Spotify Wrapped for 2023 is out, shedding light on the rock and metal bands that dominated the streaming scene this year. While Queen and Metallica are yet to unveil their numbers, several other bands have shared their impressive stats on social media.
Here’s a glimpse into the noteworthy achievements of six rock and metal acts on Spotify in 2023.
- Pantera
Pantera’s post on Spotify Wrapped disclosed that they amassed 329.4 million streams from 20.7 million listeners in 2023. This year marked a significant milestone for the band, as they embarked on their first major tour in over two decades, featuring touring members Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante. In tribute to late members Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, they expressed, ‘Dime & Vinnie are always shining.’
- Mötley Crüe
Despite an upcoming album in the works, Mötley Crüe celebrated a ‘huge 2023’ on Instagram. Their Spotify Wrapped data revealed an impressive 442.3 million streams from 31.9 million listeners, showcasing their enduring popularity.
- Scorpions
Following the release of ‘Rock Believer’ in 2022, Scorpions continued to soar on Spotify. They garnered 500.3 million views from 51.6 million listeners in 2023, expressing gratitude to ‘all the Rock Believers for another rocking year.’
- The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins experienced a surge in streaming numbers in 2023, totaling 503 million streams from 38 million listeners. After releasing the first part of ‘Atum: A Rock Opera In Three Acts,’ they attracted 12 million new listeners since January.
- Nickelback
Nickelback, with the release of ‘Get Rollin” in November 2022, reaped the rewards in 2023. They notched up 882.3 million streams and gained 18 million new listeners, with an overall count reaching 52.6 million. The band expressed gratitude on social media, affirming their love for all fans, ‘even if we didn’t make your Top 5.’
- Linkin Park
Emerging as the rock/metal category leaders on Spotify, Linkin Park reported a staggering 3 billion streams from 105.6 million listeners in 2023. Despite the absence of a recent studio album, their ‘Meteora’ reissue, especially the lead single ‘Lost,’ contributed significantly, accumulating over 151 million streams.