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Germany-based progressive metal titans OBSCURA return with A Sonication, the highly anticipated second installment of their ambitious trilogy concept, out today 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.

Watch the video here: 
https://youtu.be/hGahQ3EtRxA

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

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.

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