Formed in 1978 in Canada by Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner, Anvil are a heavy metal band often cited as early pioneers of speed metal; known for riff-driven, consistent albums and energetic live shows.

Anvil were formed in 1978 and are widely regarded as early influencers of speed metal. They were the subject of the 2008 documentary "Anvil! The Story of Anvil."

DeBaser hosts a small set of nostalgic, largely positive reviews of Anvil. Critics praise their consistency, early speed-metal influence and live power. Metal on Metal and Hard 'n' Heavy are singled out as landmark records. Newer releases are seen as faithful continuations of their classic sound.

For:Fans of old-school heavy metal, speed metal enthusiasts, listeners who value consistency and classic riff-based songs.

 Founded back in 1978 by that madcap Steve "Lips" Kudlow, this band has never seen in almost 40 years of career the slightest change of sound in their albums.

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 Anyone who has ever attended a concert of the Canadian band Anvil during their over thirty-year career (formed in 1978, still going strong and with rock-solid determination) will certainly remember them for the show's highlight: the guitar solo using a dildo by the leader and singer Steve "Lips" Kudlow.

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 Anvil, together with the furious Exciter, are defined as the fathers of speed metal, which later evolved into thrash, offering 100% metallic riffs, wild shouted vocals, and powerful doses of drums and double bass, the latter becoming even more prominent in later albums like "Pound For Pound."

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