Anvil: Decades Of Chasing The Rock Star Dream

Published April 23, 2009 at 1:00 PM EDT

25 years ago, the heavy metal band Anvil was red hot. Decades later and with no record contracts or platinum albums, the band still dreams of hitting it big.

Anvil's short rise and long fall is the subject of a documentary, Anvil! The Story of Anvil.

Guests:

Steve "Lips" Kudlow, lead singer for Anvil

Robb Reiner, drummer for Anvil

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