Stereogum — When they started putting out music in 1980, DC originators the Obsessed helped define the way doom metal would sound for decades to come. Over the years, the Obsessed have broken up and gotten back together several times, and frontman Scott "Wino" W... more info

Stereogum — Washington, DC doom metal overlords the Obsessed started putting out records in 1980, and their whole riff-trudge style has influenced generations of bands. They’ve broken up and reunited a number of times over the years, even as frontman Scott “... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — A demo version of the new song "Be The Night" from the reactivated THE OBSESSED, one of the early BLACK SABBATH-influenced doom metal bands on the American continent, can be streamed below. The track will appear on THE OBSESSED's forthcoming studio a... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — THE OBSESSED, one of the early BLACK SABBATH-influenced doom metal bands on the American continent, has reformed and is working on a new studio album for a tentative fall release via Relapse. Guitarist/vocalist Scott "Wino" Weinrich, who has also pl... more info