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.

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 talk exclusively about Supergroups featuring famous solo artists and band members, along with Offshoots, which are bands that contain the bulk of a previous incarnation of a famous band. We hope that we turn you on to something new.

Songs this week include:

1. Alcatrazz – “Painted Lover” from Disturbing The Peace (1985)
2. Subrosa – “World’s Greatest Lover” from Never Bet The Devil Your Head (1997)
3. Black Swan – “The Fire And The Flame” from Paralyzed (2026)
4. THE LAST ROCKSTARS – “THE LAST ROCKSTARS (Paris Mix)” from THE LAST ROCKSTARS (2022)
5. Circus Diablo - “Mad Parade” from Circus Diablo (2007)
6. DREAMCAR – “We Rats” from Dream EP (2024)
7. Swedish Metal Aid – “Give A Helpin’ Hand” from Give A Helpin’ Hand - single (1985)

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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 have beens. These bands all provide fist pumpingly perfect sounds of AOR / Arena Rock gold from the late 70s 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. Orion The Hunter – “Stand Up” from Orion The Hunter (1984)
2. Giuffria – “Line Of Fire” from Giuffria (1984)
3. Midnite City – “Girls Gone Wild” from In At The Deep End (2023)
4. GTR – “Here I Wait” from GTR (1986)
5. New England – “Don’t Ever Want To Lose Ya” from New England (1979)
6. Streetheart – “Too Hot To Stop” from Dancing With Danger (1983)
7. Big Red Fire Truck – “No Easy Way Out” from Tokyo Karaoke Bar (2026)

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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 artistry of guitar innovation to paint some wonderfully layered sonic canvases! If you have a preconceived notion that you don’t like this stuff, we ask that you give this episode a shot, as you might be surprised how much it rocks…

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. If you were into this music when it came out back in the early 90s, chances are that you haven’t revisited it in a while. Come along on this ride with us and spend the next 90 minutes staring at your feet! We hope we turn you on to something new!

Songs this week include:

1. Big Jesus – “Felt In Reverse” from Oneiric (2016)
2. Band Of Susans – “Pearls Of Wisdom” from Veil (1993)
3. Blackwater Holylight – “Bodies” from Not Here Not Gone (2026)
4. Kent – “Lifesavers” from Isola (1998)
5. Softcult – “16/25” from When A Flower Doesn’t Grow (2026)
6. Swirlies – “San Cristobal De Las Casas” from They Spent Their Wild Youthful Days In The Glittering World Of The Salons (1996)
7. HUM – “Starts” from You’d Prefer An Astronaut (1995)

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