Today the band unleashes the second teaser for their upcoming album ‘A Valediction,’ which is set to be released on November 19th. This time, it´s the catchy title track that manifests Obscura’s melodic pace, that they stand for over a decade.
Mastermind Steffen Kummerer comments on the track as follows: “The title track combines past and future to the present. With a combination of virtuosity, catchiness, and clear arrangements, “A Valediction” unfolds a bittersweet, fragile temper and sums up the lyrical framework of the entire album. A worthy title track and characterful summit of upcoming concerts.”
The video was shot, once again, with talented Mirko Witzki and brings back the vibes of late 90ies MTV.
Watch the video here:
Also watch “Solaris” here:
‘A Valediction’ will be available in the listed formats below and is now finally up for pre-order and pre-save via this link: [LINK]
* Digipak
* Digipak incl. patch + signing card (NB mailorder exclusive)
* Jewelcase (USA)
* 2 LP 180g with etching on D-side in the following colors:
* Black
* Silver (wholesale + NB mailorder)
* Gold (NB mailorder, limited to 300)
* Bronze (bandshop, limited to 200)
* White with red+toffee splatter (bandshop, limited to 300)
* Yellow + orange cloudy (USA)
* Transparent red+black marbled (Decibel, limited to 200)
The album graced by a cover artwork painted by internationally renowned artist Eliran Kantor will consist of 11 new studio tracks and the tracklist reads as follows:
01) Forsaken
02) Solaris
03) A Valediction
04) When Stars Collide (feat. Björn ‘Speed’ Strid)
05) In Unity
06) Devoured Usurper
07) The Beyond
08) Orbital Elements II
09) The Neuromancer
10) In Adversity
11) Heritage
Obscura wrote, recorded, and finalized ‘A Valediction’ during the pandemic. The stipulations of working during this time allowed Obscura to work cross-country, tracking each respective part—drums, guitar, and bass—in national studios across The Netherlands, Austria, and Germany. Once the pieces were completed, the recordings were shipped off to award-winning producer Fredrik Nordström and Studio Fredman (In Flames, Architects) in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Kummerer and Münzner completed vocals and acoustic guitars using custom-built ENGL amps. Nordström was also tapped to mix and master. The final result is a deeper, heavier, yet more rounded production.
The band will head out for their European tour right after the release and tickets are on sale now.
You can catch Obscura on one of the following European live dates:
Obscura
with Persefone + Disillusion
11/18/2021 Vienna – Viper Room [TIX]
11/19/2021 Prague – Nova Chmelnice [TIX]
11/20/2021 Poznan – Klub 2Prog
11/21/2021 Berlin – Hole 44
11/22/2021 Hamburg – Knust [TIX]
11/23/2021 Cologne – Gebäude 9
11/24/2021 Frankfurt – Das Bett
11/25/2021 Nijmegen – Doornroosje
11/27/2021 Leeds – Brudenell [TIX]
11/28/2021 Glasgow – Audio
11/30/2021 Dublin – Voodoo Lounge [TIX]
12/01/2021 Bristol – Exchange
12/02/2021 London – The Underworld [TIX]
12/03/2021 Paris – Petit Bain [TIX]
12/05/2021 Toulouse – Le Rex
12/06/2021 Madrid – Caracol
12/07/2021 Barcelona – La Nau
12/08//2021 Lyon – CCO [TIX]
12/09/2021 Milan – Legend Club
12/10/2021 Zürich – Komplex
12/11/2021 München – Backstage Halle
Press release courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records
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