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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.
Hard Times
Anvil Lyrics
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On the road long way from home
No one here to
Tell you what to do tonight
You look at us and you think you might
Try us on for size
Dressed to kill you're looking hot
Hoping that you
Score a guy whose in a band
To be with you and hold your hand
Love is on your mind
Comin' at you gonna do our best - All night, no rest
Gonna give you every inch of me - just you wait and see
Hard times - fast ladies
In heat, gonna drive us crazy
Hard times - fast ladies
In heat
In our room say that you're a gift
Your friends and you promise us a lift
Time to get it
On the case do us like you should
Do the things you said you would
Don't hold back let's go
Faster faster that's the way
Coming through now, don't delay
We're the kind of guys you've been dreaming of
Comin' at you gonna do our best - All night, no rest
Gonna give you every inch of me - just you wait and see
Now that all is said is done
The night is over and we've had our fun
Time for you to
Go your own way and we will to
One night's loving is enough for you
Memories remain
Comin' at you gonna do our best - All night, no rest
Gonna give you every inch of me - just you wait and see
“Hard Times Fast Ladies” is a classic rock song by Anvil with lyrics that tell a story about three women who are far away from home and looking for love in all the wrong places. The band addresses them directly, inviting them to try their luck with them. The opening lines of the song paint a picture of three women who are alone and vulnerable, looking for companionship and direction. They are hoping to find someone who will take care of them for the night.
The lyrics describe the women as dressed to kill and willing to give away everything they’ve got in hopes of finding love or at least some kind of emotional connection. The implication is that these women are willing to engage in any kind of sexual activity to feel wanted and satisfied. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “hard times fast ladies in heat” which serves to underscore the idea that these women are acting out of desperation and loneliness.
The final lines of the song conclude that this is just a fleeting encounter, and that the women will move on with their lives. The song suggests that the men will do the same, and that these brief moments of pleasure will not lead to any lasting relationships or connections. Overall, “Hard Times Fast Ladies” is a cautionary tale about the perils of casual sex and the importance of finding genuine human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Three of you are all alone
You are a group of three people who are currently alone.
On the road long way from home
You are far away from home and currently traveling.
No one here to Tell you what to do tonight
You have no one around to dictate what you should or should not do tonight.
You look at us and you think you might
You are eyeing us with possible interest.
Try us on for size
You want to experiment with us to see if we make a good fit for your desires.
Dressed to kill you're looking hot
You are dressed attractively and appear sexually appealing.
Give away everything you've got
You are giving off a vibe that you are ready and willing to engage in a sexual encounter.
Hoping that you Score a guy whose in a band
You are seeking to hook up with a male who is part of a band.
To be with you and hold your hand
You want someone to be physically close to you and show you affection.
Love is on your mind
You are primarily focused on finding someone to engage in a physical relationship with.
Comin' at you gonna do our best - All night, no rest
We are going to try our best to please you sexually and will not stop until morning.
Gonna give you every inch of me - just you wait and see
We intend to please you thoroughly and satisfy your every sexual desire.
Hard times - fast ladies
Times may be difficult, but you are still looking for a quick sexual encounter.
In heat, gonna drive us crazy
We are highly aroused and eager to engage in sexual activity with you.
In our room say that you're a gift
You are claiming that you are a present or reward for us to enjoy.
Your friends and you promise us a lift
You and your friends have promised to provide us with transportation somewhere.
Time to get it On the case do us like you should
It is time for us to engage in sexual activity and you should act accordingly.
Do the things you said you would
You should fulfill the promises or commitments you made regarding sexual activity.
Don't hold back let's go
You should not hesitate or hold back from engaging in sexual activity with us.
Faster faster that's the way
We want to engage in sexual activity as quickly and intensely as possible.
Coming through now, don't delay
We are ready to engage in sexual activity right now and do not want any hesitation or delay.
We're the kind of guys you've been dreaming of
We believe that we are the exact type of men you have fantasized about.
Now that all is said is done
Now that the sexual encounter has ended.
The night is over and we've had our fun
The sexual encounter has been completed and we enjoyed ourselves.
Time for you to Go your own way and we will to
You should now leave and go on your way, as we intend to do the same.
One night's loving is enough for you
The one night of sexual activity we engaged in is sufficient for you.
Memories remain
The memories of the sexual encounter will stay with us for a while.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVE JAMES ALLISON, IAN THOMAS DICKSON, ROBB GEZA REINER, STEVEN BARRY KUDLOW
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