This is the best rock movie of all time - it is the essence of love for rock. Trust me, whether you know about the band or not, you're gonna love this book. 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. Fearing disaster, the group however takes the stage to a large, receptive crowd. He returns to Canada and tries to raise the money as a telemarketer selling sunglasses, but does not make a single sale. Those bands exploded, but Anvil did not. I have all 13 of the other albums though! 9 talking about this. 1-Click ordering is not available for this item. Anvil! [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] The Times called it "possibly the greatest film yet made about rock and roll". The tour has a promising start at the Sweden Rock festival, where the group interacts with Michael Schenker and Carmine Appice, but it quickly goes downhill. Change the cover! Die Jahre, in denen "Anvil" ihre ersten Schritte auf den Bühnen der Welt gemacht haben, waren auch für mich prägende Jahre, und die CDs meiner Helden von damals halte ich auch heute noch in Ehren. The argument turns heated and Reiner threatens to quit again, but they are able to reconcile and finish recording the album. A worthwhile companion to the movie rockumentary, Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017. 76. Drummer Robb Reiner works in construction. He subsequently became a roadie for the band on their '82, '84 and '85 tours, and was given the nickname "Teabag" by the band. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams. Guitarist Ivan Hurd ends up marrying Tiziana, and Anvil plays at the wedding reception as a handful of family members watch politely. The words 'sell-out' just aren't in these guys vocabulary! The two is currently joined by Chris Robertson on bass. They meant it." Search. [2] He reunited with Anvil after a break of 20 years, and started shooting a documentary about them in November 2005. Not since Marilyn Manson's 'Long Hard Road Out Of Hell' has a rock bands story enthralled me this way. And the point that I'd like to make is there are quite a few 'ANVIL'S' out there--bands that have stuck to their guns and remained HEAVY, dirty, and fast--another personal favorite of mine that comes to mind (and also from ANVIL's homeland of Canada) is EXCITER--another band that pioneered the 'speed metal' sound. Something went wrong. 10. After being an ANVIL fan for over 24 years, it's a great feeling to see them FINALLY getting their due. is the story of the pair of Canuck metalheads behind the three-decades-strong Anvil - a band whose shadow was (until recently, at least) much longer than the zeroes on their paycheques. Yet while these bands went on to sell millions of records, Anvil slipped straight into obscurity. The crazy stories from the road are worth the price of admission alone! Being in an 'ANVIL' (lol)of my own for over 20 years, I can attest to the fact that it is LOVE for what we do that keeps bands like ours going--NOT the money...because for bands like ours--there is very little to be had!!! Negative: 3. Gervasi's first position was to work for the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, Ted Hughes at the Arvon Writing Foundation. It was picked up for distribution in the United States by VH1 under their VH1 Rock Docs label, and opened to limited release on April 10, 2009. The seller is new to me but I look forward to ordering from them in the future if they have an item I desire to get. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Story of Anvil (2008) "At fourteen, they made a pact to rock together forever. Despite their ambition, the Canadian band was unable to achieve the same level of success. 6 talking about this. Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013. Please try your request again later. MTV Books; Illustrated edition (Oct. 20 2009). the Story of Anvil shows how unfair life can be. Chris Martin of Coldplay presented the award. How about after? The Story Of Anvil. The Story of Anvil is a 2008 Canadian rockumentary film about the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. Anvil! The "Story Of Anvil" DVD is a must-have as well. This includes an appearance at Download Festival 2009, headlining the Tuborg Stage, and support slots for both AC/DC and Saxon. And every single one KILLS! This band pioneered the term 'Speed Metal'--they were doing it BEFORE 'METALLICA'--and in my book, doing it BETTER. 