Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in Toronto in 1978. [2] The band currently consists of founding members guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner, along with bassist Chris Robertson who joined in 2014.

See Tour Dates for details (updated February 26, 2025). ANVIL's latest album is called ONE AND ONLY. It can be ordered on CD or LP directly from AFM Records. The video for the first single, "Feed Your Fantasy", can be seen here. You can listen to …

Started in 1978 as Lips, and released their first album independently under that name, but changed it after signing to Attic Records to avoid confusion with disco act Lipps, Inc. The debut album was then re-released under the new name. Anvil has a tradition of giving all of their albums alliterated three-word titles.

Feb 7, 2021 · Released in the spring of 1981, Toronto trio Anvil’s debut album, Hard ’N’ Heavy, was one of the catalysts that set metal’s wheels rolling towards the birth of thrash and beyond, influencing Metallica, Anthrax and countless more iconic bands in the process.

Jan 20, 2025 · Canadian metal legends ANVIL will embark on a headlining U.S. East Coast tour in the spring. Support on the trek will come from comedian Don Jamieson and MIDNITE HELLION.

We're excited to announce that Chris "CHRIST" Robertson, the bassist from the legendary Metal band Anvil (@anvil.metal ), has joined the Bacchus official artist lineup! Check out his brand new custom headless bass, the WOODLINE5AC-HL CUSTOM, on the upcoming tour.

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.

Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in 1978. They are known for their influential albums in the early 1980s and their perseverance in the metal scene despite struggling with commercial visibility and label support.

Anvil is an iconic heavy metal band from Canada and this website is an unofficial, fan made, tribute to this great band, who has had a huge influence on todays music.

Canadian heavy metal, power and speed band formed in 1978 and based in Toronto, Ontario. Initially known as Lips (13) from 1978 to 1981. Explore Anvil's biography, discography, and artist credits. Shop rare vinyl records, top albums, and more on Discogs.