Featuring all rhythm and lead guitars, live arrangements for two guitars. Including play along tracks for each song.
1. Clandestine Stars
2. Emergent Evolution
3. Diluvium
4. Mortification of the Vulgar Sun
5. Ethereal Skies
6. Convergence
7. Ekpyrosis
8. The Seventh Aeon
9. The Conjuration
10. An Epilogue to Infinity
Rhythm & Lead Guitars transcribed by Steffen Kummerer & Rafael Trujillo.
For fretted and fretless basses 5/6 string, recorded with 6 string fretless bass. Including play along tracks for each song.
1. Clandestine Stars
2. Emergent Evolution
3. Diluvium
4. Mortification of the Vulgar Sun
5. Ethereal Skies
6. Convergence
7. Ekpyrosis
8. The Seventh Aeon
9. The Conjuration
10. An Epilogue to Infinity
Germany’s progressive death metal masters OBSCURA complete their long-running, four-album conceptual circle with the release of Diluvium (defined as a great oceanic flood), their most evocative, diverse and vibrant release to date. Diluvium is due out July 13th on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records.
Watch the official video for “Diluvium” via YouTube HERE and all digital streaming services AT THIS LOCATION. “Diluvium” was directed by Mirko Witzki (Kreator, Blind Guardian, Caliban) and further explores the album’s celestial themes. The band commented further on the concept:
“With the title track of our new album we present you one of the most fast forward and brutal compositions “Diluvium” has to offer. The music video created by German Cinematographer Mirko Witzki shows the first part of a connected story relating to the band’s long running four album cycle.” – Steffen Kummerer
Additionally, OBSCURA will perform at select European festivals this summer including Vienna Metal Meeting, Amsterdam Metal Meeting, Colony Summer Festival and Summer Breeze Open Air. Stay tuned for more tour dates in the near future.
OBSCURA’s fifth studio album Diluvium is due out July 13th on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records. Physical packages are available via Relapse.com HERE and Digital Downloads / Streaming Services AT THIS LOCATION.
Recorded with longtime producer V. Santura (Triptykon, Pestilence) at Woodshed Studios in Landshut, Germany, Diluvium is a stunning achievement for the illustrious quartet and a landmark release for progressive metal as a whole. Complete with all the band’s signature elements plus groundbreaking polyrhythms, dramatic songwriting, and jaw-dropping virtuosity, OBSCURA raise the bar once again with an album that will go down in the annals of metal history as one of the most astonishing performances the genre has to offer.
Album Art Credit: Orion Landau
Diluvium Tracklist:
Clandestine Stars
Emergent Evolution
Diluvium
Mortification of the Vulgar Sun
Ethereal Skies
Convergence
Ekpyrosis
The Seventh Aeon
The Conjuration
An Epilogue to Infinity
A Last Farewell (Bonus Track)
OBSCURA Tour Dates:
May 12 Vienna, AU Vienna Metal Meeting 2018
May 19 Amsterdam, NL Amsterdam Metal Meeting 2018
Jul 21 Brescia, IT Colony Summer Festival
Aug 15-18 Dinkelsbuhl, DE Summer Breeze Open Air 2018
„We would like to welcome you as our guests to celebrate the 15th anniversary of both Obscura and Thulcandra in our hometown Landshut. We invited our friends in Deserted Fear and Sektor alongside old band members and friends that supported both bands since the very early days in 2002 and 2003. We prepared a few nostalgic surprises and offer a free meet & greet at 19:30 for everyone.
Since the venue “Alte Kaserne” closes its doors after the show quite immediately, we heavily recommend you to visit Landshut downtown (Altstadt) after the concert to share a drink with us at one of our beloved rock and metal hotspots: Schwarzer Hahn, Ostrich Bar, Vempire, Irish Pub, Rocket Club and Penny Lane. With guests from Singapore to Sweden and in between we are looking forward to celebrate 15 years of heavy music with you.”
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.
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.