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Anvil to release “best of” album and hit the road

By Patrick Luce Jul 28, 2011, 17:01 GMT

True defenders of the metal faith Anvil have announced plans to release ‘Metal: The Very Best of Anvil’ on September 27th on The End Records label. The band has also announced plans to hit the road for a U.S. tour in July.

Anvil have been rocking for the past 30 years and have returned to the spotlight thanks to the award-winning documentary ‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil’ - which propelled the Canadian band back to their respectable, hard-earned status as a band revered by the likes of Metallica, Motorhead and Guns N' Roses.

‘Monument of Metal: The Very Best of Anvil’ is a 19-track career retrospective that will earn "must own" and "must hear" status for fans both fans new and old. The set collects choice cuts from Anvil's career and the track listing was hand-selected by the members of Anvil and spans their three-decade career.

In a press release, Anvil drummer Robb Reiner stated: "This compilation demonstrates the full diversities of the Anvil's sound and  feel, from the classics though the dark years to the current. These tracks are more to do with power and melody rather than just the speed aspect, although there relevant gems included here! We could endlessly compile Anvil tracks, as most are outstanding in their own rights. I feel this Monument of Metal makes a statement introducing Anvil to new pounders along satisfying the faithful."

Vocalist/guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow described the album as a “diverse collection of Anvil’s history” and a “good retrospective of 30+ years of the creating and recording of Anvil’s music.”

Following a successful tour across Canada this past May, Anvil will make their U.S. return with a string of East Coast tour dates. They will also be making some in-store appearances select cities: Cleveland, Philadelphia & Chicago.

These will be chances for the fans to get autographs as well as meet these rock legends. A number of Cleveland radio stations (WJCU, WCSB, WRUW and WBWC) will be hosting competitions to win a meet & greet and Chicago will be offering meet & greet packages for sale at the venue.

Tour dates include:

7/26 - Chicago, IL - Reggies Rock Club    
7/27 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
7/29 - West Chester, PA - The Note
7/30 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
7/31 - Boston, MA - Middle East Club