Anvil

Toronto, Canada • Formed 1978

Biography

There is more than one artist using the name Anvil: 1) Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band who has influenced many musical groups including Slayer and Metallica. The band's history is chronicled in the 2009 documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil. 2) Anvil is a1970s German heavy prog psych band. --==-- 1) - The roots of Anvil began in April 1973 in Toronto, when high school friends Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner began playing music together.