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Obscura - New Guitarist Revealed
Obscura's complete new lineup has been revealed! A few days after they announced Sebastian Lanser as their new drummer, it's time to introduce the new guitarist that replaces Christian Muenzner. He is Tom "Fountainhead" Geldschläger (Fountainhead) and who was also a guest on Hannes Grossmann's solo album The Radial Covenant. If you want to see him in action, check out the two videos below.
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| Source: | realmofobscura.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Obscura - Drummer Sebastian Lanser Joins
After Obscura lost drummer Hannes Grossmann and guitarist Christian Muenzner who decided to leave, the band is introducing their new drummer. Sebastian Lanser is joining the German prog death metallers. In August, the group announced they had found their new lineup. This means you can probably expect more announcements regarding new Obscura members soon. For now, check out the new guy Sebastian Lanser below.
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| Source: | realmofobscura.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Obscura - Hannes Grossmann And Christian Muenzner Quit
Obscura has lost drummer Hannes Grossmann and guitarist Christian Muenzner who decided to leave the German prog death metal band. The band will soon open auditions to new members. Also, due to the lineup changes, the recordings for the band's yet untitled fourth album have to be postponed until the end of 2014. Both drummer Hannes Grossmann and guitarist Christian Muenzner have solo projects and released albums this year. Do you think it will be a big blow for the band?
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| Source: | realmofobscura.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Obscura - Compilation Track Streaming
"...And All Will Come To An End", a song from the German progressive/technical death metal outfit Obscura can now be streamed in the YouTube-video below.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Obscura - European Tour With Spawn Of Possession, Gorod, Exivious
German progressive/technical death metal outfit Obscura have announced an upcoming European tour, taking off in March through April.
Support on the trek comes from technical death metallers Spawn Of Possession and Gorod, and fusion metallers Exivious.
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Support on the trek comes from technical death metallers Spawn Of Possession and Gorod, and fusion metallers Exivious.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
| Event: | Omnivium Europe Tour 2012 |
Obscura - To Release Demo Compilation
German progressive/technical death metallers Obscura will release a demo compilation, of the band's early recordings and brand-new cover songs, in March next year, entitled Illegimitation.
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| Source: | kickstarter.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Obscura - North American Tour With Abysmal Dawn
Obscura has announced their first ever North American headline tour in support of their latest album Omnivium. The tour will start Nov. 4 in Wilmington, Delaware and run through Dec. 7 with support from label-mates Abysmal Dawn, Last Chance To Reason (Nov. 4 -25) and Enfold Darkness (Nov. 28 - Dec. 7).
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| Source: | relapse.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
| Event: | Obscura + Abysmal Dawn: North American Tour |
Obscura - Unveil New Bassist
You can now watch the video where German band Obscura unveil their new bass player. Linus Klausenitzer is the chosen one and below he talks about his influences, music studies and where he used to play and still plays now. Also, you can see some examples of his bass playing and statements from the band about the new bassist.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Obscura - Middle East / South East Asia Tour Dates
German progressive death metallers Obscura will do a handful of live shows in the Middle East / South East Asia in a couple of weeks.
The band will tour in support of their latest album Omnivium and will be performing first time ever in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
Bass player Linus Klausenitzer will be joining the band on tour to replace Jeroen Paul Thesseling, who left the band in July.
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The band will tour in support of their latest album Omnivium and will be performing first time ever in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
Bass player Linus Klausenitzer will be joining the band on tour to replace Jeroen Paul Thesseling, who left the band in July.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
| Event: | Obscura: Asia Tour 2011 |
Obscura - Bassist Leaves The Band
Bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Pestilence, ex-Mayan) has left German progressive death metallers Obscura.
In a statement released to Blabbermouth, Thesseling explained: "Due to repetitive conflicting schedules with job related obligations I have decided to depart Obscura. Beside the limited availability that kept me away from touring during the last months, I feel like taking new directions in my musical development.
Looking back, the cooperation with Obscura has been positive and successful. However, it's time to move on and find new challenges and opportunities for my musical career.
I would like to thank all the fans who supported us and wish Obscura all the best with their future work."
