In 1994, heavy metal rock band The Obsessed, released their third studio album The Church Within. Now twenty-three years later they’re back with their fourth studio album Sacred set to be released on April 7th via Relapse records.

Originally formed in 1976 by lead singer Scott “Wino” Weinrich this Black Sabbath- influenced band combined the elements of doom metal, stoner rock and punk rock. After breaking up and reuniting a total of three times, last March the Maryland-natives announced their reunion on social media. In a statement Weinrich said “All over the world I’ve listened to friends tell me, ‘We want you to bring back the Obsessed,’ so I have decided to resurrect the Obsessed.” This past December they released a re-recording of one of their earlier tracks “Sodden Jackal” originally released in 1983.

“Sodden Jackal” will be featured on the 14-set track-list of Sacred, along with a new single “Razor Wire”

Weinrich shared his thought on the album, “I can honestly say, I think this is the best sounding recording of my career, and I am excited to release it on Relapse. This song “Razor Wire”, I have been carrying around the title concept and main riffin my pocket for a couple years. The full song was born after applying real life experiences, with a little wishful thinking!”

Blood red (opaque) 12″ vinyl for Sacred is available for pre-order exclusively on Relapse, check out the full track-list below:

01. Sodden Jackal
02. Punk Crusher
03. Sacred
04. Haywire
05. Perseverance Of Futility
06. It’s Only Money
07. Cold Blood
08. Stranger Things
09. Razor Wire
10. My Daughter My Son
11. Be The Night
12. Interlude
13. On So Long (bonus)
14. Crossroader Blues (bonus)