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A Sonication
''A Sonication'' is the seventh studio album by the German technical death metal band Obscura. It was released by the music label Nuclear Blast on 7 February 2025. Background The album was written and recorded in Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, and produced by Fredrik Nordström and Steffen Kummerer. Music videos for the tracks "Evenfall", "Silver Linings", and "In Solitude" have been released. Touring Obscura embarked on a European tour called “Silver Linings” in February 2025 with bands Rings of Saturn and Gorod. Rings of Saturn have been replaced with Skeletal Remains. They have also planned a North American tour for April and May, with bands Atheist (celebrating the 35th anniversary of their debut album ''Piece of Time''), Origin, Decrepit Birth, and Fractal Universe. In June the band announced a third major release tour covering mainly Eastern and Southern Europe called “Evenfall” 2025. Supports have been named with Suicidal Angels, Hideous Divinity and Sad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obscura (band)
Obscura is a German technical death metal band from Landshut, founded by guitarist and vocalist Steffen Kummerer in 2002. The band has released seven studio albums, a compilation album and fifteen music videos since its formation. Their latest album A Sonication was released on 7 February 2025 via Nuclear Blast. History ''Illegimitation'' (2002–2003) Obscura was formed in late 2002 by guitarist Steffen Kummerer, drummer Jonas Baumgartl, guitarist Armin Seitz and bassist/vocalist Martin Ketzer with the name Illegimitation. Performing local shows, the band booked their own concept tour in Bavaria called "Blasting Bavaria Tour" in 2003, followed by editions in 2004, 2005 and 2007. The band recorded their first and only self titled demo in November 2003 with producer V.Santura ( Triptykon, Pestilence, Dark Fortress). The demo contained four songs, received positive feedback within southern Germany and took root in underground circles. In early 2004, both Ketzer and Seitz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg ( ; ) is the second-largest city in Sweden, after the capital Stockholm, and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated by the Kattegat on the west coast of Sweden, it is the gubernatorial seat of Västra Götaland County, with a population of approximately 600,000 in the city proper and about 1.1 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. King Gustavus Adolphus founded Gothenburg by royal charter in 1621 as a heavily fortified, primarily Dutch, trading colony. In addition to the generous privileges given to his Dutch allies during the ongoing Thirty Years' War, e.g. tax relaxation, he also attracted significant numbers of his German and Scottish allies to populate his only town on the western coast; this trading status was furthered by the founding of the Swedish East India Company. At a key strategic location at the mouth of the , where Scandinavia's largest drainage basin enters the sea, the Port of Gothenburg is now the largest port in the No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 Albums
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released or scheduled for release in 2025. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissue In the music industry, a reissue (also re-release, repackage or re-edition) is the release of an album or single which has been released at least once before, sometimes with alterations or additions. Reasons for reissue New audio formats Reco ...s, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2025 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November Unscheduled and TBA References {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sami Yli-Sirniö
Sami Yli-Sirniö (born 10 April 1972) is a Finnish musician who is currently the lead guitarist of the German band Kreator and the Finnish metal bands Waltari and Barren Earth. He spent part of his life in Germany and thus has strong ties with the German metal scene. German '' Rock Hard'' magazine featured him in 2007 as a "forgotten guitar hero". Career While living in Germany, he served as a session musician for rock band In Rags, gothic act Tiamat, and thrash metal band Grip Inc. For both Tiamat and Grip Inc., he played sitar, his second favourite instrument. Yli-Sirniö is currently endorsed by Ibanez. Waltari (1989–1995, 2001–present) Yli-Sirniö originally joined experimental Finnish crossover legend Waltari in 1989. He left the band in 1995 to live in Germany, returning in 2001. So far he has recorded eight studio albums with Waltari. Yli-Sirniö likes to explore other opportunities and has had many guest appearances with other bands. Kreator (2001–present) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decrepit Birth
Decrepit Birth is an American death metal band from Santa Cruz, California. They have released two studio albums through Unique Leader Records and two through Nuclear Blast, and a demo independently. All of their studio albums feature artwork by renowned fantasy artist Dan Seagrave. In October 2021, it was announced vocalist Bill Robinson was taking an "extended hiatus" from the band and was being replaced by Mac Smith, who would tour with the band for the foreseeable future. However, in March 2022, the band announced an upcoming tour in July and that Bill Robinson would be returning on vocals. Band members ;Current members * Bill Robinson – lead vocals (2001–present) * Matt Sotelo – guitars, backing vocals (2001–present) * Gabe Seeber – drums (2018–present, live 2013–2017) * Chris Ratcliffe – bass (2025–present) ;Current live members * Matthew Paulazzo – drums (2017–present) ;Former members * Derek Boyer – bass (2001–2003, 2011–2012) * Tim Ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Origin (band)
Origin is an American technical death metal band from Topeka, Kansas, founded in 1990 under the monikers Necrotomy and Thee Abomination. They have been recognized by music critics and metal fans alike for combining a harsh sound with a high level of technical skill. Origin's music is characterized by almost exclusive use of several specific, difficult playing techniques; blast beats, multiple death growled vocals, and arpeggios and sweep picking on both the guitars and the bass guitar. Their songs often have uneven, shifting time signatures. 2008 saw the band breakthrough in the United States with the release of their fourth studio album, ''Antithesis'', which peaked at #21 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. Biography Beginnings Origin was formed in 1990 by Kansas natives Paul Ryan and Jeremy Turner. The two got together to form a death metal band with the goal of making the music as technically proficient as possible. The band was initially known as Necrotomy, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piece Of Time
