OBSCURA UNLEASH A SONICATION THE SECOND CHAPTER IN THEIR TRIOLOGY CONCEPT WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ‘IN SOLITUDE’
Germany-based progressive metal titans OBSCURA return withA Sonication, the highly anticipated second installment of their ambitious trilogy concept, out today via Nuclear Blast Records worldwide. This marks the band’s seventh full-length release and their second with Nuclear Blast, showcasing a bold evolution in sound while staying true to their signature complexity and innovation.
Elegant yet commanding,A Sonication seamlessly bridges OBSCURA’s past and future, capturing their relentless pursuit of musical progression. Written and recorded during extensive worldwide touring in support of their previous album, A Valediction, the new record was finalized with award-winning producer Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman (In Flames, Bring Me The Horizon, Architects) in Gothenburg, Sweden. With the instrumental tracks completed, frontman Steffen Kummerer finished vocals and acoustic guitar sections using custom-built ENGL amps, while Nordström helmed the mixing and mastering process.
The result is a heavier yet brighter sonic landscape, underscoring OBSCURA’s commitment to refinement and expansion.Lyrically, A Sonicationdelves into layered meanings and interpretations. The title itself—derived from the process of using sound waves to agitate particles—offers a multifaceted perspective, blending scientific principles with philosophical introspection.
Each composition embodies a personal episode from Kummerer’s life, further connecting the album to A Valedictionas part of the ongoing trilogy. To visualize the album’s theme, acclaimed artist Eliran Kantor (Testament, Kreator, Hatebreed) was enlisted, crafting a silver-toned aesthetic that seamlessly complements OBSCURA’s sonic and visual identity. To mark the release ofA Sonication, OBSCURA unveils the official music video for ‘In Solitude,’ offering fans a first glimpse into the album’s immersive world.
“With „A Sonication“ our seventh full length album sees the light of day, and we can’t be more proud of the record and how it turned out. The overall introverted, almost melancholic vibe and pace matches perfectly with the theme of the second album of our ongoing trilogy that started a few years back, releasing „A Valediction“ in 2021. The fragile and human touch, featuring edges and dynamics back to back, turned into a unique album to be heard best with a good system or classy headphones. Obscura will embark on a relentless touring schedule covering the next years. Listen to the record, and see you at a venue near you.“
Obscura announce SHRED FEST 2025 North American tour
“We are excited to be part of SHRED FEST 2025, along with excellent bands such as as Atheist, Origin, Decrepit Birth and Fractal Universe, to travel through the United States and Canada in April and May. More notes, more shred, more of everything. VIP packages won’t be available – all bands are at the shows to meet you, have a chat, and share the most extreme music on the planet. Pass by early, support all artists and see you at a venue near you.” – Steffen Kummerer
04/20 San Diego, CA Brick by Brick 04/22 Grand Junction, CO Mesa Theater 04/23 Denver, CO The Oriental Theater 04/24 Lawrence, KS The Granada 04/25 Dallas, TX Trees 04/28 Orlando, FL Conduit 04/29 Greensboro, NC Hangar 1819 04/30 Richmond, VA Canal Club 05/01 New York, NY Gramercy Theatre 05/02 Boston, MA Middle East Downstairs 05/03 Quebec City, QC Salle Montaigne 05/04 Ottawa, ON Overflow 05/05 Montreal, QC Fairmount Theatre 05/06 Toronto, ON Lee’s Palace 05/07 Pittsburgh, PA Preserving 05/08 Chicago, IL Reggies 05/09 Minneapolis, MN The Cabooze 05/10 Winnipeg, MB Park Theatre 05/12 Edmonton, AB The Starlite Room 05/13 Calgary, AB Dickens 05/15 Vancouver, BC Rickshaw Theatre 05/16 Seattle, WA El Corazon 05/17 Portland, OR Bossanova Ballroom 05/18 San Francisco, CA DNA Lounge 05/20 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater 05/22 Los Angeles, CA 1720
Thank you for your loyal support and see you next month in Europe!
