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InObscuria Podcast
Hosted by Kevin Williams, Tareq · EN
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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Ep. 336: Metal Thrashing Mad IV - Crossover Thrash
5d ago01:48:52Tap to summarizeMeet 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 with metal guitar riffing. This was perfect skateboarding music, which intertwined with the Sk8 subculture in the 80s and 90s. Hope ya have a slammin’ good time with this one! 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 mosh-worthy! This is real metal, people. All hail the speed and delightful absurdity of Crossover Thrash! Our hope is that we turn you on to something new. Songs this week include: Corrosion Of Conformity – “Positive Outlook” from Animosity(1985) Crumbsuckers – “Charge” from Beast On My Back (1988) Chained Saint – “Dark Side Of The Cross” from Blindside (2024) The Accüsed – “Grinning Like An Undertaker” from Grinning Like An Undertaker (1990) Cro-Mags – “Life Of My Own” from The Age Of Quarrel (1986) No Warning – “Unreality” from Torture Culture (2017) Beowülf – “Get The Grind” from Lost My Head… But I’m Back On The Right Track (1988) Prong – “Forgery” from Force Fed (1988) M.O.D. – “Dead Men / Most / Captain Crunch” from U.S.A. For M.O.D. (1987) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ 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/
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Ep. 335: A Woman Scorned... IX
2w ago01:35:52Tap to summarizeThis 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. These are ladies that play loud and heavy with attitude and… balls? 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. These ladies bring it, and you owe to yourself to check them out! These songs are all filled with attitude, grit, and raw girl power! We hope we turn you on to something new! Songs this week include: SuckerTrap – “Seven Sisters” from Seven Sisters - Single (2023) Her Fury – “Don’t Tempt The River” from Don’t Tempt The River - Single (2026) Stainless – “(Don’t Cross Me) Fool” from Lady Of Lust And Steel (2026) Sky Valley Mistress – “Live Past Life” from Luna Mausoleum (2026) Baby And The Nobodies – “Aggressive” from Ready Or Not (2025) Hot Machine – “She’s On The Money” from Leather And Steel - EP (2024) Maggot Heart – “THIS SHADOW” from HUNGER (2023) Yee Loi – “Ghost Of Vegas” from Ghost Of Vegas - Single (2025) Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ 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/
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Ep. 334: Grave Mistake: ZEBRA Shoulda Been Huge!!!
3w ago01:56:44Tap to summarizeThis 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! This episode is rooted in our Should Have Been category. This is a band that Captain Content casually mentioned a few weeks ago and our socials lit up like a Christmas tree. While their first album went gold in the US, they have been largely forgotten in the hard rock world today. We think they should be remembered as titans of rock alongside the likes of RUSH and TRIUMPH! Songs this week include: Zebra - “Tell Me What You Want” from Zebra (1983) Zebra - “As I Said Before” from Zebra (1983) Zebra - “No Tellin’ Lies” from No Tellin’ Lies (1984) Zebra - “Drive Me Crazy” from No Tellin’ Lies (1984) Zebra - “Better Not Call” from 3.V (1986) Zebra - “Wait Until The Summer’s Gone” from Zebra Live (1990) Zebra - “K.K. Is Hiding” from IV (2003) Zebra - “Walk With You” from Live At City Winery (Boston, MA 10/11/25) (2025) Zebra - “Who’s Behind The Door” from Zebra Live (1990) 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/
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Ep. 333: Shallow Graves: Diggin' 2026 - Early Birds
4w ago01:33:54Tap to summarizeA 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 great tunes! Who was that said rock n’ roll was dead??? 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 at an amazing year of releases for the world of rock n’ punk n’ metal. We hope we turn you onto something new! Songs this week include: Starcrazy - “Prove Myself” from Prove Myself - Single (2026) The Gems - “Stars” from Year Of The Snake (2026) Bakko - “Do It For Me” from Another Sign Of The Decline (2026) Sugar - “Long Live Love” from Long Live Love - Single (2026) Tigercub - “Fall In Fall Out” from Nets To Catch The Wind (2026) Jane And The Killer Queens - “Dumb Blonde” from Dumb Blonde - Single (2026) Metal Church- “Deep Cover Shakedown” from Dead To Rights (2026) Elder - “Through Zero” from Through Zero (2026) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ 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/
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Ep. 332: Retro Relapse Regurgitated Revival Revitalized
May 101:27:34Tap to summarizeThis 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! 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. The younger generation is picking up guitars and playing that classic blues-inspired hard rock again! Our hope is that we turn you on to something new. Songs this week include: LEADFEATHER – “Shoot For The Stars” from Roll The Dice - EP (2025) THE BAND FEEL - “Icarus” from Into The Sun - EP(2025) Time Rift - “Coyote Queen” from In Flight (2025) Canyon Lights - “Breathe Easy” from Seventh Son - Single (2025) The Velvet Daydream - “Love” from Love - Single (2025) Ace Monroe - “If You’re Gonna Swing” from If You’re Gonna Swing - EP (2024) Dirty Honey - “Rock Steady w/Bad Company” from Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute To Bad Company (2025) AK & The Red Kites - “Stronger” from Proverbial Storm (2024) 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/
