The ‘Emergent Evolution‘ video was released exactly one year ago.
For the first anniversary we’re proud to present you the official ‘Behind the scenes‘ video.
Enjoy!
Check out the official music video here:
emergent evolution
OBSCURA | “Emergent Evolution” Guitar Contest 2020
OBSCURA announce a guitar contest for the latest single “Emergent Evolution“. Take your chance to show us your solo. In association with ENGL amplification and ESP Guitars,we will provide some amazing prizes for the winners!
OBSCURA | Guitar Contest 2020 – Submissions
RULES
1. Download the Backing Track , GuitarPro File, PDF and Cubase Session here.
2. Record a video submission of your solo and upload it to YouTube with the tag
#realmofobscura.
3. Only one entry per person.
4. All submitted videos will be collected in the playlist “OBSCURA | Guitar Contest
2020”- send your links to contact@realmofobscura.com
5. Submissions are to be entered between 8th of January and 8th of February.
6. OBSCURA pick the three winners on 12th of February 2020!PRIZES
1. The first place winner of the contest wins a brand new ENGL 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 Pics
2. The second place winner wins a signed Diluvium Vinyl, a signed Diluvium CD,
custom Obscura earplugs and 4 Ernie Ball Obscura Guitar Pics.
3. The third place winner wins a signed Diluvium CD, custom Obscura earplugs and 4
Earnie Ball Obscura Guitar Picks.TERMS AND CONDITIONS
● The winner will be picked by the band on Feb 12 2020.
● All decisions are final.
● By entering the contest you agree that your full name and YouTube account is
mentioned on our social media platforms and that we might contact you in case of
winning.
● In case of winning you agree to submit your video in high resolution and allow
OBSCURA, ENGL amplification, and ESP guitars to upload it to their social media accounts.
● In case of winning you will provide a valid shipping address..
● The raffle is not associated with YouTube, Facebook or Instagram in any way.
OBSCURA | Sign to Nuclear Blast
Today, Nuclear Blast is pleased to announce the signing of Germany’s finest progressive death metal band, OBSCURA. Founded in 2002, the group have established their reputation by releasing 5 studio albums which have been highly acclaimed by fans and press alike, accompanied by playing support tours (w/ SEPULTURA, CHILDREN OF BODOM, CANNIBAL CORPSE among others) as well as their own headline shows all around the globe.
Obscura’s Steffen Kummerer states, “Partnering with the world’s biggest independent metal label feels like the start of a new chapter for OBSCURA and we are very much looking forward to a great collaboration and to releasing our forthcoming sixth studio album with a great team at our side.“
Nuclear Blast‘s Jaap Wagemaker adds, “As fans ourselves at Nuclear Blast, we have long admired the artistry of German progressive death metal masters OBSCURA. We were blown away by their musical 4-album cycle that started with »Cosmogenesis« and ended with »Diluvium« complete with all the band’s signature elements plus groundbreaking polyrhythms, dramatic songwriting, and jaw-dropping virtuosity!
We knew that OBSCURA has the potential to become one of the leading forces in progressive death metal worldwide, so when the opportunity came to work with them, there was no room for second thoughts. We at Nuclear Blast are very curious to see where OBSCURA’s musicial journey beyond »Diluvium« will bring them. If you are a fan of progressive metal, you should definitely check out this band!”
In additon, the band will once again be touring in support of their current studio album »Diluvium,« in February/March 2020. Support on this run, which will see them performing in 21 cities in 19 countries across the continent, will come various special guests: Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED, vocalist/guitarist Steffen Kummerer’s blackened melodic death metal band THULCANDRA as well as French progressive death metal outfit FRACTAL UNIVERSE. All dates can be found below, tickets are on sale now!
Last but not least, the band has recently unveiled a brand new 4k music video for the track ‘Emergent Evolution‘, which is taken off their latest offering.
OBSCURA live:
»Diluvium« – Europa 2020
w/ GOD DETHRONED, THULCANDRA, FRACTAL UNIVERSE
15.02. CH Zug – Galvanik
16.02. I Bologna – Locomotiv Club
17.02. SLO Ljubljana – Orto Bar
18.02. A Graz – Explosiv
19.02. BIH Tuzla – Club Palma
20.02. BG Sofia – Mixtape 5
21.02. RO Bucharest – Quantic Club
22.02. SRB Belgrade – Božidarac
23.02. H Budapest – Dürer Kert
24.02. SK Bratislava – Randal Club
25.02. CZ Prague – Futurum Music Bar
26.02. PL Krakow – Klub Kwadrat
27.02. PL Warsaw – Proxima
28.02. LV Riga – Melnā Piektdiena
29.02. EST Tallinn – Rockclub Tapper
01.03. FIN Helsinki – Tavastia
03.03. S Stockholm – Fyshuset Klubben
04.03. N Oslo – John DEE
05.03. DK Aarhus – VoxHall
06.03. D Essen – Turock
07.03. D Landshut – Rocket Club
21.03. D Heidelberg – Deathfest
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OBSCURA is:
Steffen Kummerer | vocals, guitars
Rafael Trujillo | guitars
Linus Klausenitzer | bass
Sebastian Lanser | drums
More info:
OBSCURA | Share “Emergent Evolution” Music Video
Germany’s progressive death metal masters OBSCURA share the official music video for “Emergent Evolution”. The song is from the band’s 2018 released fifth album Diluvium. Watch the Mirko Witzi directed video AT THIS LOCATION.
“With the production of “Emergent Evolution” we just released the, up to this date, most ambitious music video of Obscura. Earlier this year, the entire team flew to Sicily for a week to capture astonishing shots on top of a volcano, in the middle of sulphur springs, within lithified lava streams and inside of natural vaults. We knew this video turns into something unique and special when we sorted the raw material months ago. “Emergent Evolution” exceeded our expectations by far!” – Steffen Kummerer
OBSCURA’s fifth studio album Diluvium is out now on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records. Physical packages are available via Relapse.com HERE and Digital Downloads / Streaming Services AT THIS LOCATION.
A full collection of OBSCURA music videos is available via YouTube HERE.
OBSCURA complete their long-running, four-album conceptual circle with the release of Diluvium (defined as a great oceanic flood), their most evocative, diverse and vibrant release to date. Recorded with longtime producer V. Santura (Triptykon, Pestilence) at Woodshed Studios in Landshut, Germany, Diluvium is a stunning achievement for the illustrious quartet and a landmark release for progressive metal as a whole. Complete with all the band’s signature elements plus groundbreaking polyrhythms, dramatic songwriting, and jaw-dropping virtuosity, OBSCURA raise the bar once again with an album that will go down in the annals of metal history as one of the most astonishing performances the genre has to offer.
Album Art Credit: Orion Landau
OFFICIAL LINKS:
OBSCURA Official Website
OBSCURA YouTube Channel
OBSCURA on Facebook
OBSCURA on Instagram
OBSCURA on Twitter
OBSCURA on Bandcamp