The Obsessed w/Cobalt & Prezir

To say The Obsessed have had a turbulent history is an understatement. Since they formed in the late ’70s, the cult metal band has struggled to get their music released, and to maintain a stable lineup. After a planned 1985 debut for Metal Blade was shelved, it took them until 1990 to release a full-length album. Following the commercial failure of their acclaimed third album, 1994’s The Church Within, the band broke up for a second time, but last year singer/guitarist Scott “Wino” Wenrich resurrected the group, albeit with yet another new lineup that’s already seen some turnover. Next month Relapse Records will reissue the group’s long out-of-print 1990 self-titled debut album as a two-CD set.

$18 ADV/$20 DOS