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In news that will strike terror in the hearts of drummers everywhere, Spinal Tap have reunited for a new sequel.More than 40 years afterThis Is Spinal Tap debuted, the members of the famously dopey heavy metal combo David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls (AKA comedians Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) are back together with documentarian Marty DiBergi (AKA director Rob Reiner) for a new film they have dubbedSpinal Tap II: The End Continues.The original film was a faux rockumentary abouta down-on-its-luck rock band as they attempt to mount a disastrous tour. While the film wasnt a major hit in theaters, it became a cult classic on home video. The members of Spinal Tap reunited for albums or concerts through the years but they never made a second film until now.In addition to the core creative team of McKean, Guest, Shearer, and Reiner, the film will also feature cameos from Elton John, Paul McCartney, and Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. The supporting cast includes Paul Schaffer, Fran Descher, Don Lake, John Michael Higgins, Nina Conti, Griffin Matthew, Kerry Godliman, and Chris Addison.You can watch the first teaser for Spinal Tap IIbelow, which recalls themost famous scene fromThis Is Spinal Tap, where Guests Nigel shows off his prized amplifiers, with volume knobs that go to 11 instead of 10.READ MORE: 10 Movie Comedies That Are Surprisingly DeepBleecker Street also shared a first plot synopsis for the sequel...Conceived by Guest, McKean, Reiner, and Shearer,Spinal Tap IIfollows Englands loudest and most punctual band, as they reunite after a 15-year hiatus for one final concert.Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is set to open in theaters on September 12. And in anticipation of its release, Bleecker Street is also planning to put a newly-restored print ofThis Is Spinal Tap back in theaters duringthe summer.Bleecker StreetBleecker Streetloading...Get our free mobile appThe 10 Best Movies of the Last 10 Years (2015-2024)Our film critic picks the ten best films of the last ten years.Categories: Movie News, Trailers