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Obscura - Drummer Sebastian Lanser Joins


After Obscura lost drummer Hannes Grossmann and guitarist Christian Muenzner who decided to leave, the band is introducing their new drummer. Sebastian Lanser is joining the German prog death metallers. In August, the group announced they had found their new lineup. This means you can probably expect more announcements regarding new Obscura members soon. For now, check out the new guy Sebastian Lanser below.

Sebastian Lanser said: "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!"

Bassist Linus Klausenitzer also offered: "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!"




Sebastian Lanser is part of the German band Panzerballett, with whom he has recorded three albums. The jazz metal band played more than 200 club shows and festivals in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the U.S., France, Armenia, and Lithuania, and has made numerous TV and radio appearances. Sebastian gained notoriety for his performances and drum clinics for TAMA drums and MEINL cymbals alongside seminars and workshops including Dresden Drum Festival, Karlsruhe Drummer Days, Extreme Drummers Universe Festival (on the topic "polyrhythms and odd meters") among others.




Source: realmofobscura.com
Band profile: Obscura
Posted: 16.09.2014 by BloodTears


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16.09.2014 - 14:52
MrClansman1

I'm looking forward to what Obscura will bring this time with completely new line-up.
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16.09.2014 - 15:31
MIXHELL

Hannes Grossmann is better drummer. It will be interesting how will sound the new album with this line-up.
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16.09.2014 - 19:56
Gothmog_Motsham

Mike Portnoy would've been a great choice for them as well I guess they don't need drama queens in their line up
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16.09.2014 - 21:51
JayMo4

I'm a huge Grossmann fan, but that doesn't mean I'm not psyched to see where Obscura goes from here. Hope they grab up a new guitarist soon and start writing!
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19.09.2014 - 02:57
crucifiedjesus

Written by MIXHELL on 16.09.2014 at 15:31

Hannes Grossmann is better drummer.


I dont know how you can say that from 1 video where he isnt even playing metal. At least give the guy a chance seems like he has tonnes of experience and if you ask me its Christian Muenzner who is going to be the tough one to replace. If you havent heard his solo albums you really should the guy is incredible
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26.09.2014 - 18:41
The Galactician

After hearing Grossmann's excellent solo effort I wonder how much of an essential part of the Obscura sound he was. I'll try to remain open-minded and optimistic, but I really loved what they had going with their previous lineup.
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