There is more than one artist using the name Anvil:

1) Anvil is a C… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist using the name Anvil:

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.

Feed The Greed
Anvil Lyrics

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Feed
Feed

Count your pennies and don't spend a dime
Ripping yourself off is a crime
It's a crime
The lust for money, an obsession of life
Cheap son of a bitch, it cuts like a knife

Cuts like a knife
Steal a share
Do and dare
Don't steal from me

[Chorus]
Feed, feed the greed
Feed, feed the greed

Another day, another dollar, another scam
Actions speak louder than the man
Than the man
Take you for a ride
Integrity's died
Don't lie to me

Feed
Feed

[Chorus]

When you're old you are sure to be alone
King among paupers, sitting on a throne
On a throne
Take your dough
You can go
Straight to hell

[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anvil's song "Feed The Greed" seem to denounce greed, a social phenomenon that is often perceived negatively as it is manifested in individuals who pursue their own selfish interests at the expense of others. The song starts by exhorting the listener to make wise financial choices by not wasting their money and avoiding self-destructive behavior that castrates their opportunities in life. Anvil emphasizes the importance of valuing one's worth and not being taken advantage of, saying it's a crime to rip yourself off.

Moving forward, "Feed The Greed" confronts the issue of greed, exposing it as an obsession of life, a lust for money that can render individuals cheap and make them cutthroat. The lyrics suggest that some people resort to stealing from others to satisfy their desire for more, but they are warned to keep their larcenous desires in check and not steal from the singer. The chorus carries a message of admonishment, asking the listener not to feed the greed that permeates society.

As the song proceeds, the lyrics suggest that some people will do whatever it takes to make money and enjoy their time here on earth. They may even deceive others and run scams that only benefit themselves. Anvil urges people not to lie to them and warns them to stay away from the allure of quick riches. In the end, the song ends on a bleak note, saying that the greedy will have nothing but their wealth when they are old, sitting alone on their thrones, having alienated everyone around them.

Line by Line Meaning

Count your pennies and don't spend a dime
Be frugal and save money wherever possible

Ripping yourself off is a crime
It is a mistake to waste your own money

The lust for money, an obsession of life
The desire for wealth is a common preoccupation

Cheap son of a bitch, it cuts like a knife
Being cheap harms oneself and others

Steal a share
Take what you can get

Do and dare
Take risks and seize opportunities

Don't steal from me
Do not take what belongs to others

[Chorus] Feed, feed the greed Feed, feed the greed
Indulge in desires and accumulate wealth

Another day, another dollar, another scam
Deception is common in the pursuit of money

Actions speak louder than the man
Deeds reveal a person's true character

Take you for a ride Integrity's died
Dishonesty prevails in business dealings