ANVIL To Perform On 'The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien'

September 10, 2009

Canadian metal legends ANVIL — whose rock-doc "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" has certainly been the most feel-good, comeback stories of recent times — will make their late-night performance debut on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" on Tuesday, October 6. "The Tonight Show" performance is in support of the re-release of the band's new album, "This is Thirteen", which hits stores on Tuesday, September 15, and the "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" DVD, set for an October 6 release.

For this auspicious occasion, ANVIL — guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow, drummer Robb Reiner, and bassist Glenn Five — will perform the song that many consider their anthem, "Metal On Metal", which is included as a bonus track on the "This is Thirteen" limited-edition vinyl. The band members will also get a little couch time with O'Brien.

"I am so nervous about doing the show," said Lips. "This is big, the biggest thing we have ever done on TV. I almost cried when my mom said she might not be able to stay up that late to watch it, so we're going to tape it for her. We can't wait to meet Conan, and I think Robb is pretty excited to meet Max Weinberg."

ANVIL's re-release of "This is Thirteen" is available for streaming its entirety at VH1.com. The collectible double vinyl LP also boasts a newly re-recorded version of ANVIL classic "666". The album, originally recorded in 2007 and produced by Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, THIN LIZZY),was primarily available directly from the band via their web site and at their concerts.

ANVIL will take part in an in-store performance and signing session at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, New Jersey on September 27 at 2:00 p.m. A free screening of "Anvil! The Story Of Anvil" will take place at Vintage Vinyl on September 25 at 7:00 p.m.

ANVIL is considered a major influence for a generation of hard rockers, including METALLICA, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, and GUNS N' ROSES.

ANVIL performing "Metal On Metal" on August 1, 2009 at New York City's Village East Cinemas:

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