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Obsession is an american heavy metal band formed in 1982 famous for spawing the career of singer Michael Vescera. The band first came on to the scene on the "Metal Massacre 2" compilation from Metal Blade Records. After that the band released the albums "Scarred for Life" and "Methods of Madness" under the Enigma label. They broke up in 1989 to reform in 2004 releasing a new album "Carnival of Lies" in 2006 with Mausoleaum records. In 2009, Obsession had signed to the Ulterium Record label.

Obsession provided songs for the movies "Sleep Away Camp" as well as "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3".

The band also appears on the compilation albums "Metal Blade 15th Anniversary" Metal Blade Records and "Heavy Metal Machine-Pull One" Medusa Records.

Band members

Current members

  • Michael Vescera Vocals - 1982-Present
  • John Bruno - Guitars 2004-Present
  • Scott Boland - Guitars 2004-Present
  • Chris McCarvill - Bass 2004-Present
  • BJ Zampa - Drums 2009-Present

Former members

  • Art Maco - Guitars
  • Bruce Vitale - Guitars
  • Matt Karagus - Bass
  • Jay Mezias - Drums

Discography

  • Obsession - Marshall Law (1984)
  • Obsession - Scarred for Life (1986)
  • Obsession - Methods of Madness (1987)
  • Obsession - Carnival of Lies (2006)
  • Obsession - Obsession (2008)(Japan Only)

References

  • Nelson, Dan (2008). All Known Metal Bands. McSweeney’s. ISBN 1932416927.
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