Anvil! The Story of Anvil poster

Anvil! The Story of Anvil( 2008)

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At fourteen, they made a pact to rock together forever. They meant it.

Overview

At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. cast image

      Steve 'Lips' Kudlow

      Himself - Lead Guitar

    2. cast image

      Robb Reiner

      Himself - Drummer

    3. cast image

      Kevin Goocher

      Himself

    4. cast image

      Glenn Gyorffy

      Himself

    5. cast image

      William Howell

      Himself

    6. cast image

      Tiziana Arrigoni

      Herself - Manager

    7. cast image

      Slash

      Himself

    8. cast image

      Lemmy Kilmister

      Himself

    9. cast image

      Scott Ian

      Himself

    10. cast image

      Lars Ulrich

      Himself

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      Tom Araya

      Himself

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      Jon Zazula

      Himself

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Thu Sep 26 2024
    **_Inspirational story of an obscure metal band from the 80s_** This is a documentary chronicling the Toronto metal band Anvil, focusing on the friendship and aspirations of the two main band members, singer/guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner. The band formed in the late 70s as Lips, but changed their name to Anvil upon obtaining a record deal in 1981. The mid-80s were a good time for the young band and they were expected to go on to great success, but it was not to be. Guitarist Dave Allison left the band in 1989 followed by bassist Ian Dickson in 1993. But Steve & Rob...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • friendship
    • heavy metal
    • rock band
    • hard rock
    • 1980s
    • music documentary