InObscuria Podcast

Kevin Williams, Tareq
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An Exhumation of Obscure ROCK n' PUNK n' METAL! A Podcast where we discuss the Forgotten, the Lost, & the Should Have Beens. If it's left-of-center and it rocks; we cover it!

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. 357: Grave Mistake: HELLOWEEN Shoulda Been Huge!!! 1985-1993

    This week, we bring you the 3rd and final volume of “Grave Mistakes: They Shoulda Been Huge!!!” from a band we’ve covered in past Gothtobers. Another in-depth exploration of a perennial Halloween favorite for us: the frightfully amazing HELLOWEEN! This German band has had a lasting impact on Kevin, but how will Robert react now that he's seen the power of metaling pumpkins live in concert? This episode is rooted in our Should Have Been category. This is a band that we have featured on the show several times over the years and is the end of our trilogy of deep dives. A German band that helped establish the metal genre known as, “Power Metal”. Unfortunately, their brilliance and innovation have never fully been recognized to the degree that it deserves. We think they SHOULD BE HUGE… and we are ready to fly that banner proudly! Songs this week include: 1.    Helloween - “Starlight” from Helloween - EP (1985) 2.    Helloween - “Ride The Sky” from Walls Of Jericho (1985) 3.    Helloween - “Judas” from Judas - EP (1986) 4.    Helloween - “Future World” from Keeper Of The Seven Keys: Part I (1987) 5.    Helloween - “Eagle Fly Free” from Keeper Of The Seven Keys: Part II (1988) 6.    Helloween - “Heavy Metal Hamsters” from Pink Bubbles Go Ape (1991) 7.    Helloween - “Victim Of Fate” from The Best, The Rest, The Rare (1991) 8.    Helloween - “Step Out Of Hell” from Chameleon (1993) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you’d like to check out Kevin’s band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin’s band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 357: Grave Mistake: HELLOWEEN Shoulda Been Huge!!! 1985-1993

  2. Oct 16

    Ep. 356: Obscure Werewolves In Atlanta

    This week, we succumb to the lunar spell and bark at the moon! What starts as a couple of buddies recording a podcast out in the woods of an Atlanta suburb, quickly becomes a life altering event after a scuffle with a wolf-like creature. Listen in as they take a furry bite out of songs, bands, or albums pertaining to the WOLF. Songs that howl and wail under the pale moonlight. Scratch that itch, and join our pack for week #3 of Gothtober! We thought it would be a good idea to sit around the campfire and enjoy the crisp Gothtober air, but once the air felt (and sounded) like a hot breath we decided to head back inside. Did we make it in time to avoid being an evening snack? Listen in and find out! Somehow, we still managed to record a show and bring you a collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. Our hope is that we turn you on to something that was lost on your ears, or something you've simply forgotten about, or that (in our opinion) should have been the next big thing. Songs this week include: 1.    Wolfsbane – “Fell Out Of Heaven” from Live Fast, Die Fast (1989) 2.    A Pale Horse Named Death – “Meet The Wolf” from And Hell Will Follow Me (2011) 3.    Wolf – “At The Graveyard” from The Black Flame (2006) 4.    Red Sea – “Wolves At The Door” from Blood (1994) 5.    Wolves At Bay – “Tried To Fix” from When I’m Dead (2014) 6.    The Young Wolf – “My Sweet Mary Jane” from My Sweet Mary Jane - Single (2016) 7.    Type O Negative – “Wolf Moon (Including Zoanthropic Paranoia)” from October Rust (1996) 8.    Splinter – “Werewolves Of London” from Punk Rock Halloween, Vol. 2: Louder, Faster & Scarier (2019) Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you’d like to check out Kevin’s band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin’s band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 356: Obscure Werewolves In Atlanta

  3. Oct 9

    Ep. 355: Doom From The Tomb

    For week 2 of Gothtober, we exhume the tomb… The tomb of doom! Join your two favorite grave robbers as they dissect the history of doom metal and explore the haunted house that Black Sabbath built. Grab a bloody maria and enjoy the slow dirge of the devil’s tritone with us! What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. Robert is forced to test his endurance and provide feedback, as he has no idea what he will be subjected to every week. Our hope is that we turn you on to something that was lost on your ears, or something you've simply forgotten about, or that (in our opinion) should have been the next big thing. Songs this week include: 1.    Trouble – “The Misery Shows” from Run To The Light (1985) 2.    Saint Vitus – “The Troll” from Mournful Cries (1988) 3.    Candlemass – “Witches” from Candlemass (2005) 4.    Pentagram – “Too Late” from Be Forewarned (1994) 5.    Cathedral – “Utopian Blaster” from The Carnival Bizarre (1995) 6.    Graveyard – “Evil Ways” from Graveyard (2008) 7.    The Obsessed – “Hiding Mask” from Lunar Womb (1991) 8.    Electric Wizard – “Black Mass” from Black Masses (2010) Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you’d like to check out Kevin’s band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin’s band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 355: Doom From The Tomb

