Germany’s progressive metal icons Obscura have returned with their highly anticipated album, A Sonication, marking the second chapter of their ambitious trilogy. Released today via Nuclear Blast Records, this seventh full-length album showcases the band’s ongoing evolution while staying true to their complex, signature sound.
A Sonication bridges past and future, written during extensive touring in support of 2021’s A Valediction. The album was produced by award-winning Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman (In Flames, Architects) in Gothenburg, Sweden. Frontman Steffen Kummerer completed vocals and acoustic guitar sections using custom-built ENGL amps, creating a heavier yet brighter sonic experience. The result is a deeply personal record that blends scientific themes with philosophical introspection, offering fans an immersive experience.
Acclaimed artist Eliran Kantor designed the album’s silver-toned artwork, perfectly complementing its sonic identity. To celebrate the release, the band has shared the music video for In Solitude.
Listen to the album on all platforms: A Sonication
Steffen Kummerer on A Sonication:
“With A Sonication, our seventh full-length album sees the light of day, and we couldn’t be prouder. This record has an introverted, melancholic vibe that fits perfectly with the trilogy’s theme. It’s a fragile, human touch—best experienced on a good system or high-quality headphones. We’ll be touring relentlessly in the coming years. Listen to the record and see you at a venue near you!”
Obscura European Tour 2025 with Skeletal Remains and Gorod
European Tour Dates:
- 04.02 – GER Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
- 05.02 – IT Milan – Legend
- 06.02 – CH Aarau – Kiff
- 07.02 – FR Lyon – MJC O Totem
- 08.02 – ES Barcelona – Wolf
- 09.02 – ES Madrid – Sala Mon
- 10.02 – PT Lisbon – Lav Lisboa
- 11.02 – ES Portugalete – Groove
- 12.02 – FR Toulouse – Le Rex
- 13.02 – FR Rennes – L‘ubu
- 15.02 – UK Birmingham – Asylum
- 16.02 – UK Manchester – Rebellion
- 17.02 – IRE Dublin – Whelans
- 18.02 – UK Bristol – Thekla
- 19.02 – UK London – O2 Academy Islington
- 20.02 – FR Paris – Petit Bain
- 21.02 – NL Eindhoven – Effenaar
- 22.02 – GER Hamburg – Headcrash
- 23.02 – GER Köln – Gebäude 9
- 24.02 – GER Berlin – Lido
- 25.02 – PL Wroclaw – Klub Lacznik
- 26.02 – CZ Prague – Futurum
- 27.02 – GER München – Hansa39
Shred Fest 2025: Massive North American Tour
In addition to their European dates, Obscura will headline the Shred Fest 2025 tour across North America and Canada with Atheist, Origin, Decrepit Birth, and Fractal Universe.
Shred Fest 2025 Dates:
- 20.04 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
- 22.04 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
- 23.04 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
- 24.04 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada
- 25.04 – Dallas, TX – Trees
- 28.04 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
- 29.04 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
- 30.04 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
- 01.05 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
- 02.05 – Boston, MA – Middle East Downstairs
- 03.05 – Quebec City, QC – Salle Montaigne
- 04.05 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow
- 05.05 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theatre
- 06.05 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
- 07.05 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving
- 08.05 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
- 09.05 – Minneapolis, MN – The Caboose
- 10.05 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
- 12.05 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room
- 13.05 – Calgary, AB – Dickens
- 15.05 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
- 16.05 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
- 17.05 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
- 18.05 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
- 20.05 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
- 22.05 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
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