Storyviille 2010-2011 : ANVIL

[ThriceNightly]

In the summer of 1984 some of the biggest rockbands in the world toured Japan. All of these bands went on to sell millions of albums..........except one

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00sxgsn/Storyville_20102011_Anvil/

superb real life documentary 1hour 20 minutes available to 22/7 on iplayer

many spinal tap references (including stone henge!) but heart warming and inspirational that the band continues to believe in themselves despite limited success which was mainly due to poor management.

 

[semi-pro waster]

It's a great little film, I still struggle to believe that it's real when watching it as the members of the band are so over the top but it's very much worth watching.

 

[Big Kev]

A great film and I actually forgot how good they were/are.

 

[simisker]

I'd been wanting to see this for ages, as I think Kermode recommended it in a feature of band documentary films.

And yeah: it's a fascinating film that's heartwarming, heartbreaking and hilarious. Even if you're not into Metal, it's definitely worth your time if you haven't seen it yet.

The part that documents their European Tour - culminating with them topping the bill at a Transylvanian festival - is a wonderful piece of life/tragedy/comedy.

And they're playing in Sheffield on Wednesday - seriously tempted to go along and support them; not for the music [which isn't bad], but to support a bunch of likeable guys that have stuck to their dream.

Better even than Metallica's Some Kind Of Monster, as it involves real people, and not the cosseted, over-self-rated prima donnas like the eminently punchable Lars Ulrich.

 

["andy"]

awesome docu

glad they finally 'made it' after that docu because they deserved it if not just for the effort they put in

 

[strang3r]

Thanks for the tip off, missed this at the cinema. The gig in Japan brought a big smile to my face.

 

[Bony Maloney]

Thanks for the tip off, missed this at the cinema. The gig in Japan brought a big smile to my face.

+1. Just watched this tonight. Very heart warming. All round good guys, following their dream.

 

[Marky]

Very cool movie Such a shame about their management - they worked so hard and seem like genuine guys!

 

[Kosmiche]

Good documentary, their lack of success is certainly not down to the quality of their material!

 

[Jingo...]

Great documentory and a great live band!

I saw them in Bristol a few months back with some fellow OcUKers... the whole band came out afterwards, shook hands and had a chat with everyone who stayed behind