Obscura Cambridge Tickets - Middle East - Downstairs

LineUp

Decrepit Birth

1 concert

Decrepit Birth, hailing from Santa Cruz, CA, blends brutal power with precision in technical death metal. Formed by Bill Robinson and Matt Sotelo in the '90s, they gained acclaim for intense live shows and notable albums like ... And Time Begins, Diminishing Between Worlds, and Polarity. Known for evolving their melodic ferocity, they've featured members like Tim Yeung and K.C. Howard, while collaborating with musicians such as Dan Eggers and Ty Oliver.

Atheist

2 concerts

Atheist, formed in 1984 in Florida, pioneered progressive death-jazz metal. Known for complex albums like "Piece of Time" and "Unquestionable Presence," they faced adversity but gained lasting respect. Despite limited commercial success, they toured globally and collaborated with Cynic bassist Tony Choy. The tragic death of bassist Roger Patterson marked their journey. They disbanded after releasing "Elements" in 1993.

Obscura

11 concerts

Obscura are a Germany-based metal band on Nuclear Blast, known for pushing genre norms. From Retribution (2004) to A Valediction (2021), they’ve earned fan and critical acclaim, and their album A Sonication marks the second of a trilogy concept.

Fractal Universe

Fractal Universe, a French progressive metal band formed in 2014, is known for complex works like "Rhizomes Of Insanity." They've toured with Obscura and collaborated with Gojira's Christian Andreu. Their live shows feature saxophone, and they've played festivals like Hellfest and 70000 Tons of Metal. Their album "The Impassable Horizon" showcases their rich, evolving sound.