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Rob Reiner and the original 'Spinal Tap' crew return for 'Spinal Tap II'
Castle Rock Entertainment has announced Spinal Tap II. Rob Reiner, the director of the original This Is Spinal Tap mockumentary, will return to direct the sequel. Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest will reprise their original roles as members of the English metal band. Read more: Tom DeLonge shares first teaser for ‘Monsters of […]
Foo Fighters’ 'Studio 666' is ridiculous, stupid fun—review
The first thing you need to know about Foo Fighter’s new movie Studio 666 is that it is gory. Really gory. Preposterously, hilariously gory. People, and notably their heads, are dispatched in all manner of inventive, absurd ways: with hammers, with garden shears, with cymbals, with car tires, with barbeque grills. One poor unfortunate soul […]
10 most unexpected musical moments from 'Saturday Night Live'
Performing on Saturday Night Live is a milestone for musicians in any genre, as it’s a moment in history that will be looked back on for years to come. For decades, some of the biggest artists of the time have taken the SNL stage, and most take the opportunity to give a memorable performance. Read […]
Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls teams with Foo Fighters, Chili Peppers members on new album
[Photo by: MGM] Derek Smalls—the hilarious Spinal Tap bassist portrayed by actor Harry Shearer, who's most famously known for his voice work on The Simpsons—returns this spring with a debut solo album, and he's enlisted the help of some Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers members on the new release. Read more: Foo Fighters […]
The 6 most metal movies ever
Author Mike “McBeardo” McPadden’s Heavy Metal Movies: Guitar Barbarians, Mutant Bimbos & Cult Zombies Amok In The 666 Most Ear-And-Eye-Ripping-Big-Scream Films Ever! is as awesomely exhaustive as its subtitle suggests. Of course, no list (even one with 666 entries) will ever feel complete—just as any list will always be debated. Especially a list with a […]
Spinal Tap hint at 2014 reunion plans
Spinal Tap, arguably one of the most famous fictitious rock groups in history, are hinting at reunion plans for 2014. In a recent interview with The Guardian, musician/actor Christopher Guest (Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel) was asked about the possibility of future activity from the legendary rockers, and responded with: “We get asked to do shows on a […]
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