The iconic heavy metal mockumentary This 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.
Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more
California progressive metalcore outfit Volumes closed 2025 with the release of their new album, Mirror Touch. Metal Insider recently caught up with vocalist Myke Terry to discuss the record, changes in the music industry, and more. Video Interview: Transcription:...
Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”
Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...
The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video
Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...
New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new music from the likes of New Found Glory, Brian James, Exhumed, Yungblud and Sylosis amongst the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...
New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...
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