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. This book is the PERFECT companion to the dvd of the same name, but brings us much more detail that the doc lacked. Anvil! Eventually, he borrows the money from his sister Rhonda. Though Anvil never made it, they never stopped playing or believing. But both would rather be playing on stage at the local sports bar to their small but dedicated group of fans, as shown during a show for Steve's 50th birthday party. Anvil: The Story of Anvil is certainly a must see for anyone who likes true life stories of hardship, disappointment, dreams and success. Oct 6, 2009. Yuk! The band returns to Canada having taken five weeks off of work and making no money. Unable to add item to Wish List. If you love a great rock story, buy this book! The Story of Anvil makes both a case and a place for their band. No Kindle device required. Read full review. [2], The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2008, and won Audience Awards at the 2008 Sydney Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival and Galway International Film Festival. At times you'll think Lip's missed his calling and should have been a comedian--and if you've ever seen the video for the song 'Mad Dog' off of 'Strength Of Steel', you'll know what I mean--his 'Nice Jewish Pet Shop Owner' is belly-bursting funny! It's all right here. 10. Eine von "Anvil" ist allerdings nicht darunter, und ich kann nicht einmal genau sagen, warum das so ist. Peter Bradshaw @PeterBradshaw1. The story of a Toronto heavy metal band that never quite made it, but were pioneers in their genre and influenced so many famous musicians. Kudlow and Reiner try unsuccessfully to market it to several record labels (notably EMI Canada), but decide to sell the album themselves through Internet and concert sales. Since its first season, VH1 Classic's That Metal Show has supported the film, and on March 28, 2009, Kudlow and Reiner were the show's featured guests. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2009. Maybe our years of playing five sets a night, seven nights a week, in the bars and clubs of Quebec, Ontario and New York would now pay off. Director Sacha Gervasi brings us Anvil! Directed by: Sacha Gervasi. I mean, this is Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull—how cool is that?"[15]. Awful book cover, great rock 'n' roll read! [13], The film was named Best Documentary of 2009 at the Evening Standard British Film Awards in London. At fourteen, they made a pact to rock together forever. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. ANVIL! The Story of Anvil is a beautiful film. The story follows Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner and their heavy metal band, Anvil, which released one of the heaviest albums in metal history, 1982’s Metal on Metal. Lips is still pissed to this day over 'Backwaxed'--and discourages ANVIL fans from even buying it--this ANVIL fan has to this day STILL not succumbed out of respect for Mr. Kudrow. Details: 2008, USA, Cert 12A, 80 mins. Lips and Robb, the stars, are so much fun to watch. Despite the lack of major label distribution, Kudlow considers the recording process and finished album a success, stating that the band was able to stay true to their roots and form/maintain strong relationships with family and friends. Anvil is set to record a new album, set for 2020 release . Most documentaries tell a bunch of facts, and if you like the subject and they're okay to watch. Anvil! I don’t mind fresh blood in the band, as long as they keep rocking on. The Story of Anvil documentary, and This Is Thirteen (2006–2009) In 2006, the band recorded with Chris Tsangarides , who previously produced their acclaimed 1982 album Metal on Metal . Kudlow describes the financial difficulties that have befallen the band, including his own second mortgage, and bassist Glenn Five's homelessness. Kudlow gets an email from a European fan named Tiziana Arrigoni, who offers to set up a European tour for the band, estimating 1500 Euros per show. The film has been nominated in the "Truer Than Fiction" category of Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards. Anvil toured with Whitednake, Scorpions, and Bon Jovi on the 80s. The truth however, is this band has NEVER released a bad album--nor have they deviated from the sound that we ANVIL-HEADS have grown to love! Their band Anvil, hailed as the “demi-gods of Canadian metal,” influenced a musical generation including Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. LyleS. Write a Review. Please try again. The Story of Anvil comes close, and the connections between the two films, in the comedy of errors, in the unstoppable perseverance, in the arguments between lifelong friends and founding Anvil members Lips and Robb, appear to be a deliberate move on the part of the filmmakers, but the final takeaway is an awe-inspiring sense of just how hard these guys continue to work and sacrifice to … An easy read that flies by, and leaves you with a huge smile on your face at the end (and a bit of melancholy in your heart). It takes above all self respect and LOVE of what you do to keep going no matter how tough the terrain gets along the way. Kudlow notes that recent Anvil albums have not been as well written or produced as earlier efforts, such as Metal on Metal, and sends a rough demo tape to the producer of that record, Chris "CT" Tsangarides. The Story of Anvil. I havent had the chance to go to the theater and watch it. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal, " influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax,. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Thu 19 Feb 2009 19.01 EST. Anvil toured the US in 2010. The more subdued Robb is fascinating. This is the first book I have ever bought where I had to turn the dust jacket inside out. THEY MEANT IT. The stories connecting certain songs to their true stories are HYSTERICAL! Auf die Band wirklich aufmerksam geworden bin ich auch erst kürzlich, und zwar durch den tragikomischen Film, der über weite Strecken so wirkt, als müsse die Geschichte der Band die Vorlage für Rob Reiners wunderbare Mockumentary "Spinal Tap" gewesen sein. In North America, the film was released on DVD on October 6, 2009. Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2010. THEY MADE A PACT TO ROCK TOGETHER FOREVER. Anvil: The Story of Anvil subtitles. After completing his degree, he subsequently worked for John Calder of the Samuel Beckett archive helping to arrange a vast sale of Beckett's personal papers at Sotheby's in 1989, including Beckett's own annotated version of Waiting for Godot which sold to Trinity College, Dublin. Their spirits are dampened when they realize they are the very first act at a three-day festival, taking the stage at 11:35 am. "Anvil! The Story of Anvil. Excitedly, the group returns to the site that marked the highlight of their career. 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Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. TMDb Score. The Story of Anvil - a brilliant, achingly hilarious, and surprisingly touching documentary about Anvil's last-ditch quest for fame and fortune. Positive: 46. Trains are full before the band can buy tickets, they miss travel connections altogether, they get lost in Prague due to language barriers and scuffle with the bar owner who refuses to pay since the band was two hours late, they play to mostly empty rooms and complain about the lack of promotion, and eventually run out of money and sleep in a train station. The film has received praise and high acclaim in many reviews, receiving a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Genres: Rockumentary. Plus some great music. After several stressful weeks of recording, an argument ensues between Kudlow and Reiner over the quality of each other's recording takes. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. These guys may have looked like Adonis' 25 or so years ago, but the hairy belly with the shape of a double-hernia hanging over the trousers is pretty disgusting! NR 1 hr 21 min Jan 18th, 2008 Documentary. He joins the band members, now in their 50's, as they perform all over the world, record a new album and struggle to make ends meet. ANVIL is finally getting some recognition--and a big bow of respect goes out to AC/DC for allowing ANVIL to come back out onstage when the stadiums were packed up and letting them play some more music--kudos to Angus& co. Before I continue...the first ANVIL album I ever heard was the groundbreaking 'Metal On Metal'--widely considered the bands best effort. At fourteen years old, best friends Lips and Robb Reiner made a pact to rock together forever. The Story of Anvil - a brilliant, achingly hilarious, and surprisingly touching documentary about Anvil's last-ditch quest for fame and fortune. Since the release of the film, the band has received a second wave of popularity and success. Distribution was handled by Fontana Distribution on behalf of VH1. You will scare children with this one! User Score. Do buy the DVD to go with it. Only 174 people show up. User Reviews. He joins the band members, now in their 50's, as they perform all over the world, record a new album and struggle to make ends meet. His smile is infectious. But … Anvil! THEY MADE A PACT TO ROCK TOGETHER FOREVER. Tsangarides replies to Kudlow that he feels the songs have potential, and after a face-to-face meeting they decide to record their 13th album, This Is Thirteen. AKA: Anvil!. You'll love both! You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Starring: Robb Reiner, Steve "Lips" Kudlow, Anvil. Search for: News. Instead, singer and guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow drives trucks for Children's Choice Catering, delivering food to schools and institutions. Rated the #16 best film of 2008, and #1535 in the greatest all-time movies (according to RYM users). 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. SEE ALL 26 REVIEWS. Anvil! And with about 5% of Anvil fans being female, it's not nice for a guy to be seen with this when reading it on the bus or train to work. Currently they play as a trio, but knowing the dynamics of bands in general, this could easily change in the future. Taken as an extension of the film, THE STORY OF ANVIL, this is a decent companion covering and expanding overlooked material. Would you like some rare photos? 8.3. