As “Derek Smalls” in Spinal Tap, Harry Shearer left an impact on audiences back in the classic 1984 film. And now, in his 70s, Shearer has given audiences an unexpected surprise – a solo album in character as Smalls! Smalls Change is Shearer’s latest exploit in character as Derek Smalls, ...

In the early 1980s, there were many heavy metal bands that came onto the scene with great promise. These bands would ascend the charts and join the ranks of major labels, rocking the world and gaining an impressive following over the course of the decades. In many cases, these groups ...

30 years after the release of their two studio albums, Rough Cutt has reunited! This underrated band combined the talents of vocalist Paul Shortino (later of Quiet Riot), guitarist Amir Derakh (later of Orgy) and Chris Hager, bassist Matt Thorne, and drummer Dave Alford. In their heyday, the band was ...

If you are a rock and roll fan, there is a good bet that This is Spinal Tap is one of your all-time favorite films. The mockumentary (if you will, rockumentary) has been winning audiences over for years, and is viewed by many, including people who are not even music ...

  One of the leading journalists/reviewers in the world of music is Martin Popoff. Having been active for many decades, this is a man whose work has appeared in no shortage of publications. Furthermore, Popoff himself has published a number of books over the years, putting his knowledge and views ...