''Piece of Time'' is the debut album by Florida death metal band Atheist, recorded in 1988 and released locally on August 30, 1989 through Active Records, and internationally in 1990 through Metal Blade Records. ''Piece of Time'' is the only Atheist album to feature bassist Roger Patterson, although he wrote a great deal of the basslines used on the band's sophomore album '' Unquestionable Presence''. Background The album's release was delayed due to Atheist's original record label Mean Machine Records going bankrupt, which forced the band to find a new label. They eventually signed with UK label Active Records, who released the album in Europe soon after. The album was not released in the US for another six months, until Metal Blade Records arranged a licensing deal with Active Records and released it to the American market in November 1990. Composition and music ''Piece of Time'' has been described as sounding like "a death/thrash record made by players who had heard a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atheist (band)
Atheist is an American death metal band from Sarasota, Florida, founded in 1987. The band's original lineup consisted vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kelly Shaefer, lead guitarist Rand Burkey, bassist Roger Patterson and drummer Steve Flynn. The band is known for its highly technical playing style, and its 1991 album '' Unquestionable Presence'' is regarded as a landmark of the technical death metal genre. The band gained a following largely within its own genre. After disbanding in 1994, the group reformed in 2006 and has since released one studio album and a live DVD. History The band was originally formed in 1984 in Sarasota, Florida, firstly under the name Oblivion and later as R.A.V.A.G.E. (which stands for "Raging Atheists Vowing A Gory End"). Kelly Shaefer stated that on two occasions early in the band's career, the police were called on the band by the management of the clubs they were performing at, leading them to be "drag edout" of the venues. Shaefer recalled th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorod (band)
Gorod is a technical death metal band from Bordeaux, France. History Gorod originally formed in 1997 under the name Gorgasm, but later changed their named to Gorod in 2005, to avoid confusion with an American death metal band of the same name. They released their debut album ''Neurotripsicks'' on Deadsun Records in 2004, which was later re-released by Willowtip Records a year after. They later followed up with '' Leading Vision'' in 2006. Their original drummer, Sandrine Bourguignon would also leave the band around this time. In 2008, Gorod announced they had written six new songs, which were to be a part of their upcoming album. In May 2009, the band announced their new album '' Process of a New Decline'' as well as releasing another track from that album, "Programmers of Decline" on their Myspace as well. The album was released a month after to fairly moderate critical acclaim. This album would also be their last with their original vocalist Guillaume Martinot, who would lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rings Of Saturn (band)
Rings of Saturn is an American deathcore band from the Bay Area, California. The band was formed in 2009 and was originally just a studio project. However, after gaining a wide popularity and signing to Unique Leader Records, the band formed a full line-up and became a full-time touring band. Rings of Saturn's music features a highly technical style, heavily influenced by themes of alien life and outer space. They have released six full-length albums, with their third, '' Lugal Ki En'', released in 2014 and peaking at 126 on the American ''Billboard'' 200 chart while their fourth, '' Ultu Ulla'' was released in 2017 and peaked at 76 on the ''Billboard'' 200, making it the band's highest peak to date. '' Gidim'' was released in October 2019. The band's self-titled instrumental album was released in June 2022. History Rings of Saturn was formed in 2009 in high school only as a studio recording project with Lucas Mann on guitars, bass, and keyboards, Peter Pawlak on vocals, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Noise Magazine
''New Noise Magazine'' is an American music magazine that focuses on artist news, band interviews, album reviews and underground culture. It was founded in February 2013, by Lisa Root, who had previously been the co-founder and editor-in-chief of such publications as '' AMP Magazine'', ''Loud Fast Rules! Magazine'' and ''Hails & Horns Magazine''. ''New Noise Magazine''s managing editor, Addison Herron-Wheeler, has written for ''Decibel'', ''Exclaim!'', '' Invisible Oranges'', ''MetalSucks'', '' Metal Rules'', '' CVLT Nation'', '' San Diego CityBeat'', '' Westword'', ''RVA Magazine'', ''High Times'', '' Culture Magazine'' and '' Bust'', and is the editor-in-chief and co-owner of '' Out Front''. Musician Cheetah Chrome once wrote a political column for the magazine. The print magazine is published bimonthly, with eight issues a year; each issue is offered in a choice of multiple different cover arts (two or three variants), and comes with a flexi disc that includes exclusive music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Fredman
Studio Fredman is a well-known recording studio in Gothenburg, Sweden, owned and operated by producer Fredrik Nordström. It is popular among Swedish metal bands, with artists such as At the Gates, Deathstars, Nightrage, Norwegian band Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, Soilwork, Dark Tranquillity, In Flames, Zonaria, Machinae Supremacy, HammerFall, England's Bring Me the Horizon, A Breach of Silence, and Opeth recording multiple releases in the studio. Originally, it was located in Gothenburg, but by 2005, it was relocated to Hyssna about 30 miles outside Gothenburg. The original facility was also co-owned by In Flames vocalist, Anders Fridén. By the time of relocation, the original studio became In Flames-owned IF Studios. In 2008, Studio Fredman relocated once again in downtown Gothenburg at Västra Frölunda/ Högsbo. Albums recorded 1994 * At the Gates – '' Terminal Spirit Disease'' *In Flames – '' Lunar Strain'' *In Flames – '' Subterranean'' *Luciferion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
