Anvil COLLECTION
Anvil COLLECTION
From the gritty basements of Toronto to the global heavy metal frontline, Anvil is the living embodiment of passion, persistence, and pure sonic power. Formed in 1978 and still going full throttle in 2025, Anvil isn’t just a band—they’re a heavy metal institution.
At the core of this legendary trio stands a bond forged in fire: Steve “Lips” Kudlow, founding member, electrifying frontman and riff-slayer, alongside Robb Reiner, founding member, drum icon, and the thunderous architect behind Anvil’s signature power. Reiner’s drumming is nothing short of mythic—ferocious, precise, and relentlessly inventive, setting the benchmark for metal percussionists worldwide.
Holding down the low end with crushing authority is Chris Robertson, better known to fans as “Christ”—a bassist whose tone is massive, presence undeniable, and commitment to the Anvil legacy absolute. Since joining the fold, Christ has become the anchor in this juggernaut of sound, locking in with Reiner’s drums to form a rhythm section as heavy as it is bulletproof. His stage energy, deep-pocket playing, and unmistakable edge have solidified the modern Anvil lineup as one of their fiercest ever.
While many bands have faded into nostalgia, Anvil continues to ascend—louder, tighter, and more defiant with every release. After reigniting worldwide recognition with the now-iconic documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil, the band refused to coast. Albums like “Impact Is Imminent” (2022) and the blazing full-length “One and Only” (2024) prove that Anvil is not a memory—they’re a metal storm in progress.
With 20 studio albums under their belt and the 21st already in the works, Anvil is heading at full speed toward their 50th anniversary in 2027—a milestone few bands reach, and even fewer reach with this much fire still in their veins. These aren’t legacy acts cashing in on the past—Anvil is still writing, recording, and ripping it up on stage like it’s day one.
Praised by the giants—Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax—and revered by metalheads across the globe, Anvil remains a foundational pillar of the genre. Their music is pure: no trends, no filler, no compromise. Just raw, heavy, in-your-face METAL, crafted by lifers who do it because they must.
In an era of flash and fakery, Anvil is authenticity incarnate. With Lips, Reiner, and Christ leading the charge, the band’s legacy is no longer just survival—it’s a roaring celebration of what happens when you live, breathe, and bleed metal for nearly half a century.
