ANVIL Interviewed On CBC's 'Q' Show; Video Available

July 28, 2009

Jian Ghomeshi of CBC's cultural affairs show "Q" conducted an interview with ANVIL members Steve "Lips" Kudlow (vocals, guitar) and Robb Reiner (drums) on March 16, 2009. The 17-minute chat can be viewed below.

ANVIL, considered a major influence for a generation of hard rockers including METALLICA, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, and GUNS N' ROSES, was the subject of a critically acclaimed, must-see rock-doc, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", directed by Sacha Gervasi. And in the process, the film has made the group (led by Kudlow and Reiner — both founding members) a household name. But the group's story will certainly not end with the film.

First up for ANVIL are U.S. shows opening for Aussie rock legends AC/DC — in football stadiums. And then on September 15, "This is Thirteen" will finally see proper national distribution on CD and vinyl via VH1 Classic Records. The CD will feature the newly recorded, never-before released bonus track "Thumb Hang". The collectible double vinyl LP boasts newly re-recorded versions of ANVIL classics "Metal on Metal" and "666". The album, originally recorded in 2007 and produced by Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, THIN LIZZY),was primarily available directly from the band via their web site and at their concerts.

"'This is Thirteen' is more like our first three albums," said Lips, "which represent our real identity. For many of our albums, we went on an 'integrity hunt' instead of on a 'commercial/radio hunt,' so we became extremely inaccessible to radio. This time, we stepped back and said, 'What were we originally?' And we rediscovered ourselves, I suppose." Reiner added, "There are three tracks that in my opinion, are definitely, 100% AOR/hard rock/commercial radio tracks — 'American Refuge', 'Flying Blind', and 'Feed the Greed'. Catchy melodies, incredible drum feels — they just all rock."

Despite some zany "Spinal Tap"-like parallels between ANVIL and David St. Hubbins and company in the film, ANVIL has always been taken seriously by metalheads, including some very well-known rock stars, who praise the band in the film. "ANVIL was one of those bands that just put on this really amazing live performance," said VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, while MOTÖRHEAD singer/bassist Lemmy added, "They were a great band — I always liked ANVIL," and METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich gushed, "These guys were going to turn the music world upside down."

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