- Anvil Poster
- Poster to advertise an Anvil Concert in Seattle
- April 14, 2009
- Poster size 11 x 17 in ches 28 x 43 cm
- Only 300 printed
Similarities to "This Is Spinal Tap" notwithstanding, this acclaimed, heartfelt documentary tells the remarkable true story of the would-be heavy metal gods of Anvil. Influencing an entire generation of hard rock bands despite never achieving success themselves, singer/guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner let the cameras capture their last-ditch stab at the fame they've sought since they were 14. Features appearances by Lars Ulrich, Slash, Scott Ian, Lemmy, and more. 80 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH), French; audio commentary; deleted scenes; interviews; more.Is Anvil the real Spinal Tap? That's a label that could be applied to any number of h! apless hard rock bands, but there's enough evidence in
Anvil: The Story of Anvil to suggest that these guys may have, uh, tapped into the motherlode. The parallels are many, including getting lost on the way to a gig, playing before 174 people in a 10,000 capacity venue (in Transylvania, yet), inept management, ridiculous songs (even Nigel Tufnel and David St. Hubbins couldn't match "Thumb Hang," an Anvil tune about the Spanish Inquisition)… heck, they even visit (the real) Stonehenge. But dig deeper and you'll find some real heart in this 2007 documentary. Two hearts, actually--the ones belonging to singer-guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner (remove one "b" and you've got the director of
This Is Spinal Tap). These two were there when the Canadian metal band formed in the early '80s and went on to share festival stages with the likes of Bon Jovi and Whitesnake. Now, a quarter century later (a new bassist and guitarist joined in the '90s), R! einer and Kudlow are in their fifties, living in Toronto with ! wives, k ids, and menial jobs. But they still haven't given up their undying belief that with a new album (their thirteenth) and couple of breaks, they
will be rock stars.
It doesn't happen on a mostly disastrous European tour organized by a well-meaning but inexperienced fan. It doesn't happen when they reunite with British producer Chris Tsangarides (Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy) but find little interest in the new recording. But Kudlow, despite some bleak moments, is remarkably resilient (of the tour, he says, "Things went drastically wrong. But at least there was a tour for them to go wrong on"). And while it's a sad truth that Anvil just isn't that good--they're nowhere near the level of some of the bands they inspired, like Anthrax and Metallica--only the hardest of heart will resist rooting for them. Bonus material includes deleted scenes and commentary by director (and former roadie) Sacha Gervasi. --Sam GrahamOfficial 2009 release of the 13th album from the Can! adian Heavy Metal band featuring one bonus track: 'Thumb Hang'. The recording of this album is documented in the critically acclaimed documentary, The Story Of Anvil. Forming in 1982, Anvil released one of the heaviest albums of all time Metal On Metal - influencing some of the biggest names in Rock including Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. But while those bands went on to sell millions of albums and achieve international fame, Anvil's career took a different path - straight to obscurity. Their 25+ career has led to this album and renewed interest in the band thanks to the overwhelming response to the documentary.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, incl! uding the world-dominating bands Metallica, Slayer, and Anthra! x. Yet w hile 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? Was it Lips's penchant for using a dildo to play his guitar (with integrity) and writing political songs like "Show Us Your T***"? Or was it their uncanny knack for setting themselves on fi re 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, being a lifer, living the drea! m, and never giving up.Is Anvil the real Spinal Tap? That's a label that could be applied to any number of hapless hard rock bands, but there's enough evidence in Anvil: The Story of Anvil to suggest that these guys may have, uh, tapped into the motherlode. The parallels are many, including getting lost on the way to a gig, playing before 174 people in a 10,000 capacity venue (in Transylvania, yet), inept management, ridiculous songs (even Nigel Tufnel and David St. Hubbins couldn't match "Thumb Hang," an Anvil tune about the Spanish Inquisition)… heck, they even visit (the real) Stonehenge. But dig deeper and you'll find some real heart in this 2007 documentary. Two hearts, actually--the ones belonging to singer-guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner (remove one "b" and you've got the director of This Is Spinal Tap). These two were there when the Canadian metal band formed in the early '80s and went on to share festival stages with the likes ! of Bon Jovi and Whitesnake. Now, a quarter century later (a ne! w bassis t and guitarist joined in the '90s), Reiner and Kudlow are in their fifties, living in Toronto with wives, kids, and menial jobs. But they still haven't given up their undying belief that with a new album (their thirteenth) and couple of breaks, they will be rock stars.
It doesn't happen on a mostly disastrous European tour organized by a well-meaning but inexperienced fan. It doesn't happen when they reunite with British producer Chris Tsangarides (Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy) but find little interest in the new recording. But Kudlow, despite some bleak moments, is remarkably resilient (of the tour, he says, "Things went drastically wrong. But at least there was a tour for them to go wrong on"). And while it's a sad truth that Anvil just isn't that good--they're nowhere near the level of some of the bands they inspired, like Anthrax and Metallica--only the hardest of heart will resist rooting for them. Bonus material includes deleted scenes and commentary by directo! r (and former roadie) Sacha Gervasi. --Sam GrahamThe alien Arcadians long only to fly, but Maeve Cavainna is running. The infamous bounty hunter, Logan Coldhand, chases close behind and intends to drag her back to Axis to collect the high price on her head.
When he finally corners Maeve, the long chase seems to be over... until a frightened girl stumbles into their fight and begs for their protection. Maeve and Logan call a reluctant end to their battle and promise to help the girl, but they have agreed to far more than they know. Can the fragile peace between hunter and mark hold long enough to save the lives that depend on them?The alien Arcadians long only to fly, but Maeve Cavainna is running. The infamous bounty hunter, Logan Coldhand, chases close behind and intends to drag her back to Axis to collect the high price on her head.
When he finally corners Maeve, the long chase seems to be over... until a frightened girl stumbles into their fight ! and begs for their protection. Maeve and Logan call a reluctan! t end to their battle and promise to help the girl, but they have agreed to far more than they know. Can the fragile peace between hunter and mark hold long enough to save the lives that depend on them?Poster to advertise and Anvil Concert in Seattle. One of 300 printed to advertise the show.
