Obscura | album update, Photo & Video footage

Obscura BandObscura is working hard on the follow up to 2011’s “Omnivium”. The band is already in pre-production process and starts tracking demos for the new record. We are all pleased with the new material which pairs songwriting, technicality and arrangments of the last albums with creative input of Linus Klausenitzer, Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschläger and Sebastian Lanser, while keeping our trademark prog riffing across fusion and death metal that makes Obscura sound unique.

While working on Obscura’s fourth, yet untitled, record we just initiated an interactive project we need your help for. We are looking for all kinds of photos, videos, graphics, flyers and tour posters since the very beginning in 2002. If you have any footage you would like to share and be part of the band’s project, please get in touch via contact@realmofobscura.com.

Especially videos of our shows in Japan, South East Asia, Mexico, Europe and North America would be appreciated. If you made pictures with the band members after a concert or just made a few shots during a show, feel free to send an email to the band. Everyone contributing will be mentioned in the final credits.

Sincerely,

Steffen Kummerer

Obscura confirm Metaldays Open Air

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Obscura confirm Metaldays Open air 2015 in Tolin, Slovenia! “Warning: Do not consume this audio product if you have a tendency for straight order, 4/4 rhythms and epileptic reactions!” – Metaldays.net


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New Drummer | Sebastian Lanser

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SEBASTIAN LANSER has been a passionate drummer from early childhood. He studied drums (with a minor in piano) at A. Bruckner University (graduating with honors) and has since become an internationally requested drummer because of his versatility.

“I am really looking forward into working together and sharing stages with Obscura! Since i am a huge admirer of the band and my good friend and drumming buddy Hannes Grossmann, i feel really excited but honored to take a seat on his former throne! This will open a totally new musical chapter in my career!” – Sebastian Lanser

“The role of a rhythm section in metal music is often misunderstood. I’m so happy that we found a drummer that has a great appreciation for dynamic, aggressiveness and groove. It was very important to us forming a new lineup that is able to create new unique and meaningful music within Obscura’s trademark sound. Just take a look at Sebastian’s impressive biography and you’ll see that it’s full of complex and extreme music in various styles. I’m a big fan of his playing and I can’t wait to make music together! He’s the perfect match!” – Linus Klausenitzer

Sebastian is part of the German band PANZERBALLETT, with whom he has recorded three albums (Starke Stücke, Hart Genossen, Tank Goodness). The jazz-metal band played more than 200 club shows and festivals in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the U.S., France, Armenia, and Lithuania, and has made numerous TV and radio appearances (including WDR, ARTE, 3sat, BR, SR, and SWR).

Sebastian gained wide notoriety for his performances and drum clinics for TAMA drums and MEINL cymbals alongside seminars and workshops including Dresden Drum Festival, Karlsruhe Drummer Days, Extreme Drummers Universe Festival (on the topic “polyrhythms and odd meters”) among others.