Official press release:
Iconic architects of American doom metal The Obsessed announce a seismic shift behind the kit as drummer Brian Costantino steps away, passing the torch to none other than Bob Pantella — the powerhouse percussionist known for his crushing work with Monster Magnet and The Atomic Bitchwax. The band will embark on an extensive European tour including several festival appearances this fall.
As the band bids farewell to one brother in arms, they welcome heavy rock titan Bob Pantella, whose explosive energy and veteran prowess promise to ignite The Obsessed’s signature sound with fresh, primal fire. Says frontman Scott “Wino” Weinrich:
“After The Obsessed drummer Brian Costantino recently stepped away from the band due to personal reasons, we are very happy to welcome Bob Pantella into The Obsessed. I have known Bob for many years and have always admired his skills behind the drums, and after our initial jam together, we are inspired and ready to rock. You may already know him from his other excellent bands The Atomic Bitchwax, Monster Magnet and Raging Slab. We are proud to welcome Bob into The Obsessed.“
The Obsessed returned last year after a seven-year absence with their acclaimed new album Gilded Sorrow on independent Californian label Ripple Music. Lauded as a “must-listen for fans of the genre and a compelling entry point for newer voyagers into the world of doom” by Metal Hammer and “the best the band has ever sounded” by Ghost Cult Magazine, Gilded Sorrow is a defiantly abrasive, crushing and straightforward album that has already left an indelible mark on the heavy music landscape. The newly forged lineup will storm Europe this fall to perform their 1994 cornerstone album The Church Within in its entirety, including appearances at Desertfest, Up In Smoke and Keep It Low festivals.
10/01 Wiesbaden, DE – Schlachthof
10/02 Ulm, DE – Roxy
10/03 W?rzburg, DE – Keep It True Festival
10/04 Karlsruhe, DE – Stadtmitte
10/05 Pratteln, CH – Up In Smoke Festival
10/06 Milano, IT – Legend
10/08 Vienna, AT – Arena
10/09 Innsbruck, AT – P.M.K.
10/10 Zagreb, HR – Mochvara
10/11 Munich, DE – Keep It Low Festival
10/12 Leipzig, DE – Ut Connewitz
10/13 Berlin, DE – Zukunft
10/15 Cologne, DE – Volta
10/16 Bielefeld, DE – Forum
10/17 Antwerpen, BE – Desertfest Belgium
10/18 Deventer, NL – Burgerweeshuis
10/20 Bradford, UK – The Underground
10/21 Manchester, UK – Star & Garter
10/22 Milton Keynes, UK – The Craufurd Arms
10/23 London, UK – The Dome
10/24 Rotterdam, NL – Grounds
10/25 Hamburg, DE – Lazy Bones Festival
