Spinal Tap Tribute Album Features Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Tool & More For Benefit Aid
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Rock fans have a new reason to crank the volume all the way up. The Majesty of Rock: A Spinal Tap Tribute has officially arrived — a 35-track album celebrating one of the most beloved mock rock bands in music history. The compilation features a staggering lineup of musicians, including members of Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Tool, and more, all joining forces for a charitable cause.
The digital-only album is available now for download at TeenCancerAmerica.org for a minimum donation of $19.84 — a playful nod to the release year of the cult-classic 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. The proceeds from this project will go directly to Teen Cancer America, an organization that supports programs for teenagers and young adults battling cancer.
Beyond being a loving homage to the fictional band, The Majesty of Rock stands as a testament to how influential Spinal Tap has become across generations of real musicians. From heavy hitters in metal to quirky indie names, the tribute captures the absurdity, energy, and genuine affection artists hold for the band that made “turning it up to 11” a rock cliché.
The Rock Royalty Behind the Tracks
What makes this tribute album special is its sheer variety of contributors. Longtime Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed lends his talent to Jason Achilles’ version of “Sex Farm,” while former Queens of the Stone Age member Alain Johannes contributes his own take on the same track. System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan appears on a cover of “(Listen to the) Flower People,” alongside Antenna the End.
The project features over a dozen Spinal Tap classics — many performed multiple times by different artists, each adding their unique spin. The result is an eclectic mix that shifts from full-throttle rock anthems to tongue-in-cheek ballads, keeping the band’s absurd humor intact. Robyn Hitchcock’s rendition of “The Majesty of Rock” and Astrid Young’s blistering version of “Hell Hole” add both reverence and personality to the mix.
In total, 35 tracks fill this massive tribute, showcasing just how deep Spinal Tap’s influence runs. With names tied to Mastodon, Soul Asylum, and The Go-Go’s also contributing, this project plays like a masterclass in how parody can transcend generations and genres alike.
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More Than Just a Tribute: The Cause Behind the Music
While the album honors Spinal Tap’s comedic genius, its purpose extends far beyond nostalgia. All proceeds from The Majesty of Rock benefit Teen Cancer America, a charity founded in 2012 by The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend. The organization creates specialized programs and environments to support young people facing cancer, bridging the gap between pediatric and adult care.
Teen Cancer America was inspired by its U.K. counterpart, the Teen Cancer Trust, which Daltrey has supported for decades. Both organizations share a mission of improving quality of life for teens and young adults during treatment — through music, recreation, and community.
By rallying artists across genres for this project, the tribute album amplifies that mission. It’s not just about revisiting “Big Bottom” or “Stonehenge” for laughs — it’s about turning Spinal Tap’s spirit of camaraderie and absurd fun into real-world help for those who need it most.
Revisiting Spinal Tap’s Legacy
Spinal Tap began as a fictional band created by Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer — three comedians and musicians whose mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap became an instant cult classic. Directed by Rob Reiner, the film followed the band’s hilariously disastrous U.S. tour in support of their fictional album Smell the Glove.
Though the band was born from parody, Spinal Tap’s music and humor resonated so deeply that fans treated them like a real group. Their influence spread across rock and comedy, inspiring countless musicians and even spawning real live performances. The band’s self-awareness and over-the-top style became part of rock’s mythology.
That enduring legacy continues today with the release of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, which premiered this September. The sequel features cameos from Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood — all of whom also appear on the film’s official soundtrack.
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Turning It Up for a Good Cause
The Majesty of Rock: A Spinal Tap Tribute isn’t just a novelty record — it’s a heartfelt reminder that music, even when born out of parody, can bring people together for something meaningful. Each artist involved brings authenticity and respect to a band that made satire feel like celebration.
From Dizzy Reed’s “Sex Farm” to Robyn Hitchcock’s “The Majesty of Rock,” the covers breathe new life into classics that never really died — they just waited for another excuse to blast through the speakers again. The project captures what Spinal Tap always stood for: passion, humor, and the refusal to take yourself too seriously.
Ultimately, this album shows that the line between fiction and reality doesn’t matter when the music still moves people — especially when it does good in the process. So grab your headphones, turn that dial to 11, and remember: even the loudest joke can make the world a little better.
