Obscura

German Technical Death Metal Band

Obscura is a progressive/technical death metal band from Germany, known for their sophisticated songwriting and virtuosic musicianship. The band was formed in 2002 by guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer. Obscura's name is derived from the Gorguts album "Obscura," which signifies the band's intricate and complex musical direction. They gained significant attention within the metal community with their 2009 release "Cosmogenesis," which showcased their blend of extreme metal with progressive elements. This album marked the beginning of a conceptual trilogy that continued with "Omnivium" in 2011, further solidifying their reputation for crafting technically demanding and thematically cohesive albums. The trilogy concluded with "Akroasis" in 2016, although it is not mentioned in the initial request.