OBSCURA SKELETAL REMAINS GOROD
04/02 GER Stuttgart – Im Wizemann 05/02 IT Milan – Legend 06/02 CH Aarau – Kiff 07/02 FR Lyon – MJC O Totem 08/02 SP Barcelona – La Nau // new venue 09/02 SP Madrid – Sala Mon 10/02 POR Lisbon – Lav Lisboa 11/02 SP Portugalete – Groove 12/02 FR Toulouse – Le Rex 13/02 FR Rennes – L‘ubu // Last Tickets 15/02 UK Birmingham – Asylum 16/02 UK Manchester – Rebellion 17/02 IRE Dublin – Whelans 18/02 UK Bristol – Thekla 19/02 UK London – O2 Academy Islington 20/02 FR Paris – Petit Bain 21/02 NL Eindhoven – Effenaar 22/02 GER Hamburg – Headcrash // Last Tickets 23/02 GER Köln – Gebäude 9 24/02 GER Berlin – Lido 25/02 PL Wroclaw – Klub Lacznik // Last Tickets 26/02 CZ Prague – Futurum 27/02 GER München – Hansa39
Following the success of their first single ‘Silver Linings’, German metal act OBSCURA return with their second single, ‘Evenfall’, from the highly anticipated albumA Sonication, set to release on February 7, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.
This standout track showcases OBSCURA’s ongoing evolution, masterfully blending their signature technical prowess with a more melodic approach. The result is a fresh yet unmistakably Obscura sound that promises to both surprise longtime fans and captivate new listeners.
Accompanying the release is a visually striking music video, bringing the song’s intensity and emotion to life. Once again, the video has been directed by Mirko Witzki (Arch Enemy, Powerwolf, Eskimo Callboy).Fans can expect an immersive audiovisual experience that underscores OBSCURA’s artistic depth.
Mastermind Steffen Kummerer comments: „With Evenfall we look into the most anticipated song by the band to perform in a live setting on our upcoming tours. The dynamics, groove and pace falls perfectly into place. One of my personal highlights of the new album, showcasing a rather cinematic sound scape within the Obscura universe.“
The album comes in following formats: CD Jewelcase 1 LP Gold 1 LP Silver 1 LP Magenta 1 LP Starlight
A European tour is set to kick off in February 2025. Joining OBSCURA on tour will be American death metal outfit SKELETAL REMAINS, who replaced RINGS OF SATURN, and GOROD, the technical death metal force from France. With this international lineup, fans can expect a night of diverse and electrifying performances.
OBSCURA support: SKELETAL REMAINS GOROD 04.02. GER Stuttgart – Im Wizemann 05.02. IT Milan – Legend 06.02. CH Aarau – Kiff 07.02. FR Lyon – MJC O Totem 08.02. ES Barcelona – Wolf 09.02. ES Madrid – Sala Mon 10.02. PT Lisbon – Lav Lisboa 11.02. ES Portugalete – Groove 1 2.02. FR Toulouse – Le Rex 13.02. FR Rennes – L‘ubu 15.02. UK Birmingham – Asylum 16.02. UK Manchester – Rebellion 17.02. IRE Dublin – Whelans 18.02. UK Bristol – Thekla 19.02. UK London – O2 Academy Islington 20.02. FR Paris – Petit Bain 21.02. NL Eindhoven – Effenaar 22.02. GER Hamburg – Headcrash 23.02. GER Köln – Gebäude 9 24.02. GER Berlin – Lido 25.02. PL Wroclaw – Klub Lacznik 26.02. CZ Prague – Futurum 27.02. GER München – Hansa39
Skeletal Remains to replace Rings of Saturn on OBSCURA’s“Silver Linings”EuropeanTour2025.
Lucas Mann / Rings Of Saturn comments, “Due to unforeseen challenges with the latest immigration and tax laws in Europe / UK, Rings of Saturn will unfortunately not be able to participate in the Silver Linings Tour 2025 despite our best efforts. We encourage all of our fans who were excited to see us to go support Obscura, Gorod, and Skeletal Remains on the tour.“
SILVER LINING // EUROPE 2025
– OBSCURA – SKELETAL REMAINS – GOROD
04/02 GER Stuttgart – Im Wizemann 05/02 IT Milan – Santeria Toscana 31 06/02 CH Aarau – Kiff 07/02 FR Lyon – MJC O Totem 08/02 SP Barcelona – Wolf 09/02 SP Madrid – Sala Mon 10/02 POR Lisbon – Lav Lisboa 11/02 SP Portugalete – Groove 12/02 FR Toulouse – Le Rex 13/02 FR Rennes – L‘ubu 15/02 UK Birmingham – Asylum 16/02 UK Manchester – Rebellion 17/02 IRE Dublin – Whelans 18/02 UK Bristol – Thekla 19/02 UK London – O2 Academy Islington 20/02 FR Paris – Petit Bain 21/02 NL Eindhoven – Effenaar 22/02 GER Hamburg – Headcrash 23/02 GER Köln – Gebäude 9 24/02 GER Berlin – Lido 25/02 PL Wroclaw – Klub Lacznik 26/02 CZ Prague – Futurum 27/02 GER München – Hansa39