Doom Icons THE OBSESSED Ignite the Studio with New Album!

The American doom metal titans, THE OBSESSED, have stormed into Waterford Digital Studio in Pasadena, Maryland, ready to lay down tracks for their upcoming full-length album titled "Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free," with a tentative release aimed for 2027. The anticipation is palpable as the band proclaims, "We're excited as fukk to lay this on y'all, YAHOOO!!!" This recent endeavor marks a significant return to form for a band that has shaped the very essence of doom metal.

Following a lineup shift last July, THE OBSESSED welcomed the thunderous Bob Pantella into their ranks, replacing the departed Brian Costantino. Pantella, known for his crushing rhythms with MONSTER MAGNET and THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX, brings a new level of intensity to the band. His addition promises to elevate the already formidable sound that fans have come to revere over the decades.

After a seven-year hiatus, THE OBSESSED made a thunderous return in 2024 with their critically acclaimed album, "Gilded Sorrow," released via the independent California label Ripple Music. The record has been hailed as a “must-listen for fans of the genre” by Metal Hammer and praised by Ghost Cult magazine as “the best the band has ever sounded.” This album stands as a testament to their relentless spirit and ability to craft music that is both crushing and straightforward, leaving a lasting mark on the heavy music landscape.

At the helm of this legendary outfit is Scott “Wino” Weinrich, a figure whose influence in the world of metal is akin to that of Lemmy himself. A true maverick, Wino has navigated the tumultuous waters of the music scene since founding THE OBSESSED in the late 1970s, embodying the very essence of the outsider. His journey through various projects such as SAINT VITUS and SPIRIT CARAVAN has solidified his status as one of the early pioneers of American doom.

Formed amidst the sonic chaos of the late '70s in Potomac, Maryland, THE OBSESSED emerged from the shadows cast by legends like BLACK SABBATH and THE STOOGES. With a storied history that includes multiple lineup changes and a discography that chronicles the evolution of heavy music, the band continues to redefine what it means to be a force in the genre. As they prepare to unleash their new album, the heavy metal community awaits with bated breath for what promises to be another monumental chapter in the saga of THE OBSESSED.