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In a statement released to Blabbermouth, Thesseling explained: "Due to repetitive conflicting schedules with job related obligations I have decided to depart Obscura. Beside the limited availability that kept me away from touring during the last months, I feel like taking new directions in my musical development.
Looking back, the cooperation with Obscura has been positive and successful. However, it's time to move on and find new challenges and opportunities for my musical career.
I would like to thank all the fans who supported us and wish Obscura all the best with their future work."
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Obscura - Japanese Bonus Song Online
"Concerto", a new track from German technical death metallers Obscura, has been made available for streaming over at Facebook (you'll have to "like" the band to access the stream).
"Concerto" is a cover track from Marty Friedman and Jason Becker's Cacophony Speed Metal Symphony album.
"Concerto" was included as the Japanese bonus track and on the iTunes digital deluxe album of the band's latest album, entitled Omnivium, which was released on March 29th in North America and early April in Europe through Relapse Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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"Concerto" is a cover track from Marty Friedman and Jason Becker's Cacophony Speed Metal Symphony album.
"Concerto" was included as the Japanese bonus track and on the iTunes digital deluxe album of the band's latest album, entitled Omnivium, which was released on March 29th in North America and early April in Europe through Relapse Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Obscura - Drummer To Release Instructional DVD
Obscura drummer Hanness Grossman will release his instructional DVD, Progressive Concepts For The Modern Metal Drummer. The 2-DVD set features almost four hours of lessons, clips, and live footage of both Obscura and Necrophagist and is available for pre-order at this location along with complete details on the DVD.
Also a trailer for Progressive Concepts For The Modern Metal Drummer can be viewed at this location.
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Also a trailer for Progressive Concepts For The Modern Metal Drummer can be viewed at this location.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Children Of Bodom - N. American Tour W/ Devin Townsend, Septicflesh, Obscura
Children Of Bodom has announced a North American headlining tour in support of their new album Relentless Reckless Forever. Support on the Children Of Bodom tour will come from Devin Townsend with openers Obscura and Septicflesh rotating positions each night.
Brought to you by Guitar World and Revolver, the North American leg of Children Of Bodom's Ugly World Tour will kick off in Los Angeles on June 24 and run through July 24 in Montreal where COB will perform alongside Kiss, Motörhead and more as part of the Heavy MTL hard rock festival.
"We are psyched to see all of our friends in North America and to play our new songs live for all of the Bodom maniacs," commented COB guitarist/vocalist Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho. "Get ready to throw it down!"
Children Of Bodom's Ugly World Tour - Ft. Devin Townsend, Septicflesh, Obscura:
June 24 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
June 25 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
June 26 - Portland, OR - Roseland
June 27 - Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market
June 28 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
June 30 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Ballroom
July 02 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Center
July 03 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon
July 04 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Center
July 05 - St. Paul, MN - Station Four
July 06 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
July 08 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
July 09 - Orlando, FL - BeachamTheater
July 10 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
July 12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls
July 13 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
July 14 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
July 15 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
July 16 - New York, NY - Best Buy Theatre
July 17 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Theatre
July 19 - Worcester, PA - Palladium
July 21 - Halifax, NS - Multipurpose Centre (no Devin Townsend)
July 23 - Toronto, ONT - Downsview Park (Heavy T.O.)
July 24 - Montreal, QC - Parc Jean-Drapeau (Heavy MTL)
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Brought to you by Guitar World and Revolver, the North American leg of Children Of Bodom's Ugly World Tour will kick off in Los Angeles on June 24 and run through July 24 in Montreal where COB will perform alongside Kiss, Motörhead and more as part of the Heavy MTL hard rock festival.
"We are psyched to see all of our friends in North America and to play our new songs live for all of the Bodom maniacs," commented COB guitarist/vocalist Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho. "Get ready to throw it down!"
Children Of Bodom's Ugly World Tour - Ft. Devin Townsend, Septicflesh, Obscura:
June 24 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
June 25 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
June 26 - Portland, OR - Roseland
June 27 - Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market
June 28 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
June 30 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Ballroom
July 02 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Center
July 03 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon
July 04 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Center
July 05 - St. Paul, MN - Station Four
July 06 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
July 08 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
July 09 - Orlando, FL - BeachamTheater
July 10 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
July 12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls
July 13 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
July 14 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
July 15 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
July 16 - New York, NY - Best Buy Theatre
July 17 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Theatre
July 19 - Worcester, PA - Palladium
July 21 - Halifax, NS - Multipurpose Centre (no Devin Townsend)
July 23 - Toronto, ONT - Downsview Park (Heavy T.O.)
