Saturday 7th February : Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery 11am – 4.00pm
http://www.bmag.org.uk
Chamberlain Sq
Birmingham, B3 3DH
0121 303 2834
For further info and to check out the archive – www.homeofmetal.com
Home of Metal is a brand new project aimed at creating the first digital archive of metal music, memorabilia and fans stories, to tell the story of this unique moment of Midlands’ musical heritage.
Fans are encouraged to bring memorabilia along with their personal stories to the gallery to be recorded – all of which will go towards the new digital archive, which aims to tell the true story of the birth place of metal. – Think antiques roadshow for Metal fans!
Hosted by Kerrang! Radio DJ – the legendary Johnny Doom. A selection of memorabilia will be on display as well as screenings and interviews from the bands. Refreshments will also be provided.
www.homeofmetal.com – add to our archive or for further info
For too long Birmingham and the West Midlands have failed to celebrate what is rightfully theirs, to claim the city and the region as home of “heavy metal”. With 2008 being the 40th anniversary of when the phrase “Heavy Metal” was coined it seems like a crucial time to start celebrating!
“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