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Contents Introduction Canadian band Anvil, pioneers of speed metal and a major influence on Metallica, presents their 18th album. This album, released after the recent box office success of their film, is a masterpiece packed with the high-energy Anvil sound fans crave. Pioneers of speed metal. An interesting band that uses vibraphones in their playing. A major film hit. There are many different images associated with Anvil, but all of them are true. Formed in 1978 under the name Lipps, they changed their name to Anvil in 1981. Albums like 'Metal on Metal' (2nd, 1982) and 'Forged in Fire' (3rd, 1983) continue to fascinate many fans as metal classics from the pre-thrash era. Their early songs, born from their unique interpretations of Deep Purple's speedy tracks like "Hard Lovin' Man," "Speed ??King," and "Highway Star," played a role in the birth of thrash metal as pioneers of speed metal. With their innovative songs, energetic performances, and frontman Lipps' masterful use of the vibe in his guitar playing, Anvil quickly became a sensation. They performed in Japan at Super Rock '84 in November 1984, sharing the stage with Whitesnake, MSG, Scorpions, and Bon Jovi, generating significant buzz in Japan as well. Anvil's second breakthrough came in 2009 with the film "Anvil! The Story of Anvil," which became a massive hit, transcending the boundaries of metal fans. While typical rock band documentaries focus on their glamorous careers, Anvil did the exact opposite. Despite a sensational debut, they struggled to achieve mainstream success. Lipps continued the band while working at a school lunch center. A highly anticipated European tour drew fewer than 200 people to a 10,000-seat venue. Their album, which they had even borrowed money to produce, showed no interest. An extraordinary documentary that exposed a "reality" that can only be described as tragic. Yet, it captured the hearts of many people around the world. The success of the film set Anvil free. Since then, they have consistently released albums such as "Juggernaut of Justice" (2011), "Hope in Hell" (2013), "Anvil is Anvil" (2016), and "Pounding the Pavement" (2018). And now, their 18th album, "Legal at Last," is being released. The album title means "Finally Legal," and it features an angel holding a bong. In October 2018, the sale and use of marijuana was legalized in Anvil's home country, Canada. However, this film does not unconditionally praise marijuana. The themes dealt with here are very social. Plastic waste, excessive surveillance society, chemtrails. Including marijuana, the film sharply examines the problems facing modern society. Considering that their debut album, "Hard 'n' Heavy," was entirely about sex and women, this represents a significant transformation. On the other hand, the music is unmistakably Anvil. They know exactly what their fans want from Anvil, and what they can offer them. In a good way, they are rejecting anything "new." It's fast, heavy, and rock and roll. The usual variety. The usual high energy. It's filled with the unmistakable Anvil sound. Whether you're a longtime Anvil fan or someone who became a fan through the movie, this is a fantastic rock and roll and heavy metal album that everyone can enjoy with confidence. [Includes Japan-exclusive bonus track / Japanese liner notes included / Lyrics with Japanese translation] [Members] Lipps (guitar/vocals) Christ (bass) Rob Rayner (drums) [CD Track Listing (tentative)] 01. Regal at Rust 02. Navd in Nebraska 03. Chemtrails 04. Gasoline 05. I'm Alive 06. Talking to the Wall 07. Glass House 08. Plastic in Paradise 09. Bottom Line 10. Food for the Vulture 11. Said and Done [Japan-exclusive bonus track] 12. Don't Shoot the Messenger Media Reviews and More Canadian band Anvil, pioneers of speed metal and a major influence on Metallica, release their 18th album, following the recent box office success of their film. A masterpiece packed with the high-energy Anvil sound that fans crave. (C)RS