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Ep. 331: R.I.P. Phil Campbell
Apr 2401:34:41Tap to summarizeIt 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 released 3 fantastic albums with his 3 sons as Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons. We pay tribute to this amazing Welsh guitarist and celebrate his entire discography! Rest in power, Phil! New to InObscuria? Typically, what we do is exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. Rest In Peace, Phil. Your pure musicality and amazing songs will live forever in our hearts! Songs this week include: Persian Risk – “Ridin’ High” from Ridin’ High - Single (1983) Motörhead – “Deaf Forever” from Orgasmatron (1986) Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons – “Take Aim” from Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons - EP(2016) Phil Campbell – “Rocking Chair (feat. Leon Stanford)” from Old Lions Still Roar (2019) Motörhead – “Thunder & Lightning” from Bad Magic (2015) Cro-Mags – “From The Grave” from In The Beginning (2020) Hawkwind – “Silver Machine” from 50 Live (2019) Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons – “Waves” from We’re The Bastards (2020) 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/
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Ep. 330: Beneath The Hair Vol. 12 - Forgotten Glam Metal - Hair To Hair Combat
Apr 1701:29:19Tap to summarizeThis 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 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: Tuff – “Good Guys Wear Black” from What Comes Around Goes Around (1991) Tuff Luck – “Sleaze If You Please” from Tuff Luck (1987) Heaven – “Fantasy” from Twilight Of Mischief (1981) Heavens Edge – “Up Against The Wall” from Heavens Edge (1990) Hell City Glamours – “One Night Only” from Hell City Glamours (2008) Hell N’ Diesel – “Sexual Suicide” from Passion For Power (2007) Cold Sweat – “Killing Floor” from Break Out (1990) No Sweat – “Lean On Me” from No Sweat (1990) 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/
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Ep. 329: Covers From Beyond!!! - Tributes To David Bowie
Apr 1001:48:45Tap to summarizeThis 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 underground mainstream artist, creating the blueprint for many to follow. Hope we freak you out and that ya dig! 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: The Get Up Kids – “Sufragette City (David Bowie)” from Eudora (2001) Infectious Grooves – “Fame (David Bowie)” from Sarsippius’ Ark (1993) Small Town Titans – “Heroes (David Bowie)” from Heroes - Single (2026) Bauhaus – “Ziggy Stardust (David Bowie)” from Ziggy Stardust - Single (1982) Contraband – “Hang On To Yourself (David Bowie)” from Contraband (1991) DREAMCAR – “Moonage Daydream (David Bowie)” from Dream - EP (2024) Enuff Z’Nuff – “The Jene Genie (David Bowie)” from 10 (2000) Classless Act – “Starman (David Bowie)” from Classless Act Does Bowie - Single (2023) Saigon Kick – “Space Oddity (David Bowie)” from Water (1993) 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/
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Ep. 328: Degrees Of Separation... HENRY ROLLINS
Apr 301:46:47Tap to summarizeThis 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 as that red guy screaming Liar in that '90s video, or as the dude that is on every rockumentary, we hope we turn you on to something new. Search & destroy!!! 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. While we may be talking about an artist that many of you know in this episode, perhaps you are not aware of the depth of his work and collabs from the early 80s to the 2000s. Hope ya dig! Songs this week include: Black Flag - “My War” from My War (1984) Iommi - “Laughing Man (In The Devil Mask)” from Iommi (2000) Henry Rollins - “Hot Animal Machine 1” from Hot Animal Machine (1987) Rollins Band - “You Didn’t Need” from The End Of Silence (1992) S.O.A - “Girl Problems” from No Policy (1981) Mike Watt - “Sexual Military Dynamics” from Ball-Hog Or Tugboat (1995) Rollins Band - “Love’s So Heavy” from Get Some Go Again (2000) Henry Rollins - “It’s Kiss! Pt.1 - Excerpt” from Talk Is Cheap, Vol. 2 (2002) 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!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=u 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/
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Ep. 327: 90's Rock n' Punk n' Metal Time Capsule
Mar 2701:37:03Tap to summarizeThis 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 could. And all for your listening pleasure! 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 of rock, punk, and metal. This week, we talk exclusively about the 1990s and all things: grunge, alternative, goth, punk, hard rock, and everything in between. We hope that we turn you on to something new. Songs this week include: Sugartooth – “Frisbee” from The Sounds Of Solid (1996) The Mission U.K. – “Deliverance” from Carved In Sand (1990) Poster Children – “Junior Citizen” from Junior Citizen (1995) The Men – “Chuch Of Logic, Sin, & Love” from The Men (1992) Thee Hypnotics - “Heavy Liquid” from The Very Crystal Speed Machine (1993) Mind Over Four – “Funny Pocket” from Halfway Down (1993) Overwhelming Colorfast – “Arrows” from Overwhelming Colorfast (1992) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ 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/
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