Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a 2008 Canadian rockumentary film about the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. The film is directed by screenwriter Sacha Gervasi, in his directorial debut, and features interviews with other musicians who have been influenced by the band, including Slash, Tom Araya, Lemmy, Scott Ian, and Lars Ulrich.
Promotional film poster
Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in Toronto in 1978. The band currently consists of founding members Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner, along with bassist Chris Robertson (bass) who joined in 2014. As of 2022, the band has released nineteen studio albums; they have been cited as having influenced many notable heavy metal groups including Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, and Metallica.
Anvil in 2010. L-R: former bassist Glenn Five, Steve "Lips" Kudlow, Robb Reiner
Singer and Guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow at Rockharz Open Air 2019
Drummer Robb Reiner at Rockharz Open Air 2019
Bassist Chris Robertson at Rockharz Open Air 2019