In 2009 a Documentary called The Story of Anvil was released to the world. In this you discover all that was known about, or rather forgotten about band called ANVIL. Anvil are one of those unfortunate bands that should have made it massive years ago but with poor management they unintentionally seemed to have slipped undetected for many years, despite being held responsible for influencing many heavy metal greats such as the likes of Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax, etc
It all began 37 years ago when Singer/Guitarist Lips and Drummer Rob were only 14 years old. They were best friends and started jamming together. They made a promise to each other back then and have kept it going to this day - TO KEEP ON ROCKING TOGETHER m/ m/
Anvil epitomizes what it means to be a true Heavy Metal Band. They could have faded into obscurity and almost did! But despite all of the many setbacks ANVIL are bringing their version of heavy and metal to NEW ZEALAND for the 1st time EVER!!
Performing at three massive locations in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland
In Christchurch Anvil are being supported by Red Dawn and MEAT
RED DAWN:
Late 2008, Aided By The World Wide Web Of Propaganda, It Began... Within Minutes A Sound and style Was Emerging. Several Sessions Later, More Strangers Were Introduced. Some Stood, Some Fell.
The Resulting Sound Has Been Described Within The Realms Of The Big Four And The NWOBHM With A Modern Original Edge. Solid Driving Drums, Monstrous Blasting Beats Flanked By Solid Grooving Guitar Riffs And Supersonic Melodies, Thunderous And Tight Basslines Met With Melodically Malevolent Vocal.
February 2010 The Line Up Was Set And The First Gig Was Played. April 2010 The debut Single, 'The End Of It All' Was Recorded At STL Studio's, Wellington. 'The End Of It All' Has Received Attention Both Locally And Internationally.
April 2012 brought a change in vocals, furthering the melodic trend; the lineup solidified in March of 2013 with an extreme dual shredder guitar attack. 'Ironhead' was recorded and produced at STL Studios, mixed by Masterdisk in New York, and has achieved rave reviews in pre-production. With a release date of November 2013, and aided by the Wacken Foundation, Red Dawn are primed to take their unique sound beyond the shores of New Zealand.
MEAT:
Mëat is the greatest band ever. They were forged in the fires of Hell itself, out of five insanely badass men. Satan tried to keep them in, but their music was just too powerful, so they broke free and started kicking ass and taking names.
And the video that secured them the opening slot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f30pqjTR_40&feature=youtu.be
Tickets on sale here: http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2014/nov/anvil-hope-in-hell-tour-wellington
