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Obscura’s Cosmogenesis is a complex progressive-metal album released in 2009. It represents a significant step for the German band, achieving international recognition after years of dedicated work within the technical death metal genre. The record showcases intricate musicianship and blends melodic passages with demanding instrumental sections. Obscura's music appeals to listeners interested in progressive metal, particularly those who appreciate bands like Necrophagist or Pestilence, and enjoy technically proficient compositions.
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Who are the guest musicians on Obscura's Cosmogenesis?
Cosmogenesis (2009) features guest guitar solos from Muhammed Suicmez of Necrophagist on the track "Cosmogenesis to Momentum" and from Tymon Kruidenier, then of Cynic, on another track. The album also features rhythm guitar work from Christian Münzner, who had previously played with Necrophagist.
What genre is Obscura's Cosmogenesis?
Cosmogenesis is classified as technical death metal and progressive death metal, drawing heavy comparisons to bands like Necrophagist, Death, and Cynic. The album is noted for its complex time signatures, sweep-picking guitar work, fretless bass playing by Linus Klausenitzer, and jazz-influenced harmonic structures.
Was Cosmogenesis Obscura's debut album?
No, Cosmogenesis was Obscura's second studio album, following their 2006 debut Retribution. However, it was effectively a relaunch of the band, as founder and guitarist Steffen Kummerer assembled an almost entirely new lineup featuring former members of Necrophagist and Pestilence, making Cosmogenesis their international breakthrough.
What label released Cosmogenesis by Obscura?
Cosmogenesis was released by Relapse Records in 2009, which also released Obscura's subsequent albums Omnivium (2011) and Omnivium-era material. The deal with Relapse helped bring the German band to a worldwide audience and established them among the leading acts in modern technical death metal.
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