With A Sonication, Germany-based metal band, Obscura, launch the second of their trilogy concept, set to be released on February 7 via Nuclear Blast.

The group’s second (seventh overall) album for Nuclear Blast pivots on many fronts. Advanced, elegant, and yet refreshing, A Sonication sums up past endeavors effortlessly as it gazes with purpose and conviction into the future. Obscura are fan-renowned and critically acclaimed for challenging and then expanding upon norms. From Retribution (2004) through A Valediction (2021), the band flourished and made significant progress in a musical genre unprepared for a creative shot of German invention. A Sonication spearheads Obscura into a new era of extreme metal.

Check out the video for the first single, "Silver Linings", below. The opening track of the album is a powerful and melodic song, offering a glimpse into the next chapter of Obscura's ever-evolving musical journey. Stream the track here.

Mastermind Steffen Kummerer comments: "With 'Silver Linings' we present you the first track of our brand new album A Sonication, which sees the light of day in early 2025. Supporting the new record, Obscura will embark on the first leg of a world tour in February next year. Lend your ear to the music, and see you at a venue near you!“

The album will be available in the following formats:

- CD Jewelcase
- 1LP Gold
- 1LP Silver
- 1LP Magenta
- 1LP Starlight

Pre-order here.

A Sonication tracklisting:

"Silver Linings"
"Evenfall"
"In Solitude"
"The Prolonging"
"Beyond The Seventh Sun"
"Stardust"
"The Sun Eater"
"A Sonication"

"Silver Linings" video:

A European tour is set to kick off in February 2025. Joining Obscura on tour will be American progressive deathcore outfit Rings Of Saturn, and Gorod, the technical death metal force from France. With this international lineup, fans can expect a night of diverse and electrifying performances. Tickets here.

Tour dates:

February
4 - Stuttgart, Germany - Im Wizemann
5 - Milan, Italy - Legend
6 - Aarau, Switzerland - Kiff
7 - Lyon, France - MJC O Totem
8 - Barcelona, Spain - Wolf
9 - Madrid, Spain - Sala Mon
10 - Lisbon, Portugal - Lav Lisboa
11 - Portugalete, Spain - Groove
12 - Toulouse, France - Le Rex
13 - Rennes, France - L‘ubu
15 - Birmingham, UK - Asylum
16 - Manchester, UK - Rebellion
17 - Dublin, Ireland - Whelans
18 - Bristol, UK - Thekla
19 - London, UK - O2 Academy Islington
20 - Paris, France - Petit Bain
21 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Effenaar
22 - Hamburg, Germany - Headcrash
23 - Köln, Germany - Gebäude 9
24 - Berlin, Germany - Lido
25 - Wroclaw, Poland - Klub Lacznik
26 - Prague, Czech Republic - Futurum
27 - München, Germany - Hansa39