History
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.
The roots of Anvil began in April 1973 in Toronto, when high school friends Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner began playing music together. They met through friend, guitarist and neighbour Marty Hoffman, but "musical differences" caused his departure after their first show. It was not until 1978 that the first lineup that was to become Anvil was formed: Steve "Lips" Kudlow (lead vocals, lead guitar), Robb Reiner (drums), Dave Allison (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Ian Dickson (bass).
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Members
![Robb Reiner Robb Reiner](https://mx.musichearts.fm/img/stubs/artist-s.webp)
![Steve “Lips” Kudlow Steve “Lips” Kudlow](https://mx.musichearts.fm/img/stubs/artist-s.webp)
![Glenn Five Glenn Five](https://mx.musichearts.fm/img/stubs/artist-s.webp)
![Ian Dickson Ian Dickson](https://mx.musichearts.fm/img/stubs/artist-s.webp)
![Dave Allison Dave Allison](https://mx.musichearts.fm/img/stubs/artist-s.webp)
![Ivan Hurd Ivan Hurd](https://mx.musichearts.fm/img/stubs/artist-s.webp)
![Chris Robertson Chris Robertson](https://mx.musichearts.fm/img/stubs/artist-s.webp)
![Sebastian Marino Sebastian Marino](https://mx.musichearts.fm/img/stubs/artist-s.webp)
![Mike Duncan Mike Duncan](https://mx.musichearts.fm/img/stubs/artist-s.webp)
![Sal Italiano Sal Italiano](https://mx.musichearts.fm/img/stubs/artist-s.webp)