OBSCURA - Ethereal Skies

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Lyrics:
Cosmic havoc in oblivious embrace
To deport this alternation
Arcade of aeons, motion in time
Dissolves in absolution
Conflagration - back to primordial condition
Cosmogenesis - life and death
In ethereal skies, we transcend in eclectic divine
As a glimpse of light, forevermore
In wandering stars, we emerge from light to abyss
As abandoned gods, we redeem in purgatory
Deliverance, a slender form of desolation
In bareness, beyond profound abyss
Perception, a final glimpse of dignity
In radiation of the blackest light
Solo: R. Trujillo
Retrogression, in solitary meditation
In clarity, consigned to infinity
Perpetuity, a constant shattered past
In sempiternal neutrality
Music by Rafael Trujillo & Sebastian Lanser
Lyrics by Steffen Kummerer

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Germany’s progressive death metal masters OBSCURA complete their long-running, four-album conceptual circle with the release of Diluvium (defined as a great oceanic flood), their most evocative, diverse and vibrant release to date. Recorded with longtime producer V. Santura (Triptykon, Pestilence) at Woodshed Studios in Landshut, Germany, Diluvium is a stunning achievement for the illustrious quartet and a landmark release for progressive metal as a whole. Complete with all the band's signature elements plus groundbreaking polyrhythms, dramatic songwriting, and jaw-dropping virtuosity, OBSCURA raise the bar once again with an album that will go down in the annals of metal history as one of the most astonishing performances the genre has to offer.

[@ivanderj2130]

classical music + jazz + death metal + cosmology = Ethereal skies. very amazing song probably best album this year

[@MrSaccharose]

I would say classical music inspiration instead of jazz, amazing anyway

[@brewtalityk]

This still doesnt beat the new Augury but it could be close.

[@nathanielcrosby2426]

@@Jhonatan_Montalvo >metaphysics is pseudoscience What an idiot.

[@lashedandscorned]

@@nathanielcrosby2426 Metaphysics is philosophy, not actual science.

[@akin519]

@@lashedandscorned dude shut up and listen to the gods music

[@broncoxy]

this whole song is just beyond satisfying to listen to

[@anthonychrismignella]

That SOLO IS A FUCKING EARGASM now those are some incredibly difficult sounding arpeggios

[@Ningunoninadie]

Soy un hombre simple, veo un nuevo video de Obscura y le doy like.

[@MetalWolf47]

Hay demaciados simplones. xdd

[@gonzaloescobar984]

Que fantástico es ver evolucionar el metal...a mis 42 años, obscura me sorprende gratamente cada vez que lanza un nuevo disco...vengan a Chile !!!

[@megaseth419]

Almost 30 years of listening to metal and im just discovering this tonight. So much time wasted not listening to them. This is why you should always check out a band that youve just heard of.

[@Meksgehere]

Insane. Never thought such a thing could be translated through music. You guys served it so well. I was expecting a lot of virtuosity but this is an all different level...

[@travisrussell476]

One of the most incredibly arpeggiated pieces of music I've ever heard. 3:28 - 4:00 Amazing

[@SymbioticMx]

A LOT OF CYNIC HERE!

[@klausherbert3040]

Symbiotic yep, was listening to focus this morning

[@MetalWolf47]

Rare, i was thinking in Focus this morning too.

[@henrywalton5967]

Klaus-Herbert Wachtelhuber same haha

[@WS-yt4om]

That just describes Obscura in general.

And that's a good thing

[@virvum_cypher]

The instrumentation on this is just out of this world! Can't wait for this album to drop!

[@shizeyo4924]

I'd like to close my eyes and listen with the attention it deserves, but I can't stop staring at the artwork. So wonderful

[@michaelpurnell5203]

I'm so excited for this album

[@heikkiaho6605]

That intro is probably the most inspirational piece of music ive ever heard. Been listening to this regularly since release and still hasnt gotten old. Wish there was more stuff like that.

[@soltar7777]

One of the best Obscura songs, possibly ever, in my opinion. Incredible instrumental flow, vocals, and progression.

[@julianomhanna6825]

BRUHHH I cant stop listening to this

[@chrislewis6379]

Really got some Holdsworth vibes from bits of that solo, definitely topped it off for me. Absolutely killer tune

[@sejtenicmuzic]

I thought the same. Got goose bumps when the lead guitarist played Allan Holzworth:)

[@vvilllopez]

Man this album is going to be so good.

[@GhostSymptoms]

This song is amazing, I like so much the changes in Steffen vocals, 2:05 and this part is the one played by Linus father isn't? This album will be epic, can't wait!

[@motopolak]

For real? Linus' dad plays a part in this song?

[@GhostSymptoms]

Aleks Ulmer Yeah, Linus himself confirm it on his instagram. His father plays the violin in that part (2:05)

[@lerrajthedemonvampire7290]

Finally a album that doesn't disappoint me from this year🔥🔥This is my first time listening to obscura and I'm impressed!!!

