Artist: anvil

If you're a fledgling metal band trying to break into the big time, allowing a movie to be made about your struggles is probably a bad idea. Remember Acrassicauda? The heavily persecuted Iraqi band pulled on the heart strings of the entire metal world in 2007, and the folks at Vice felt so moved by [...]

02.02: Native America + Netherfriends + Pals - CIRCLE BAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! During it's yearlong absence, the New Orleans music scene did pretty well for itself without Circle Bar around. Shows that probably should have (and technically would have) gone down at Circle Bar found a variety of alternative homes to varying but mostly admirable levels of success. The Blue Nile Balcony Room, AllWays Lounge, Howlin' Wolf Den, Hi-Ho Lounge, The Saint and many others picked up huge amounts of slack; so much so that for certain strenuous stretches of the year, when the live [...]

Remember heavy metal band Anvil ? The ones who have been said to have influenced many groups, including Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax and Metallica, and then faded into obscurity? The ones who starred in the underrated and highly amazing documentary "Anvil: The Story of Anvil"? Yes, that Anvil. Well, they're coming to Richmond. Strange Matter on Feb. 1 to be exact. Anvil - This Is Thirteen Anvil - Metal On Metal

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The story of Anvil is a true comeback kid tale. The band are enjoying a renewed success that they haven't in years, and it seems to be paying off for them so far. The band's latest batch of shows will bring them all over the United States for 2012. Though New York City is currently absent from the schedule, we still suggest that folks in other parts of the country scan the list of dates below to see when Anvil will be dropping by their town. Anvil tour dates: [...]

Anvil: Thu., Feb. 9. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston. Aaron Lewis: Thu., Jan. 12. Verizon Wireless Theater, 520 Texas, Houston. Andy Grammer, Ryan Star: Fri., Feb. 17. The Bronze Peaco... Continue reading "Upcoming: Young The Giant, Old 97's, Anvil, Mason Jennings, Poor Pilate" >

"Step aside, Anvil… there's a Rock n' Roll comeback story that blows yours into the stratosphere! IRON CLAW is the Rock n' Roll comeback story of legend." So proclaimed Metal Odyssey after taking one listen to Iron Claw's new Ripple Music release, A Different Game. You see, IRON CLAW was playing their brand of Heavy Rock at live gigs when Heavy Metal was just getting it's name. The early 70′s were the building blocks for the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal that we all cherish deeply in 2011… and IRON CLAW was there… planting the seeds. Touring [...]

As "holidays" go, Halloween has gotten completely out of hand. But the start of dress-up-and-get-stupid weekend is making for some good shows: ► HARD Haunted Mansion kicks off a two-night stand at the Shrine, with the opener headlines by Fatboy Slim and many other DJs,, including Laidback Luke, Tiga, SBTRKT and the Gaslamp Killer, on board. ► The Felice Brothers visit the Satellite behind the recent release of their fourth album "Celebration, Florida." That's their video for "Fire at the Pageant," above. ► Los Abandoned reunites to rock [...]

Henry's Funeral Shoe - Anvil and Chains Raw, fuzzy, bluesy. Those are the words I'd use to describe Henry's Funeral Shoe's Anvil and Chains. These South Wales rockers are about to release their second full-length album Donkey Jacket . Their musically is distinctively dirty, raw, and energetic. Its exciting music along the lines of other favorites here like Radio Moscow or Left Lane Cruiser. Its deep south music, from the other side of the pond. Give it a listen, and get ready to hear more from these guys.

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by BBG Black Anvil supporting Urfaust at Union Pool ( more by Greg Cristman ) Black Anvil will headline Brooklyn club Saint Vitus on 11/18, bringing along Chicago's Bloodiest (who last played Union Pool with Indian), Mutilation Rites (who ripped it at Acheron last week ), and Grudges . Ticket info is forthcoming. The NYC black metal trio will also hit the Backstage at Championships in [...]

