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. Ep. 322: Excavation: New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Part V

    1H AGO

    Ep. 322: Excavation: New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Part V

    This week, the lads hop across the pond to continue excavating denim and leather. It’s all about the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal! The NWOBM movement was filled with passionate bands that were poised to take over the world. Unfortunately, most of them didn’t make it to the level of Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, or Saxon. Hopefully, we can help spread the word and sounds for those who didn’t. 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. This week we discuss the LOST. For such a small island, they sure had a lot of amazing bands that set the standards for what is known as heavy metal. From the music, to the fashion, to the attitude… Over 45-years ago, these bands started an underground movement that would change hard rock and metal forever. Songs this week include: More – “Warhead” from Warhead (1981) DEMON – “Night Of The Demon” from Night Of The Demon (1981) Grim Reaper – “Run For Your Life” from See You In Hell (1983)  Bronz – “Heat Of The Night” from Taken By Storm (1983) Witchfynde – “Give ‘Em Hell” from Give ‘Em Hell(1980) Marseille – “Rock You Tonight” from Marseille (1979) Aragorn – “Black Ice” from The Neat Singles Collection Vol. 1 (1981) Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!:InObscuria Store Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ 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/

    1h 30m
  2. Ep. 321: Beginnings - Before They Were Beasts

    FEB 13

    Ep. 321: Beginnings - Before They Were Beasts

    This week, we go deep into the past of mainstream artists to uncover what many of them have hidden: their beginnings! We are talking about bands and artists who have sold millions of albums; however, their formative years were drastically different from those for which they became famous. They will remain buried no longer! We will shine a light on their beginnings, before they were beasts! This episode is brought to you by the help of our new AI Automated Staff here at InObscuria. While we appreciate the attempts of the machine to help bring you, the listener, meaningful content, this was indeed a failed experiment that we will not repeat. In any case, enjoy the beginnings of these artists within. Hopefully, we turned you on to something new! Songs this week include: Pantera - “Nothin’ On (But The Radio)” from Metal Magic (1983)Styx - “Quick Is The Beat Of My Heart” from Styx (1972)Stalk-Forrest Group - “Donovan’s Monkey” from St. Cecilia: The Elektra Recordings (1970)Avant Garde - “The Renaissance” from Demo Tape 1988 (1988)Slam Bamboo - “House On Fire” from Slam Bamboo - EP (2015)Scorpions - “It All Depends” from Lonesome Crow (1972)Michael Bolton - “Everybody’s Crazy” from Everybody’s Crazy (1985)The InObscuriacs - “InObscuria Lights The Rock N Roll Gold” from The InObscuria Automated Staff (2026)Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!:InObscuria Store Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://twitter.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/   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/

    1h 22m
  3. Ep. 320: Grave Mistake: EDGUY Shoulda Been Huge!!! Part 1

    FEB 6

    Ep. 320: Grave Mistake: EDGUY Shoulda Been Huge!!! Part 1

    This week, we’re talking about a guy? What guy? EDGUY of course! Another edition of our “Grave Mistakes: They Shoulda Been Huge!!!” from a band we covered on our last power metal episode late last year. A band that Kevin affectionately calls “Helloween Jr.”, this is another German powerhouse power metal juggernaut that is unique to the genre. They are epic and powerful! A band that is anthemic, dramatic, uplifting, and rallying, with a sense of humor as well! This episode is rooted in our Should Have Been category. A German band that followed in the footsteps of Helloween, flying the flag of “Power Metal” from the late 90s to 2014. Unfortunately, they were never really recognized to the degree they deserve outside of Europe. We think they SHOULD BE HUGE… and we are ready to fly that banner proudly! Songs this week include: Edguy - “Heart Of Twilight” from Kingdom Of Madness (1997)Edguy - “Vain Glory Opera” from Vain Glory Opera (1998)Edguy - “Falling Down” from Theatre Of Salvation (1999)Edguy - “Power & Majesty” from The Savage Poetry (2000)Edguy - “Tears Of A Mandrake” from Mandrake (2001)Edguy - “Fallen Angels (Live)” from Burning Down The Opera (2003)Edguy - “Holy Water” from King Of Fools - EP (2004)Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!:InObscuria Store Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://twitter.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/   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/

    1h 31m
  4. Ep. 319: Captain Content's Space Grunge II

    JAN 30

    Ep. 319: Captain Content's Space Grunge II

    This week is brought to you by the one and only Captain Content! Inspired by his birthday celebration just over a month ago, the Captain set the controls for deep space on a mission to collect more examples of Space Grunge! Was he successful in finding galactic sonics somewhere between space rock, stoner metal, grunge, and alternative metal? Tune in to this frequency to find out! What is it that we do here at InObscuria? We exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. In this episode we explore all things psychedelically spacey and grungy. Our hope is that we turn you on to something that was completely alien to your earthly ears! Songs this week include: Valley Of The Sun – “Hearts Aflame” from The Sayings Of The Seers (2011)Slomosa – “Psykonaut” from Slomosa(2020)GAUPA – “The Drunk Autopussy Wants To Fight You” from GAUPA (2018)Stoned Jesus – “Thessalia” from Pilgrims (2018)Besvärjelsen– “House Of The Burning Light” from Atlas(2022)Astroqueen – “Superhuman God” from Into Submission (2001)Somali Yacht Club – “Sun” from The Sun (2014)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://twitter.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store 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/ Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

    1h 35m
  5. Ep. 318: 2000s Rock n’ Punk n’ Metal Time Capsule 2.0?

    JAN 23

    Ep. 318: 2000s Rock n’ Punk n’ Metal Time Capsule 2.0?