[@thedeparture666]

That is one sick solo damn

[@WisdomsWind]

That was the solo of the year for me. Something so fresh... so remarkable. And still no good cover that fully nailed it.

[@sheesh7767]

@@WisdomsWind mmlmm

[@sheesh7767]

@@WisdomsWind mmlmm

[@utayk]

Insanely good!

[@philbeauch1015]

I had no choice but to press replay ! 3/3 excellents songs so far !

[@mikek3927]

Graxilo Coccus you mean 4/4 there's a 4th one on spotify

[@irockmajorly]

Wow.. those leads at 3:40 .. that's some crazy tone and composition

[@vinayjoshi5070]

The future of humanity is bright.

[@louisfriedrich7285]

Love the Jazz influence, good job Obscura!

[@theomartin6238]

And what is Jazz influence here? lol

[@drMINDdamage]

Theo Martin If you can't hear it, I'm sorry.

[@theomartin6238]

For example like what?

[@lunarrevel6487]

Theo Martin chords progressions, times signatures, structures used.

[@theomartin6238]

Chords progressions are totally neoclassical, times signatures are widely used in 20th century classical music.

[@pireyorgov1108]

Fantastic.....harmony.....beauty.......ganze woche nur das.

[@m00nkinftw]

Jezus...what a BEAST of a solo, and so tasteful

[@vladmihalca6402]

That Violin 👌🏻

[@2BAvalon]

Eargasm!! Obscura are in my top 5 favourite band of all time. I simply love they're stile

[@chainsawvsgod384]

Not sure I've ever heard a guitar lead as cool as this intro.

[@taffbrigade6429]

And one of the coolest solos of all time...

[@SoniaAnubis]

beautiful! Love the lead work. Best song from the new album (from the current released ones)

[@choopedinhalf7885]

There is another one on spotify ;)

[@allanyoltic5691]

Human Apocalypse Thanks for the info, I already checked it out. This one stills my favorite, then Mortification of the Vulgar Sun, then Emergent Evolution and Dilivium at last

[@JaspervanMinnen]

What is it called?

[@allanyoltic5691]

Jasper van Minnen Mortification of the Vulgar Sun

[@mikek3927]

they removed though

[@M3talguitarist]

Instant love from the moment it started. I can’t fucking wait for this album. Obscura!!!

[@christopherkilgus6740]

Great guitar work! The beginning reminds me of Dream Theatre. Stoked for this album! \,,/

[@juansierra1561]

Christopher Kilgus I felt that DT vibe.

[@christopherkilgus6740]

Juan Sierra The track has a progressive feel to it. Seems to be the sound European Death Metal bands are embracing. I hear an Opeth influence going on here as well. Cheers

[@mistereddie77]

Wow, ihr wollt viel auf dem neuen Album. Schon die dritte unglaubliche Nummer in Folge... stark!!!

[@paulihelsi9852]

My favourite song by Obscura.

[@vinushka.977]

Another masterpiece again, And again.

[@xthexadvantagex]

Siiiiick! What a way to start a song

[@zoedogam13]

Esta banda valdría la pena escucharlos en vivo

[@xplayndo5890]

The album will be one of the best albums this year ! ...

[@benodell7906]

Looking to be the best obscura album yet!

[@GrimSt]

These guys never disappoint ! This album is gonna be sick.

[@florinmihai1782]

We are waiting for you in Romania!

[@werewolf2206]

Perfect!!!

[@carnacstone7309]

I am SUPER pleasantly surprised by Rafael's playing on these new tracks. He might not be on par with Muenzer or Fountainhead when it comes to pure technicality but his playing is really deeply emotive while still retaining that "shred" sensibility. These guys are carrying the torch.

[@joshalicea9870]

I think Rafael is even more technical musically than Muenzer and fountainhead.

[@thomaspoumaroux2833]

Best album of the decade. Period !

[@Goreburger.]

This has everything, classical masterpiece!!!

[@shawnthefox3459]

What time signature should I headbang in? XD

[@ibowtonone5336]

Evil Giggles All of em xD

[@ShiningSpear]

Yes

[@stormwickham1675]

Windmill on 9/16 😂😂😂

[@fleamarketfloppydisk]

follow the cymbals

[@Waltzhybrid92]

Head bang in 32ths just to be "safe". R.I.P.

[@vinayjoshi5070]

Raphael did a great job on this one as compared to the first track. This songwriting is brilliant.

[@irockmajorly]

Vinay Joshi I totally agree, I was a little disappointed with the first single

[@catalinazenteno7258]

... El nice

[@sheila_lasek]

Masterpiece 🖤

[@Metalton95]

Ok.. I'm probably digging this more than the other 2 songs. Sounds good!

[@JT-st4sl]

This album will kill for sure

[@fredagden1347]

Good job obscura i love it a waiting for cd kisses from Argentina

[@solrac1074]

Serán bien venidos a medellin colombia o jala sea muy pronto Excelente como tocan muy brutal

[@BSeffDrumVidz]

This is awesome - Sebastian - killin' it!

