The iconic heavy metal mockumentaryThis Is Spinal Tap is getting a long-awaited sequel. The first official trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues has arrived, with the film set to hit theaters on September 12 via Bleecker Street. Reuniting director Rob Reiner with stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, the sequel follows fictional metal legends Spinal Tap as they return for one final concert in New Orleans, booked after a cancellation by Stormy Daniels. Reiner reprises his role as documentarian Marty DiBergi. The film also sees the return of Fran Drescher as publicist Bobbi Flekman, along with cameos from Elton John and Paul McCartney. New cast members include John Michael Higgins, Jason Acuña, Don Lake, Paul Shaffer, and more.
New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...
Rob Zombie has released a video for his latest single, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The track is the third single taken from the shock rocker's upcoming album, The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The release follows the...
Vreid have unveiled a new instrumental single, "Kraken," written as the official soundtrack piece for the upcoming international film of the same name. The track taps into the band's blackened Sognametal roots, inspired by the mythology and landscapes of Norway's...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...
