THE OBSESSED frontman Scott 'Wino' Weinrich (Full Interview)

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, John and Matt welcome legendary frontman and guitarist Scott “Wino” Weinrich of The Obsessed. Wino opens up about the band’s major lineup change, with Bob Pantella of Monster Magnet and The Atomic Bitchwax stepping in on drums. He explains why the change was made and how it’s already shaping the band’s future.The Obsessed is gearing up for a massive Fall European tour, where they'll perform their iconic album The Church Within in its entirety. Wino reflects on that 1994 release, their only album on a major label, and the intense pressures and choices that came with being signed to Columbia Records. He shares the challenges of preserving artistic integrity in an industry built on compromise.Wino dives into his time working with Dave Grohl on the heavy metal side project PROBOT, offering rare insight into what it was like collaborating with one of rock's biggest names. He also shares his memories of Lemmy from Motörhead, offering personal stories that highlight Lemmy's influence and authenticity.Weinrich takes us back to the early days of The Obsessed in the DC/Baltimore punk and hardcore scene and his run-ins with legendary Black Flag vocalist Henry Rollins. Despite their Black Sabbath-inspired style clashing with the local sound, the band carved out a dedicated fanbase through raw power and commitment. He also reveals details about his upcoming 2025 solo release on Ripple Music, plus a new project he’s creating alongside his wife.This is a rare, deep dive into the life and career of one of heavy music’s most respected voices. Don't miss it.#TheObsessed #ScottWinoWeinrich #HeavyGalaxyShow #RippleMusic #BobPantella #MonsterMagnet #TheAtomicBitchwax #TheChurchWithin #FallTour2025 #PROBOT #DaveGrohl #Lemmy #Motorhead #StonerRock #DoomMetal #HardcoreScene #DCpunk #BaltimoreMusic #ColumbiaRecords #undergroundmusic #henryrollins NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact.Please SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode!