InObscuria Podcast
InObscuria Podcast is a show dedicated to obscure rock, punk, and metal music. Hosts Kevin Williams and Tareq exhume forgotten, lost, and overlooked bands and songs. They focus on left-of-center artists that still rock, celebrating the should-have-beens. Each episode explores deep cuts and hidden gems from the heavier side of music.
Episodes
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 a
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 Kevi
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 Cowb
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
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 Jun
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. En
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
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 i
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
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
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
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 on
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,
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
Ep. 341: Ghost-Fest 2026
InObscuria Podcast proudly presents: the 6th annual Ghost-Fest live at the Old Smyrna Firehouse celebrating America’s 250th birthday! This is another floating room-only event for all spirits, specters, wraiths, phantoms, and the hottest ghouls! Featuring performances by an international line-up of the living, the dead… and the living dead. Featuring special guest announcers: Mighty K & Double-Barr
Ep. 340: Covers From Beyond!!! - Summer Jamz
This week is all about bands playing other bands' songs. Summer songs that perhaps radio has exhausted. Whether they are playing it straight note-for-note or whether they are re-interpreting it, bands love to pay tribute to the hits they love! In this episode, we showcase a summer playlist made for all of your grilling, pool party, block party, yard work, camping, and hot weather needs!
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Ep. 339: Unsigned Unearthed III
This week InObscuria exhumes those unmarked graves of unsigned artists! These bands may not have been signed to a major or gained internationally distributed success, but they were all rock stars to those lucky enough to hear and see them! Anyone who’s ever been in a band and played local/regional shows knows that some of the best live acts and musicians (and friends) are met through sharing bills
Ep. 338: Pulling The Plug... Acoustic Rock n’ Punk n’ Metal 5
This week, half of us are at the beach enjoying some r n’ r, so we thought we’d listen to some r n’ r with a beachy vibe. We are pulling the plug… and gasping for air… guitars! Rock artists have been playing acoustic since the very beginning. In fact, most songwriters start the process with an acoustic instrument. There’s something about capturing the sound of a song on just wire and wood that has
Ep. 337: Shredding The Tomb - 70's Guitar Gods
This week, we bow down and raise up the almighty guitar heroes! The foundation of Rock n’ Punk n’ Metal is the guitar and the amazing sounds that those who wield them can make. How do they make such wonderful noise with metal wires on a piece of wood? There’s some kinda voodoo in their hands, and we set off on a journey to raise some of the 70s shredders that you may have forgotten!
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Ep. 336: Metal Thrashing Mad IV - Crossover Thrash
Meet Captain Content & Kevin in the pit again this week for a hella good time! We’re getting our aggressions out by revisiting the starting point of it all for Kevin. The thrash, crossover, speed metal movement of the 80s spawned his love of all things rock n’ punk n’ metal. This time around the circle pit, we are focusing on Crossover Thrash. A sub-genre defined as short bursts of hardcore punk w
Ep. 335: A Woman Scorned... IX
This week, we celebrate International Women’s Triple-V Day! Our 9th episode in a series dedicated to women who bring the fury with style and passion. Don’t dare call these “chick bands”; these are kick-ass rock n’ roll bands that happen to include powerful women in them!!! Piss off a man; you can fight it out and then go have a pint at the pub. Piss off a woman, and you will pay for it 10-fold. Th
Ep. 334: Grave Mistake: ZEBRA Shoulda Been Huge!!!
This week the people demanded it, and we complied! Therefore, we give you “Grave Mistake: ZEBRA Shoulda Been Huge!!!”. This is our celebration of an amazing power trio from New Orleans / Long Island that has been largely forgotten in the pantheon of rock n’ roll. They also happen to be very musically proficient, with a bona fide guitar god in the band that rarely gets the praise he deserves!
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Ep. 333: Shallow Graves: Diggin' 2026 - Early Birds
A few weeks ago, Captain Content threw down a challenge to find great new music, and Kevin didn’t just step up—he delivered in spades. Typically, we recognize all of the amazing recorded output of the current year at the end of the year; however, there are just too many great releases this year to wait until December. We’re not even halfway through the year yet, and we already have all of these gr
Ep. 332: Retro Relapse Regurgitated Revival Revitalized
This week, we take you to church and exorcise some demons by testifying to the New Wave Of Classic Rock! Listen in as we cleanse your soul with classic, blues-influenced hard rock that reminds us of the days when FM radio rocked! Robert called the newer bands out on a recent episode, and indeed, rock n’ roll is not dead. It is in the very capable hands of these killer younger bands!
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Ep. 331: R.I.P. Phil Campbell
It is with heavy hearts that we deliver this week’s episode honoring the passing of another guitar hero giant whose riffs were mighty enough to support Lemmy: Phil Campbell. He was a guitarist who rarely got mentioned in the circles of recognized guitar greats, but his playing on 16 Motörhead albums provides all the badass-guitarist validation needed. Best known as Lemmy’s right-hand guy, he also
Ep. 330: Beneath The Hair Vol. 12 - Forgotten Glam Metal - Hair To Hair Combat
This week we provide you with the finest in Hair To Hair Combat! You got it… We are dipping our spandex-covered legs into the pool of obscure glam metal. These are groups with similar band names that we thought needed to go “hair-to-hair” to see who truly has the right to rock the name. If you like it glammy, sleazy, and trashy, this is your show!
New to InObscuria? Every week, your two hosts craw
Ep. 329: Covers From Beyond!!! - Tributes To David Bowie
This week, we are welcoming home the astronauts by playing songs written by the star man himself: David Bowie! What better way to celebrate our mission to the moon than by hearing other bands cover his varied tunes. The Thin White Duke was a rock n’ roll chameleon who influenced music, film, and fashion for over 50 years. Considered one of the most influential artists of all time, he was the most
Ep. 328: Degrees Of Separation... HENRY ROLLINS
This week is lucky #13 of our series called “Degrees Of Separation…” where we discuss side projects and solo releases from artists we love. This episode focuses on the mega-intense, stage-stalking, heavy-throated, part-animal, part-machine literary punk rock icon: HENRY ROLLINS! Kevin’s appreciation and fandom of old Hank goes all the way back to his rock n’ roll beginnings! If you only know him a
Ep. 327: 90's Rock n' Punk n' Metal Time Capsule
This week, we went out to the Firehouse backyard and dug up a time capsule from the decade when your two humble hosts met and decided to form their first band together: the sometimes amazing, sometimes confusing 1990s. The capsule revealed a collection of tunes spanning rock, punk, and metal. Robert was forced to test his endurance of the macabre and provided feedback that only Captain Content cou
Ep. 326: Splinters & Stitches: Supergroups & Offshoots pt.5
This week, we are talking about bands that have rock stars in them: Supergroups and Offshoots. We once again discuss how a band consisting of well-known artists from other bands does not always equal great success. Dive in with us as we discuss and listen to some of the more obscure supergroups and offshoots that didn’t break with huge mainstream success or stay around very long.
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Ep. 325: Monstrous Montages – AOR IV
This week, we’ve got the touch. We’ve got the power. There’s no easy way out, but we won’t stop believin’! Oh yeah, it’s time once again for some of that amazingly inspirational AOR arena rock montage music! This time around, it has a St. Patty’s Day spin to it. Be all you can be, feel the burn, and drink some green beer!
This episode is rooted in all 3 categories of lost, forgotten, and should ha
Ep. 324: Old Soles – A Shoegaze Revival 2
This week, we promote awareness of “Shoe The World Day – March 15” by visiting a long-forgotten genre that emerged in the late 80s – early 90s. A genre that exploited obscured vocals, guitar distortion, effects, feedback, and overwhelming volume: SHOEGAZE. In part 1, we focused mostly on bands from the UK, but in part 2, we are exploring bands from other parts of the world. These bands use the art
Ep. 323: Grave Mistake: EDGUY Shoulda Been Huge!!! Part 2
This week we’re talking about that guy again… The 2nd episode focused on EDGUY in another edition of our “Grave Mistakes: They Shoulda Been Huge!!!”. A German power metal band that Kevin affectionately calls “Helloween Jr.”. This episode starts at the peak of their provocative power metal prowess and ends with their evolution to a hard-rocking power glam powerhouse. They did well in Europe and oth
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.
