OBSCURA Pulls Out of RELAPSE's CONTAMINATION TOUR; Some Dates Cancelled

BUMMER ALERT: We just got word from Relapse that due to illness, OBSCURA had to pull out of the tour, resulting in some dates being canceled. Here is the full statement:

Due to illness, Obscura have been forced to cut short the remainder of their North American tour. The Contamination Tour will continue on through May 10th with label-mates Graves of Valor, with appearances on select dates from Brutal Truth and Hero Destroyed.

Obscura vocalist /guitarist Steffen Kummerer issued the following; “Several nights ago, after struggling with illness throughout this tour, I’ve lost my singing voice entirely and can barely speak. At this juncture, it’s best for me to rest rather than deliver anything less than exceptional performances. For all the cities we’ll miss, we’ll be back in the winter to make-up these dates. Thanks to everyone who made our first North American Tour so amazing. We’re looking forward to returning again in the winter.”

So, OBSCURA is off the tour. Dates in Danbury, CT, New York City, Baltimore and Philadelphia are unfortunately canceled. Here are the remaining dates:

May 5 Southgate, MI Modern Exchange
May 6 Cleveland, OH Peabody’s (FREE show!)
May 7 Syracuse, NY Lost Horizon (w/ BRUTAL TRUTH)
May 8 Pittsburgh, PA 31st St Pub (w/ HERO DESTROYED)
May 9 Allentown, PA Sterling Hotel (w/ BRUTAL TRUTH)
May 10 Boston, MA The Church (w/ BRUTAL TRUTH, REVOCATION)
Note: All MI ticket winners will still be on the guest list for these shows