Eat your heart out Spinal Tap. No, this isn’t a made up story. This is the real deal. Anvil were all set to take the metal world by storm. Many claim they set the path for bands such as Metalica and the Scorpions.  Unfortunately, for what ever reason, things just didn’t pan out the same way for Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner.

There are moments where I feel like I was born one decade too early. This is one of those moments.

Catch Anvil! The Story of Anvil here in Boston at the Kendell Theatre. For showtimes and tickets, go to Landmarktheatres.com.

Here’s a classic clip of the band doing “School Love”":