InObscuria Podcast

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 of how a band can take an 80s Hair Metal classic hit and make it their own.

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 80s glam standards, to goth bands bringing down to a dirge… we got ya covered! 

Songs this week include:

1. Fozzy – “Live Wire (Mötley Crüe)” from Fozzy(2000)
2. Diabla – “Uh! All Night (KISS)” from Gods Of Thunder: A Norwegian Tribute to KISS (2005) 
3. Kix – “Foolin’ (Def Leppard)” from Hair Metal In Covers (2009)
4. Powerman 5000 – “Jump (Van Halen)” from Copies, Clones, & Replicants (2011)
5. Unto Others – “Passion Rules The Game (Scorpions)” from Strength II… Deep Cuts (2023)
6. Kory Clarke – “Blaze Of Glory (Jon Bon Jovi)” from Hair Metal In Covers (2009)
7. AFI – “My Michelle (Guns N’ Roses)” from Punk Goes Metal (2000)
8. Halestorm – “Still Of The Night (Whitesnake)” from ReAniMate 3.0: The CoVeRs eP (2017)

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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 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:

1. Moki Bone – “Falling” from Swamp Rock Religion (2019)
2. Mister Earthbound – “The Great Silence” from The Great Silence (2022)
3. Chickasaw Mudd Puppies – “Preacher” from Fall Line (2023)
4. Wolf Twin – “Easy” from Live From The 5 Spot (2023)
5. The Double Agents – “Friends In Low Places” from Friends In Low Places (2002)
6. Daisy’s Little Secret – “Bad Way” from Swamp Rock (2008)
7. Wizened Tree – “Give The Rain” from Rock N Roll From Tocantins (2019)

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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 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 funk-infused rock n’ roll. This genre has a special meaning to the hosts, which is why it’s tied for our longest-running series! 

Songs this week include:

1. SlangBanger – “Funk2TheMasses” from SlangBanger Attacks(2001)
2. Black Joe Lewis – “Sugarfoot” from Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is! (2008) 
3. Fishbone – “Last Call In America” from Stockholm Syndrome(2025)
4. Trulio Disgracias – “If You Want Me To Stay” from If You Want Me To Stay - single (2019)
5. Super Hero Killer – “The Heat” from Breathe You Up & Breathe You In (2021)
6. The Letters Home – “Pegasus” from Pegasus - single(2014)
7. Science Faxtion – “What It Is” from Living On Another Frequency (2008)

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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 member of a Rock n Roll Family! Check out the details about the premiere on the big screen in the Seattle area on July 20th here: https://rfkmedia.com/beginningoftheend

What is it we do here at InObscuria? Usually, 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 week we get the inside scoop on things that make us SCREAM! We have so much with the stars of the movie BEGINNING OF THE END! Somehow, we manage to squeeze some music in as well! Look forward to enjoying the film that promises to be, “Texas Chainsaw meets Wes Craven’s The Last House with a John Carpenter siege feel”! Our hope is that we turn you on to something new… and that you contribute to the making of their next movie: Ms. Scarlett. For more information, check out all of Terry’s incredible films and his “Into The Depths…” YouTube Metal show here: 

https://www.facebook.com/MantarayPicturesLLC/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1101050

https://www.youtube.com/c/TerryWickham

https://www.instagram.com/mantapics/

For more on our guests, visit their sites here:

RON KEEL: https://ronkeel.com/

KAITLYN JAYNNE: https://fitt4pleasure.com/

MELODY PORTNOY: https://melodyportnoy.com/

Songs this week include:

1. Keel – “Moving Target” from Keelworld (2024)
2. Meanstreak – “The Dark Gift” from Blood Moon EP (2024)
3. Bigelf – “Hypersleep” from Into the Maelstrom (2014)
4. Michael Knight – “Quake” from Electric Horrorland (2007)

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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 perfect sounds of AOR / Arena Rock gold from the 80s to now. Their music pairs perfectly with action and teen coming-of-age movies and was a big part of our youth! We hope we turn you on to something new!

Songs this week include:

1. The Night Flight Orchestra – “Melbourne, May I?” from Give Us The Moon (2025)
2. Adrenalin – “Faraway Eyes” from American Heart (1984)
3. Palace – “Back To ‘85” from Reckless Heart (2024)
4. Taxxi – “Still In Love” from Exposé (1985)
5. Devils In Heaven – “Liberation” from Rise (2021)
6. Flash Kahan – “One At A Time” from Heart Full Of Fire (1985)
7. Grand Prix – “Somewhere Tonight” from Samurai (1983)

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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 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 week we put on our very own festival showcase of ‘Merican bands that kick ass live! We hope that we turn you on to something new.

