Guys! Hey, guys! Obscura still exists! I know — crazy, right? But here we are: almost five years after the terrific Omnivium, the Bavarian tech-death crew are back with album number four. If that’s not enough bombast for you, we’ve also got new stuff from Fleshgod Apocalypse (who recorded an entire second disc of orchestral versions of the songs on its new album, King) and Rhapsody of Fire! (Who…well, it’s Rhapsody of Fire — ’nuff said!) Also, remember Drowning Pool? Apparently they’re still a thing, too! Who knew? All that and much more in another solid week of new releases. Here’s what’s on tap for Friday, February 5:

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February 5, 2016

Obscura – Akróasis (Relapse)

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Fleshgod Apocalypse – King (Nuclear Blast)

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Rhapsody of Fire – Into the Legend (AFM)

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Other New Releases of Note:

• Drowning Pool – Hellelujah (eOne)
• Prong – X: No Absolutes (SPV)
• Striker – Stand In The Fire (Record Breaking)
• Seven Sisters of Sleep – Ezekiel’s Hags (Relapse)
• Primitiv – Immortal and Vile (Transcending Obscurity)
• Eucharist – Endarkenment EP (Iron Bonehead)
• Reencarnacion – 888 Metal (Nuclear War Now!)

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Keep it heavy,
Dan