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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=301 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:10:47 -0500 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:12:11 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=301 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal-tap-director-rob-reiner-and-his-wife-have-died-in-apparent-homicide https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal-tap-director-rob-reiner-and-his-wife-have-died-in-apparent-homicide Music News: Both suffered "lacerations consistent with a knife." ]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:10:47 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/6_things_about_this_is_spinal_tap_that_you_probably_didnt_know-166665 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/6_things_about_this_is_spinal_tap_that_you_probably_didnt_know-166665 Features: Celebrating the film's 40th anniversary.]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 11:33:14 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lars_ulrich_and_chad_smith_to_appear_in_the_new_spinal_tap_film.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/lars_ulrich_and_chad_smith_to_appear_in_the_new_spinal_tap_film.html Music News: The list of cameos for "Spinal Tap II" seems pretty impressive so far.]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:02:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_sequel_to_spinal_tap_has_started_filming_here_are_some_details.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_sequel_to_spinal_tap_has_started_filming_here_are_some_details.html Music News: The filming of "Spinal Tap II" started on March 6 and will continue through April 12, according to the New Orleans Film Office.]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:03:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this_is_spinal_tap_sequel_announced_it_will_feature_elton_john_and_paul_mccartney.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this_is_spinal_tap_sequel_announced_it_will_feature_elton_john_and_paul_mccartney.html Music News: Director Rob Reiner revealed that the shooting starts early next year.]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:11:39 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/listen_spinal_tap_bassist_derek_smalls_has_a_new_song_and_its_called_must_crush_barbie.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/listen_spinal_tap_bassist_derek_smalls_has_a_new_song_and_its_called_must_crush_barbie.html Music News: Derek goes all Oppenheimer on Barbie.]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:32:11 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_drummer_ric_parnell_has_died_at_70.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_drummer_ric_parnell_has_died_at_70.html Music News: The drummer's death was confirmed by Radio Birdman's Deniz Tek.]]> Mon, 02 May 2022 13:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_spinal_tap_reunites_for_1st_live_show_in_a_decade.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_spinal_tap_reunites_for_1st_live_show_in_a_decade.html Music News: The band returned to the stage to celebrate the 35th anniversary of "This Is Spinal Tap."]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:26:06 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_bassist_says_reunion_odds_are_slim_because_guitarist_is_busy_breeding_miniature_goats__singer_is_sending_him_chinese_pictograms.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_bassist_says_reunion_odds_are_slim_because_guitarist_is_busy_breeding_miniature_goats__singer_is_sending_him_chinese_pictograms.html Music News: "And I don't read Chinese pictograms," Derek Smalls adds.]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2019 12:27:18 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_reuniting_for_35th-anniversary_screening_of_iconic_rock_mockumentary.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_reuniting_for_35th-anniversary_screening_of_iconic_rock_mockumentary.html Music News: "'Spinal Tap' proves there is definitely a fine line between stupid and clever."]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:56:10 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/11_facts_about_spinal_tap-68483 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/11_facts_about_spinal_tap-68483 Features: This list goes to eleven.]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:47:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/spinal_taps_derek_smalls_seems_to_have_recruited_dave_grohl__rhcps_chad_smith_for_solo_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/spinal_taps_derek_smalls_seems_to_have_recruited_dave_grohl__rhcps_chad_smith_for_solo_album.html New Releases: Renowned session drummer Jim Keltner apparently also included in the mix.]]> Wed, 03 May 2017 21:47:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_have_reunited_to_sue_label_for_400_million.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_have_reunited_to_sue_label_for_400_million.html Music News: Musicians claim receiving $179 for two decades of royalties and merch sales.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:47:20 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_to_return_next_year.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_to_return_next_year.html Music News: The fictional band are set to make a comeback on the 30th anniversary of their classic comedy film "This is Spinal Tap."]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:59:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_voted_best_comedy_movie_of_all_time.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_voted_best_comedy_movie_of_all_time.html Music News: This is Spinal Tap has been voted the best comedy movie of all time by a panel of over 200 experts.]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:02:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_confirm_glastonbury_appearance.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_confirm_glastonbury_appearance.html Music News: Spinal Tap have confirmed that they will play this year's Galstonbury festival as part of a pair of shows in the UK.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 14:47:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_announces_unwigged_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_announces_unwigged_tour.html Music News: Spinal Tap members will be performing both out-of-character and without electric instruments this spring.]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:21:58 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/spinal_tap_recording_new_material.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/spinal_tap_recording_new_material.html New Releases: Spinal Tap is set to make their return to the music world this year with their first release in almost twenty years.]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:01:56 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/spinal_tap_to_peform_with_gervais.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/spinal_tap_to_peform_with_gervais.html New Releases: Spinal Tap are hoping to collaborate with Ricky Gervais during the band's upcoming Live Earth performance.]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 20:37:40 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_reunite_for_live_earth.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spinal_tap_reunite_for_live_earth.html Music News: Spinal Tap is back, and this time the band wants to help save the world from global warming.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:12:11 -0400