11/16/2010 14:08

Obscura

Obscura: 'Omnivium'

German technical death metallers Obscura have recently completed work on their brand new album 'Omnivium' and has revealed its tracklisting as:

Septuagint
Vortex Omnivium
Ocean Gateways
Euclidean Elements
Prismal Dawn
Celestial Spheres
Velocity
A Transcendental Serenade
Aevum

'Omnivium' was recorded at Woodshed Studio in southern Germany with engineer V. Santura (Triptykon, Dark Fortress) and is expected to see a March 2011 release date, through Relapse Records.

Obscura drummer Hannes Grossman commented on recording Omnivium; "The recording process was intense and time-consuming, but it brought us many steps forward as musicians both individually and collectively. The songs are still catchy, but there are more epic parts involved, as well as faster and more melodic songs. The extremes of the band's sound extend on all sides, so to say. Expect some things which have never been done before like this in death metal!"

Additionally, Grossman is working on his first instructional drum DVD titled 'Progressive Concepts for the Modern Metal Drummer'. The DVD will feature different chapters about hand/foot techniques, blast beats, advanced double bass drumming, rhythmic modulations, and song and performance tutorials.

Grossman commented on his forthcoming DVD; "After the recordings for Obscura's new album I decided to start filming because the energy of the recording process was still valid. The final motivation came from Nile drummer George Kollias, with whom we toured in Japan. Thanks again, Bro'! Of course the DVD will not only feature solo and song performances, but also very deep advice about the things that I use, like finger control technique, hybrid techniques, advanced foot technique or odd-time signatures."

Obscura have been confirmed for the Mass Deathtruction Festival in Belgium, and Bang Your Head Festival in Luxembourg taking place this December. Check out the tour dates from the band's MySpace page.

(source: Relapse Records)

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Progressive death metal act Obscura has unveiled the name of their forthcoming full-length as 'Omnivium'. 'Omnivium' was recently recorded and now being mixed at Woodshed Studio in southern Germany with engineer V. Santura (Triptykon, Dark Fortress). The nine-track album will see an early 2011 release date through Relapse Records.

Obscura's Steffen Kummerer issued the following update from the studio: "Although we recorded again with our long time friend and producer V. Santura in the Woodshed Studios, the studio sessions were hard work and lots of sweat. It was for the best though since 'Omnivium' is definitely the next step for this band.

"Christian (Muenzer – guitar) recorded some outstanding solos with a new 8 finger tapping technique, Jeroen (Paul Thesseling – bass) brought his own stamp of fretless tone into the mix again, and Hannes (Grossmann - drums) recorded his heaviest session to date and broke through the 260 bpm line. Everyone brought lots of great ideas to the table and made 'Omnivium' a truly collaborative band effort. 'Omnivium' sounds solely like Obscura, and brings us a step closer to reaching our unique vision of progressive death metal."

Obscura has recently been confirmed for the Mass Deathtruction Festival held in early December in Belgium with additional touring to be announced soon.

(source: Relapse Records)