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

In pop culture

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Track listing

All songs written and arranged by Anvil.

Personnel

Anvil *

Steve "Lips" Kudlow Steven Barry "Lips" Kudlow (born March 2, 1956) is a Canadian musician, who is the guitarist and lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Anvil. He co-founded the band with drummer Robb Reiner in 1978, having played together since 1973. Early l ...

– vocals, guitar *Dave Allison – guitar, lead vocals on "Stop Me" *Ian Dickson – bass *Robb Reiner – drums Additional musicians *Bess Ross & The Anvilites – backing vocals Production *

Chris Tsangarides Christopher Andrew Tsangarides (17 August 1956 – 6 January 2018) was a British Grammy-nominated record producer, sound engineer, and mixer of Greek Cypriot origin. He was best known for his work with many heavy metal artists, including G ...

– producer, engineer *Andrew Warwick, Joe Primeau – assistant engineers *Ian Cooper – mastering at The Townhouse, London *

Dean Motter Dean Motter is an illustrator, designer and writer who has worked for many years in Canada (Toronto) and the United States (New York City and Atlanta). He is best known for his album cover designs, two of which won Juno Awards. He is also the crea ...

– art direction and design ;Album cover The album cover, designed by

, won the 1983 Juno Award for ''Best Album Graphics''.

References

{{Authority control 1982 albums Anvil (band) albums Albums produced by Chris Tsangarides Attic Records albums