OBSCURA | Steffen Kummerer joins the ERNIE BALL Artist Family

OBSCURA | Ernie Ball Steffen Kummerer

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OBSCURA | confirm COLONY FESTIVAL 2018

w/ Solstafir, Abbath, 1349, Pillorian and many more.

Ingresso:
giorno singolo € 50
due giorni € 85
E’ possibile prenotare il biglietto tramite il nostro sito versando l’intero importo del biglietto oppure versando il 50% (25€ per il giorno singolo e 45€ per i due giorni) e pagando la rimanenza il giorno del concerto all’ingresso. In entrambi i casi riceverete una ricevuta fiscale da paypal da esibire in cassa il giorno del concerto per ritirare i biglietti

Entry:
single day € 50
2 days € 85

Ticket resservation is possible either by paying the full the amount of the ticket, or by paying a deposit of around a half of the ticket (25€ for the single ticket and 45€ for the two days), and pay the remaining amount in cash on the day of the concert at the box office. In both cases, you will receive a paypal tax receipt by e-mail that you must bring and show at the festival entrance.

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OBSCURA | European Tour with Sepultura

Sold out show in Leipzig and full house in Zlin: Obscura started to tour with Sepultura, Goatwhore and Fit For An Autopsy.

»Machine Messiah Tour 2018«

SEPULTURA
OBSCURA
GOATWHORE
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY

23.02.2018 DE – Leipzig, Conne Island TICKETS | facebook event

24.02.2018 CZ – Zlin, Masters of Rock Cafe TICKETS | facebook event

25.02.2018 HU – Budapest, Barba Negra TICKETS | facebook event

27.02.2018 IT – Rome, Orion Club TICKETS | facebook event

28.02.2018 IT – Milano, Magazzini Generali TICKETS | facebook event

01.03.2018 AT – Graz, Explosiv TICKETS | facebook event

02.03.2018 SK – Bratislava, Majestic Music Club TICKETS | facebook event

03.03.2018 PL – Warsaw, Proxima TICKETS | facebook event

04.03.2018 PL – Gdansk, B90 TICKETS | facebook event

06.03.2018 DE – Berlin, Columbia Theater TICKETS | facebook event

07.03.2018 DE – Hamburg, Docks TICKETS | facebook event

08.03.2018 DE – Saarbrücken, Garage TICKETS | facebook event

09.03.2018 DE – Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn TICKETS | facebook event

10.03.2018 DE – München, Backstage TICKETS | facebook event

11.03.2018 NL – Utrecht, Tivoli Ronda TICKETS | facebook event

13.03.2018 UK – Bristol, SWX TICKETS | facebook event

14.03.2018 UK – Glasgow, SWG3 TICKETS | facebook event

15.03.2018 IR – Dublin, The Tivoli TICKETS | facebook event

16.03.2018 UK – Pwlhelli, Hammerfest TICKETS | facebook event

17.03.2018 UK – Sheffield, Foundry TICKETS | facebook event

18.03.2018 UK – London, Koko TICKETS | facebook event

20.03.2018 FR – Paris, Elysee Montmartre TICKETS | facebook event

21.03.2018 DE – Bochum, Zeche TICKETS | facebook event

22.03.2018 DE – Nürnberg, Hirsch TICKETS | facebook event

23.03.2018 AT – Salzburg, Rockhouse TICKETS | facebook event

24.03.2018 CH – Solothurn, Kofmehl TICKETS | facebook event

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OBSCURA | Steffen Kummerer joins the ESP Artist Family

Guitarist and songwriter Steffen Kummerer, well known for his work as a member of progressive death metal band Obscura, black metal band Thulcandra, and currently a member of tribute act Death to All, has joined the ESP artist roster. Steffen is currently playing a custom shop E-II M-II Seven, a E-II Horizon FR-7 and a LTD A-430E LTD acoustic guitar.

“With ESP Guitars and their exceptional crafted guitars I developed and refined my personal sound from scratch. Some years ago I bought a wonderful white ESP Eclipse with a Floyd Rose system and was impressed by both, sound and manufacturing of the instrument. Within a close collaboration we are developing some interesting projects in the near future. Obscura’s new album, “Diluvium”, features the first recordings with the new sound – listen and enjoy.”

Technical death metal masters OBSCURA have completed their fifth full-length album entitled Diluvium. Diluvium was recorded with longtime producer V. Santura (Triptykon, Pestilence) at Woodshed Studios in Landshut, Germany. The album is set for a Summer 2018 release via Relapse Records.

OBSCURA is set to begin a busy 2018 touring schedule. From February 1-5, the band will perform at the annual 70000 Tons of Metal with labelmates Exhumed. Later that month, OBSCURA begins their massive European tour with Sepultura, Goatwhore and Fit For An Autopsy. The tour commences on February 23, runs through 26 cities and ends on March 24.

In April, the band heads to Japan for an exclusive headline tour (April 12-15). On April 30, OBSCURA celebrates their 15 year anniversary at Alte Kaserne Landshut in Germany. Additionally, the band has announced several festival appearances including Vienna Metal Meeting, Amsterdam Metal Meeting and Summer Breeze Open Air.

More tour dates and album info will be announced soon.

OBSCURA | Complete New Album; Reveal Album Title

Technical death metal masters OBSCURA have completed their fifth full-length album entitled Diluvium. Diluvium was recorded with longtime producer V. Santura (Triptykon, Pestilence) at Woodshed Studios in Landshut, Germany. The album is set for a Summer 2018 release via Relapse Records.

Some special contributors were involved with the making of Diluvium including Linus Klausenitzer’s father, Prof. Ulf Klausenitzer, who has worked previously as a violinist and conductor with renowned musicians Arvo Pärt, Karl-Heinz Stockhausen, Mikis Theodorakis, Daniel Barenboim, Christian Thielemann, Pierre Boulez and many more.

Additionally, Jonas Baumgartl, a founding member of OBSCURA, who was a key member of the band between 2002 and 2007 returned to take part in the Diluvium sessions on cello. Jonas recorded drums and cello on the band’s first and only demo Illegimitation, as well as their debut full-length Retribution.

Vocalist / guitarist Steffen Kummerer commented on the new album:

“Our new album ‘Diluvium’ finally marks the end of Obscura’s four album circle we started around ten years ago when we wrote ‘Cosmogenesis’, followed by ‘Omnivium’ and ‘Akroasis’ in recent years. With Rafael Trujillo, Linus Klausenitzer, Sebastian Lanser and myself participating as equal songwriting contributors, the record turned out diverse, progressive and colorful in every possible way. We can’t wait to share the final piece of this long running four-album-concept with you and look forward to the album release along with extensive touring throughout 2018.”

OBSCURA is set to begin a busy 2018 touring schedule. From February 1-5, the band will perform at the annual 70000 Tons of Metal with labelmates Exhumed. Later that month, OBSCURA begins their massive European tour with Sepultura, Goatwhore and Fit For An Autopsy. The tour commences on February 23, runs through 26 cities and ends on March 24. In April, the band heads to Japan for an exclusive headline tour (April 12-15). On April 30, OBSCURA celebrates their 15 year anniversary at Alte Kaserne Landshut in Germany. Additionally, the band has announced several festival appearances including Vienna Metal Meeting, Amsterdam Metal Meeting and Summer Breeze Open Air.

More tour dates and album info will be announced soon.

 

 

OBSCURA is

Steffen Kummerer – Vocals & Guitars
Rafael Trujillo – Guitars
Linus Klausenitzer – Bass
Sebastian Lanser – Drums

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