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“Anvil! The True Story of Anvil”: The Year’s Great Rock Movie?

1/25/08, 1:46 pm EST

It’s possible to be a hard-core rock fan and still be unaware of the existence of Anvil, the twenty-seven-year-old Canadian metal band that’s the subject of the new documentary Anvil! The True Story of Anvil. Director Sacha Gervasi screened the film at Sundance last week, and while some moments depicting the band’s struggles are amazingly reminiscent of This Is Spinal Tap, the band is indeed real. Here’s some proof: footage of Slash and Anthrax’s Scott Ian jamming on “Cat Scratch Fever” with the group at a Park City, Utah gig plus a few choice scenes from the doc.

[Video: Pete Maiden]

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"HETHYN" | 7/2/2008, 6:19 pm EST

ANVIL HAS ROCKED SINCE DAY 1#….I,VE BEEN A FOLLOWER SINCE 1984 check out “ANVIL” DOING “THE STONES” “PAINT IT BLACK” GOD BLESS THOSE WHO NEVER GIVE IN !

Jody B | 2/6/2008, 3:46 am EST

“Metal On Metal” is still a classic metal album and “Mothra” is THE classic metal sing-along track! I loved Anvil in my 20s and now that I’m in my 40s, I still love ‘em.

Anonymous | 1/31/2008, 6:02 pm EST

This is some funny shit! My friend just downloaded two albums from these guys then made me listen to it. I really had to laugh, did I seriously like these guys ?? The music is horrible, and the guy’s voice sounds like shit! Thanks for staying around though, maybe you and Great White can co-headline some club shows!!

Turbine Twister | 1/29/2008, 11:40 am EST

Anvil The Story of Anvil is the best rock doc ever!!!!

Turbine Twister | 1/29/2008, 11:39 am EST

This movie is the best rock doumentary ever….

Johnny Megabyte | 1/28/2008, 2:58 pm EST

ANVIL - they should be atop the metal world.
They have been true to Metal cause since day 1.
Maybe Slash should join Anvil, and dominate the metal world.

Steve | 1/28/2008, 2:25 pm EST

What the hell’s your problem, PocketRocket? You one of those dickless wonders who’s never accomplished anything himself, so feels that shooting down dedicated, hard-working musicians makes you a big man? ANVIL are a great bunch of guys, and long overdue for some recognition - I hope that this movie accomplishes that for them.

Rocket Reducer No. 62 | 1/28/2008, 1:13 pm EST

re: brad thomas | 1/27/2008, 10:04 am EST

“They do it for the love of music “art for art’s sake””

You’re probably one of those people who think urinating on a statue is “art” too!

Iron Man | 1/27/2008, 4:46 pm EST

Someone needs to put this film in theatres NOW. I didn’t know the band before Sundance; I’ve become a fan since. Great movie; great story; great time. That mini-concert was one for the ages.

brad thomas | 1/27/2008, 10:04 am EST

After meeting the band though a friend i realized that they were true artist. They do it for the love of music “art for art’s sake” and will never stop because they have to express themselves. It’s who they are. Thanks for the expeience’s on the road. cheers and good luck with the movie.

Anonymous | 1/26/2008, 10:35 pm EST

Hey guys (and girls) this is an awesome tribute to all of those that stay the course of their beliefs….

Rocket Reducer No. 62 | 1/25/2008, 7:05 pm EST

How about the story of Iron Maiden Judas Priest Deep Purple or Jethro Tull (just kidding)?

Hey guys while you’re on such creative roll, how about a tribute to Accept or WASP? Dicks!

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