[@dennisyamakawa4580]

Very strong Panzerballett thingy in this one. Perfect fit ! 👍

[@marcocastle6955]

Hell yeah amazing song from Obscura´s masters

[@dadadajasper]

Got a real positive Dream Theater vibe of that solo! :O Nice!

[@Nahuel_Ramos]

Loved it!!! Maybe my favourite so far. PS: A song from my album is actually called "Ethereal Skies", some time ago i thought it was kind of an "original" name for a tune, and now they come up with this! lol : -)

[@pokemonmandude222]

Holy fuck those time signatures are killer.

[@carlitoxb110]

too good, too good, I don't deserve this

[@codex4129]

Album of the year

[@heikkiaho6605]

Shiit maan, this is fire. Been listening to this regularly since release, still not getting bored. So this was composed by Rafael and Sebastian only? Truly a masterpiece, gotta hear more from them.

[@axlhernandez8359]

Wow, its perfect

[@skyrim1336]

At last, i feel like listening to the old obscura...

[@Fadheela-c8c]

Obsidious - Iconic

[@paullaplante1406]

Beyond Creation and Obscura. Tech death metal albums of the year.

[@ericcervelli]

AWESOME! GOGOGOGO ALBUM COME TO US

[@mehdycornwallis7010]

Sounding more Cynic than Cynic

[@sunbirdocto.8437]

That’s what I was thinking too lol, even the clean vocals have autotune like in Cynic’s focus

[@darinskymartinez9037]

@@sunbirdocto.8437 Is not auto tune. It's vocoder, its different.

[@ritualdeathmetal]

Not really vocoder. It's just vocals filtered through a synth. A Vocoder example would be those weird robot vocals in Planetary Duality by The Faceless

[@cizmar1972]

Amazing!!

[@uroboric]

this is a masterpiece

[@nocturnasinterfector]

Dear god i can't wait for this to drop

[@PaulOuzounov]

Definitely the strongest so far.

[@indescention1]

Insanely awesome!!!

[@miniputyin]

I love the atmosphere of the new album so far.

[@cedrictruchon4151]

This is the best song ive heard all year and thats saying a lot. Its been a great fn year so far!

Grandiosa composición tengo ansias de escucharlo completo

[@LarissaGabriella2590]

THAT'S WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!! LOVE U GUYS

[@isosubject5169]

Curte atheist, massa

[@LarissaGabriella2590]

Siiiiim, bastante kkkk fez parte de uma época difícil da minha vida junto com a banda "The faceless" daí eu ouço até hoje

[@isosubject5169]

@@LarissaGabriella2590 hahahahaha, como assim "parte difícil da sua vida", é bem difícil achar pessoas que conheçam atheist, legal.

[@milosparico3889]

the faceless é maravilhoso bicho, autotheism mora no meu coração

[@florinmihai1782]

Oh, yeah! A good one!

[@alessandroxxo]

nice scream, i like this, not for the other of this album, this is the best for now

[@yousefbhacker8160]

Truly masterful

[@henriklarsen7852]

Super cool music 😎

[@ridleyvernon1616]

Dam first time listening to them and ive been needing a great new band to listen to🔥🔥. Defiantly gonna check out more of there work

[@giuliom4886]

2:12 remembers me dimmu borgir. But hey, awesome as usual!

[@RebelQueenAmelia]

X Y Holy crap, it does sound like Dimmu.

[@micheledecinti1039]

Great Song !!!

[@DaLoomster]

Those solos. 😩👌

[@georgigoluke9997]

Man, that was FUCKING AWESOME!!!!! Only 11 days left for this masterpiece aka album of the year 💪🤘

[@ChristianVirial]

The groove from 0:49 on makes me headbang, unpreventable!

[@coopercannabis5413]

This is some good shit. Enjoyed every song I've heard from this album.

[@esportesenegociosbr]

Perfect Obscura!!!

[@jayray6488]

Great song! The vocals are very reminiscent of Textures era Cynic.

[@bacchantmedusae]

It's funny that you refer to Textures since it doesn't have any vocals haha but yes they have totally rolled with the old era Cynic sound ever since Cosmogenesis and it is fucking badass.

[@jayray6488]

I am not a smart man. Meant to say Focus.

[@henrywalton5967]

we forgive you

[@drummer7557]

Sounds like their best work yet. ;o)

[@jibraeeldanish5121]

Lovin it............Can't till the 13th

[@acidrain812]

Siiiiiiiiiiiick, I dig the hell out of this

[@andreymurr4785]

Fantastic

[@sevensun7563]

Excellent 🙌🤘

[@Hecatom]

That bass \m/

[@milanmarkovic9551]

Go go Obscura!

[@allanyoltic5691]

This one really reached my expectations for this album, the other ones were not bad, but something about the riffs was kinda generic, mainly Dilivium, and I know that this band really has the knowledge and technique to do really brilliant stuff so I was a bit disappointed, but this one is saving my attention to it 👌