The Devil's Anvil was a

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band based in

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. They released one album, entitled ''Hard Rock from the Middle East'', in 1967, showcasing a mix of 1960s hard-rock sound with

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and Turkish songs and melodies.

Formation

Instrumental in the band's formation was producer

Felix Pappalardi Felix A. Pappalardi Jr. (December 30, 1939 – April 17, 1983) was an American music producer, songwriter, vocalist, and bassist. He is best known as the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the band Mountain, whose song "Mississippi Queen" peaked at ...

, who helped sign them with

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Recordings

Unfortunately for The Devil's Anvil, their one and only album, ''Hard Rock from the Middle East'', was released during escalating tensions between Israel and neighboring Arab countries and the subsequent Arab–Israeli War in 1967.The Devil's Anvil
''Psyche Music''

''Hard Rock from the Middle East''

All tracks arranged by the band unless otherwise indicated.The Devil's Army: Psychedelic Psoul / Hard Rock From The Middle East
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" (Traditional Middle Eastern; composed by Leeds, Roubanis, Russell, Wise) *Arranged by Pappalardi

References

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