The Obsessed

The Obsessed is a rock band. A FUKKING HARD rock band. Since their formation in 1978, they have become known around the world for their influential contribution to the origins and continued legacy of the doom metal and underground hard rock genres. The distinctive vocals and guitar wizardry of founder and driving force Scott “Wino” Weinrich has left a mark on the world of heavy music that continues to inspire.



The Obsessed gained momentum in the Baltimore/DC area of the USA in the early to mid 1980’s during the height of the hardcore punk movement. Often cited as the band that bridged heavy metal and punk together, the band gained the respect of punk heavy weight contemporaries Black Flag, The Bad Brains, and Minor Threat, to name a few. During these formative years the band underwent a string of lineup changes while on their quest to establish their own signature sound.



Wino went on to join the doom metal giants Saint Vitus as lead singer for a handful of influential albums including 1987’s Born Too Late. In 1990, The Obsessed came back with their eponymous debut album, “The Obsessed”. This album was quickly followed by 1991’s “Lunar Womb” and 1994’s “The Church Within”. All three of these albums shaped and paved the way for future heavy rock bands and the doom scene as it’s known today. Wino’s gift for prose and his never-ending search for truth and meaning allows his words to hit as heavy as the riffs he plays.



After the The Church Within’s release on Columbia records the band went on an almost two decade hiatus. It was during this time that Wino went on to pursue many other critically acclaimed projects such as Spirit Caravan, The Hidden Hand, Shrinebuilder and Winos acoustic project. In 2012 Wino rejoined Saint Vitus until 2016 when The Obsessed reunited, once and for all, and has been kicking ass and taking names ever since.



Drummer Brian “Dawg” Costantino joined the band at this time. The band signed to Relapse Record and recorded 2017’s “Sacred”. Sacred brought the band to venues and festival stages around the world.



In 2022 the band became a four piece with the addition of Chris Angleberger on bass and Jason Taylor on guitar. The band has been touring heavily since and have been seen on USA and European festival stages such as HellFest, Freak Valley Festival, Snowblind and DesertFest.



The band’s forthcoming album, set to be released early 2024 on Ripple Music, marks a new chapter in their legacy. The album promises to capture the essence of the band’s classic sound while adding a fresh new atmosphere with a dual guitar attack.



The Obsessed are here to stay.