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 twelve music videos since its formation. Their latest album A Valediction was released on 19 November 2021 via Nuclear Blast.
Performing in 2012
Founder and frontman Steffen Kummerer with his seven-string signature Ran guitar
Guitarist Christian Münzner left Necrophagist in 2006 before joining Obscura
Landshut is a town in Bavaria in the south-east of Germany. Situated on the banks of the River Isar, Landshut is the capital of Lower Bavaria, one of the seven administrative regions of the Free State of Bavaria. It is also the seat of the surrounding district and has a population of more than 75,000. Landshut is the largest city in Lower Bavaria, followed by Passau and Straubing, and Eastern Bavaria's second after Regensburg.
Town centre with St. Martin's Church
A panoramic view of Landshut
Ludwig Feuerbach
Roman Herzog, Karlspreis 2012 (Charlemagne prize)