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. 3d ago

    Ep. 349: Beneath The Hair Vol. 13 – Forgotten Glam Metal – A Hair Too Late!

    This week we make hard choices: Aquanet or White Rain? That’s right, we are once again diving hair-first into the world of obscure glam metal. We are focusing on the bands that arrived on the scene just a hair too late: the years 1991-1993. They wanted to party like it was 1989, but a grungy storm from the Pacific Northwest was coming to crush their party vibes. If you like it glammy, sleazy, and trashy, this is your show! 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 these artists and keep your devil horns and hair high in the air! Songs this week include: McQueen Street - “Money” from McQueen Street (1991) Wildside - “Monkey See Monkey Do” from Under The Influence (1992) Alleycat Scratch - “Soul Survivor” from Deadboys In Trash City (1993) Noisy Mama - “Dirty Dog” from Everybody Has One (1991) Blackfish - “Sweet Sixteen” from Blackfish (1993) Kik Tracee - “Don’t Need Rules” from No Rules (1991) Kiss Of The Gypsy - “Blind For Love” from Kiss Of The Gypsy (1992) 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. 349: Beneath The Hair Vol. 13 – Forgotten Glam Metal – A Hair Too Late!

  2. Aug 21

    Ep. 348: Grave Mistake: SLOAN Shoulda Been Huge!!! pt.1

    This week, a band we’ve featured and often discussed on the show finally gets their due! Therefore, we give you part 1 of a “…Shoulda Been Huge!!!” episode for Halifax, NS, Canada’s very own: SLOAN. The quintessential Canadian power-pop act—that blends '70s hard rock riffs, Beatles-esque vocal harmonies, and indie rock grit that 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: Sloan – “Underwhelmed” from Smeared (1992) Sloan – “Torn” from Peppermint - EP (1992) Sloan – “Shame Shame” from Twice Removed (1994) Sloan – “G Turns To D” from One Chord To Another (1996) Sloan - “She Says What She Means” from Navy Blues (1998) Sloan – “Seems So Heavy” from 4 Nights At The Palais Royale (1999) Sloan – “Friendship” from Between The Bridges (1999) Sloan – “If It Feels Good Do It” from Pretty Together (2001) 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. 348: Grave Mistake: SLOAN Shoulda Been Huge!!! pt.1

  3. Aug 14

    Ep. 347: 2026 Tony Awards – New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal

    It’s that time of the year when the boys get all spiffed up for the 2026 Tony Awards! No, not those Tony Awards. The ones where we hand out golden pentagrams to bands that wear their denim and leather proudly! This year we have special guest presenters from around the podcasting world. All bands and winners are selected for the coveted Tony Award by the man himself: our esteemed Chairman, Mr. Tony Griggs! 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 SHOULD BEs. Taking their cues from the music, fashion, and the attitude from 40+ years ago, these younger bands unashamedly bask in a new underground movement of hard rock and metal poised to make the kids rock and the old timers smile! Songs this week include: Stereo Nasty – “Summoning” from Summoning (2026) The Night Eternal – “Where The World Ends” from Cold Velvet (2026) Savetta – “Heat Of The Night” from Heat Of The Night (2026) Spell – “Lilac” from Wretched Heart (2026) MEGA COLOSSUS – “The Halls Of Mystikos” from Watch Out! (2026) Stainless – “Rough Justice” from Lady Of Lust & Steel (2026) Chariots Overdrive – “Taikonautic Alchemist” from The End Of Antiquity (2026) White Wizzard – “Pay The Fiddler” from Pay The Fiddler (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://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/

    Ep. 347: 2026 Tony Awards – New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal

  4. Aug 7

    Ep. 346: Acid Rock n' Proto Metal From The Crypt Vol. VIII

    This week’s episode is brought to you by the colors: yellow, orange, and brown. The 8th volume of our deep dive into the trippy and groovy beginnings of the heavy stuff! Cut your lava lamp on, gaze at that blacklight poster through the haze of purple smoke, and join your favorite rock n’ roll grave robbers as they dig deep into the core of 70s Acid Rock n’ Proto Metal crypt to unearth some obscure bands that helped influence and mold what would become known as Heavy Metal.  What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Well, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This particular episode is planted firmly in the LOST category, as all of these recordings occurred between 1970 – 1973. As always, our hope is that we turn you on to something new in a genre and decade that you may have thought you already knew everything there was to know. Songs this week include: Zoot - “Hey Pinky” from Zoot Out (1971) Head Over Heels - “Road Runner” from Head Over Heels (1971) Fresh Blueberry Pancake - “Hassels” from Heavy (1970) Wicked Lady - “I’m A Freak” from Psychotic Overkill (1972) Irish Coffee - “Can’t Take It” from Irish Coffee (1971) Light Of Darkness - “Movin’ Along” from Light Of Darkness (1971) Ancient Grease - “Mother Grease The Cat” from Women And Children First (1970) Jane - “Here We Are” from Here We Are (1973) Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria 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/

    Ep. 346: Acid Rock n' Proto Metal From The Crypt Vol. VIII

  5. Jul 31

    Ep. 345: In The Shadow Of... METALLICA!

