Hannes Grossmann( Drums) und Christian Münzner(Gitarrist) verlassen Obscura

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  • #96913  | PERMALINK

    bambi

    Registriert seit: 18.09.2008

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    Direkt von der Homepage, sehr schade.
    Nervt mich in der Hinsicht , dass der Omnivium-Nachfolger jetzt noch länger auf sich warten lässt.

    [h=2]Drummer and guitarist quit [h=3]07/11/2014
    Drummer Hannes Grossmann and guitarist Christian Muenzner leave German prog Death Metal band OBSCURA.
    Muenzner speaks out:
    “My decision to step down from my position as the lead guitar player in Obscura after more than 6 years was not an easy one, but even though it may come unexpected for the majority of fans, it is something I have been contemplating for the last couple of years. There is no bad blood between me and any of the other members of the band. However, I just want to devote the biggest part of the time that I have to work on my own music and visions. Doing this, I just can’t invest the bulk of my time into the band, because a band operating at the level of Obscura does not work as a an additional thing or even a ‘hobby’. It demands a lot of time and availability, but I I know that if my heart is not fully into the music anymore it is not true to myself, my bandmates or to the fans, and I have always believed that solely the fact that a band is successful or that people expect you to play a certain style of music are not enough of a reason to do it.
    A second crucial factor in my decision was that I am still dealing with a neurologic condition in my fretting hand called Focal Dystonia, which almost took the ability to play guitar away from me completely by late 2011/early 2012. Even though I regained most of my chops by now through re-training and Botox therapy, the condition is still there and I have to be very careful not to relapse and undo my progress by putting too much strain on my hand, which is why touring several months on an album cycle with material that brings me to the edge of my technical ability every night is not an option for me anymore in the near future. The slightest chance of recovery or at least further improvement have absolute priority for me in the coming years, as I want to be able to play guitar and release music for much longer. Thus I decided to focus mainly on my teaching career and on writing and recording my own music for now. I will remain very active and you will hear a lot of new music from me in the future.
    I still consider all past and present members in Obscura that I played with among my very best friends, and the album recordings and tours we did in the last 6 years are among the greatest memories of my life so far. The band took me all around the world several times and I got to meet thousands of great people and fans. I want to thank all of you for your support, even in the tough times when my condition was at its worst. I do not exclude the possibility of future collaborations with each of the other members and wish the band the best of luck for the future.”
    Grossmann speaks out:
    “Leaving the band was a difficult choice to make, but it was also a big relief. In the last two years it just became more and more obvious that the musical chemistry between band founder Steffen and me just wasn’t right anymore. It’s not a personal issue, it’s a musical one. For the last two records I contributed a large amount of music, including most of the arrangement work. However this was causing problems, because the band was set up as a collective of songwriters, and so the new record should have been a collective work. In general I also prefer working with other people rather than just doing it on my own. However, my musical vision was going into the direction of songs like ‘Aevum’ or ‘Septuagint’, maybe in terms of complexity even further. Steffen’s ideas are musically rather in the vein of the Comogenesis album. But I wanted to explore a way different side of Obscura. The catchy ‘Anticosmic Overload’-side just doesn’t really hook me emotionally. In the end it’s hard to explain to an outsider, but our musical taste and vision for the band’s future are just incompatible at this point. It even started to affect our personal relationship and I don’t think that it’s worth sacrificing our friendship for personal issues. That’s why I decided to quit the band and record the songs I wrote with my new band ALKALOID.”
    Due to the mentioned lineup changes recordings for the yet untitled fourth album have to be postponed to the end of 2014. To replace both, Christian Muenzner and Hannes Grossmann, a row of auditions will be launched soon.

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    Axt oder Schwert, welche Waffe ist die Eure?" "Ich werfe eine ganz elegante Rosskastanie, wenn Ihr es wissen wollt
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    #6957671  | PERMALINK

    Peters Dick

    Registriert seit: 18.01.2004

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    Sehr, sehr schade. Gerade bei Obscura empfinde ich keinen der Musiker als „leicht“ austauschbar. Es beibt abzuwarten ob man gleichwertigen (beschissenes Wort in dem Zusammenhang) finden wird.

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    Übrigens, das ist so eine andere Sache, die ich immer machen wollte, außer Boxer werden: In BEstattungsunternehmen rumlungern. Ich wollte einer von diesen Typen sein, die die Tür aufmachen und sagen >>Herzliches Beileid<<(Charles Bukowski)
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    Curry King

    Registriert seit: 18.04.2011

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    find ich auch total schade.

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    "Like fuck it, this isn’t about being brave this is only about surviving. I’m either gonna kill myself, or I’m gonna do this." - Laura Jane Grace | And Still I Chase The Sun |
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    bambi

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    Laut offizieller Homepage gibt es einen ersten Neuzugang an den Drums:

    SEBASTIAN LANSER has been a passionate drummer from early childhood. He studied drums (with a minor in piano) at A. Bruckner University (graduating with honors) and has since become an internationally requested drummer because of his versatility.
    “I am really looking forward into working together and sharing stages with Obscura! Since i am a huge admirer of the band and my good friend and drumming buddy Hannes Grossmann, i feel really excited but honored to take a seat on his former throne! This will open a totally new musical chapter in my career!” – Sebastian Lanser
    “The role of a rhythm section in metal music is often misunderstood. I’m so happy that we found a drummer that has a great appreciation for dynamic, aggressiveness and groove. It was very important to us forming a new lineup that is able to create new unique and meaningful music within Obscura’s trademark sound. Just take a look at Sebastian’s impressive biography and you’ll see that it’s full of complex and extreme music in various styles. I’m a big fan of his playing and I can’t wait to make music together! He’s the perfect match!” – Linus Klausenitzer

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    Axt oder Schwert, welche Waffe ist die Eure?" "Ich werfe eine ganz elegante Rosskastanie, wenn Ihr es wissen wollt
    #6957677  | PERMALINK

    bambi

    Registriert seit: 18.09.2008

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    FB:

    Obscura’s new lineup will be revealed by Friday 26th of September @ 20:00 CET. Stay tuned for more news of album #4!

