OBSCURA // releases A SONICATION

OBSCURA UNLEASH A SONICATION
THE SECOND CHAPTER IN THEIR TRIOLOGY CONCEPT
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ‘IN SOLITUDE’
Germany-based progressive metal titans OBSCURA return with A 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 Sonication delves 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 Valediction as 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 of A SonicationOBSCURA unveils the official music video for ‘In Solitude,’ offering fans a first glimpse into the album’s immersive world.

Watch the video here:https://youtu.be/hGahQ3EtRxA
Listen to the album on all platforms:https://obscura.bfan.link/aslp
Mastermind Steffen Kummerer comments:

“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.“ 
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OBSCURA // announce SHRED FEST 2025

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

Tickets on Sale 10 of Feb 9:00 PST / 12:00 EST / 18:00 CET at https://realmofobscura.com/live

SHREDFEST 2025

OBSCURA
ATHEIST
ORIGIN
DECREPIT BIRTH
FRACTAL UNIVERSE

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

OBSCURA // Silver Linings EUROPE 2025⁠

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

Get your tickets at 
realmofobscura.com/live⁠

OBSCURA // new single EVENFALL

Following the success of their first single ‘Silver Linings’, German metal act OBSCURA return with their second single, ‘Evenfall’, from the highly anticipated album A 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.“ 


Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/lmzUmTdFLEY

Listen to the ‘Evenfall’ on all platforms:https://obscura.bfan.link/efsg

Pre-order ‘A Sonication’ here::https://obscura.bfan.link/aslp

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 

Ticketlink: 
https://realmofobscura.com/live/ 
 

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OBSCURA // SKELETAL REMAINS replace RINGS OF SATURN

Skeletal Remains to replace Rings of Saturn on OBSCURA’s “Silver Linings” European Tour 2025.

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

Tickets: https://realmofobscura.com/live