The title of the new documentary, Anvil! The Story of Anvil, seems at first hearing to be that of a work of mockumentary fiction, possibly directed by Rob Reiner. Actually, while their drummer’s name is Robb Reiner, Anvil is a real band, and apparently they were one of the very first, if not the first Thrash Metal band. Anvil had their biggest commercial success in the first half of the 80’s. By 1986, however, the “Big Four” (Anthrax, Metallica, Megadeath, and Slayer) had taken what they learned from the scene and adapted it to achieve mainstream success. Anvil, meanwhile, failed to connect with a mass audience, and quickly became the victims of an unfortunate contract and their own unwillingness to change their sound to appeal to wider audiences.

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This is the background for the story of Anvil’s Steve “Lips” Kudlow (vocals, lead guitar) and Robb Reiner (drums), out of Toronto. The documentary picks them up 28 years, and 16 albums, later. After all these years, Lips and Robb are still playing in small clubs for maybe 20 to 30 people a night. In stark contrast to the Big Four of Thrash Metal, Lips and Robb have to work blue collar jobs to support themselves and their families, but continue to play because of their love and passion for the music. Lips is philosophical about his band’s misfortunes because it’s that or tear his hair out, which of course is out of the question for metalheads.

In the hopes of turning their fortunes around, Anvil sets out on a European tour, put together by a dedicated fan, which turns out to be pretty disastrous. Lips flips out one night in Prague when they get paid in soup, and another night Robb refuses to play to an empty room. The frustration on their faces is heartbreaking. Soon we’re rooting for Lips and Robb as honest, hardworking folks who haven’t gotten the breaks in life. They search for validation, so that they can feel like the lifetime of work they each put into Anvil wasn’t a waste.

After the tour, Lips remains steadfast while Robb seems more discouraged. They soon get another shot to prove themselves, as they get a call to work on a new record with Chris Tsangerides, who produced their biggest successes of the early 80’s. Lips tears up in an interview before the recording, proclaiming in desperation, “We’re gonna do it!” as if through sheer will alone they can achieve success. During the recording process itself, a lifetime of frustration brings the relationship between best friends Robb and Lips to a breaking point, only to see them find renewed faith in one another through the mutual strife.

While we identify with the search for validation for a lifetime of work, it becomes clearer as the film progresses, and their pursuit of major label contracts is met with rejection after rejection, that there is something insanely delusional about their persistence. They’re stubbornly committed to the musical style they helped originate, regardless of its current marketability. While the filmmakers and fans might regard this stubbornness with admiration, their wives have a more sobering take. As Robb’s wife frustratingly tells us, “It’s too bad no one’s living in the real world. It’s a joke. It’s a joke.”

With the critical success of the Anvil documentary film, the band has enjoyed the biggest success of their careers. Now they play sellout festivals before thousands of people all the time. While you root for the guys because of their personal stories, one can’t escape the conclusion that their newfound success was a result of the film’s impact and the sympathy it generates from the viewer, and not in any way related to their songwriting. In all honesty, I think Anvil sounds terrible. It doesn’t help that the music in the film is largely centered on the plodding and uninspiring track “Metal on Metal” which fails to convey whatever musical innovations put them on the map in the early 80’s. Most of the live performances by Anvil in the film are cut short, which is frustrating and suspicious. Their musical worthiness is never really proven, nor is it really the point. They make low art but they’re proud of it. We can applaud them because they’ve always been true to themselves, and they’re getting credit for that. They finally caught a break.

Anvil! The Story of Anvil – DVD Review
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On-line guitar training have grown to be increasingly more popular because it provides individuals the flexibility to practice and study whenever they would like. It is not really necessary to worry about making a specific weekly timetable to fit with another person.

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It is certainly not always feasible to find an incredible teacher close to you that is also affordable and that has a timetable which will work for for you. Web based programs feature true professionals that are there to help you every step of the way any time you want.

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Good programs will feature video tutorial along with audio/text instruction. That way you’ve got a variety of ways to learn how to play a tune. It’s all about improvement, and the more you can rehearse the better a guitarist you will be.

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Sound quality is one of the main reasons music fans like vinyl as opposed to digital format. Downloading music off the internet and playing it on an iPod just doesn’t result in high quality. Most music collectors will tell you that long-playing albums have a richer and warmer sound than anything digital music can provide. Digital music is compressed to a lower-resolution format, leaving music fans wanting something more. Young listeners who know nothing but digital music are seeing just what LP albums can offer them.

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The rise in vinyl album sales is not going unnoticed by music industry executives. Labels are now releasing new bands on vinyl recordings and getting great results. Many contemporary artists are releasing vinyl albums, making it easy to find a Radiohead vinyl or metallica vinyl. You will typically get a free digital download with your vinyl album purchase so that you can have the best of both worlds. With vinyl record stores and online stores opening everywhere, you can see why the music industry would take advantage of this opportunity.

With records, you get gorgeous artwork and fun extras that you just can’t get with a digital download. Many musicians offer extras inside their vinyl record albums. With ornate artwork and photographs, and the occasional liner notes inside, the younger generation of music lovers are learning just how special a vinyl record can be. iPod users love the pull-out pictures and full size posters they can only get with LP albums. With a vinyl record, you get the feeling of really owning a piece of your favorite band.

Whether you go out to get the newest Radiohead vinyl and metallica vinyl, or are more interested in collecting oldies, it is easy to see just why vinyl records are so special. There is nothing like creating wonderful memories listening to records with your family and friends. With a turntable and record, you can create a wonderful social experience. Vinyl records are making a comeback with the help of a whole new generation of music listeners.

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