Spinal Tap pays tribute to director Rob Reiner.
Members of the legendary comedy show This Is Spinal Tap paid tribute to director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer…
Rob Reiner, director of 'This Is Spinal Tap', found dead; police investigate homicide.
Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home.
Did Metallica "steal" album artwork from another band? Spinal Tap answers.
Metallica reportedly used the same design as the fictional comedic metal band Spinal Tap on one of their most important albums. Continue Reading →
Spinal Tap bans Donald Trump from using music during presidential campaign.
The bassist of the fictional band used social media to preemptively ban Donald Trump from using their music.
Chad Smith and Lars Ulrich reunite to film a sequel to 'This Is Spinal Tap' from 1984.
40 years after 'This Is Spinal Tap', drummers will make a special appearance in the film alongside the original cast, Elton John…
After 40 years, Spinal Tap will get a second movie.
The mockumentary 'This is Spinal Tap' (1984) will get a sequel 40 years after the original film. Find out more here! Continue Reading →
Ric Parnell, drummer for the band Spinal Tap (from the satirical film), dies
Drummer Ric Parnell, who was part of the band Spinal Tap from the 1984 satirical film, died at age 70…
Rob Halford recalls the first time he watched 'This Is Spinal Tap': "It was like watching ourselves"
In an interview, the Judas Priest frontman recalls what it was like to watch the mockumentary in 1984 alongside Glenn Tipton.
Spinal Tap will reunite for a fundraising event to defeat Donald Trump in the elections.
On October 14th, the band, which reunited for the first time in ten years in 2019, will be together again for a political reason. Continue Reading →
Spinal Tap reunites for the first time in ten years; watch
The members of the fictional band Spinal Trap reunited for an acoustic show celebrating the classic "This Is Spinal…"
Spinal Tap announces reunion to celebrate 35 years since the film's release.
The members of the fictional band Spinal Tap have announced a reunion to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the release of the film This…
Derek Smalls (Spinal Tap) announces his first solo album.
Derek Smalls, bassist for Spinal Tap, has announced the release of his first solo album, Smalls Change, and has released the first track from the album! Listen here! Continue Reading →
This is Spinal Tap
Today, if something goes wrong with a band on tour or at a performance, it's common to use the term 'this is so…'
'This is Spinal Tap' will have a sequel featuring Paul McCartney, Elton John and more.
Director Rob Reiner commented on the sequel to "This is Spinal Tap," revealing that Paul McCartney and…
Derek Smalls of Spinal Trap releases new single, “It Don't Get Old”; listen
Derek Smalls, bassist for Spinal Tap, has released the single "It Don't Get Old" from his first solo album, Smalls Change. Listen here! Continue Reading →
Foo Fighters: Pat Smear suffers "bizarre accident" and will miss some of the band's shows
Pat Smear of the Foo Fighters will miss some shows after suffering a broken foot in an accident…
Mike Portnoy comments on mass drummer layoffs: "no one is safe"
Mike Portnoy comments on the firing of drummers among rock bands and jokes that nobody is safe.
Black Sabbath's album 'Born Again' will be re-released, and Ian Gillan expresses his gratitude: "Thank God."
Ian Gillan spoke about guitarist Tony Iommi's plans to remix and re-release Black Sabbath's album 'Born Again'. Continue Reading →
Donald Trump demands investigation into Bruce Springsteen and Bono.
Donald Trump turned to Truth Social to demand an investigation into Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Beyoncé, and Oprah Winfrey.
Chad Smith plays a Bring Me The Horizon song after hearing it for the first time.
Chad Smith, drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, plays a Bring Me The Horizon song after hearing it for the first time.
Massacration will perform in October at the Wire Opera House in Curitiba
Due to high demand for tickets, Massacration has relocated its show in Curitiba to the Ópera de Arame. Learn more. Continue Reading →
Bumblefoot shares a snippet of a new song for his instrumental solo album.
Bumblefoot is preparing to record a solo instrumental album and has shared a snippet of a new composition for the project.
Bruno Sutter chooses Massacration's album as "one of the best Brazilian heavy metal albums" in history.
Bruno Sutter has chosen Massacration's debut album as "one of the best Brazilian heavy metal albums" in history.
"Donald Trump infected 6,000 people and broke Mötley Crüe's record," Bill Maher jokes; watch.
Watch the opening monologue of the famous presenter Bill Maher's 'Real Time' program, quoting Mötley Crüe. Continue Reading →
Queen will stream a concert in tribute to Freddie Mercury; find out more here
A tribute to one of the greatest voices in rock brought together names like Metallica, Guns N' Roses, David Bowie, Tony Iommi, Robert…
Wikimetal Quarantine: 11 music documentaries and films to watch at home
WikiMetal recommends documentaries and films about rock and heavy metal for our readers to get a good dose of rock...
The 11 funniest bands
This week we're sharing a dose of good humor with everyone! To lift the spirits of headbangers, we've selected 11 bands that are not only high-quality but also hilarious! Check it out… Continue Reading →
FFDP guitarist says fight “wasn’t a publicity stunt”
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory posted on his Twitter… (The text abruptly ends here.)
What is the best movie about Heavy Metal?
Now it's time to talk about movies! Our favorite genre has already been the subject of several feature films. Whether in documentaries, concert films…
The best albums with 11 songs.
Today our Top 11 is about the number 11. A number that has marked headbangers ever since Spinal Tap showed that their amplifiers go up to volume 11… Continue Reading →