  4. Oct 2

    Ep. 354: Everything Turns Grey – Goth Metal Vol. VIII

    Gothtober is finally here! Your two favorite wraiths show their appreciation of the grim and ghastly as they don all black garb, dead guy-liner, and a healthy dose of black no. 1 on their mop tops. This time the ghosts and goblins get heavy… That’s right, everything turns grey as they, once again, explore the dark and doomy world of Goth Metal!!! What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. Robert is forced to test his endurance and provide feedback, as he has no idea what he will be subjected to every week. Our hope is that we turn you on to something that was lost on your ears, or something you've simply forgotten about, or that (in our opinion) should have been the next big thing. Songs this week include: 1.    Outshine – “Our Minds” from Truthsayer (2026) 2.    Sun Dont Shine – “Cryptomnesia” from From Birth To Death (2026) 3.    Neon Nightmare – “Lost Silver” from Faded Dream (2024) 4.    Spell – “Unquiet Grave” from Wretched Heart (2026) 5.    Black Sites – “Giving Up The Ghost” from For Eternity (2026) 6.    October Noir – “Tourniquet” from Letters To Existence (2023) 7.    The Night Eternal – “Caught In A Spell” from Cold Velvet (2026) 8.    Unto Others – “Glass Slippers / Fame” from Never, Neverland (2024) Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you’d like to check out Kevin’s band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin’s band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 354: Everything Turns Grey – Goth Metal Vol. VIII

  5. Sep 25

    Ep. 353: Decomposition: Galactic Cowboys - What Planet Are You From? with Monty Colvin

    This week we break down the amazing new album from Galactic Cowboys – What Planet Are You From? To get all of the gory details, we had to go the man himself: the one and only Monty Colvin! We welcome him back to talk all things GC and how this album was the result of crowd funding, a move back to Houston, and adversities from lineup changes to death! Listen in and discover more about Galactic Cowboys, Monty’s amazing paintings, and what your new favorite album of 2026 is sure to be! Wondering what this show is all about? We exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal and place them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. The guys were stoked to chat with Monty once again this week.  Kevin has loved and championed this band since first hearing them in 1992. Galactic Cowboys straddle the worlds of progressive metal, alternative rock, thrashing heaviness, and melodies with amazing harmonies! Click on the links below to buy their music, like their socials, and be amused… And go buy a painting!!! http://www.galacticcowboys.com/ https://www.facebook.com/galacticcowboys/ http://www.montycolvinart.com/ http://montysrockcast.com/ Songs this week includes snippets from: 1.    Galactic Cowboys – “What Planet Are You From?” from What Planet Are You From? (2026) 2.    Galactic Cowboys – “Out Of The Darkness” from What Planet Are You From? (2026) 3.    Galactic Cowboys – “Superspreader” from What Planet Are You From? (2026) 4.    Galactic Cowboys – “The Liars” from What Planet Are You From? (2026) 5.    Galactic Cowboys – “Blinders” from What Planet Are You From? (2026) 6.    Galactic Cowboys – “I Can’t Let Go” from What Planet Are You From? (2026) 7.    Galactic Cowboys – “Love Rehab” from What Planet Are You From? (2026) 8.    Galactic Cowboys – “Trainwreck” from What Planet Are You From? (2026) 9.    Galactic Cowboys – “Mr. Knowitall” from What Planet Are You From? (2026) 10.Galactic Cowboys – “Buried A Friend” from What Planet Are You From? (2026) 11.Galactic Cowboys – “Find Our Way Home” from What Planet Are You From? (2026)   Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you’d like to check out Kevin’s band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin’s band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 353: Decomposition: Galactic Cowboys - What Planet Are You From? with Monty Colvin

