Obscura’s Steffen Kummerer Talks Shred Fest 2026 Australia Tour, A Sonication and 24 Years of Technical Death Metal

For more than two decades Obscura have remained one of the most technically ambitious forces in extreme metal. Blending progressive songwriting, precision musicianship and philosophical depth, the German outfit led by guitarist and vocalist Steffen Kummerer continues to push the boundaries of modern death metal. Read More …

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ALKALOID Break Boundaries with “Bach Out of Bounds” — A Fusion of Metal and Mastery

There are few bands in the world of extreme metal as ambitious or forward-thinking as ALKALOID. Since forming in 2013, this collective of virtuosos — featuring members of Obscura, Triptykon, and Dark Fortress — has made it their mission to dissolve the limits of genre. Read More …

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