Germany-based progressive metal titans OBSCURA return with A Sonication, the highly anticipated second installment 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.
Watch the video below:
Listen to the album on all platforms:
https://obscura.bfan.link/aslp
Mastermind Steffen Kummerer comments:
"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.“
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
