Spine Tap Announces Fourth Album, "The End Continues", Due for Release in September
Get ready, music fans! Legendary rock band Spinal Tap is set to release their highly-anticipated album, "The End Continues," on September 12, 2025. This release coincides with the theatrical premiere of the band's long-awaited movie sequel, "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues."
The album features 13 tracks, including new songs and re-recorded classics. Notable collaborations include Elton John on "Stonehenge" and "Flower People," Paul McCartney on "Cups and Cakes," and Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood on "Big Bottom."
Here's a look at the full tracklist:
- Nigel’s Poem
- Let’s Just Rock Again
- Flower People (with Elton John)
- Brighton Rock
- The Devil’s Just Not Getting Old
- Cups and Cakes (with Paul McCartney)
- I Kissed a Girl
- Angels
- Big Bottom (with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood)
- Judge and Jury
- Rockin’ in the Urn
- Blood to Let
- Stonehenge (with Elton John)
Other re-recorded songs include "Cups and Cakes" with Paul McCartney and "Big Bottom" with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. The album also includes new original songs such as "Rockin’ in the Urn," a Derek Smalls number about performing after death.
"The End Continues" is not just a soundtrack album but the group's fourth album proper. It captures Spinal Tap's unique blend of humor and hard rock heritage, enhanced by these high-profile guest appearances.
Pre-orders for the album are available now. Don't miss out on this exciting musical event!
In other news, Questlove of the Roots turned down a chance to be Spinal Tap's drummer in the trailer for the new mockumentary. The trailer, uploaded to YouTube last week, does not reveal the location where it was filmed or the title of the sequel to the original mockumentary.
One thing is for sure, Spinal Tap is back and ready to rock once more! Stay tuned for more updates and don't forget to subscribe to the MusicRadar Newsletter for music and gear news, reviews, deals, features, and more.
The new Spinal Tap album, "The End Continues," promises an exciting blend of humor and hard rock, featuring collaborations with music icons such as Elton John, Paul McCartney, and Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood. This upcoming album is not just a soundtrack but the band's fourth album proper, with pre-orders available now.
Interestingly, Questlove of the Roots was approached to be Spinal Tap's drummer in a recent mockumentary trailer, giving fans a taste of what's to come in the long-awaited sequel, without revealing any location or official title yet.