Anvil announced that it will support Saxon on a fall European tour beginning in November. Anvil recently released a best of album entitled "Monuments Of Metal" and Saxon is currently on tour supporting the latest LP "Call To Arms." Confirmed dates for Saxon w/Anvil are as follows: November 15 Romagnano Sesia ? Rock?n'Roll Arena November 17 L... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Lots of interesting re-releases/best-ofs this week: The Jesus and Mary Chain , Anvil , The Stooges and Nirvana . Notice that I left out Pink Floyd . Don't worry, I'm prepared to get nuked in the comments. Worthwhile new stuff includes Mastodon , Rwake , Arthur Russell , Wilco and the CD release of The Mindeater from Bonnie "Prince" Billy and The Phantom Family Halo . (Note to Travis Lee: I am still planning to mail that to you. Sorry for [...]

It's another busy week full of new releases in the world of music...and a very good week for fans of metal. Not only do recently rejuvenated rockers Anvil put out a greatest hits album, but a highly anticipated album from Mastodon is also in stores (pictured). If you feel like laughing, pick up Lewis Black 's The Prophet . For those already missing R.E.M. , Bill Rieflin's The Humans puts out Sugar Rush . There are, of course, many more albums than we could ever hope to mention in this [...]

photos by Greg Cristman , more Urfaust photos by Samantha Marble , words by BBG Urfaust @ Union Pool That powerful crooning voice and mid-tempo black metal reverberated Union Pool on Saturday (9/17), the second US date for Urfaust as part of their East Coast weekend with Black Anvil . Like some sort of maniacal Octoberfest, the Dutch pair had a good [...]

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Once again, it seems the stars of Anvil: The Story of Anvil are ready to be touring again. The movie drew Anvil out of obscurity, and now it seems the band are ready to relive their dreams. A greatest hits album, Monument of Metal: The Very Best of Anvil , comes out on September 27, and a good number of tour dates are scheduled in support. The shows kick off in Springfield, VA on October 19; expect the band in New York City at the Highline Ballroom on November 7. The full schedule is below. [...]

Canadian heavy metal veterans Anvil have announced the dates for its forthcoming headline tour of the United States. You can check out the full list of dates, cities and venues below. Oct. 19 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx Oct. 20 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar Oct. 21 - Akron, OH - Ripper Owens Tap House Oct. 22 - Westland, MI - Token Lounge Oct. 2... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

The organisers of Britain's, Bloodstock Open Air festival have confirmed the first two names for next year's edition of the event. Performing on the main stage (the Ronnie James Dio stage) will be Canadian heavy metal heroes Anvil, who recently released their new album, "Juggernaut Of Justice" through The End Records in North America (Nuclear Blast... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

by BBG Diamond Head in the early 80s It is an undisputed fact that one of the key players in the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement of the late 80s was the UK's Diamond Head . And though the reactivated band may only have original member Brian Tatler (lead guitar/backing vox) amongst their ranks, you can still see the band bash through Diamond Head classics like "Am I Evil?" (most famously covered by [...]

Anvil , the hard-working, heavy-slogging metal band who were the subject of the documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil will release a Best of album Monument of Metal: The Very Best of Anvil next month on September 27th through The End Records. The title stays in line with the band's penchant for alliterative titles: Juggernaut Of Justice, Hard 'n' Heavy , Metal on Metal, Strength of Steel, Pound for Pound, Worth the Weight, Plugged in Permanent, Absolutely no Alternative, Speed of Sound (1999), Plenty of Power, Back to Basics and This Is Thirteen. [...]

by BBG Urfaust The sound of the Netherlands' Urfaust is completely unmistakable; atmospheric black metal riffs colide with an operatic vocal that is tuneful yet powerful, and completely harrowing. We are proud to announce that Urfaust will hop the pond to bring their darkness on a set of dates with Black Anvil and Krallice , as part of a short BV-sponsored East Coast stint. After [...]