Metal on Metal explained

Metal on Metal
Type:Studio
Artist:Anvil
Cover:Metal_On_Metal.jpg
Released:April 15, 1982
Recorded:January–February 1982
Studio:Phase One Studios (Toronto, Ontario)
Genre:Heavy metal, speed metal
Length:43:03
Label:Attic
Producer:Chris Tsangarides
Prev Title:Hard 'n' Heavy
Prev Year:1981
Next Title:Forged in Fire
Next Year:1983

Metal on Metal is the second studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Anvil, released in 1982.

Reception

In 2005, Metal on Metal was ranked number 441 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.[1]

In 2022, Metal on Metal was named #25 of 'The 25 greatest rock guitar albums of 1982' list in Guitar World.[2]

The album cover, designed by Dean Motter, won the 1983 Juno Award for Best Album Graphics.

In pop culture

The title song was featured on the November 14, 2010 episode of The Simpsons titled "Lisa Simpson, This Isn't Your Life".[3]

"Tag Team" and "March of the Crabs" were both featured on the soundtrack of the 2009 video game Brütal Legend.[4]

"666" was featured in the 2017 film adaptation of the Stephen King book, It.

Track listing

All songs written and arranged by Anvil.

Personnel

Anvil

Additional musicians

Production

Notes and References

  1. Book: Best of Rock & Metal - Die 500 stärksten Scheiben aller Zeiten. 2005. Rock Hard. de. 3-89880-517-4. 32.
  2. News: The 25 greatest rock guitar albums of 1982 . 27 March 2022 . Prato . Greg . 2 March 2022 . Guitar World.
  3. Web site: Anvil Track Featured On 'The Simpsons'. November 15, 2010. Blabbermouth.net. March 31, 2021.
  4. Web site: Brutal Legend soundtrack leaked. Welsh. Oli. Eurogamer. August 10, 2009. March 31, 2021.