was featured on Cognizance’s 2019 […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on April 29, 2020
After a nine-year break, bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Quadvium, Salazh Trio, ex-Pestilence) has rejoined Obscura as a permanent member. The announcement follows the recent lineup change when guitarist Rafael Trujillo, bassist Linus Klausenitzer and drummer Sebastian Lanser quit the band. It’s only a matter of time until we hear who the new guitarist and […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on April 22, 2020
Obscura has announced a major change to the band’s lineup as guitarist Rafael Trujillo, bassist Linus Klausenitzer and drummer Sebastian Lanser quit the band. The reason behind their sudden departure is due to musical differences and forming a new band, named, Obsidious. This leaves Steffen Kummerer as the only remaining member. Read full […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 16, 2019
As each year approaches its end, we share our year-end lists highlighting the best of the best of the year. However, we were taken aback, realizing that not only will 2020 mark a new year, it also marks a brand new decade. It’s true what they say; time flies when you’re having fun, listening to […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 30, 2019
Obscura have signed to Nuclear Blast. The German progressive/ technical death metal outfit have unleashed five full length albums, including their latest effort, 2018’s Diluvium. And now, they are ready for a new chapter in their career. Guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer commented: “Partnering with the world’s biggest independent metal label feels like the start of a […]
Posted by Matt Brown on August 22, 2018
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. As you’ve no doubt read by now, Jill Janus of Huntress died by suicide last week. I’m only a casual Huntress fan, but reading that headline was enough to elicit a shocked “What?! No […]
