What makes Pounding the Pavement by Anvil notable?

This album was well-received by fans and critics alike, showcasing Anvil's unwavering commitment to traditional heavy metal. It further solidified their legacy, especially in light of their documentary’s impact on music culture, which highlighted their perseverance in a challenging industry. Pounding the Pavement marks Anvil’s 17th studio album, released during a resurgence in their career following the documentary 'Anvil! The Story of Anvil' in 2008. By this time, the band had re-established itself within the heavy metal community, embracing both nostalgia and renewed vigor in their sound.

Who is Pounding the Pavement for?

Pounding the Pavement works well if you're into steady energy for workout sessions, anthemic choruses for sing-alongs and ferocious riffs that energize.

How many songs are on Pounding the Pavement?

Pounding the Pavement has 13 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Pounding the Pavement

Anvil · 2018

48 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal

A ferocious blend of classic heavy metal riffs and anthemic choruses that honor the genre's roots.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady energy for workout sessions
anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
ferocious riffs that energize
consistent pacing for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

prefer softer, mellow sounds
want instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Pounding the Pavement marks Anvil’s 17th studio album, released during a resurgence in their career following the documentary 'Anvil! The Story of Anvil' in 2008. By this time, the band had re-established itself within the heavy metal community, embracing both nostalgia and renewed vigor in their sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Accept· Judas Priest· Motörhead