    Bin neugierig, was das wird. 🙂

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    Axt oder Schwert, welche Waffe ist die Eure?" "Ich werfe eine ganz elegante Rosskastanie, wenn Ihr es wissen wollt
    #6957679  | PERMALINK

    bambi

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    Und wir haben einen neuen Gitarristen:
    Üben, Proben, Material neu arrangieren/umschreiben und zack gibts 2015 ein neues Obscura Album.
    Heidewitzka!!!

    “It gives me great pleasure to anounce that I’ve joined Obscura as their new guitar-player. Having already worked with Linus and past members Christian and Hannes in recent projects and having followed the band’s career closely since their very first tour, the transition felt completely natural. Taking over Christians duties in the band makes me feel equal parts proud and at ease, since we’ve known and respected each other for many years. I’m very much looking forward to touring the world with my fantastic new band-mates, entering the studio for a new record VERY soon and also being able to bring my playing on both fretted and fretless guitars to a wider audience through this exciting new opportunity.” – Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschläger
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnAwrSbV9Lo
    “Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschläger and Sebastian Lanser will add some new and fresh vibes to Obscura’s trademark sound. Adding fretless guitars and more fusion drumming will definitely influence our songwriting. I am looking forward desperately to work with this new talented group of musicians on the fourth record. At the moment we are in the middle of writing new material, rearranging previously written ideas and start preparing the upcoming liveshows in 2015. First festivals will be announced soon, worldwide touring activities follow the album release. With a new record, intense performances and a full live production we want to meet our fans & friends around the globe!” – Steffen Kummerer
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxEebmkGF8U&list=UUataELRNhqTkp2_9qfeHc4g
    Fountainhead is the alter-ego of guitar player / composer / producer Tom Geldschläger. Currently operating from his studio in berlin, germany, Tom has appeared on countless records as a guitar player, arranger, producer, mixing-engineer and sometimes keyboard player. He recorded and toured with artists like Ray Riendeau, Marco Minnemann, Jimmy Pitts, Xell, The Living among others and has been featured in various magazines around the globe, most recently “guitar plus” and “gitarre & bass”. Fountainhead is endorsed by Steinberg Software, Loxx Products, Soultool Guitars and GoodTone Pickups, from which “Fountainhead signature” guitar models and pick-up sets are available.
    Obscura is:
    Steffen Kummerer – guitars & vocals
    Tom Geldschläger – guitars
    Linus Klausenitzer – bass
    Sebastian Lanser – drums

    [IMG]https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/p296x100/10405466_10152732044333545_7167156520265254172_n.jpg?oh=7e61c644b15157d04edd7934207235b1&oe=54B8BC97&__gda__=1422101346_c27eee2f8db5728ec6c05e75d81245bd

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    Axt oder Schwert, welche Waffe ist die Eure?" "Ich werfe eine ganz elegante Rosskastanie, wenn Ihr es wissen wollt
    #6957681  | PERMALINK

    Anonym
    Inaktiv

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    Geldschläger ist ja auch mal ein verdammt geiler Nachname :haha:
    Bin gespannt, was bei Obscura nun rumkommt. Denke, das nächste Album wird trotz der Wechsel wieder stark 🙂

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    #6957683  | PERMALINK

    bambi

    Registriert seit: 18.09.2008

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    Hier nochmal ein offizielles Foto von der neuen Besetzung, diese Jungs werden uns also mit einem neuen Album beglücken:

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    Axt oder Schwert, welche Waffe ist die Eure?" "Ich werfe eine ganz elegante Rosskastanie, wenn Ihr es wissen wollt
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    Tenalach

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    Der linke ist gruselig

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    Remember Kids: Its not across the street, its down the alley! Let it count! :) Musiksammlung
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    helium

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    TenalachDer linke ist gruselig

    ja, will gar nicht erst wissen wie seine Mutter aussieht.

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    bambi

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    Einen gewissen : “ Mein Leben hat keinen Sinn mehr “ Blick kann man nicht abstreiten 😀

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    Axt oder Schwert, welche Waffe ist die Eure?" "Ich werfe eine ganz elegante Rosskastanie, wenn Ihr es wissen wollt
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    helium

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    bambiEinen gewissen : “ Mein Leben hat keinen Sinn mehr “ Blick kann man nicht abstreiten 😀

    allerdings scheint auch die Anatomie entsprechend prägnant. Ist aber bestimmt ganz nett.

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    Saro zu Wacken-Merch: Damit rumzulaufen ist in meinen Augen schon fast so etwas wie freiwillige Selbstdegradierung. Das steht auf einer Stufe mit den Leuten, die auf Konzerten ihr Gratis-EMP-Shirt von '99 tragen ... Zitat von: DeineMudda: Prinzipiell habe ich absolut kein Problem mit Core-Hörern. Nur leider fallen grade die immer wieder durch Assi-Aktionen und unangebrachtes Verhalten auf. Und daran störe ich mich.
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