In 1981, Canadian heavy metal band Anvil released their first album, Hard ‘n’ Heavy, which earned them a potent reputation among discerning headbangers and established them as one of the pioneering acts of the speed metal movement. Anvil had a loyal following in their native Canada and they shared stages with some of the biggest names in heavy rock, but the lucky break that would have elevated them to real stardom never came, and legal troubles helped to derail the group’s career in the mid-’80s. Years later, the likes of Metallica and Slayer would cite Anvil as a key influence, but lead vocalist Steve “Lips” Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner struggled to keep the band alive, recording new material for tiny independent labels and trying to organize club tours as they juggled day jobs, families, and adult responsibilities. Documentary filmmaker Sacha Gervasi follows Kudlow and Reiner as they struggle to keep their ambitions alive despite 35 years of missing the brass ring in Anvil! The True Story of Anvil, which paints a sympathetic but warts-and-all portrait of the unexpected consequences of the rock & roll dream. Anvil! received its American premiere at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival., Featuring lead vocalist Steve “Lips” Kudlow, this warts-and-all documentary follows the speed-metal pioneers known as Anvil and their journey to a spot in headbanging history. Although the band was never able to attain the popularity of heavy-rock icons like Metallica or Slayer, they nevertheless persevered by working with independent labels and taking on club tours while they struggled to maintain their day jobs and family duties., Featuring lead vocalist Steve “Lips” Kudlow, this warts-and-all documentary follows the speed-metal pioneers known as Anvil and their journey to a spot in headbanging history., At 14, Toronto school friends Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow and Robb Reiner made a pact to rock together forever. Their band Anvil influenced a musical generation including Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, but Anvil slipped into obscurity. The film follows Lips and Robb, now in their 50s, as they gear up to record their thirteenth album, This is Thirteen. Coping with increasingly impatient families, crippling mortgages and the effects of old age, they know this is their last chance to really make it., This warts-and-all documentary follows the speed-metal pioneers known as Anvil and their journey to a spot in headbanging history. Although the band was never able to attain the popularity of heavy-rock icons like Metallica or Slayer, they nevertheless persevered by working with independent labels and taking on club tours while they struggled to maintain their day jobs and family duties.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Anvil! The Story of Anvil ” ?
A: The main cast includes Robb Reiner,Chris Soos,Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow,Andrew Dickler,Slash,Lauren McClard,Glenn Five,Jeff Renfroe,Dana Sano,Rick Krim,Sacha Gervasi.
Q: When Did the “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” Released?
A: The Movie “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” originally aired on 2008-09-27 and released in the year of 2008.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” ?
A: “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
