Kevin Williams, Tareq

InObscuria Podcast

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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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Kevin Williams, Tareq

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Music

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 17: 80s Rock n' Punk n' Metal Time Capsule 06.03.2020

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 gems of the 80s. Be sure to also check out the Jason Becker documentary Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet that we mention https://www.netflixmovies.com/jason-becker-not-dead-yet-2012 . Also, Kevin says that Skate Roc...

Ep. 16: Grave Mistake: GALACTIC COWBOYS Shoulda Been Huge! 28.02.2020

Wondering what this show is all about? We exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal and place them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This particular episode obviously features the Should Have Been category. Galactic Cowboys straddled the worlds of progressive metal, alternative rock, heaviness, and melodies with amazing harmonies! They were gone for 17-years, bu...

Ep. 15: Sumthin' Smells FUNKY! - Explorin' Funk Rock 21.02.2020

What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Besides eating poptarts, 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 take a listen to all 3, as we move n’ groove our way through the last 40-years of funk infused rock n’ roll. This genre has a special meaning to the hosts, as they themselves have dabbled in this fun...

Ep. 14: Diggin' Up Sum Punx! - ProtoPunk & 1st Wave 07.02.2020

This episode features songs with the shortest track length that we’ve ever played; it’s PUNK ROCK people! Punk is where Kevin started down his path of music fanaticism. Although, that was more based around the hardcore and 2nd Wave of Punk scenes. We discuss the origins of the movement: the bands that were punk before punk, and the bands that were the contemporaries of the bands that we all know a...

Ep. 13: Shock & Awe - Japanese Visual Kei 31.01.2020

This episode again tests Robert’s endurance as he listens to music outside of his wheelhouse. We do apologize in advance to Japanese and Japanese-speaking people for all mispronunciations and extreme naivete of Japanese culture and history! This is completely a Westerner’s take on Visual Kei and J-rock culture. Make sure you have YouTube or Google Images available as you listen, so that you can ge...

Ep. 12: Excavation - New Wave Of British Heavy Metal 24.01.2020

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… 40-years ago these band...

Ep. 11: R.I.P. Neil Peart - A RUSH Special 17.01.2020

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. In the case of this particular episode, we are leaning towards the FORGOTTEN. Although, a band that is fifth behind The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, KISS, and Aerosmith for the most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band in th...

Ep. 10: Headstones - Inhalin' Stoner Metal 10.01.2020

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 cover bands and songs that are Lost on most of the music listening public. Come join the circle and get your groove on with us this week! Puff puff give…  Songs this week include: ASG – “The Dull Blade” from Win Us Over (2007) Re...

Ep. 9: Shallow Graves - Diggin' The 20-Teens 03.01.2020

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 straddles the: SHOULD HAVE BEENS and LOST categories. Out of the 14-bands featured, Kevin has actually seen 8 of them live. As always, our hope is that we turn you on to something new! Go support these groups and...

Ep. 8: Graveyard Brawl - 80s Goth vs. 90s Illinoize! Featuring The Swear 20.12.2019

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 forgotten years of gothic rock from the 80s, and the relatively unknown impressively aggro 90s bands from the state of Illinois. Be sure to also check out what Elizabeth and Kent have to offer! https://www.facebook...

Ep. 7: T.S.O.L. - The Resurrection Of Joe Wood 13.12.2019

First time listening to InObscuria? We are 2 rock n’ roll grave robbers exhuming 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 forgotten years of T.S.O.L.’s long career when Joe Wood led the band through their exploration of goth and glam metal. This band holds a very special place in Kevin’s music lovin...

Ep. 6: Beneath The Hair - Forgotten Glam Metal 06.12.2019

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 high in the air! Songs this week include: Katmandu – “The Way You Make Me Feel” from Katmandu (1991) Southgang – “Georgia Light...

Ep. 5: Black Friday - New Rock n' Punk n' Metal 29.11.2019

What is this InObscuria? Every week Robert and Kevin exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This week’s episode features the Should Have Been category, or should we say, “The Should Be…”. These are all artists at the top of their craft making quality music that should be heard. Please support these artists! Songs this week in...

Ep. 4: Grave Mistake: 24-7 SPYZ Shoulda Been Huge!!! 22.11.2019

New to InObscuria? 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. This particular episode obviously features the Should Have Been category. 24-7 Spyz definitely deserve an elevated status in the world of Rock n’ Punk n’ Metal, so please click on the links below and show some love! Buy their music, like their socials, SP...

Ep. 3: Acid Rock n' Proto Metal from the Crypt 15.11.2019

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: FORGOTTEN category, as all of these recordings occurred between 1971 - 1978. However, somehow, Kevin has actually seen one of the bands live!  As always, our hope is that we turn you on t...

Ep. 2: Japanese Metal Maiden Mavens 08.11.2019

This episode tests Robert’s endurance as he listens to music slightly outside of his wheelhouse with the quick tempos and technical ecstasy that is Japanese Metal! Come join us and listen to one of Kevin’s guilty pleasure genres. Make sure you have YouTube or Google Images available as you listen, so that you can get the full effect of this very visual genre! Our hope is that we turn you on to som...

Ep. 1: 90s Rock n' Punk n' Metal Time Capsule 24.10.2019

In our very first episode we are diggin' up the time capsule from the decade when your two hosts met and decided to form their first band together ; the sometimes amazing, sometimes confusing 1990s.  Every show Kevin will open the crypt and exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. Robert will test hi...

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