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Watch: 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Stars Talk About Making Of Long-Awaited Sequel

On Wednesday, September 10, fans can be among the first to experience "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", the sequel to the 1984 mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap", in IMAX at the "On, Off, And Around The Record Live Event", featuring an exclusive question-and-answer session with director Rob Reiner,...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's 1982 Kramer Guitar Expected to Fetch Between $2 Million And $3 Million At Sotheby's Auction

According to Rolling Stone, Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar will be auctioned by Sotheby's New York this fall. The guitar, which was played by the legendary VAN HALEN axeman in 1982 and 1983, is expected to fetch between $2 million and $3 million during Sotheby's inaugural Grails Week...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'There Hasn't Been A Significant Event Like This Since Passing Of QUEEN ELIZABETH'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne who died late last month at the age of 76. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "He certainly defied the odds, from the lifestyle that he had led earlier...

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JOHN BUSH On Why Now Is Right Time For Him To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX: 'These Songs Had A Lot Of Impact On People'

During an appearance on the July 31 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary vocalist John Bush spoke about his recent announcement that he will embark on a special run of live performances showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHR...

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JON LORD's Wife VICKY LORD Dies After Short Illness

Vicky Lord, the second wife of DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord, has passed away. Lord's first marriage, from 1969 to 1981, was to Judith Feldman, with whom he had one daughter, Sara. Vicky Lord was reportedly a former girlfriend of Jon's PURPLE bandmate Glenn Hughes and twin sister of drummer Ian P...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Is Dealing With 'Three Main' Health Issues Right Now, Says His Wife CANDICE NIGHT

In a brand new interview with the Iron City Rocks podcast, Candice Night, who has been married to Ritchie Blackmore for 17 years but has been together with the legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist for 36, discussed the health status of her husband and BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bandmate. The conversat...

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STEVEN WILSON Says GUNS N' ROSES 'Vetoed' His Remix Of 'Use Your Illusion' Albums: 'They Didn't Like The Idea Of Their Music Being In Spatial Audio'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, prog-rock wunderkind Steven Wilson spoke about some of his remixing work, which he began in 2009 as a sideline to his very successful career as a musician and producer. In the last few years, fans have been treated to his sp...

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SPINAL TAP And ELTON JOHN Unite On 'Stonehenge' From Upcoming Album 'The End Continues'

Fictitious heavy metal legends SPINAL TAP have teamed up with music icon Elton John for an epic re-recording of the band's classic cut "Stonehenge", released today via Interscope Records. A music video for the song, featuring footage from the film, is also out today. Watch it below. The soul-stirri...

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What Makes The Original 'Spinal Tap' Movie So Timeless? Director ROB REINER Weighs In

Director Rob Reiner stopped by The Hollywood Reporter's suite at San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend and talked about the legacy of the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" and dished on where the film's upcoming sequel, "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", picks up after 40 years later. Regard...

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JOHN BUSH Announces Three Shows Celebrating His Era Of ANTHRAX

After years of anticipation, legendary vocalist John Bush is proud to announce a special run of live performances showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX. This December, Bush will perform songs spanning all four albums he recorded with the band: "Soun...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Opens Up About Health And Importance Of Early Detection

In a new interview with Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson, who will turn 78 in August, spoke about the physical demands of his live performances and the increased difficulty in playing a full-length concert with his bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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ANTHRAX To Release New Song Before The End Of 2025

During an appearance on a new episode of the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the status of the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're gonna release a song at the end of this year, to g...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'OZZY OSBOURNE Was Our ELVIS PRESLEY'

On Wednesday, July 23, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Fox 10 Phoenix 's Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez about where he was when he found out about Ozzy Osbourne's death a day earlier. David said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's funny, I think that is a question that'...

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See First Official Trailer For Sequel To Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap'

The first official trailer for "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", the sequel to the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap", is available below. Bleecker Street has set a September 12 theatrical release date for "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", which reunites director Rob Reiner with Christophe...

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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER Admits He 'Didn't Listen To BLACK SABBATH That Much': 'I Didn't Get Off On The Doomy Kind Of Thing'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover was asked if he and his bandmates viewed BLACK SABBATH as rivals when the two legendary British heavy rock groups were coming up together in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He responded (as transcribed b...