Anvil, the band better known for the documentary about them rather then their music, has started working on their new album. Here’s what the drummer, Robb Reiner had to say about the direction they’re taking:
“It’s going to be the best album we’ve ever done. We’ve invented a new genre; we’ve invented metal-jazz . . . We’ve pioneered something that I believe is going to be revolutionary. I’m a jazz drummer: the world knows that I just happen to be in a metal band. And Lips [guitarist/vocalist Steve Kudlow] listens to a lot of old-time swing jazz these days.” Lips added, “I’ve been getting into Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa, really fast swing. It’s really similar to speed metal, it’s just that it’s done with horns.” Reiner continued, “We play this stuff live right now, and it blows people away beyond anything I’ve ever seen. We’ve innocently created something that’s never been done before.”
I thought a bunch of bands already combined elements of jazz in their music, but I guess I was wrong. We’ll hear their take on it once the album’s out. Excited? No? Have no idea who Anvil are? Didn’t think so. I do recommend watching their documentary, it’s called Anvil! The Story of Anvil.
