SPINAL TAP RETURNS: New Clip Released as Legendary Metal Mockumentary Gets Long-Awaited Sequel

After nearly four decades since they first graced our screens with their hilariously inept heavy metal antics, David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls are reuniting for what might be their final bow. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues hits cinemas globally on September 12, and a freshly released clip suggests the band hasn’t lost an ounce of their legendary incompetence.

The sequel picks up 15 years after we last saw the fictional British heavy metal trio, with documentary filmmaker Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner) once again following the band as they attempt what they’re calling “one last concert.” Anyone familiar with Spinal Tap’s history knows that their live performances tend to be spectacular disasters – from exploding drummers to Stonehenge stage props that are far too small – so expectations for this reunion show are appropriately catastrophic.

The new clip, featuring Chris Addison and Kerry Godliman alongside the returning core cast of Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, promises the same blend of musical mayhem and razor-sharp satire that made the 1984 original a cult classic. Early footage suggests the band members have been up to their usual antics during their hiatus, and the upcoming concert threatens to be either their triumphant return or another legendary disaster.

What sets this sequel apart is its promise of “fantastic rock cameos,” hinting that real metal musicians will be getting in on the joke this time around. The original film’s influence on rock culture cannot be overstated – it popularized the phrase “turn it up to 11” and remains one of the most quotable comedies in cinema history.

Director Rob Reiner returns to helm the project, working once again with the core creative team of McKean, Guest, and Shearer, who not only star as the band members but also contributed to writing and producing the film. Michele Reiner and Matthew George round out the production team.

For metalheads and comedy fans alike, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues represents a rare opportunity to revisit one of the most beloved fictional bands in rock history. Whether this will be a fitting finale or just another chapter in Spinal Tap’s endless catalog of mishaps remains to be seen – but either way, it’s guaranteed to be louder than everything else.

The film arrives in cinemas worldwide on Friday, September 12. Check out the new clip and official trailer online, and prepare for the volume to be cranked to maximum once more.