At age 14, school friends Lips and Robb made a pact to rock together forever. 40 years later, they still haven't given up on their dream.

AT FOURTEEN THEY MADE A PACT TO ROCK FOREVER. FIFTY YEARS LATER THEY STILL MEAN IT.

Forming the band Anvil in 1982, the duo released one of the heaviest albums of all time -- Metal on Metal -- influencing some of the biggest names in rock including Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. But while those bands went on to sell millions of albums and achieve international fame, Anvil's career took a different path - straight to obscurity.

Until now...

Director Sacha Gervasi (Hitchcock) brings us Anvil! The Story of Anvil - a brilliant, achingly hilarious, and surprisingly touching documentary about Anvil's last-ditch quest for fame and fortune. He joins the band members, now in the 50's, as they perform all over the world, record a new album and struggle to make ends meet. Providing an intimate, insightful look into the band members' ever-supportive, yet long-suffering families, Anvil! The Story of Anvil is also a tale of survival - and the passion and drive it takes to follow your dream, year after year after year.

Media

Bonus Materials

• NEW! 2022 Audio Commentary with director Sacha Gervasi
• 2008 Audio commentary by director Sacha Gervasi and band members Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner
• 2008 Audio commentary by director Sacha Gervasi, producer Rebecca Yeldham and editor Andrew Dickler
• NEW! 2022 Video Commentary with director Sacha Gervasi and the band
• NEW! 2022 Video Commentary with director Sacha Gervasi and producer Rebecca Yeldham
• NEW! Anvil Q&A at Saban Theater with moderator Steve-O
• Interview with Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow, Robb Reiner and Director Sacha Gervasi moderated by Matt Pinfield (93 mins)
• Rich Roll video podcast interview with director Sacha Gervasi and the band
• 1981 Interview with Maor Applebaum (mastering engineer)
• 1981 Interview with Steve 'Lips' Kudlow
• 1981 Backstage interview with Rob & Steve
• Q&A with director Sacha Gervasi, the band, and Peter Dinklage
• 3 Deleted Scenes: “Choice Children’s Catering Extended Scene” (7:14), “Former Band Members” (2:39), “Lips’ Brother” (2:11)
• “Interview with Lars Ulrich” featurette (30:06)
• 'Where are They Now?' featurette (3:10)
• 'This Feels Good' featurette ( 12:37)
• “School Love” Sacha Gervasi rocks with Anvil” live performance (4:17)
• Theatrical Teaser
• Original Theatrical Trailer

Cast & Crew

•       Steve 'Lips' Kudlow
•       Robb Reiner
•       Lars Ulrich
•       Slash
•       Lemmy
•       Scott Ian

Director: Sacha Gervasi

Additional Details

Label: Utopia

Genre: Metal

Language: English

Run Time: 81 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 01/20/23

UPC: 760137115595