i need a good free batch file editor

tasks to include

stripping file numbers off the begining of files
stripping specific stuff out of file names ie: [ripped by bob]
adding info to the start of file names (band names ect)

what can i use ?

I use easytag on ubuntu but i think foobar2000 will also do what your looking for

“better file rename”

c/p into excel.

text to columns

edit

join everything back

done