ProgMotion: Changeling + Support: Obsidian Tide
- Location:
- Club Zentral Stuttgart, Hohe Str. 9, 70174 STUTTGART
ProgMotion: Changeling + Support: Obsidian Tide
CHANGELING:
CHANGELING, the bold new project from Berlin-based music visionary Tom Geldschläger, is breaking new ground in the world of progressive death metal. With a celebrated career marked by over a hundred diverse releases, Tom—also known as Fountainhead—continues to mesmerize with his fearless creativity and mastery of the fretless guitar. Embrace the all-encompassing sonic journey that is the self-titled album *Changeling*. This 60-minute opus transcends the ordinary, weaving together elements of progressive metal, death metal, jazz fusion, and world music, all beautifully orchestrated with the help of a 50-piece ensemble. A masterclass in musical alchemy, the album features an all-star lineup including (former) members of Obscura, Fear Factory, Alkaloid, and Virvum, underscoring Tom’s global influence and collaborative spirit. Central to this narrative is the highly anticipated “Part 2” of “Weltseele,” an orchestral metal epic that revisits and expands upon Tom’s legendary contribution to Obscura’s “Akroasis.” Each track unfolds like a story of its own, inviting listeners to lose themselves in intricate rhythms, haunting melodies, and the profound themes of transformation and identity.
OBSIDIAN TIDE:
Formed in 2012 in the suburbs of Tel Aviv, Israel, Obsidian Tide consists of Oz Avneya (guitars and clean vocals), Shachar Bieber (bass and harsh vocals), and Erez Nadler (drums and programming). Following the release of their debut EP, *Debris*, in 2015, the band released their first LP, *Pillars of Creation*, in August 2019, to critical acclaim worldwide. Their latest studio album, *The Grand Crescendo*, a 62-minute progressive metal masterpiece, was released in late 2023 to even greater international acclaim. With numerous shows and festivals in both Europe and their homeland of Israel under their belt, the trio are seasoned performers. They deliver an energetic and mesmerizing live show and have a loyal and enthusiastic fan base that spans many countries.