Anvil Strength of Steel 12" #Vinyl LP Album

Anvil Strength of Steel is the tenth studio album by the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. It was released on May 13, 1987, by Metal Blade Records. The album features ten tracks, all of which were written by the band's founding members, Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner.

The album's opening track, "Strength of Steel," sets the tone for the rest of the record with its hard-hitting riffs and driving rhythms. The song's chorus, "We are the strength of steel," serves as a rallying cry for Anvil's dedicated fanbase and showcases the band's commitment to delivering high-energy, fist-pumping heavy metal.

"Concrete Jungle" and "Blood on the Ice" continue the album's hard-hitting sound, with Kudlow's searing guitar solos and Reiner's thundering drumming providing a powerful backdrop for the band's lyrics of urban decay and violence.

One of the album's standout tracks is "Mad Dog," which features a catchy, sing-along chorus and some of Kudlow's most impressive guitar work. The song's lyrics, which describe a dangerous, unpredictable figure, are brought to life by Kudlow's gritty, bluesy vocals.

"Fire in the Night" and "9-2-5" both showcase Anvil's more melodic side, with the former featuring a soaring chorus and the latter highlighting Kudlow's ability to write catchy, radio-friendly hooks.

The album's final track, "Winged Assassins," is a frenetic, high-speed romp that serves as a fitting conclusion to the record. Kudlow's lightning-fast guitar work and Reiner's thunderous drumming combine to create an exhilarating sonic experience that leaves listeners wanting more.

Anvil Strength of Steel was produced by Chris Tsangarides, who had previously worked with bands such as Thin Lizzy and Judas Priest. Tsangarides' production gives the album a crisp, polished sound that allows Anvil's raw energy and musicianship to shine through.

Despite receiving positive reviews from critics, Anvil Strength of Steel was not a commercial success, and the band would struggle to maintain their popularity throughout the 1990s. However, the album has since become a cult classic among fans of classic heavy metal, and it remains a testament to Anvil's enduring legacy as one of Canada's most beloved and influential metal bands.

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Produced by Paul Lachapelle and Anvil

Executive producer: Gabor Varszegi

Photography: Patrick Harbron

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Album cover photos of : Anvil Strength of Steel

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Band Members and Musicians on: Anvil Strength of Steel

Band-members, Musicians and Performers
• Ian Dickson - Bass
• Robb Reiner - Drums
• Lips - Vocals
• Dave Allison - Guitars

LIPS - (Real name: Steve Barry Kudlow), started his musical career in 1973 in the band "Gravestone", together with Rob Reiner (Drums). Around 1977 Gravestone was disbanded and Steve Kudlow with Rob Reiner, Dave Allison, Ian Dickson formed the LIPS band. After releasing their first album "LIPS - Hard 'n' Heavy", they changed the band-name into "Anvil" and released the same album with "Anvil" as bandname.

Track Listing of: Anvil Strength of Steel

The Song/tracks on "Anvil Strength of Steel" are

• Strength of Steel
• Concrete Jungle
• 9-2-5
• I Dreamed it was the end of the World
• Flight of the Bumble Beast
• Cut Loose
• Mad Dog
• Straight Between the Eyes
• Wild Eyes
• Kiss of Death
• Paper General