    In this week’s episode, we dust off our iPods and XM boomboxes to travel back to the decade where many claimed that rock n’ roll was dead and that there was no more good music. That’s right; we are listening to obscure tracks from George W.’s Y2K! Join us on this journey back through the decade of iTunes, MySpace, autotune, and some really great rock n’ punk n’ metal! New to InObscuria? It’s all about digging up obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal from one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. In this episode, we talk about the lost and forgotten gems of the 00s. A decade where the ideas of record companies, albums, physical product, and the old way of promoting artists were all challenged. This decade literally changed the path for how music was to be consumed going forward. Songs this week include: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – “Six Barrel Shotgun” from Take Them On Your Own(2003)Flickerstick – “Girls & Pills” from Tarantula (2004) Totimoshi – “Milagrosa” from Milagrosa (2008)Hey Mercedes – “Everybody’s Working For The Weak” from The Weekend EP (2002)Hurt – “Pandora” from Goodbye To The Machine (2009)The Soundtrack Of Our Lives – “Sister Surround” from Behind The Music (2001)The Anniversary – “Crooked Crown” from Your Majesty (2002)The Cooper Temple Clause – “Promises Promises” from Kick Up The Fire, And Let The Flames Break Loose (2003)Big Jack Pneumatic – “Mainstream” from Half-Ass Cool (EP) (2003)  Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/

    1h 53m
  6. Ep. 317: Covers From Beyond!!! - 80s vs 90s

    JAN 16

    Ep. 317: Covers From Beyond!!! - 80s vs 90s

    This week is all about bands playing other bands' songs… that are completely awesome and radical… whatever! Whether they play it straight, note-for-note, or re-interpret it, bands love to pay tribute to great songs they love. In this episode, we showcase bands being able to interpret 80s and 90s songs as their own. Which decade is more fun to cover and which translates better to listeners in the 2020s??? 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. From metal bands heavying up classic 80s & 90s rock standards, to punk bands speeding up 80s & 90s pop… we got ya covered!  Songs this week include: Margarita Witch Cult – “White Wedding (Billy Idol)” from Strung Out In Hell(2025)Fishbone – “Them Bones (Alice In Chains)” from Them Bones - single (2025) Lucifer Star Machine – “Naked City (KISS)” from Ssik Action! A High Energy Tribute To The Hottest Band In The World (2022)Horseburner – “Spoonman (Soundgarden)” from Superunknown (Redux) (2023)Phil X & The Drills – “Allied Forces (Triumph)” from Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph (2025)Lesbian Bed Death – “Hellraiser (Ozzy Osbourne / Motörhead)” from Born To Die On VHS (2019)Marvelous 3 – “I Melt With You (Modern English)” from Melt With You - Single (2025)Softcult – “Been A Son (Nirvana)” from Been A Son - Single (2022)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/

    1h 35m
  7. Ep. 316: Diggin’ Up Sum PUNX! –Sk8 Rock

    JAN 9

    Ep. 316: Diggin’ Up Sum PUNX! –Sk8 Rock

    This week, journey back to the years 1986 and 87. When a young Kevin scraped and bruised his knees, elbows, shins, and wrists constantly. Yes, the years of skateboarding and the discovery of a particular brand of punk and hardcore called: Skate Rock! Discover the sounds that inspired him to start a band and the alternative counterculture movement that would shape the rest of his life. It’s all about blazing wheels, barking trucks, and being possessed to skate! 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 grouping of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week, we look back at the very beginning of his discovery of the power of music and the distortion-fueled sounds with a lasting impact. Hope you enjoy and that we turn you on to something new! Songs this week include: Agent Orange - “Bloodstains” from Living In Darkness (1981)The Faction - “Friends And Enemies” from The Faction: Collection 1982-1985 (1996)Youth Brigade - “Fight To Unite” from Sound & Fury (1982)Murphy’s Law - “Murphy’s Law” from Murphy’s Law (1986)Los Pukes - “One, Two, Three, Four” from Bones Brigade Video Tunes (2005)Liam Lynch - “United States Of Whatever” from Fake Songs (2003)Drunk Injuns - “For Real” from From Where The Sun Now Stands I Will Fight No More, Forever (1985)Los Olvidados - “Something New” from Listen To This!!! (2001)Gang Green - “19th Hole” from Another Wasted Night (1986)Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://twitter.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store 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/ 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/ Check out Robert’s amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

    1h 36m
  8. Ep. 315: Best Of Aussie Pub Rock with Craig Elvin

    JAN 2

    Ep. 315: Best Of Aussie Pub Rock with Craig Elvin

    We figured we should start off the new year on a strong note, so we once again say G’Day to our number 1 guest from Down Under, CRAIG ELVIN! The CEO of Pub Rock is back in this “Best Of…” episode to revisit highlights from his sonic journey across the continent to hear where that meat and two veg rock originated. Grab a pint and get ready to rock - - - Aussie-style! What is it we do here at InObscuria? On most shows, 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. This go-round we turn the microphone over to Craig Elvin to give us all a schooling on lost, forgotten, and should have beens selections of Aussie Pub Rock. Our hope is always that we turn you on to something new, or in this case, remind you of it! Songs this week include: Stevie Wright - “Evie (Part 1)” from Hard Road (1974)Australian Crawl - “Things Don’t Seem” from Sirocco (1981)Midnight Oil - “Run By Night” from Midnight Oil (1978) Sunnyboys - “Happy Man” from Sunnyboys (1981)Cold Chisel - “My Turn To Cry” from East (1990) The Angels - “Fashion & Fame” from Night Attack (1982)The Radiators - “Comin’ Home” from Feel The Heat (1980)Electric Mary - “Gimme Love” from Mother (2019)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://twitter.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/

    2h 4m
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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
    322
  • Rating
    Explicit
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