    This week, a continuation of our series called “In The Shadow Of…”, where we compare bands to a well-established mainstream act. This is not about copycats, but about artists that have similar vibes, share a sonic soundscape, or whose songwriting and playing styles are sympatico. This is another band near and dear to both of you humble hosts. A band that sits atop the pedestal of all things “heavy”. A band that defined metal in the 80s and 90s while becoming somewhat polarizing in more recent years; the iconic METALLICA! Join us as we discover other bands who were influenced and inspired by this hella great band. 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 is not a statement about bands trying to copy one another, but more that they have a shared sound and vision. It’s been said that there is no originality left in rock n’ roll and also been stated that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. As always, we hope we turn you onto something new! Songs this week include: Trivium – “Unrepentant” from The Crusade (2006) Bloodstain – “Black Swan” from I Am Death - EP(2024) Thrasherwolf – “Shameless Loser” from Inside The Sickened Mind (2024) Evile – “Head Of The Demon” from Skull (2013) Machine Head – “Slanderous” from The Blackening (2007) Tantara – “Human Mutation” from Based On Evil (2012) ThrashWall – “War Outside The Wall” from ThrashWall(2020) Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria 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/

    Ep. 345: In The Shadow Of... METALLICA!

  6. Jul 24

    Ep. 344: Degrees Of Separation... TODD KERNS

    This week brings another installment of “Degrees Of Separation…,” where we dig into the side projects, supergroups, and solo releases connected to a particular artist. This time, we pay tribute to a rock n’ roll workhorse and journeyman from the Great White North: a jack-of-all-trades musician who seems to be single-handedly keeping many of the legacy artists we love in fighting shape. He’s not only a multi-instrumentalist and consummate rock star, but he also has some of the best pipes in the business. Of course, we’re talking about TODD “DAMMIT” KERNS!!! New to InObscuria? It’s all about excavating obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal from one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. While you may know Todd primarily as Slash’s bass player and backing vocalist, you may not realize just how deep his catalog of side projects runs—or how many artists he has supported throughout his career. As always, our hope is that we turn you on to something new!   Songs this week include: Minefield - “All American Man” from Minefield (2021) Smash L.A. - “Breakin’ All The Rules” from Law ‘N’ Authority (1989) Blackbird Angels - “Mine (All Mine)” from Solsorte (2023) The Age Of Electric - “Remote Control” from Make A Pest A Pet (1997) Sin City Sinners - “Goin’ To Vegas” from Exile On Fremont Street (2010) Bob Kulick - “Rich Man” from Skeletons In The Closet (2017) Todd Kerns - “You Know What You Did” from TKO (2016) Static In Stereo - “Overboard” from Static In Stereo (2002) Toque - “The Spirit Of Radio” from Never Enough (2019) Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria 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/

    Ep. 344: Degrees Of Separation... TODD KERNS

  7. Jul 17

    Ep. 343: Swamp Things – Bluesy, Dirgey Rock n’ Punk n’ Metal - cinq

    It’s hot! Damn hot. Not just here in the deep south of the USA, but all over the world. Here in the south, we also add a layer of humidity to our heat dome for you to chew on. Therefore, it’s time once again for some swampy, creepy, backwater blues and southern gothic goodness that runs the gamut of rock n’ punk n’ metal! Go sit out on your front porch, grab your Sunday paper for fanning yourself, swat at those giant mosquitoes, and turn this episode up to 11. Get your swamp on! What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Well, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This episode covers all 3 genres and all 3 categories. You could say this is a well-rounded and slimy episode. As always, we hope that we turn you on to something new. Songs this week include: AK & The Red Kites – “Devil’s Stomp” from Proverbial Storm EP (2024) Jungle Jim Smith – “Holy Roll Me” from This Is Ghost Country (2024) The Hooten Hallers – “II. The Devil’s Egg” from The Devil’s Egg (2024) Southbound Snake Charmers – “Heart Of Corruption” from Rhthym ‘N’ Rust (2017) Mudlow – “Not For Me” from Run Thru The Cover Crop (2025) All Them Witches – “Aethernet” from House Of Mirrors (2026) Tex Perkins & The Fat Rubber Band – “Outta Our Hands” from Tex Perkins & The Fat Rubber Band (2021) Lunar Swamp – “Shamanic Owl (Doom Blues)” from The Swamp Records Sampler (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!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=u 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/

    Ep. 343: Swamp Things – Bluesy, Dirgey Rock n’ Punk n’ Metal - cinq

  8. Jul 10

    Ep. 342: Sounds From Outer Space – Saturn(VI)

    Space out with us this week with the way-out sounds from outer space! We’re offering up an eight-course cosmic smorgasbord of delectable space rock. People of planet Earth, come and join us on another journey to aural galaxies beyond the Milky Way!  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. Our hope is that we turn you on to something that was lost on your earthly ears. Songs this week include: Hawklords – “Dead Zone”from Faith(2025) Nebula – “The Eagle Has Landed” from Apollo (2006)  SLIFT – “Orbis Tertius” from FANTASIA (2026) Motorpsycho – “The Gaia II Space Corps” from The Gaia II Space Corps - Single (2026) Dust Giant – “Space Ghost” from Static In The Blood (2026) Monkeys On Mars – “Seasonal Pyres (Tiny Flames Edit)” from Monkeys On Mars (2025) SHINER – “So Far So” from BELIEVEYOUME (2025) Seedy Jeezus – “Dripping From The Eye Of The Sun” from Polaris Oblique (2018) 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 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/

    Ep. 342: Sounds From Outer Space – Saturn(VI)
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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
    349
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 InObscuria Podcast
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