Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band from Toronto, founded in 1978 by guitarist/vocalist Steve 'Lips' Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner. They were among the first North American bands to push the New Wave of British Heavy Metal further, helping lay the groundwork for thrash metal - Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth have all cited their influence. After decades on the margins, the 2008 documentary 'Anvil! The Story of Anvil' brought them global recognition, and they have kept recording and touring ever since. Their twentieth studio album, One and Only, appeared in 2024 on AFM Records.
Anvil announces the 'Pounding the Past' European tour for October-December 2026, with a performance in Amstelveen on October 14.
The band releases a new music video, recorded in Belgium, Sweden and Switzerland during the European tour for One and Only.
Anvil announces an American spring tour from April to May 2025, with support from Don Jamieson and Midnite Hellion.
Original Anvil guitarist Dave 'Squirrely' Allison dies on September 30, 2024 at age 68, reportedly after a battle with cancer.
Twentieth studio album One and Only is released on June 28, 2024 via AFM Records.
