Virtuosic extreme metallers Obscura have their sixth album A Valediction on the way, set to be released on November 19th through Nuclear Blast Records and the German combo around mastermind and founder Steffen Kummerer is more eager than ever to finally hit the stages again. But unfortunately, these times are still challenging, and the tour … Continue reading Obscura postpone UK / EU dates to 2022
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Gig Review: Obscura / Fallujah / Allegaeon / First Fragment – Rebellion, Manchester (7th February 2019)
Obscura have a knack for putting together killer lineups for their tours. Last time I saw them, they played with Rivers of Nihil, Beyond Creation and Revocation in what was quite honestly a fantastic evening in London. This time however, they've got a slightly different lineup of equally talented bands supporting them and are doing … Continue reading Gig Review: Obscura / Fallujah / Allegaeon / First Fragment – Rebellion, Manchester (7th February 2019)
Gig Review: Sepultura / Obscura / Goatwhore / Fit For An Autopsy – KOKO, London (18th March 2018)
There are numerous unlikely events going on in London today. Firstly, it's snowing. That never happens. Secondly, there's an awesome tour package coming through town with Sepultura, Obscura, Goatwhore and Fit For An Autopsy. Thirdly, Cannibal Corpse are playing on the other side of the city. London is apparently the place to be tonight if … Continue reading Gig Review: Sepultura / Obscura / Goatwhore / Fit For An Autopsy – KOKO, London (18th March 2018)
Amsterdam Metalfest announces lineup for 2018
Lurking ominously behind the canaled facade of Amsterdam’s street view is Amsterdam Metalfests’ haunting spell waiting to be cast. May 19th 2018 marks the first time the festival will have been held in the biggest hall of Amsterdam’s much revered venue Melkweg, The Max, and features an array of metal as symphonic, technical, melodic and … Continue reading Amsterdam Metalfest announces lineup for 2018
Sepultura announce 2018 dates, with huge support package
Sepultura are back... Supporting the release of this year's Machine Messiah album (review here), Brazil's most famous export outside of large nuts make their way to our shores in March next year for a series of dates. Support comes from Goatwhore, Obscura and Fit For An Autopsy. Now there's a value-for-money package if ever I saw … Continue reading Sepultura announce 2018 dates, with huge support package
Obscura / Revocation / Beyond Creation / Rivers of Nihil – The Dome, London (23rd October 2016)
On a cold Sunday evening, The Dome played host to what was a rather special concert. With it being both Rivers of Nihil and Beyond Creation's first times outside of the United States, fans were eagerly lineing up and the door ready to witness what would turn out to be a rather good evening of technical metal. With their … Continue reading Obscura / Revocation / Beyond Creation / Rivers of Nihil – The Dome, London (23rd October 2016)