Mr. Bungle with Melvins, Spotlights, and more

Mr. Bungle, formed in Eureka, CA, merges experimental metal, funk, and jazz, with notable albums like "Disco Volante." After a 1999 hiatus, they reunited in 2020 with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian and ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo to revamp their 1986 demo, gaining renewed acclaim.

Born in Aberdeen, WA, the Melvins are pioneers of the sludge metal genre, influencing grunge icons like Soundgarden and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain. Their experimental sound blends punk and metal, with Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover leading since 1986. Notable works include "Bullhead" and 2017's "A Walk with Love and Death." Collaborations feature Mike Patton and Mike Kunka. Despite major labels and diverse styles, they remain cult favorites known for their heavy riffs and creative experiments.

Spotlights, the husband-and-wife duo of Mario and Sarah Quintero, from Brooklyn, captivate with their spacey, dense distortion sound. Debuting in 2016 with "Tidals," they caught attention with "Walls," leading to a tour invitation from Deftones. Signed by Ipecac Recordings, their album "Seismic" (2017) was praised by Revolver and others. They’ve toured with Melvins and Glassjaw and collaborated with Allen Epley. In 2019, they released "Love and Decay," featuring drummer Chris Enriquez.