Tag Archives: Spotlights

Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 25 Albums of 2023

Posted by on December 25, 2023

  Whether we are still witnessing the aftermath of the pandemic or entering a time when more doors are open for artists to release albums, 2023 has seen a significant number of releases. And may I say, they are really good ones too. From the major players to artists embarking on a fresh start with […]

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Newly confirmed artists for Hellfest 2024 include Metallica, Mr. Bungle, Ne Obliviscaris

Posted by on November 28, 2023

  Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Ne Obliviscaris, and many more have been confirmed for the 2024 edition of Hellfest, scheduled for June 27 to 30 in Clisson, France. Several more artists have been added to the lineup, including Fear Factory, Saxon, Mr. Bungle, Accept, Sodom, Cradle of Filth, Emperor, Suicidal Tendencies, Dismember, and more.    Check […]

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Metal By Numbers: War Against Charts – 6/8/2023

Posted by on June 8, 2023

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. We’re back! The best way to return is with Metal By Numbers! Here are the notable debuts and sales from April 21st through May 26th.    May 26, 2023 Releases:   Notable Debuts: […]

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New & Noteworthy: Reader of the releases – 04/28/2023

Posted by on April 28, 2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. 2023 is flying by with April coming to a close! With the new Elvenking album to the live Cradle of Filth record, there’s so much new music to be explored. Which releases are […]

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Mr. Bungle announce tour w/ the Melvins and Spotlights

Posted by on January 23, 2023

  Mr. Bungle will be joining forces with the Melvins and Spotlights for the resurrection of Ipecac Recordings’ storied Geek Show tour. The West coast trek is scheduled to kick off on May 11th in Los Angeles, CA and will run through May 23rd in Oakland, CA. Tickets go on sale this Friday (27th) at […]

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Junius announce their return to the stage

Posted by on July 29, 2021

  Junius will make their return to the stage at The Brighton Music Hall in Allston, MA on October 10th with Spotlights, Glacier and Sea opening the show. Tickets will be available this Friday (30th).    

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Coronavirus: KoRn & Faith No More North American tour CANCELLED

Posted by on May 29, 2020

  At this point it seems Motley Crue is the only summer tour that hasn’t been cancelled or postponed just yet. With that being said, KoRn and Faith No More have officially cancelled their North American Tour with Scars On Broadway, Helmet, Spotlights and ’68 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.    KoRn issued the […]

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Slayer’s impact on New York’s music scene explained by members of Misfits, Anthrax, Agnostic Front, and more

Posted by on November 25, 2019

Slayer said farewell to NYC at the Madison Square Garden on November 9th, 2019. For this bittersweet show, we had photographer Khadija Bhuiyan capture these thrash legends. Additionally, Spotlights/Primitive Weapons drummer Chris Enriquez asked members from Anthrax, Agnostic Front, The Misfits, and more to share their thoughts on Slayer’s impact on the New York music scene. Author: Chris Enriquez // Photographer: […]

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Mr. Bungle announce opening acts for February 2020 reunion shows

Posted by on September 26, 2019

Mr. Bungle have announced the opening acts during their reunion shows, which is scheduled to kick off on February 5th in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Bungle’s first show in twenty-years will reunite original members Trevor Dunn, Mike Patton, and Trey Spurance as they will be joined by Scott Ian (Anthrax) and Dave Lombardo (Dead Cross, […]

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Metal By Numbers 5/8: I wonder where that fish did go

Posted by on May 8, 2019

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.   If you’ve been reading this column for long enough, you might remember there was an era about two years ago where it felt like King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard was on here […]

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