July 24 - Montreal, QC - Parc Jean-Drapeau (Heavy MTL)
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| Source: | cobhc.com |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Obscura - Entire New Album Streaming Online
Omnivium, the new upcoming album from German technical death metallers Obscura, is now available for streaming in its entirety at MySpace.
Omnivium will be released on March 29th in North America and early April in Europe through Relapse Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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Omnivium will be released on March 29th in North America and early April in Europe through Relapse Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |
Obscura - European Tour Dates, Another New Song Online
"Vortex Omnivium", a brand-new track from German technical death metallers Obscura, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at Metal Injection.
Another new song, called "Septuagint", can still be streamed at this location.
"Vortex Omnivium" and "Septuagint" come off the band's upcoming new album Omnivium, which will be released on March 29th in North America and early April in Europe through Relapse Records.
Additionally, Obscura has announced a four-week European headlining tour in support of the new album.
Support will come from Hate Eternal, Beneath The Massacre, and Defiled. The tour kicks off in late April and follows Obscura's first hometown show in four years on March 6th in Landshut, Germany.
Obscura + Hate Eternal: European Tour
April 29 - Wurzburg, Germany @ Posthalle
April 30 - Tilburg, Netherlands @ 013
May 01 - Bristol, UK @ Fleece and Firkin
May 02 - Manchester, UK @ Moho Live
May 03 - London, UK @ Underworld
May 04 - Vosselaar, Belgium @ Beibob
May 06 - San Sebastian, Spain @ Sala Mogambos
May 07 - A Curuna, Spain @ Sala Ola Green
May 08 - Lisbon, Portugal @ Cine Teatro De Corroios
May 11 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Abart
May 12 - Rome, Italy @ Blackout Rock Club
May 13 - Romano Sesia, Italy @ Rock N Roll Arena
May 14 - Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Gala Hala
May 15 - Wien, Austria @ Arena
May 16 - Munchen, Germany @ Feierwerk
May 17 - Bratislava, Slovenia @ Randal Club
May 18 - Krakow, Poland @ Rotunda
May 19 - Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia
May 20 - Leipzig, Germany @ Theaterfabrik
May 21 - Essen, Germany @ Turock
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Another new song, called "Septuagint", can still be streamed at this location.
"Vortex Omnivium" and "Septuagint" come off the band's upcoming new album Omnivium, which will be released on March 29th in North America and early April in Europe through Relapse Records.
Additionally, Obscura has announced a four-week European headlining tour in support of the new album.
Support will come from Hate Eternal, Beneath The Massacre, and Defiled. The tour kicks off in late April and follows Obscura's first hometown show in four years on March 6th in Landshut, Germany.
Obscura + Hate Eternal: European Tour
April 29 - Wurzburg, Germany @ Posthalle
April 30 - Tilburg, Netherlands @ 013
May 01 - Bristol, UK @ Fleece and Firkin
May 02 - Manchester, UK @ Moho Live
May 03 - London, UK @ Underworld
May 04 - Vosselaar, Belgium @ Beibob
May 06 - San Sebastian, Spain @ Sala Mogambos
May 07 - A Curuna, Spain @ Sala Ola Green
May 08 - Lisbon, Portugal @ Cine Teatro De Corroios
May 11 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Abart
May 12 - Rome, Italy @ Blackout Rock Club
May 13 - Romano Sesia, Italy @ Rock N Roll Arena
May 14 - Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Gala Hala
May 15 - Wien, Austria @ Arena
May 16 - Munchen, Germany @ Feierwerk
May 17 - Bratislava, Slovenia @ Randal Club
May 18 - Krakow, Poland @ Rotunda
May 19 - Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia
May 20 - Leipzig, Germany @ Theaterfabrik
May 21 - Essen, Germany @ Turock
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Obscura |