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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.
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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. 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).
In 1981, the band released an independent album called Hard 'N Heavy. Shortly after they were signed by Attic Records they changed their name to Anvil and the independent album was released by Attic as their debut album. In 1987 they were approached by American label Metal Blade Records. They released three records with Metal Blade Records starting with Strength Of Steel. Strength of Steel was the group's most commercially successful record in the United States, peaking at #191 on the Billboard 200. Anvil were then picked up by Maximum Records, an independent Canadian label that was formed by Helix's manager-at-the-time William Seip. From 1996 they were signed by Hypnotic Records in Canada and Massacre Records in Germany. In 2001, the band recorded "Plenty of Power" and continued touring in which Kudlow remarked "We'll play gigs sometimes where there's no one there".
In 2006, the band recorded with Chris Tsangarides, who previously produced their 1982 album Metal on Metal. The CD was released as This is Thirteen in 2007. The album is available exclusively from the band's official website. KNAC reviewed the album saying that "despite its good intentions, is lacking something solid," and concluded it was a "shame because half of the album rocked solid balls of awesomeness when performed live."
The band's history has been documented in the film Anvil! The Story of Anvil released in 2009. The film has received high praise which has put Anvil back into the public consciousness, propelling them to playing several festivals including the Download Festival in 2009. Rolling Stone called the movie "the year’s most praised rock doc." The band played “Cat Scratch Fever” with Slash and Anthrax’s Scott Ian at the Sundance Film Festival where the movie premiered.
In 2009, Bantam Press released the book Anvil: The Story of Anvil authored by Kudlow and Reiner with a foreword by Slash. On March 28, 2009 Kudlow and Reiner were the featured guests on VH1 Classic's That Metal Show. From June to July 2010, Anvil went on a tour of Europe, selling out venues in the UK, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands, as well as festivals in Finland, Sweden, France, Italy and Germany.
The band released 'Juggernaut of Justice', their 14th studio album, on May 10, 2011, care of The End Records. Following the release of the album the band completed yet more tours in Europe and North America, often playing alongside artists such as Alice Cooper and Saxon. The band released a new greatest hits album Monument of Metal: The Very Best of Anvil. Anvil also started re-releasing their old material, starting with Strength of Steel, Pound For Pound, and Worth the Weight later that same year.
In January 2012, bassist Glenn Gyorffy quit Anvil, citing creative differences. He was replaced by Sal Italiano, late of Iron Maiden tribute band Live After Death. Anvil embarked on a 2012 Winter Tour of the US and, in May 2013, released 'Hope in Hell', a studio recording produced by Bob Marlette. At this point, the band had signed with Steamhammer, which would release its next two albums. Anvil toured to promote the new album; they opened for Metallica in Singapore, played Wacken Open Air in Germany, swung through Australia and, in 2014, went on an extensive US tour. In 2014, Raven Banner Entertainment released Louder Than Hell: Wacken, The Movie, a collector's edition DVD of the Wacken concert, featuring Alice Cooper, Anthrax, Anvil, Annihilator, Deep Purple, Henry Rollins, Lamb of God, Motörhead, Rammstein and Trivium. Also in 2014, Anvil parted ways with Sal Italiano and replaced him with Chris Robertson, who was already acting as the band's rehearsal bassist and a member of their road crew.
The album 'Anvil Is Anvil' was released on February 26, 2016; the band toured Europe and Japan in support of it. Anvil continued touring as its seventeenth album, 'Pounding the Pavement', was released on January 19, 2018. Anvil's 18th album, 'Legal at Last', was released on February 14, 2020 by AFM Records. Anvil will be releasing their 19th studio album 'Impact Is Imminent' in May 2022.
2) - Anvil is a1970s German heavy prog psych band, including:
Winfried Borchardt (drums)
Jürgen Ceynowa (bass)
Udo Kamps (rhythm guitar)
Wolfgang Müllers (lead guitar, vocals)
Winfried Zastrau (keyboards, vocals)
Their Mr. Music Man released in 1979, must be one of the last forgotten Krautrock obscurities from the '70.
Don't Ask Me
Anvil Lyrics
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Oceans running dry, on what can we depend?
