Metallica

For the longest time, we thought this movie was a Rob Reiner-esque joke.

In fact, there is a Robb Reiner in the movie, but he’s got two B’s in his name and he’s not a director; he’s a drummer impresario. And much to our delight, there is an amp which goes all the way to eleven.

But Anvil! The Story of Anvil is actually a documentary about the greatest metal band you’ve never heard of.

Get out your lighters and your acid-wash.

Last night, we went with our girl Heidi to the premiere of Anvil! The Story of Anvil, a brilliant documentary by Sacha Gervasi about Anvil, a band dubbed the demi-gods of Canadian metal, credited with influencing bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer, but who after 13 albums are still scraping to get by.

The premiere was in Hollywood at the Egyptian Theater and was a poopoo platter of who’s who.

Where are you going to find Chris Jericho and Dustin Hoffman in the same room?

Cleveland, Ohio was going OFF this weekend.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the class of 2009, including rap legends Run-DMC, metal gods Metallica, guitarist Jeff Beck, R&B group Anthony & The Imperials, rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson and doo-wop singer Bobby Womack.

Eminem was on hand to welcome Run-DMC, Jimmy Page honored Jeff Beck and Flea introduced Metallica. 

Rock out with your…

Well, you know the rest.

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees.

—Sasha Perl-Raver