Anvil

As soon as the editing was finished for Sascha Gervasi's documentary film "Anvil! The Story of Anvil," Canadian power trio Anvil started thinking about the follow-up to their recently released disc 'This Is Thirteen.' And unlike writing sessions for some of the band's past albums, which were motivated by adversity and frustration, the new sessions were abuzz with excitement and optimism.

For those who loved the Sascha Gervasi documentary 'Anvil! The Story of Anvil,' and want to know more about the perseverant Canadian band Anvil, the upcoming DVD release of the film -- out Oct. 6 -- will offer tons of bonus features that shed a different, more sobering light on the band...

This year's breakout documentary, 'Anvil! The Story of Anvil,' was such a great film because it made people care about a relatively obscure band that many had never even heard of before the movie. But as well-done as it was, the film only tells part of the story...

Must-see documentary 'Anvil: The Story of Anvil!' defibrillated the 30-year-long-and-counting career of the downtrodden Canadian metal band Anvil, opening the door for their music to have another chance. The feel-good story of Steve 'Lips' Kudrow, Robb Reiner and Glenn Five struggling to make it long after their supposed sell-by date won the hearts of all who watched -- metal fans or not -- and go

The documentary film 'Anvil: the Story of Anvil,' by Sascha Gervasi ('The Big Tease,' 'The Terminal'), is a heartfelt story of determination, perseverance and misfortune that chronicles Canadian metal band Anvil's 30-plus year struggle to battle anonymity and keep rocking...

The best thing about bands from Canada? When they tell us 'a-boot' their new album. I don't know why, but it's hilarious whenever Canadians talk 'a-boot' stuff. It's like a fart ... just universally funny. Last week, for the taping of our ''Creep Show' podcast, we had the lads from Anvil in and every time they said 'a-boot,' I nearly lost it...

A year ago, hardly anyone outside a small enclave of Canadians and '80s loyalists knew who Anvil were. Now, thanks to the excellent and heartfelt Sacha Gervasi rockumentary, 'Anvil! The Story of Anvil,' the band members are recognized in restaurants, on the street, even in cabs -- which is perfectly fine with them...

That's right -- 13 albums! Most bands don't stick around long enough to make three records, much less 13! It's a jaw-dropping statistic in 2009. But Canada's Anvil aren't like every other band out there. There is no real secret to their longevity, at least none that lead vocalist and lead guitarist Steve 'Lips' Kudlow wants to reveal...

Anvil's Steve 'Lips' Kudlow isn't delusional about why there is an incredibly renewed sense of interest in his long-running thrash band in 2009. He is well aware that the film 'Anvil! The Story of Anvil' is the quintessential reason that the metal scene's spotlight is shining ever so brightly on the band...

Another episode of Noisecreep's ''Creep Show' podcast is in the bag, and we can't wait for you guys to see it. The guys from Anvil stopped by to discuss their album, the movie that helped make them a household name, and what its been like being in one of the most underappreciated metal bands ever...