Anvil! The Story of Anvil - Inspirational Documentary About Legendary Metal Band | Perfect for Music Lovers & Rock History Enthusiasts
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In the early seventies, when Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath ruled the world, Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner, two young Jewish boys from the northern suburbs of Toronto, vowed to rock together forever. A decade later, their band Anvil released one of the heaviest records in music history, Metal on Metal, which influenced a whole musical generation, including the world-dominating bands Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Yet while these bands went on to sell millions of records, Anvil slipped straight into obscurity. Was it too much sex and drugs and not enough rock ‘n’ roll? Was it the menagerie of pets that accompanied them on tour? Their uncanny knack for setting themselves on fire whenever a record company executive was watching? Now, almost thirty years later, like a real-life Spinal Tap, these unlikely musical heroes are still rocking, and still chasing their dream. Written in their own words, Anvil: The Story of Anvil charts the rise, fall, and eventual triumph of two men whose indestructible friendship, talent, and determination took them on a unique journey in the world of rock. A bittersweet and frequently hilarious hymn to the human spirit, played loud in power chords, it is a story of true brotherly love, living the dream, and never giving up. Praise for the film documentary Anvil: The Story of Anvil:
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If you enjoyed the movie, you need to get the book! I saw the movie, which, for lack of a better description, was amazing! I listened to Anvil growing up in my teens. I had no idea that they were still playing after all of these years. After seeing the movie, I was really looking forward to reading the book. It begins by describing the life and times, from practically day one, of both Robb and Lips and takes you all the way up to the present. Their story is told in conversational style (i.e., Lips and Robb take turns describing important events in their lives -- the ups and downs of Anvil and their personal lives). It is an easy read. But more importantly, beause the story is told in the first person in conversational style, it is all the more a very personal one. I really appreciate their candor throughout -- especially with regard to all they've endured for last 30 or so years following their dreams. The telling of Anvil's story is hilarious, heartwarming and also heartbreaking at times. Query: I wonder whether they still have the ninety-five pound anvil that Lips threw during a show which bounced off the stage? (That's one of my favorite passages in the book as told by Robb. It reminds me of the crazy stuff that would happen at shows that one just can't make up.) There are some parts of the book that I enjoy reading repeatedly. For those who want to know what really happens on tour, Anvil's story won't disappoint (e.g., antics involving groupies, partying with Motorhead, etc.). After seeing the movie, I can hear Robb's and Lip's voices telling their story as I read. Their story inspires me and I hope others to not give up on dreams (or what is otherwise important in one's life), and to be resourceful and to do whatever it takes to make them come true! The book is just as good if not better than the movie in that, among other things, it is so very candid and personal. It takes courage to write with such candor. I hope Anvil enjoys success in the long-term because they are not only so very dedicated, talented, and deserving, but because they truly are great people. Long Live Anvil -- Forged in Fire!!!
