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Obscura’s Steffen discusses the reincarnation of the band with new album ‘A Valediction’

Obscura’s Steffen discusses the reincarnation of the band with new album ‘A Valediction’

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 8, 2021 | Interviews, New Music, Releases

    Obscura are ready for the next chapter as their new album, A Valediction, will be released on November 19th via Nuclear Blast (pre-order here). We caught up with the group’s mastermind Steffen Kummerer to discuss their latest effort and the overall...
Interview w/Obscura’s Steffen Kummerer on ‘Diluvium,’ the music industry, touring goals and more

Interview w/Obscura’s Steffen Kummerer on ‘Diluvium,’ the music industry, touring goals and more

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 23, 2018 | Interviews, News

German progressive/tech death metal giants Obscura just released their new album Diluvium on July 13th via Relapse Records (order here). The LP is the last of their four-record concept, which started with 2009’s Cosmogenesis. While the group have some time before...

Obscura forced to drop Summer Slaughter due to visa issues

by Alix Vallecillo | Jul 28, 2015 | Cancellations, News, Touring, Updates

The Summer Slaughter tour just started and, even though it isn’t as chaotic as Mayhem Festival, it has already encountered some issues. We reported about After The Burial pulling off the bill after their former guitarist Justin Lowe passed away and they needed...

Members Of Testament, The Black Dahlia Murder, Chimaira And More To Make Guest Appearances During The ‘Death To All Tour’

by Zach Shaw | May 8, 2012 | Touring

The Death To All Tour, a seven date trek in honor of the late Chuck Schuldiner, was already looking pretty awesome. The tour already promised appearances from former members of Death, special guest vocalists, and opening slots from Atheist and Gorguts. Now, Death To...

Obscura’s Steffen Kummerer Confirmed As Second Vocalist For ‘Death To All’ Tour

by Zach Shaw | Mar 22, 2012 | Touring

Earlier this week, Abysmal Dawn/ Bereft’s Charles Elliott was confirmed as the first singer set to appear on the Death To All Tour. And today, the Death tribute tour announced Obscura guitarist/singer Steffen Kummerer as the bill’s second vocalist. Kummerer had the...
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Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister honored in England; lost 1976 album The Manticore Tapes out in June
Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister honored in England; lost 1976 album The Manticore Tapes out in June

On Friday, 9th, Motörhead fans gathered in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, for the Lemmy Forever ceremony, honoring the late legend, Lemmy Kilmister. Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell was on hand to place Lemmy’s ashes into a new statue created by local sculptor...

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Sodom release new single “Witchhunter”
Sodom release new single “Witchhunter”

German thrashers Sodom have released a video, created by former guitarist Andy Brings, for their latest single, "Witchhunter." The track is an homage to their late drummer Chris Witchunter and is the second single taken from their upcoming album, The Arsonist,...

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Deadguy return after 30 years with new album’ Near-Death Travel Services’
Deadguy return after 30 years with new album’ Near-Death Travel Services’

Metalcore veterans Deadguy have announced Near-Death Travel Services, their long-awaited sophomore album and first in three decades, arriving June 27 via Relapse Records. The band reunited after their 2021 documentary Killing Music, recorded the album, and have now...

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New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May sees new works from the likes of Propagandhi, PUP, Nightfall and Puddle Of Mudd among the many outstanding works...

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New & Noteworthy: April’s flood of new music with UNATØNED, Necro, Aspiral (4/25/2025 – 4/11/2025)

New & Noteworthy: April’s flood of new music with UNATØNED, Necro, Aspiral (4/25/2025 – 4/11/2025)

April 25, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of April will see the return of Billy Idol, new works from Ghost, Machine Head and Wednesday...

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