by Elise Yablon | May 14, 2020 | News
German progressive metal band Obscura have a new drummer. It was announced Wednesday (5/13) that David Diepold will be joining the band as a permanent member. Diepold has previously worked as a drum teacher and session musician with bands such as...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 29, 2020 | News
After a nine-year break, bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Quadvium, Salazh Trio, ex-Pestilence) has rejoined Obscura as a permanent member. The announcement follows the recent lineup change when guitarist Rafael Trujillo, bassist Linus Klausenitzer and drummer...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 22, 2020 | News, Splits
Obscura has announced a major change to the band’s lineup as guitarist Rafael Trujillo, bassist Linus Klausenitzer and drummer Sebastian Lanser quit the band. The reason behind their sudden departure is due to musical differences and forming a new band, named,...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 16, 2019 | Lists
As each year approaches its end, we share our year-end lists highlighting the best of the best of the year. However, we were taken aback, realizing that not only will 2020 mark a new year, it also marks a brand new decade. It’s true what they say; time flies...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 30, 2019 | News
Obscura have signed to Nuclear Blast. The German progressive/ technical death metal outfit have unleashed five full length albums, including their latest effort, 2018’s Diluvium. And now, they are ready for a new chapter in their career. Guitarist/vocalist...