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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 epi
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, dr
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
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 ab
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 2
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 abo
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 InObscu
Ep. 314: Shallow Graves: Diggin' 2025
This week, part 2 of our celebration of 2025 releases! It’s been another amazing year for new music from legacy artists, current artists, and new artists. Join Kevin as he’s on his own once again for our end-of-year celebration and recognition of all of the awesome, recorded output in rock n’ punk n’ metal during 2025! What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, Kevin opens the crypt to exhum
Ep. 313: Shallow Graves: Captain's Digs '25
Happy Holidays to all of our InObscuriacs out there. Due to the abundance of amazing new releases in the world of rock n’ punk n’ metal, we are once again going to forego our annual Christmas episode for a 2-parter Shallow Graves 2024! At the end of every year, Kevin does a solo episode celebrating top releases of the year, but there are too many artists that Captain Content heard this year, where
Ep. 312: Space Grunge
This week it’s the Captain’s Birthday! How does Robert want to celebrate his annual trip around the sun??? With a heavy dose of rocket-powered SPACE GRUNGE!!! Back in Ep. 283’s Space Rock episode, we heard the term “Space Grunge” to describe a band called Astronomie. Robert loved it and said that’s what he wants for his Birthday. Kevin scoured the galaxy to find other examples of this sonic assaul
Ep. 311: In The Shadow of... MOTÖRHEAD!
This week, a continuation of our series called “In The Shadow Of…”, where we compare obscure bands to a mainstream act. This is not about copycats, but more about artists with similar vibes, a shared sonic landscape, or whose songwriting and playing styles are sympatico. This is another band that is near and dear to both of your humble hosts. A band that is synonymous with the word “Rock n’ Roll”.
Ep. 310: R.I.P. Ace Frehley
It is with heavy hearts that we present this week’s episode as a tribute to Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley. The rock 'n’ roll icon, legendary guitar god, and former KISS guitarist, passed away on October 16, 2025, after suffering a fall in his home studio weeks earlier. Kevin has a profound connection to KISS and Ace as a lifelong fan and proud member of the KISS Army. While not an obscure artist by an
Ep. 309: Southern Crossroads
This week, Robert and Kevin get back to their regional roots with some foot-stomping Southern Rock. A perfect blend of country, blues, and hard rock with just a hint of twang. While your hosts, being native Floridians and Carolinians, were exposed to this genre of music due to their proximity, it has certainly expanded its reach globally and is appreciated worldwide. Join us as we embrace our cult
Ep. 308: A Woman Scorned... Ocho
It’s time once again to bow down to the ferocious ladies of rock! Our 8th episode in a series dedicated to women who bring the fury with style and passion. This time, we are paying tribute to the '90s and the Riot Grrrl movement of that decade. A movement all about women being empowered to express anger, rage, and frustration like never before. Piss off a man; you can fight it out and then go have
Ep. 307: FIRE! - Old Smyrna Firehouse 10th Anniversary
This week we are giving a cheers to ten years! Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of the Old Smyrna Firehouse (InObscuria and Captain Content HQ). We get the inside scoop from the man himself on how this relic of a building was brought back to life to all of its firehouse glory and beyond. The building is not only Robert’s home, but it is also an exhibit within the community and is utilized f
Ep. 306: HALLOWEEN - Music And Effects Of A Terrifying Nature
Happy Halloween! For our final episode of Gothtober, your favorite grave-robbing, gruesome twosome decides to do some trick-or-treating. Join us as we visit the homes of some familiar InObscuriacs and ask for some audible treats, ear candy, and sound bites! These are tunes that are sure to frighten your guests, so spin them tonight as you celebrate All Hallows Eve!What is it we do here at InObscur
Ep. 305: EERIE VON - Songs From The Road
