Emerging from the underground with a sound that is as raw as it is resonant, enigmatic metalcore artist OBELISK is set to release his captivating debut album, Brushed By Darkness, on Friday 12th December. Before then, look out for the blistering new single, Working Class Zero, which has just been released. Watch the video here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, OBELISK is the brainchild of a mysterious, masked, and anonymous solo artist. A true one-man project, OBELISK writes, performs, and produces all instrumentation, crafting an immersive sonic world that challenges the boundaries between performer and listener. His music is a visceral exploration of emotion, identity, and perseverance in a world that often overlooks the artist’s struggle.
OBELISK made his debut with 2024’s haunting single Stardust Cycle, followed by Where Do You End? and Tragically Designed — tracks that showcased his chaotic yet calculated sound, winning him early acclaim in the alt-metal scene. With each release, OBELISK has continued to build momentum, developing a reputation for intense musicality and emotionally charged storytelling.
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Sleep Token, Green Day, Bring Me The Horizon, and Electric Callboy, Brushed By Darkness is a genre-blurring journey that delves into themes of isolation, frustration, and the deep ache of unrecognized artistry. The album is as much a personal catharsis as it is a rallying cry for those navigating the margins.
OBELISK doesn’t just perform — he reveals. His music is both a shield and a voice, pulling listeners into a world where vulnerability meets ferocity, and where every scream, riff, and lyric is drenched in purpose.
With Brushed By Darkness, OBELISK is poised to make a powerful statement. This is more than a debut — it’s the beginning of something deeply special, and undeniably potent.