Steffen Kummerer: Obscura | Writing, Technique and Gear | Thomann

Steffen Kummerer stopped by to talk about his band Obscura, a very different writing approach (at least for Metal bands) and has some great insight on how to approach rhythm guitar lines! Also in this video: A new ENGL amp!
Signal chain: ESP - ENGL Savage 120 E-610/2 MKII - ENGL 412VS Pro - Voodoo VR2/Sennheiser e906 - UA Apollo x8p
Gear used: http://tho.mn/zxqgcWe use Triad-Orbit stands for our videos exclusively: http://tho.mn/triadInteresting bits and pieces:
0:18 What's new with Obscura? 

1:15 How does Obscura stay that tight? 

2:29 Role of the fretless bass 

4:59 Writing process 

6:45 How the Obscura sound developed 

8:32 The Importance of Picks and Strings for your attack 

11:31 Palm Muting Techniques | Playing 

12:40 Relationship with ENGL amps 

14:37 New signature guitar 

17:01 Dimebag-style bends 

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Steffen Kummerer | Obscura | Writing, Technique and Gear | Thomann