This week is a very special Gothtober treat as we interview a horror punk n’ metal pioneer associated with MISFITS / SAMHAIN / DANZIG! We’re talking to the one and only: EERIE VON! Open up a fresh can of Absinth and join as we cover Eerie’s entire career from a young Elvis-loving drumming kid, to teaming up with Glenn Danzig as bassist and confidant in Samhain and Danzig, to a solo artist and pain
Ep. 304: Chorus Of The Coven
Double, double, toil and trouble… This week, we put a spell on you and invite you to participate in our craft. On this 3rd week of Gothtober, we bring you witches from the world of rock n’ punk n’ metal. These are bands named after broomstick ridin’, pointy hat wearin’, green-skinned cacklin’ ladies of the coven. Step up to our cauldron and have some brew!What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every
Ep. 303: Shock: Rocktastrophes - Tragedies in Rock n' Punk n' Metal
This week, we talk about the bizarre, the unusual and unsettling, the creepy and uncharacteristic… And what really makes it terrifying and disturbing is that these are true stories… Be prepared to be shocked! These are Rocktastrophes: true tragedies that occurred in the real world of rock n’ punk n’ metal.What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect
Ep. 302: Everything Turns Grey - Goth Rock Vol. VII
This week’s show kicks off our annual celebration of the spooky month of GOTHTOBER! Join the gruesome twosome as they spin some tunes that show a true appreciation of the grim and ghastly! The days are shorter, and the nights are longer and everything turns grey as they once again explore the dark and ethereal world of Goth Rock…What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, Kevin opens the cryp
Ep. 301: A Conjuring Of Power Metal II
Rainbows, dragons, wizards, and warriors, oh my... This week, we reached out to a Valkyrie and she provided us with the perfect soundtrack of Power Metal! This genre owes a huge debt of gratitude to the man on the silver mountain: Ronnie James Dio. Join Captain Content and Kevin as they go on an epic quest for artists whose fantastical fascination translated to the heaviest battle cries you’ve eve
Ep. 300: BJP REUNION featuring Brandon Still & Kent Aberle from Blackberry Smoke
Welcome to Ep. 300! Join us as we celebrate a milestone event by literally getting the band back together! We are joined by our former bandmates, Brandon Still & Kent Aberle, who are currently members of the southern rock juggernaut: BLACKBERRY SMOKE. In the early aughts, the 4 of us shared the stage in the power pop tour de force known as BIG JACK PNEUMATIC. Thank you to all who have contributed
Ep. 299: Splinters & Stitches: Supergroups & Offshoots pt.4
This week, we're discussing bands that feature rock stars: Supergroups and Offshoots. We once again discuss how a band consisting of well-known artists from other bands does not always equal great success. Join us as we delve into some of the lesser-known supergroups and offshoots that didn’t achieve huge mainstream success or lasted for very long.What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, K
Ep. 298: Inhalin' Stoner Metal III
This week, we consume copious amounts of Toka-Cola and listen to some of the finest obscure Stoner Metal! Join Robert and Kevin as they dive headfirst into the smoky world of fuzzed-out, trippy metal from 7 bands YOU should be listening to. Remember, if you don’t cough while listening to this episode, you don’t get off…New to InObscuria? It’s all about digging up obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal from
Ep. 297: WILD CARD featuring Jeremy Patterson
This week, we welcome listener, weekly socials commenter, and all-around cool mother scratcher: Jeremy Patterson to the show for a round of our very special game called, “WILD CARD”! Robert and Jeremy go head-to-head in a very close game of: guess the band being played. Of course, we have the amazing InObscuria banner of logos as a visual aid for the players! You’ll notice a lot of double-point ba
Ep. 296: JOEL ELLIS - Songs From The Road
This week, we get songs and stories from the road from the man whose amazing pipes were on 2 albums that shoulda been huge: Mr. Joel Ellis! His vocal delivery for Cats In Boots and the supergroup: Heavy Bones in the late 80s – early 90s was next level. We had the opportunity to chat, nay, listen to the man about his adventures and musical journeys from Cleveland to the Sunset Strip to Japan. Kevin
