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2 days ago · Co-founders Steve “Lips” Kudlow (vocals and guitar) and Robb Reiner (drums) have played together since 1973. Bassist Chris Robertson has been in the band for the past decade. The new album, “One and Only”, is the band’s 20 th album. They debuted with “Hard ‘N’ Heavy” in 1981.
5 days ago · Lips’ guitar riffs may not be as cutting as they once were, but his storytelling remains strangely compelling. Robb Reiner’s drumming is powerful and precise, providing a solid backbone alongside Robertson’s robust bass lines. The title track, One And Only, opens the album with a powerful statement, setting the tone for what follows.
2 days ago · Anvil, whose members include Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner, played a significant role in influencing some of the biggest names in rock and metal, such as Slash and Lars Ulrich. Despite their influence, the band struggled to achieve widespread recognition and commercial success.
5 days ago · Robb Reiner behind the kit hits hard and precise without showing off with some wild drum fills. Besides the point, that wouldn’t fit the ANVIL style. Even on a slower song like Heartbroken , where Lips ’ sharp guitar shrieks to the high heavens, Reiner utilizes the aspect of ‘less is more’ and he makes it work fantastically – not just on this song but throughout the album.
1 day ago · Metal Express Radio’s Bryce Van Patten had an in-depth discussion with the band’s founder Steve “Lips” Kudlow, where they talked about the evolution of the band over the decades, Anvil as it is now, the new album, and lots of down and gritty details. You won’t want to miss all of the fun in part #1 of their interview.
3 days ago · You could end the review there because, quite frankly, that’s what has driven Kudlow, Robb Reiner, and latterly Chris Robertson to do this for 20 albums—the same childlike excitement, the same love of metal they have always had. Who knows what “delight” they found in Nuneaton, the last time I saw them play, to about 100 people.
1 day ago · Originally a quartet, hailing from Toronto, members Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow (guitar and vocals) and Robb Reiner (drums) are joined by Chris Robertson (bass, he’s only been with the band for 10 years!) and make a formidable power trio. Opening cuts ‘One And Only’ and ‘Feed Your Fantasy’ set the tone.
