Anvil! The Story of Anvil
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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.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a 2008 documentary following the legendary Canadian heavy metal band Anvil as two bandmates in their fifties attempt to record their 13th album and achieve the fame that eluded them despite influencing metal giants like Metallica and Slayer. The film captures Robb Reiner and Lips' decades-long pursuit of their childhood dream to rock together forever. Now available to stream, it's a compelling portrait of passion, friendship, and perseverance in the music industry.
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Steve 'Lips' KudlowSelf - Lead Guitar
Robb ReinerSelf - Drummer
Kevin GoocherSelf
Glenn GyorffySelf- William HowellSelf
- Tiziana ArrigoniSelf - Manager
SlashSelf
Lemmy KilmisterSelf
Scott IanSelf
Lars UlrichSelf
Tom ArayaSelf- Jon ZazulaSelf
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When was Anvil! The Story of Anvil released?
The documentary was released on January 14, 2008.
What is the film about?
The film follows Anvil bandmates Robb Reiner and Lips as they attempt to record their 13th album after a failed European tour, documenting their effort to achieve mainstream success after decades of influence on the metal genre.
Who are the main subjects of this documentary?
The film centers on Robb Reiner and Lips, best friends and founding members of Anvil who made a pact at age 14 to rock together forever.
What bands did Anvil influence?
Anvil influenced major metal bands including Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, earning the nickname 'demi-gods of Canadian metal'.
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