Ep. 295: 2025 Tony Awards – New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal
It’s that time of the year when the boys get all spiffed up to attend the 2025 Tony Awards! No, not those Tony awards. The ones where we hand out golden pentagrams to bands that wear their denim and leather proudly! What’s old is new again with the re-interpretation of New Wave Of British Heavy Metal known as New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal! These are all bands selected for the coveted Tony Aw
Ep. 294: Covers From Beyond!!! Beneath The Hair - 80s Glam Metal Crossover
This week is an epic crossover event: one about sex, spandex, and rock 'n’ roll, and about bands playing other bands' songs. You can call them: glam metal, hair metal, cock rock, or hard rock… We call them Summer Party Anthems! Whether it’s played straight note-for-note or completely re-interpreted, bands love to pay tribute to great songs that they love! In this episode, we showcase the diversity
Ep. 293: Swamp Things – Bluesy, Dirgey Rock n’ Punk n’ Metal - quatre
It’s hot! Damn hot! Especially here in the deep south of the USA, where we also add a layer of humidity for you to chew on. So, with that, the good Captain brings to you 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
Ep. 292: Sumthin’ Smells Funky Vol.XI! – Move & Groove
This week it’s damn hot, and we are smellin’ sumthin’ sticky, stanky, and funky! It’s time to get our groove on and back down to funky town. So, once again: turn on your lava lamps, slip into some velvet, and your highest platform boots, and pick your funky dos to spherical perfection! That’s right, funky junkies… It’s a Funk Rock extravaganza!What do we do here at InObscuria? We exhume obscure Ro
Ep. 291: Arcane Sounds From The Big SCREAM featuring Ron Keel, Kaitlyn Jaynne, & Melody Portnoy
Christmas in July??? No, it’s Goth-uly… or something like that! Join us as we celebrate the premiere of the horror film BEGINNING OF THE END with cast members: RON KEEL, KAITLYN JAYNNE, & MELODY PORTNOY!!! Yep, a follow-up from last year’s chat with Writer / Producer / Director Terry R. Wickham about his terrifying film. This is a first for us as we interview: The Metal Cowboy, a Playmate, and mem
Ep. 290: Monstrous Montages - AOR III
Remember, people: there’s no easy way out, but you’re the best. There’s no stopping you. You’ve got the touch. You’ve got the power. Oh yeah, it’s time once again for some of that amazingly inspirational AOR montage music! Be all you can be, feel the burn, and bring it!This episode is rooted in all 3 categories of lost, forgotten, and should have beens. These bands all provide fist-pumpingly perfe
Ep. 289: Ghost-Fest 2025
InObscuria Podcast proudly presents: the 5th annual Ghost-Fest Live at the Old Smyrna Firehouse, celebrating America’s Independence! This is another floating room only event for all spirits, specters, wraiths, phantoms, and the hottest ghouls! Featuring performances by an All-American line-up of the living, the dead… and the living dead. What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, Kevin opens
Ep. 288: Oh, Canada! Deux - Featuring Sean McGinity
The boys are tired of all of this drama with our neighbors in the Great White North! So, they decided to fix it the only way they know how… With tariff busting riffage that will have everyone screaming: Oh, Canada!!! To present this cornucopia of uniquely Canadian bands we needed an expert. Welcome the voice of Winnipeg to your earholes; from the SeanGeek & FastFret Podcast: Mr. Sean McGinity! Whi
Ep. 287: BILLY SHEEHAN – Songs From The Road
This week, we get songs and stories from the road from the one and only bassist extraordinaire: Mr. Billy Sheehan! We had the opportunity to chat with the icon about his adventurous musical journeys, cats, and deviled ham! Kevin was on the verge of imploding as this conversation completed his goal to have a chat with his holy bass trinity of Geddy, Squire, and Sheehan! Come discover more about som
Ep. 286: Pulling The Plug… Acoustic Rock n’ Punk n’ Metal 4
This week we celebrate bands that can re-imagine their songs with acoustic instruments and still rock! We are pulling the plug… and gasping for air… guitars! Electric artists have been playing acoustically since the beginning of recorded music. Most songwriters start the process with an acoustic instrument and capturing the sound of a song on just wire and wood has a vulnerable, human feel to it.
