Anvil's 1981 sophomore album, "Hard 'n' Heavy," showcases the band's raw, unpolished sound that would become a hallmark of their early career. The album’s straightforward heavy metal anthems laid groundwork for their influential output in the following years.
- "Hard 'n' Heavy" was released on May 25, 1981, by UNIDISC MUSIC INC.
- The album features a blend of heavy metal and hard rock influences, characteristic of the era.
- This release precedes their breakthrough album "Metal on Metal," which helped define their signature sound.
Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in Toronto in 1978. They are considered pioneers of the thrash metal subgenre, influencing many bands that followed. Hard 'n' Heavy was Anvil's second studio album, released early in their career. It followed their debut album "Deep Fried Truly Fresh" and preceded their more well-known album "Metal on Metal."
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