OBSCURA | Making of “Diluvium” [Episode #1 – Production]

 

Germany’s progressive death metal masters 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. Diluvium is due out July 13th on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records.

Watch the official video for “Diluvium” via YouTube HERE and all digital streaming services AT THIS LOCATION. “Diluvium” was directed by Mirko Witzki (Kreator, Blind Guardian, Caliban) and further explores the album’s celestial themes. The band commented further on the concept:

“With the title track of our new album we present you one of the most fast forward and brutal compositions “Diluvium” has to offer. The music video created by German Cinematographer Mirko Witzki shows the first part of a connected story relating to the band’s long running four album cycle.” – Steffen Kummerer

Additionally, OBSCURA will perform at select European festivals this summer including Vienna Metal Meeting, Amsterdam Metal Meeting, Colony Summer Festival and Summer Breeze Open Air. Stay tuned for more tour dates in the near future.

OBSCURA’s fifth studio album Diluvium is due out July 13th on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records. Physical packages are available via Relapse.com HERE and Digital Downloads / Streaming Services AT THIS LOCATION.

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.

Obscura | Diluvium CD

Album Art Credit: Orion Landau

Diluvium Tracklist:

  1. Clandestine Stars
  2. Emergent Evolution
  3. Diluvium
  4. Mortification of the Vulgar Sun
  5. Ethereal Skies
  6. Convergence
  7. Ekpyrosis
  8. The Seventh Aeon
  9. The Conjuration
  10. An Epilogue to Infinity
  11. A Last Farewell (Bonus Track)

 

OBSCURA Tour Dates:

May 12 Vienna, AU Vienna Metal Meeting 2018
May 19 Amsterdam, NL Amsterdam Metal Meeting 2018
Jul 21 Brescia, IT Colony Summer Festival
Aug 15-18 Dinkelsbuhl, DE Summer Breeze Open Air 2018

 

OFFICIAL LINKS:

OBSCURA Official Website
OBSCURA YouTube Channel
OBSCURA on Facebook
OBSCURA on Instagram
OBSCURA on Twitter
OBSCURA on Bandcamp

OBSCURA | “Diluvium” Signed CDs – Preorder limited to 200

Obscura - DiluviumObscura | Diluvium CDNow in 2018, 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.

1. Clandestine Stars
2. Emergent Evolution
3. Diluvium
4. Mortification of the Vulgar Sun
5. Ethereal Skies
6. Convergence
7. Ekpyrosis
8. The Seventh Aeon
9. The Conjuration
10. An Epilogue to Infinity

PRESALE | Orders containing this item will be shipped on July 9th.

First 200 Orders will be signed by the band!
Available exclusively through www.realmofobscura.com.

OBSCURA | “Diluvium” Vinyl – Sold Out Edition #2

First Press

Release Date: July 13, 2018

1200 x Silver Standard Gram UK / Europe Exclusive
800 x Black Standard Gram North America Exclusive
500 x Bone White with Purple, Silver and Blood Red Splatter Standard Gram Relapse.com Exclusive
300 x Picture Disc Relapse.com Exclusive
200 x Deep Purple and Bone White Merge with Blood Red and Hot Pink Splatter Standard Gram SOLD OUT
100 x Blood Red Inside Clear with Purple, Silver and Black Splatter Standard Gram SOLD OUT
100 x Clear (Not available to the public – Friends of band and label only)

Obscura | Diluvium Picture Disc VinylGermany’s progressive death metal masters 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.

Order through www.relapse.com

 

OBSCURA | “Diluvium” Vinyl – Sold Out Edition #1

First Press

Release Date: July 13, 2018

1200 x Silver Standard Gram UK / Europe Exclusive
800 x Black Standard Gram North America Exclusive
500 x Bone White with Purple, Silver and Blood Red Splatter Standard Gram Relapse.com Exclusive
300 x Picture Disc Relapse.com Exclusive
200 x Deep Purple and Bone White Merge with Blood Red and Hot Pink Splatter Standard Gram SOLD OUT
100 x Blood Red Inside Clear with Purple, Silver and Black Splatter Standard Gram Relapse.com Exclusive
100 x Clear (Not available to the public – Friends of band and label only)

Obscura | Diluvium Picture Disc VinylGermany’s progressive death metal masters 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.

Order through www.relapse.com

 

OBSCURA | complete “Akroasis World Tour”

After over 2 years of intense touring Obscura complete the “Akroasis World Tour” with an extensive show at Amsterdam Metalfest, the Netherlands.

“In the last 3 months we finished the touring cycle of Akroasis with special shows on 3 different continents. This doesn’t mean that there will be any break now. In July we will be back with a huge new stage production and song material of our upcoming album Diluvium. We want to thank all our fans that came to the shows, promoters, booking agencies and our crew! See you all again on the Diluvium World Tour!” – Linus Klausenitzer

Share your pictures of the tour using the hashtag #akroasisworldtour and pick up one of the last shirts available.

Obscura | Akroasis World Tour TS

Obscura | Akroasis World Tour TS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OBSCURA Tour Dates:

May 12         Vienna, AU        Vienna Metal Meeting 2018
May 19        Amsterdam, NL        Amsterdam Metal Meeting 2018
Jul 21          Brescia, IT                  Colony Summer Festival
Aug 15-18    Dinkelsbuhl, DE        Summer Breeze Open Air 2018

OFFICIAL LINKS:

OBSCURA Official Website
OBSCURA YouTube Channel
OBSCURA on Facebook
OBSCURA on Instagram
OBSCURA on Twitter
OBSCURA on Bandcamp