Interview conducted by Robert Williams
Videography courtesy of Sandra Torres

Thirteen albums into their career; Canadian heavy metal veterans Anvil have finally been on the receiving end of some much deserved attention, brought on in part by the hugely successful documentary "Anvil: The Story of Anvil". With the re-release of 2007's "This Is Thirteen" album this past September through VH1-Classic Records, the band finds themselves back out on the road for Anvil's first headlining tour in more than a decade. From the second they hit the stage the band's mission plan seems transparent, to bridge the barriers between the band and their fans. Anvil vocalist and guitarist Steve Lips Kudlow announces from the stage that following tonight's show he is going to come out later and shake everyone's hand in the club. The packed audience seems to hang on every word of Lips' in between song banter tonight. It is clear that many in attendance have seen the recent documentary and can relate in some way to the band's struggle to attaining success. All three members of Anvil took the time prior to taking the stage to talk metal with metal-rules.com; detailing their current cross country trek, the upcoming "Juggernaut of Justice" album, what it meant to work with famed producer Chris Tsangarides once again and more...

Catch Anvil live in concert when "The Anvil Experience" comes to your town

FEBRUARY
2 Marquee Theatre, Tempe, AZ
 3 House of Blues, San Diego, CA
 4 House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
 5 House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
 6 The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
 9 Knitting Factory, Spokane, WA
11 Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
12 Studio Seven, Seattle, WA
13 Venue Vancouver, Vancouver, BC  CANADA

MARCH
19 The Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY