Obsession

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Obsession is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 famous for spawning 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 Mausoleum Records. Obsession has recently signed to the Ulterium - Inner Wound Record label to release the latest album "Order of Chaos" in fall 2012. Obsession provided songs for the films Sleepaway Camp II, Sleepaway Camp III as well as for Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III. The band also appears on the compilation albums Metal Blade 15th Anniversary from Metal Blade Records and Heavy Metal Machine - Pull One from Medusa Records. Band members edit: Current members edit: Michael Vescera - vocals (1982-1989, 2004-present), John Bruno - guitars (2004-present), Scott Boland - guitars (2004-present), Chris McCarvill - bass (2004-present), BJ Zampa - drums (2009-present), Former members edit: Art Maco - guitars, Bruce Vitale - guitars, Matt Karagus - bass, Jay Mezias - drums, Robert Marcello and Joe Stump - guitar (special guests, on three songs on Carnival of Lies album)

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