Songs this week include:

1. Big Jack Pneumatic – “Dreamers” from Live @ Star Bar!!! (2003)
2. Toby Redd – “Tonight [live at The Ritz 1986]” from In The Light (2021 Remaster) (2021)
3. Dixie Dragster – “Time Flies (Live)” from Dixie Dragster COMES ALIVE! - EP (2025)
4. Stuck Mojo – “Trick” from HVY1 (1999)
5. Morphine – “Thursday (Live)” from Bootleg Detroit (Live) (2000)
6. Fu Manchu – “Boogie Van” from Go For It… Live! (2003)
7. Manowar – “Metal Daze” from Hell On Stage Live (1999)
8. Grand Funk Railroad – “Paranoid” from Live Album (1970)

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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! While many of these bands are not super-obscure to Canadians, they are in the States; which is a complete travesty! Join us as we take our rock n’ roll pick-axes to the frozen tundra!

Our hope is that we turn you on to something new, and what better way than highlighting all of the genres we cover from a specific area of the globe. Hope ya dig in and appreciate the amazing sound of Canada!

Songs this week include:

1. The Tragically Hip - “Grace, Too” from Day For Night(1994)
2. The New Meanies - “7620 36th Avenue” from The Blue Meanies (1995) 
3. The Tea Party - “Fire In The Head” from The Edges Of Twilight (1995)
4. Trooper - “The Boys In The Bright White Sportscar” from Two For The Show (1976)
5. The Watchmen - “Stereo” from Silent Radar (1998)
6. Propagandhi - “At Peace” from At Peace (2025)
7. Moon Tan - “The Faceless Knight” from The Faceless Night (2016)

If anyone wants to do a deep dive introduction to The Hip: four-part documentary series, The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, on Prime Video

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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 some of the bands that Billy’s been part of that maybe you aren’t as familiar with!

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. Kevin and Robert were both excited to have the opportunity to chat with the amazingly talented Billy Sheehan. After having a brief encounter with him involving potted meat a few years ago, we wondered if he would remember us. Check out his reaction and some great stories about his more obscure musical endeavors. 

Songs this week include:

1. Thrasher – “Burning At The Speed Of Light” from Thrasher (1985)
2. Talas – “High Speed On Ice” from Sink Your Teeth Into That (1982)
3. MIWA  – “Hell Is Real” from Hell Is Real (2020)
4. Billy Sheehan – “Analog Kid” from Working Man – A Tribute To Rush (1996)
5. Mari Hamada – “Prism” from SOAR (2023)
6. KUNI – “East Meets West” from Masque (1986)
7. Niacin – “Klunkified” from Deep (2000)

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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. 

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 FORGOTTEN. Mtv started a series in 1989 called “unplugged”, and almost every mainstream relevant act started producing acoustic albums or versions of their songs. This week we listen to some artist that you may have never considered as having acoustic interpretations of their songs.

Songs this week include:

1. The Gems – “Like A Phoenix (Acoustic Version)” from Phoenix (2024)
2. Cicadstone – “Burn Your Name (Acoustic)” from Future Echoes (Acoustic EP) (2024)
3. Dokken – “In My Dreams” from One Live Night (1996) 
4. Rise Against – “Swing Life Away” from Punk Goes Acoustic (2003)
5. Twelve Foot Ninja – “Kingdom (Acoustic)” from Mutant Dreams And Face Transplants: An Acoustic Experience (2024)
6. Joey Eppard – “Dregs” from Joey Eppard Live In Concert (2013)
7. Megadeth – “Symphony Of Destruction (Acoustic Live)” from Unplugged In Boston (Live 2001) (2001)

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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 of many of the genres that had been established in silos during the 70s and 80s. Don’t think you like grunge? Then check this out!

This episode features songs from bands outside the big 4 of grunge, but we don’t think you’ll be totally surprised. Many of these groups had similarities with the producers that were chosen, namely, Jack Endino. A perfect amalgam of punk, classic rock, and metal is right in Captain Content and Kevin’s wheelhouse. As usual, we have a lot of fun reminiscing about this unique time in rock history. Jump on the hike with us to grab a Starbucks, and don’t forget your flannel!

Songs this week include:

1. Green River – “Swallow My Pride” from Dry As A Bone / Rehab Doll (1987)
2. The Nymphs – “Death Of A Scenester” from Nymphs (1991)
3. Dig – “I’ll Stay High” from Dig (1993)
4. Mammoth Volume – “Matador” from Noara Dance (2000)
5. Tripping Daisy – “Rocketpop” from I Am An Elastic Firecracker (1995)
6. Coffin Break – “So Long To Reality” from Thirteen (1992)
7. Smash Atoms – “Into The Light” from Smash Atoms (2024)

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