I never dug Anvil. I had "Metal On Metal" on vinyl in its due time and couldn't get into it. I recall the "Mad Dog" video on MTV (damn funny) but at the time the music didn't make anything for me.
When I read that they have made a movie about Anvil I was like
wtf, with so many known bands why wasting celluloid on this one?...
...boy I was so fucking
wrong! This has to be one of the most touching movies I have ever seen, I did cry a bit in some parts, I was really moved by Lips and Robb dedication and endurance. Chris Tsangarides must be one of the coolest people in the music world, he was through all the shit of their recording and try to keep them together. When Lips cracked up and then goes back to ask forgiveness I was totally identified with him, being there, done that to family and friends, I understood him all too very well.
Like Lemmy said at the beginning you have to be at the right place at the right time, why no one ever gave them a fair break must have been a twist of fate.
This have to be one of the most genuine metal bands ever, real down to earth musicians struggling to do what they love to do no matter what. And it's so cool to see how their fans, family, friends have remain there all these years and the dedication of the director to get this story out.
Great documentary, excellent photography, true people, true situations, true metal. Must be for both metalheads and cinema lovers.
