“Heavy Metal was born in the West Midlands and has developed a global following matched only in Hip-Hop. Its time to stop sneering and celebrate this proud cultural heritage…”
Daniel Trilling – New Statesman 30th July 2007

For too long Birmingham and the Black Country have failed to celebrate what is rightfully theirs, to claim the city and the region as the birth place of “heavy metal”.  Its time to start celebrating!!!

The 'Home Of Metal' project aims to create a digital archive of everything heavy metal from the 60s to now. An online library of images, interviews, stories and various pieces of memorabila dedicated to telling the story of Metal and its unique birthplace. Focusing on the innovators of the genre and those that continued to develop it: Black Sabbath , Led Zeppelin , Judas Priest , Napalm Death and Godflesh .

It is hoped that through the development of the archive and related events we will in the long term create a permanent collection for the region to celebrate the legacy of the genre and those involved in developing it. This is just the beginning!

“I’m really proud to be a Brummie and to call Birmingham my home, that’s why I’m supporting the Home of Metal events and message.  Your surroundings and experiences influence your music so it’s important for people to know where that music came from!“
Tony Iommi - Black Sabbath