Alien abduction, sight a UFO
Decimated landscape, I don't want to know
Unanswered questions I ponder each day
Please don't you ask me, I have nothing to say?
Don't ask me for the answer
Decomposing plastic, the sun going black
When will they push the button? When's the Messiah coming back?
Natural disaster, volcanoes erupt
Innocent convicted, justice is corrupt
Unanswered questions I ponder each day
Please don't you ask me, I have nothing to say
Don't ask me any questions
Don't ask me the status quo
Don't ask me for the answer
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know
Genetic engineering create a perfect clone
Find a cure for cancer, we're in the twilight zone
The end of all hostility, refugees set free
Peace and tranquillity, the final destiny
Unanswered questions day after day
Please don't you ask me, I really can't say
Don't ask me any questions
Don't ask me the status quo
Don't ask me for the answer
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know
Don't ask me any questions
Don't ask me which way to go
Don't ask me for the answer
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know
The lyrics of the song "Don’t Ask Me" by Anvil reflect a sense of helplessness and confusion towards the existential questions related to life, the universe, and everything. The opening lines ponder the inevitability of the end of the universe and the scarcity of resources. The mention of alien abduction and decimated landscapes represents the fear of the unknown and the state of the Earth in the face of environmental degradation. The following lines suggest a reluctance to answer the questions posed by society regarding these issues as there is no clear answer that can bring solace.
The second verse discusses the fears related to the political and social climate of the world. The reference to decomposing plastic and the sun going black highlight the consequences of human actions and their impact on the planet. Similarly, the lines about natural disasters and corrupt justice speak to the fragility of human society. The repeated refrain of "unanswered questions I ponder each day" emphasises the inability to find satisfactory solutions to these problems.
The final verse presents a juxtaposition between the advancements in science and technology and the hope for world peace. The lines about genetic engineering and finding a cure for cancer signify the progress human beings have made in the field of science. However, the mention of refugees and the yearning for peace demonstrates the need for not just advancements in technology but also a solution to the social and political issues that underlie them. The chorus reiterates the theme of not knowing the answers to these questions, and therefore not being able to provide a sense of reassurance.
In summary, the lyrics of "Don't Ask Me" reflect the sense of despair and confusion faced by individuals in the face of existential questions and environmental, social and political turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Never ending universe coming to an end
The universe which always seemed to be infinite is now heading towards its end.
Oceans running dry, on what can we depend?
The once-beautiful and vast oceans are now drying up and we're left with nothing to depend on.
Alien abduction, sight a UFO
People claiming to have been abducted by aliens, sighting of Unidentified Flying Objects.
Decimated landscape, I don't want to know
The view of the world is now destroyed, and I don't want to think about it.
Unanswered questions I ponder each day
There are so many questions which I think about every single day but with no answer.
Please don't you ask me, I have nothing to say?
I don't know the answers to the questions and so I have nothing to say.
Decomposing plastic, the sun going black
The decomposition of plastic is taking a toll on nature, and the sun which once seemed so radiant is now getting weaker.
When will they push the button? When's the Messiah coming back?
When will they use the nuclear weapons to destroy, and when will the Messiah come back to save humanity?
Natural disaster, volcanoes erupt
Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions are now becoming a common thing.
Innocent convicted, justice is corrupt
Innocent people are being wrongly convicted, and the system of justice is corrupt.
Don't ask me any questions
I'm not capable of answering your questions.
Don't ask me the status quo
I don't know what the current situation is.
Don't ask me for the answer
I don't have the answer to your question.
Don't ask me which way to go
I'm not sure which direction you should take.
Genetic engineering create a perfect clone
Scientists have learnt how to make a perfect copy of an organism through genetic engineering.
Find a cure for cancer, we're in the twilight zone
If we find a cure for cancer, it's like we'll be in another dimension, since it seems almost impossible.
The end of all hostility, refugees set free
If there is no hostility, everyone can live peacefully, and refugees can be free to go where they want.
Peace and tranquillity, the final destiny
The ultimate end goal is to achieve peace and tranquillity for all.
Please don't you ask me, I really can't say
I genuinely don't know and cannot predict the answers to your questions.
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know
I don't know the answers to your questions.
Contributed by Parker B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
stereotemple
sweet I was looking for this song for a while couldn't find it. Thanks!