This Is Spinal Tap sequel confirmed for 2024 with original cast By Matt Parker published 13 May 22 Double ’Tap! Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls are set to return to cinema screens for one final show
Spinal Tap to reunite at virtual fundraiser for Pennsylvania Democrats By Sam Roche published 5 October 20 Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Rob Reiner set to reprise their classic roles once more
From giant picks to 46-channel footswitches: these are the best guitar April Fools this year By Michael Astley-Brown published 1 April 20 In need of a laugh? Check out these six-string gags...
Up to 11: a full harmonic-melodic analysis of Nigel Tufnel’s genre-bending Trademark Solo in Spinal Tap By George Howlett published 1 April 20 How the pre-eminent guitar hero draws on classical, Indian and freeform jazz approaches to sculpt his game-changing leads
The ultimate Spinal Tap moments: rock 'n' roll's biggest names share their most embarrassing stories By Jon Wiederhorn last updated 18 March 20 Metal masters Glenn Tipton, Matt Heafy, Willie Adler, Dino Cazares, Ben Weinman and more share their own awkward tales
Watch Spinal Tap Play "Christmas with the Devil" By Jackson Maxwell published 21 December 18 No one does Christmas quite like Spinal Tap.
Watch Derek Smalls and Dweezil Zappa Team Up in New "MRI" Video By Jackson Maxwell published 30 July 18 Spinal Tap bassist unveils the latest single from his solo debut, 'Smalls Change.'
Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls Talks "Saucy Jack," Trouser Zucchini and His New Satch- and Vai-Infused Solo Album By Damian Fanelli published 29 May 18
Watch Kirk Hammett Play Fleetwood Mac's "Oh Well" on the Peter Green Les Paul By Damian Fanelli published 12 April 18
Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls Shares New "It Don't Get Old" Music Video By Guitar World Staff published 14 March 18
Dear Guitar Hero: Submit Questions for Derek Smalls of Spinal Tap By Damian Fanelli published 5 March 18
Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls Announces Star-Studded Solo Album, 'Smalls Change' By Jackson Maxwell published 17 January 18
Is D Minor Really the Saddest of All Keys? By Chris Scapelliti published 23 August 17 Historically, classical composers felt that D minor was the most melancholy of the keys, suitable for lamentations, dirges and requiems.
Joe Perry: “Steven Tyler Didn’t Get ‘This Is Spinal Tap’” By Christopher Scapelliti published 6 March 17 This Is Spinal Tap has been celebrated as the ultimate metal mockumentary. But not everyone got the joke.
Spinal Tap Reunite to Sue Record Label for $400 Million By Christopher Scapelliti published 9 February 17 Spinal Tap have reunited several times onstage and in the studio since they were the subject of director Rob Reiner’s 1984 metal mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap.
Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel Talks Steve Vai and the Amplifier Capo By Damian Fanelli published 21 November 16 Tufnel discussed the amp capo—and many other amazing and wonderful things—in the April 1992 issue of Guitarist magazine.
The 10 Coolest Bands Created by Hollywood By Ebony March published 27 October 15 The following gallery shows the best rock music that Tinseltown has managed to create—in some cases with chart-topping success.
Harry Shearer Performs Spinal Tap's "Christmas with the Devil" — Video By Damian Fanelli published 23 December 14