Ep. 285: Under The Grunge Part 7
This week, we lace up our Doc Martins and hike over to the Pacific Northwest to the home of GRUNGE! We discuss bands outside the usual suspects of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, and Pearl Jam. Your hosts fondly remember this time, as we were young adults when the Seattle scene invaded all US rock n’ roll avenues. In retrospect, this sounds like less of a movement and more of a melting pot
Episode 284: Diggin’ Up Sum PUNX! –The 2nd Wave
This week we travel back in time to just after the dawn of PUNK ROCK (1978-1981)! We discuss bands influenced by the 1st wave who then took punk into various sub-genres. If you don’t think Punk is for you based on secondhand information, we ask that you listen with an open mind and prepare to get out some aggression.This episode features songs with the shortest track length that we’ve ever played;
Ep. 283: Sounds From Outer Space - Jupiter(V)
This week, we decided to change history by launching into the stratosphere just like Katy Perry and that lady Oprah loves! A new discovery at the pyramids of Giza sends us on a 7-song mission straight to Jupiter. This is another episode guaranteed to be a trippy journey through time and space with our favorite astronauts, Cosmokrauts, and Galactic Jacks! We’re talking about space rock people of pl
Ep. 282: Rock N Pod - Music City Made Part 2
This week, the finale of our trilogy of episodes or our experience at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo 2025! As we stated in our last episode, Nashville has become the new rock n’ roll capital in recent years. This is part 2 of our interviews with more of Nashville’s best new bands. Since the town is called “Music City”, you can expect these bands to have amazing talent and great songwriting prowess.
Ep. 281: Rock N Pod - Music City Made Part 1
This week continues our experience at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo 2025! Much like Hollywood in the 80s and Seattle in the 90s, Nashville has become the new rock n’ roll capital in recent years. This is part 1 of our interviews with some of Nashville’s best new bands. Being that the town is called “Music City”, you can expect these bands to have amazing talent and great songwriting prowess. Hopef
Ep. 280: Rock N Pod Wild Card 2025
This week is our full account of our experience at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo 2025! Once again, we played a little game at the Rock N Pod Expo with the brightest podcasters and artists. If you’ve listened to the show before, you know this is called WILD CARD… If you want to play along at home, visit our socials and look for the RnP banner picture! It’s an open-book test, so you can’t lose!What
Ep. 279: Grave Mistake: BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Shoulda Been Huge!!! Pt.1 with Tony "The Chairman" Griggs
This week, we received our annual audit visit from corporate! That’s right, The Chairman not only graced us with his presence, but he demanded we deliver to you this episode: “Grave Mistake: BÖC Shoulda Been Huge!!!”. One could argue that selling 24M albums would negate “Shoulda Been Huge” treatment. However, when most folks can only name 3 songs by this band, and one of them is due to an SNL skit
Ep. 278: Acid Rock n' Proto Metal From The Crypt Vol. VII
This week is the seventh 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 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
Ep. 277: Beneath The Hair Vol. 11 – Forgotten Glam Metal – New Growth
According to Mighty K, this week is all about the Aqua-crotch! That’s right??? We are again diving hair-first into the world of obscure glam metal. Whether you call it: glam metal, hair metal, cock rock, hard rock… this time we are focusing on bands carrying the torch of the 80s by fully embracing the Sunset Strip sound and vision in current times! Hope you dig.What are we all about here at InObsc
Ep. 276: Metal Thrashing Mad III
Meet Captain Content & Kevin in the pit again this week for a tooth-losing, hella good time! We’re getting our aggressions out by revisiting the starting point of it all for Kevin. The thrash, crossover, speed metal movement of the 80s spawned his love of all things rock n’ punk n’ metal. Once again, we will not be covering the Big 4 of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, but if you love the
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