InObscuria Podcast

Ep. 311: In The Shadow of... MOTÖRHEAD!

Episode Summary

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”. A band of outlaws, rebels, and riffage; the iconic MOTÖRHEAD! Join us as we discover other bands that were influenced and inspired by England’s loudest band.

Episode Notes

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”. A band of outlaws, rebels, and riffage; the iconic MOTÖRHEAD! Join us as we discover other bands that were influenced and inspired by England’s loudest band.

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 is not a statement about bands trying to copy one another, but more that they have a shared sound and vision. It’s been said that there is no originality left in rock n’ roll and also been stated that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. As always, we hope we turn you onto something new!

Songs this week include:

  1. City Kings – “Cherry” from Steel Rock N Roll (2023)
  2. Asomvel – “Louder And Louder” from Born To Rock ‘n’ Roll(2024)
  3. Newsted – “Soldierhead” from Metal - EP (2013)
  4. Gunslinger – “Smoke Wagon” from Amped Up (2025)
  5. Whitespade – “Below The Law” from Whitespade (2022)
  6. Girlschool – “Bomber” from St. Valentine’s Day Massacre - EP (1981)
  7. Chrome Division – “Booze, Broads, & Beelzebub” from Booze, Broads, & Beelzebub(2008)
  8. Brass Against – “Ace Of Spades” from Ace Of Spades - Single(2025)

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