Obscura is a German technical death metal band from Landshut, founded by guitarist and vocalist Steffen Kummerer in 2002. The band have released six studio albums, a compilation album and ten music videos since its formation. Their latest album A Valediction was released on 19 November 2021 via Nuclear Blast.
Obscura was formed in late 2002 by Steffen Kummerer on guitar and backing vocals, Jonas Baumgartl on drums and cello, Armin Seitz playing guitar and vocalist / bassist 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 Martin Ketzer and Armin Seitz left the band. On second guitar Stephan Bergbauer joined to record their debut album in Summer 2004.
Illegimitation Demo 2003
Retribution Full-length 2006
Promo Demo 2008
Cosmogenesis Full-length 2009
Omnivium Full-length 2011
Illegimitation Compilation 2012
Akróasis Full-length 2016
Diluvium Full-length 2018
A Valediction Full-length 2021
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