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'Real Life Spinal Tap' Anvil Sign Record Deal

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Hard work does pay off, it seems. 1980s heavy metallers Anvil -- made famous again by a recent documentary -- have signed a record deal after spending the last few years trying to find their music a permanent home.

The veteran band -- dubbed "the real life Spinal Tap" -- were the stars of the 2008 documentary film, 'Anvil! The Story of Anvil,' which saw the weathered headbangers trying to revisit past glories and attempt to push Anvil back into heavy metal fame again.

Much of the film saw the band attempt to secure a record deal, but nothing was forthcoming.

However, as the Metro reports, they've signed a deal with the End Records and will release new album, 'Juggernauts of Justice,' in 2011.

The band enjoyed a renaissance after the release of the endearing film, playing festivals such as Download in the UK and selling out venues across Europe, but the deal marks their first full album since their self-released DIY effort, 'This Is Thirteen,' in 2007.

Speaking of the upcoming album, vocalist and guitarist Lips said, "I must say that this is by far the best Anvil ever. The production far surpasses anything we've done in the past. The excitement within the band is over the top and we can't wait to unleash this amazing CD to the fans."

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dmnfkdf

holy crap, I'm so happy I'm not the only one who noticed that's not Lips. Like wtf, if you're going to do a story about a band that plays the biggest metal festivals in the world, it's probably a good idea to do some homework.

November 25 2010 at 4:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
theraj662

That's right! The person pictured is the drummer, Robb Reiner, not the guitarist, Steve Lips Kudlow. If a web site is going to post a story about something they know absolutely nothing about, they should at least do some research before hand about the topic so they don't make complete asses of themselves!

November 25 2010 at 3:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
big drum

You Morons , thats the drummer Rob Reiner not the guitarist

November 25 2010 at 10:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply