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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.
Game Over
Anvil Lyrics
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Filled with frustration and joy
Pressing A or B, make a choice
Now responding to the computer's voice
You've started and there's no turning back
Over and over, you'll soon have the knack
The chances are you will lose
The challenge never seizes to amuse
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
Back to start
One step forward and two steps back
Falling victim to the enemies attack
Evasive maneuvers, try to score
When it all ends, you'll still want more
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
Learning the art
Honing your skills in hours of play
Taking your time and wasting your day
Patients and practice, all it takes
Beating the game, records to break
Life can be just like a Game Boy
All filled with frustration and joy
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
Learning the art
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
Game over, game over
The song "Game Over" by Anvil compares life to playing a video game. The lyrics suggest that life can be full of both frustrating and joyful experiences, similar to playing a video game. The choice to either press A or B is similar to the choices we make in life that can determine our fate. The line "now responding to the computer's voice" suggests that we are constantly being influenced by external factors such as societal pressure or expectations from others.
The song also explores the idea that life is a game that we cannot turn back from, once we have started. The line "one step forward and two steps back" suggests that we may encounter setbacks in life just like in a game. We may fall victim to unforeseen obstacles or challenges, but the thrill of playing the game keeps us going. The line "when it all ends, you'll still want more" suggests that despite the challenges we face, we still crave the excitement and challenge of life.
The chorus "game over" is a reminder that despite our efforts, there will always be a point where life ends. The lyrics encourage us to learn from our experiences and hone our skills in order to fulfill our potential. The line "records to break" suggests that life is not just about surviving but also pushing ourselves to achieve greatness. Overall, "Game Over" is a song that invites listeners to reflect on the nature of life and encourages us to embrace its challenges and joys.
Line by Line Meaning
Life can be just like a Game Boy
Just like a Game Boy, life can have moments of both frustration and joy
Filled with frustration and joy
Life contains emotions that are similar to playing a video game
Pressing A or B, make a choice
Every decision made in life involves a choice, just like pressing buttons while playing a Game Boy
Now responding to the computer's voice
In life, we are influenced by external factors just like how we respond to the computer's commands while gaming
You've started and there's no turning back
Once you start playing the game of life, there's no going back or undoing certain decisions that have already been made
Over and over, you'll soon have the knack
With repetition, you'll become skilled at playing the game of life, just like in a video game
The chances are you will lose
In life, there's always a chance of failure or losing just like there are winners and losers in video games
The challenge never seizes to amuse
The challenges of life, even though difficult, can still be entertaining and enjoyable
Game over, game over
This is the end of the game, it's over
Back to start
Starting over from the beginning after losing a game
One step forward and two steps back
Making progress in life can sometimes feel like it's just as easy to lose progress, reminding us of the one step forward, two steps back analogy
Falling victim to the enemies attack
In life, we can fall victim to people or situations that harm us, just like enemies in a video game
Evasive maneuvers, try to score
Just like in a game, we can try to avoid dangerous situations and still attain our goals in life
When it all ends, you'll still want more
Despite the struggles, we still seek out new challenges and goals.
Learning the art
The process of learning how to master a skill or craft can take time, just like the process of mastering a video game
Honing your skills in hours of play
The more time and effort you put into mastering a skill or game, the better you'll become
Taking your time and wasting your day
Sometimes, taking your time and enjoying leisure activities is just as important as being productive
Patients and practice, all it takes
To achieve any desired outcome in life, it takes a combination of patience and practice to perfect your skills and achieve your goals
Beating the game, records to break
As in a video game, there are achievements and records to be made in life, setting goals and challenging oneself to reach milestones
Game over, game over
Once again, the game has ended, it's over
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This sounds very Motörhead