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It's all here...the ups, the downs, the drugs, the fights, the mishaps, the SEX--and ANVIL albums were never complete without sexually oriented gems like 'Jackhammer', 'Butter-Bust Jerky', 'Hair Pie', 'Bush Pig', 'Rubber Neck', and 'Safe Sex' (to name just a few over the years)--I know this sounds cliche, but I could NOT put this book down. © 2008-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Jewish teenagers Robb Reiner and Steve “Lips” Kudlow met in the mid-seventies in a Toronto high school and soon decided that rock was their destiny. Imagine the frustration of KNOWING that bands like METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH,and ANTHRAX all borrowed from your sound and acknowledged it--yet your band still hasn't hit 'the big time'--seeing these bands rise to the top of the pile really had an effect on Lips and Robbo's lives--and this book gives you every detail. After the 3rd ANVIL album (the fantastic 'Forged In Fire'), the band seemingly dropped from the 'metal radar' (if you will)...trying to capitalize on the bands newer and more major deal, Attic Records released the sub-par 'Backwaxed' album--a mish-mash of 1 (killer) new track and four 'demoes' that the band FELT should remain unheard by the public. Gervasi first met Anvil on September 21, 1982, after a gig at The Marquee Club in London, where he introduced himself to the band as "England's number-one Anvil fan." They meant it.. At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. I have the paper back edition but I love hard back better so when I saw it at a great price and new I had to order it. The band also performed on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien around this time. The award recognizes emerging directors of non-fiction films.[3][4]. Anvil, the band – beginnings Band that we know and love today as Anvil was first formed all the way back in 1981 by Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Rob Reiner. The film begins by listing the headlining acts of the Super Rock festival held in Japan in 1984: Scorpions, Whitesnake, and Bon Jovi, all of whom have gone on to sell millions of records, except one: Anvil. You gotta respect when a band wants that. Anvil! Want to know what happened before the movie? Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. I keep hearing great stuff and reading good reviews of the rise of the metal band Anvil from obsureity. 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. The band also went on the road with the film for what was dubbed The Anvil Experience. The Story of Anvil is a 2008 Canadian rockumentary film about the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. Need the inside scoop as to why Squirrly and Dix left the band? Die XXL-Packung Sex, Drugs and Rock'n Roll. Here is a unique example of a documentary inspired by a mockumentary: perhaps … BenM Aug 16, 2009. First things first--ANVIL (if your not familiar with the band) ROCKS! 1 of 1 users found this helpful. I know the guys from way back when they first started, so I'm a bit biased, but I couldn't put it down. At one point, Reiner refuses to perform and announces he's quitting the band, only to be persuaded by Kudlow to stick it out. Kudlow receives a phone call asking Anvil to play a concert in Japan. Mixed: 3. Genre: Documentary. THE STORY OF ANVIL is the sensitive and irresistibly funny story of unsung heroes of Canadian heavy metal Anvil. The band spends over a month recording in Dover, England. The Story of Anvil” left the band for family reasons. Direction: Sacha Gervasi. A story of friendship, family, the agony of lost dreams, and shitty club owners. It also won an Emmy for Outstanding Arts & Culture Programming in 2010. … Reiner describes his other passion, painting, focusing on themes of solitude. The final concert of the tour is the Monsters of Transylvania rock concert, held in a 10,000 seat arena and promising a crowd of 5,000. The film won Best Documentary at the 2010 Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles. Kudlow is the lead vocalist and guitarist, while Reiner plays the drums. Or how Anvil became a trio after ditching Ivan Hurd? The band still needs to raise the £13,000 to finance the recording. The enthusiasm of Lips is electric. [14], Steve Kudlow: "One of my heroes is Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull, and he came up to me in Heathrow Airport and told me the movie had completely inspired him to keep playing music, and he just kept thanking me for all of the inspiration my band gave him. The Story of Anvil is a timeless tale of survival and the unadulterated passion it takes to follow your dream, year after year. THEY MEANT IT. We were Anvil, four young guys from Toronto who were gaining a reputation as the heaviest rockers -- and hardest party animals -- on the metal circuit, but to most of the world we were unknown. Want to know what happened before the movie? In "The Story of Anvil" begegnen usn die beiden als Überzeugungstäter par excellence - offenbar ist für beide eine andere Karriere als die des Musikers schon sehr früh undenkbar gewesen, und dementsprechend hartnäckig verfolgen die beiden ihren Traum vom Platz am Olymp des Heavy Metal. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal, " influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, despite never hitting the big time. Feeling to see them FINALLY getting their due your recently viewed items featured! 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