Anvil Band, Anvil the story of Anvil

Anvil Band, Anvil the story of Anvil, Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band, comprised of Steve “Lips” Kudlow (lead vocals, lead guitar), Robb Reiner (drums), and Glenn Five (bass, backing vocals). To date, the band have released thirteen studio albums, and have been cited as having influenced many notable heavy metal groups, including Slayer and Metallica.

The band, in particular Kudlow and Reiner, was the subject of the 2009 documentary film Anvil! The Story of Anvil, directed by the screenwriter and former Anvil roadie Sacha Gervasi. Upon its release, the film garnered critical acclaim from many major publications, and has since brought the band renewed recognition, including support slots with AC/DC and Saxon. Appearances at major heavy metal festivals, including Download, also followed the release of the film.