  6. Sep 18

    Ep. 352: Gargling Nails - Gravel, Grit & Glory 2

    This week, another show celebrating the shredded, gravelly, gritty, raspy pipes and throats of rock n’ roll. We are focusing on lead singers who crafted truly special tones with their sandpapered delivery. Join us in celebrating these unique pipes that set them apart from the rest. Anyone can scream, but only a few deliver gravel, grit & glory! What’s this InObscuria thing? We’re a podcast that exhumes obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal and puts them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. Our appreciation this week of rough and textured singing extends to all of the genres that we love. Kevin never realized how much this style of vocalizing actually had an impact on him until putting this series together. As always, we hope we turn you onto something new! Songs this week include: 1.    Plasmatics – “Put Your Love In Me” from Coup De Grace (2002) 2.    U.D.O. – “Holy” from Metallized (2000) 3.    The Cruel Intentions – “Bad Addiction” from All Hail Hypocrisy (2026) 4.    Valient Thorr – “I Hope The Ghosts Of The Dead Haunt Your Soul Forever” from Immortalizer (2008) 5.    Warrior Soul – “Burning Bridges” from Destroy The War Machine (2008) 6.    Planes Mistaken For Stars – “Dancing On The Face Of The Panther” from Up In Them Guts (2004) 7.    The Pietasters – “Fat Sack” from Willis (1997) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you’d like to check out Kevin’s band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin’s band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 352: Gargling Nails - Gravel, Grit & Glory 2

  7. Sep 11

    Ep. 351: Grave Mistake: SLOAN Shoulda Been Huge!!! pt.2

    This week, we are back with part 2 of a “…Shoulda Been Huge!!!” episode for Halifax, NS, Canada’s very own: SLOAN! We covered the years 1992-2001 back in Ep. 348; this time we bring you up to date with releases from 2003 to 2025. Sloan is the quintessential Canadian power-pop act—that blends '70s hard rock riffs, Beatles-esque vocal harmonies, and indie rock grit has won them gold albums and a Juno in their home country. We think it is a grave mistake that they are not as revered everywhere in the world! This episode is rooted in our Should Have Been category. This is a band that Kevin has been a fan of since discovering their first album back in 1993. Robert is less familiar with their impressive discography, so join him if this is an unknown for you. We think they should be remembered alongside the likes of other Canadian treasures like RUSH and TRIUMPH! Songs this week include: 1.    Sloan – “Ready For You” from Action Pact (2003) 2.    Sloan – “Living With The Masses / HFXNSHC” from Never Hear The End Of It (2006) 3.    Sloan – “The Other Side” from Parallel Play (2008) 4.    Sloan – “I’ve Gotta Know” from The Double Cross (2011) 5.    Sloan – “You Don’t Need Excuses To Be Good” from Commonwealth (2014) 6.    Sloan – “Spin Our Wheels” from 12 (2018) 7.    Sloan – “Scratch The Surface” from Steady (2022) 8.    Sloan – “Capital Cooler” from Based On The Best Seller (2025) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you’d like to check out Kevin’s band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin’s band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 351: Grave Mistake: SLOAN Shoulda Been Huge!!! pt.2

  8. Sep 4

    Ep. 350: Dusty Crate Diggin'

    For Ep. 350, we explore inner space. You're invited inside the mind, the mad labyrinth, the curation and discovery data center where artists and albums become InObscuria! Come on the journey with us as we explore record shops and the dusty old crates in the back of the store. How do these gems find their way to the show? Is it fate? Is it chance? We are going to share the process with you here. Enter our 5th dimension if you dare… New to InObscuria? Every week your two hosts crawl down to the crypts to exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. If you dig it… go dig it up and buy it! Support your local record shops and do some exploration of their dusty old crates! Songs this week include: Axe - “Video Inspiration” from Offering (1982) 1994: - “Hit The Hard Way” from 1994: (1978) Bram Tchaikovsky - “Bloodline” from Strange Man, Changed Man (1979) The Cherry Bombz - “House Of Ectasy (live)” from Coming Down Slow (1987) Tender Fury - “Swaggering” from Garden Of Evil (1990) Moon Martin - “Five Days Of Fever” from Street Fever (1980) The B’zz - “Get Up Get Angry” from Get Up (1982) Modern Allies - “Wars In The East” from Out Of Nowhere (1988) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you’d like to check out Kevin’s band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin’s band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 350: Dusty Crate Diggin'
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An Exhumation of Obscure ROCK n' PUNK n' METAL! A Podcast where we discuss the Forgotten, the Lost, & the Should Have Beens. If it's left-of-center and it rocks; we cover it!

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  • Creator
    Kevin Williams, Tareq
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    357
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 InObscuria Podcast
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