![]() ![]() Their musical direction today is a mix of melodic death metal and black metal enriched with strong Viking metal influences and also possessing some thrash metal features. Since 1998, Viking metal aspects have been exerting a more and more dominating influence on the band which is primarily displayed in their lyrics as well as in some musical elements. Their lyrics are mostly in German.ĭuring their first years Obscurity mainly played death/black metal with some Viking metal influences. Political themes, however, have never been of any significance for the band and, therefore, never taken up. In their early days they also used lyrics that were typically black metal. Obscurity’s lyrical themes range from the martial and warlike to themes derived from Nordic mythology and also include pure fiction. They vehemently express this position in their booklets, through interview statements, in announcements during live gigs and even in one of their songs. Obscurity have explicitly distanced themselves from any politically extremist views in the metal scene, saying that those involved in metal should combat Nazism and right-wing extremism in general. The same year, Dornaz returned to the band. It was originally planned as a theme album celebrating the 2,000-year anniversary of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. The album Várar hit stores in March 2009, being distributed by SMP Records/Soulfood. The same year the group signed a new record contract with the music label SMP/Trollzorn. The album Schlachten & Legenden was released in April and distributed by Massacre Records/Soulfood. In 2007 Obscurity celebrated their 10-year anniversary. In 2006, the band signed a new record and distribution deal with Massacre Records for the follow-up album Schlachten & Legenden. The same year, the band signed a distribution contract with Twilight for their album Thurisaz. Through his joining of the band they gained more heft and enlarged their musical spectrum. After Dornaz’ departure experienced guitarist and longtime friend Cortez took up his position. He is still a 'stand-by' member of the band and also shared the stage with them on their 10-year anniversary. ![]() In 2003, founding member Dornaz left Obscurity. Obscurity identifies strongly with the Bergisches Land and use the Bergisch Lion, the heraldic emblem of the counts and subsequent dukes of Berg who ruled there in the Middle Ages, as a 'trademark' which features on almost all their releases. Bands playing this kind of metal often choose names originating from Nordic mythology, so the band name is unusual, but it is representative. This is even emphasised by the Viking metal influences which they developed at a very early stage. ![]() Since "obscurity" means 'darkness' as well as 'lack of clarity', it is an apt description of their comprehensive musical scope. They picked the name Obscurity because in their formative years their musical style could not be clearly assigned to a specific metal genre. The five founding members had already known each other for years before deciding to make their own contribution to metal. Obscurity was formed by Agalaz (guitar), Arganar (drums), Nezrac (vocals), Dornaz (guitar) and Ziu (bass) in 1997. Singer Agalaz from Obscurity live at Ruhmeshalle (Wuppertal) 2016 ![]()
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