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Spinal Tap once surprised Nigel Tufnel with an all-star guitar solo tribute – but he wasn't thrilled about it
By Jackson Maxwell published
Explaining (well, bickering about, really) the star-studded Break Like the Wind, David St. Hubbins maintained that the collaboration was merely intended as a friendly gesture from admirers, and that Tufnel misunderstood it

“He was very frightened”: When Nigel Tufnel jammed with Joe Satriani
By Jackson Maxwell published
Given that this was a guitarist who had already broken new ground in amp volume, the intimidation Satriani felt was definitely understandable

Spinal Tap sequel’s teaser trailer reveals Nigel Tufnel’s surprise new electric guitar of choice
By Phil Weller published
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues has been given an official release window – and its first trailer offers a very brief glimpse of Tufnel's surprising new six-string

Spinal Tap’s monstrous six-neck behemoth, The Beast, is headed to auction again
By Phil Weller published
Gary Hutchins’ mind-boggling build went on sale back in 2021, but it’s hitting the auction circuit once again with a rather humble estimate

Spinal Tap II director teases what we can expect from the long-awaited sequel
By Janelle Borg published
Spinal Tap are ready to reunite… with a little help from Paul McCartney and Elton John

This Is Spinal Tap sequel confirmed for 2024 with original cast
By Matt Parker published
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
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
In need of a laugh? Check out these six-string gags...
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