On this day April 22, 1985, Canadian heavy metal band Anvil released the compilation album Backwaxed. The album pulled together early tracks from their first three studio albums along with several rare cuts and previously unreleased material, giving fans a raw and heavy dose of Anvil’s high energy sound.
Backwaxed showcased the band's mix of speed, traditional heavy metal, and tongue in cheek attitude that set them apart during the early 80s metal scene. It served both as a collection for dedicated fans and an introduction for new listeners just discovering their sound.
Though Anvil never hit the commercial heights of some of their peers, they gained massive respect in metal circles and were later recognized as early influences on bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax.
Fun fact: Despite having limited mainstream success in the 80s, Anvil’s legacy was revived decades later by the 2008 documentary Anvil The Story of Anvil.
Trivia question: What Anvil album, released years after Backwaxed, sparked renewed global interest in the band due to a popular documentary film?
Backwaxed showcased the band's mix of speed, traditional heavy metal, and tongue in cheek attitude that set them apart during the early 80s metal scene. It served both as a collection for dedicated fans and an introduction for new listeners just discovering their sound.
Though Anvil never hit the commercial heights of some of their peers, they gained massive respect in metal circles and were later recognized as early influences on bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax.
Fun fact: Despite having limited mainstream success in the 80s, Anvil’s legacy was revived decades later by the 2008 documentary Anvil The Story of Anvil.
Trivia question: What Anvil album, released years after Backwaxed, sparked renewed global interest in the band due to a popular documentary film?
