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Anvil! The Story of Anvil

At fourteen, they made a pact to rock together forever. They meant it.
Jan 14, 2008 · 1h 21m
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At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. 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.

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CAST

Steve 'Lips' Kudlow
Self - Lead Guitar
Robb Reiner
Self - Drummer
Kevin Goocher
Self
Glenn Gyorffy
Self
William Howell
Self
Tiziana Arrigoni
Self - Manager
Slash
Self
Lemmy Kilmister
Self
Directed by Sacha Gervasi

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Zootrope Films, Abramorama, VH1 Rock Docs
Country
CA

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