Metallica potentially copied Spinal Tap's album artwork, yet the comedy-metal veterans remain unbothered by this alleged appropriation.
In an unexpected turn of events, two legendary bands, Metallica and Spinal Tap, have found themselves connected through a shared tribute in their album covers. According to a recent interview with David St Hubbins, portrayed by Michael McKean in the classic film This Is Spinal Tap and its sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the cover of Metallica's 1991 album, famously known as the 'Black Album,' bears a striking resemblance to the soundtrack of the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. Lars Ulrich, the drummer of Metallica, was the one to reveal that this similarity was intentional, paying homage to the comedy-metal trio. Ulrich even made a cameo in Spinal Tap II, where he declined the opportunity to play Spinal Tap's reunion show at the climax of the film. Despite the apparent infringement, St Hubbins spoke highly of Metallica, referring to them as 'heavy metal superstars' and suggesting that they could continue to rock into the next millennium or 'metallicum.' Meanwhile, Lars Ulrich was kind in his response to Spinal Tap's invitation, and the band members, including Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and Rob Reiner, who reprised their roles from the first film, were reportedly not upset about the similarity. The singer/guitarist of Spinal Tap had a panic about drummers while planning the New Orleans gig, as some declined the invitation without explanation, and some rejections were even deemed rude. On a different note, the new issue of Metal Hammer features an in-depth oral history of Iron Maiden, with interviews from Steve Harris and Bruce Dickinson. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues was released on September 12, marking Rob Reiner's first time directing a fiction film since 2017. The band that Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and Rob Reiner reunited in for this film adaptation is none other than the fictional heavy metal band Spinal Tap. James Hetfield, the vocalist and guitarist of Metallica, was heard to mutter something about not having an idea regarding the similar cover, but the band has yet to officially comment on the matter. As the music industry continues to evolve, it's clear that these legendary bands are not only making history but also finding unique ways to pay tribute to each other.
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