What makes Worth the Weight by Anvil notable?

Though it did not achieve significant commercial success, 'Worth the Weight' is notable for its unapologetic embrace of traditional heavy metal at a time when the genre faced declining popularity. The album has garnered cult status over the years, influencing later generations of metal bands seeking to revive classic sounds. Released in 1992, 'Worth the Weight' marked Anvil's fifth studio album, following their 1987 release 'Strength of Steel'. At this point, the band was striving to regain traction amidst a changing metal landscape dominated by grunge and alternative rock influences.

Who is Worth the Weight for?

Worth the Weight works well if you're into relentless energy for workouts, back-loaded intensity builds momentum and cathartic release through aggression.

How many songs are on Worth the Weight?

Worth the Weight has 8 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Worth the Weight

Anvil · 1992

48 min · 8 tracks · heavy metal

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals that embody classic metal's raw energy.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

relentless energy for workouts
back-loaded intensity builds momentum
cathartic release through aggression
immersive journey to the end

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of lighthearted sounds
prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1992, 'Worth the Weight' marked Anvil's fifth studio album, following their 1987 release 'Strength of Steel'. At this point, the band was striving to regain traction amidst a changing metal landscape dominated by grunge and alternative rock influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Accept· Judas Priest· Motörhead