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.

Sebastian Lanser said: "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!"

Bassist Linus Klausenitzer also offered: "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!"




Sebastian Lanser is part of the German band Panzerballett, with whom he has recorded three albums. 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. Sebastian gained 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.

Source:	realmofobscura.com
Band profile:	Obscura