Anvil! The Story of Anvil

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Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008)

NR 01/18/2008 (US) Documentary, Music 1h 21m

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

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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.

Sacha Gervasi

Director, Screenplay

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Steve 'Lips' Kudlow

Himself - Lead Guitar
Robb Reiner

Himself - Drummer
Kevin Goocher

Himself
Glenn Gyorffy

Himself
William Howell

Himself
Tiziana Arrigoni

Herself - Manager
Slash

Himself
Lemmy Kilmister

Himself
Scott Ian

Himself
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A review by Wuchak

80%

Written by Wuchak on September 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... read the rest.

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