OBSCURA | Guitar Contest – Winners

Ladies and Gentlemen: We proudly present you the winner of the EMERGENT EVOLUTION guitar solo contest: Riccardo Benedini – Congratulations!

Steffen Kummerer comments: „Riccardo Benedini delivered an astonishing solo for “Emergent Evolution” containing a wide spectrum of perfectly executed techniques, feeling, melody and tight performance.


The second-place winner of the Emergent Evolution guitar contest is Fidel De Jesus. Congratulations!

Steffen Kummerer comments: „Fidel De Jesus paired feel with technique and delivered an inspiring solo with a wide palette of dynamics, ending in a harmonized climax and still supports the entire composition of “Emergent Evolution”.


Steffen Kummerer comments: “Eetu Hernesmaa underlined the feel and vibe of „Emergent Evolution“ with fluid licks, suitable composition and harmony paired with tight execution.” Congratulations, Eetu!


As first place winner of the contest, Riccardo wins a brand new Engl Amps Cabloader, an Emergent Evolution TS, a signed Diluvium Vinyl, a signed Diluvium CD, custom Obscura earplugs, a Obscura logo keychain, and 4 Ernie Ball Obscura Guitar picks! Thank you all for participating and submitting great solos. We enjoyed listening to your solos and how you got creative with our song.