Live review: Anvil at The Carlisle, Hastings 6/11/26

Canada’s and the world’s favourite heavy metal underdogs were back in Hastings again, two years after their storming gig at The Crypt. This time they are at The Carlisle and if that legendary but compact sounds on the small side for a band like Anvil, it is reassuringly ram-packed when I walk in. First up are the Belgian heavy metal power trio, Killer. Formed in 1980 and still fronted by guitarist/vocalist Paul Van Camp, they are part of the NWOBHM (New Wave Of Belgian Heavy Metal) I suppose. Some great songs and heavy riffs, they proved a highly entertaining show opener and worth exploring for vintage metal fans who aren’t familiar with them. Then it’s not long to wait until Anvil themselves take the stage. Although as far as Anvil legend and frontman Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow is concerned he doesn’t take the stage for long as he’s out in the crowd, blasting out the entire first number ‘March of the Crabs’ from the floor. His unadulterated enthusiasm for playing and his instant rapport…

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