Obscura’s album ‘A Sonication’ out now as well as a new video for ‘In Solitude’

Germany-based progressive metal titans Obscura return with “A Sonication”, the highly anticipated second instalment of their ambitious trilogy concept, out now via Nuclear Blast Records worldwide. This marks the band’s seventh full-length release and their second with Nuclear Blast, showcasing a bold evolution in sound while staying true to their signature complexity and innovation.

Elegant yet commanding, “A Sonication” seamlessly bridges Obscura’s past and future, capturing their relentless pursuit of musical progression. Written and recorded during extensive worldwide touring in support of their previous album, “A Valediction”, the new record was finalized with award-winning producer Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman (In Flames, Bring Me The Horizon, Architects) in Gothenburg, Sweden. With the instrumental tracks completed, frontman Steffen Kummerer finished vocals and acoustic guitar sections using custom-built ENGL amps, while Nordström helmed the mixing and mastering process. The result is a heavier yet brighter sonic landscape, underscoring Obscura’s commitment to refinement and expansion.

Lyrically, “A Sonication” delves into layered meanings and interpretations. The title itself—derived from the process of using sound waves to agitate particles—offers a multifaceted perspective, blending scientific principles with philosophical introspection. Each composition embodies a personal episode from Kummerer’s life, further connecting the album to “A Valediction” as part of the ongoing trilogy. To visualize the album’s theme, acclaimed artist Eliran Kantor (Testament, Kreator, Hatebreed) was enlisted, crafting a silver-toned aesthetic that seamlessly complements Obscura’s sonic and visual identity.

To mark the release of “A Sonication”, Obscura unveils the official music video for ‘In Solitude,’ offering fans a first glimpse into the album’s immersive world.

Listen to the album on all platforms:https://obscura.bfan.link/aslp

With „A Sonication“ our seventh full length album sees the light of day, and we can’t be more proud of the record and how it turned out. The overall introverted, almost melancholic vibe and pace matches perfectly with the theme of the second album of our ongoing trilogy that started a few years back, releasing „A Valediction“ in 2021. The fragile and human touch, featuring edges and dynamics back to back, turned into a unique album to be heard best with a good system or classy headphones. Obscura will embark on a relentless touring schedule covering the next years. Listen to the record, and see you at a venue near you. Steffen Kummerer

Obscura recently kicked off their European tour alongside Skeletal Remains and Gorod. However, 2025 is set to be even busier for the band, as they have just announced the Shred Fest USA tour. This massive trek will take them across North America and Canada for 26 electrifying dates.

Obscura 

support: Skeletal Remains , Gorod 

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 

Ticketlink: https://realmofobscura.com/live/ 

SHRED FEST 2025 

Obscura – Atheist – Origin  – Decrepit Birth  – Fractal Universe  

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 

20.04. 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. Pittsburg, 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 

Ticketlink: realmofobscura.com/live