Here are some more photos taken from our fantastic Open Day at The New Art Gallery Walsall, by Naseem. We all had a blast and met some amazing people with great stories and gathered a treasure trove of Metal related items to add to the archive. Thanks to the team at the gallery and our Home Of Metal volunteers, to all the people that turned up with stuff, the guys from Einstellung/Mistress and last but not least the Walsall Local History Centre.

The crowds begin to gather early evening

Godflesh cabinet with original artwork mock ups + never before seen photos by Dick Short

Judas Priest cabinet of delights including laminates and signed photo

Black Sabbath cabinet including my very own Ozzy jack in the box
Napalm Death cabinet with early photos, art work mock ups and handwritten thank you list

Nicholas Bullen (originator of Napalm Death) brings along early photos to add to the archive

Home Of Metal team hard at work gathering stories

More of the Home Of Metal team photographing items that were brought along

Sue Halford being interviewed by Kerrang Radio presenter Johnny Doom

Members of Einstellung and Mistress pay hommage to Sabbath in their own loud way

Colour Sabbath provided by artist Aye Jay

Sue Halford with one of Robs early leather jackets – what a treat!

Darrens night was made when Sue kindly let him try on one of Rob Halfords jackets

Photo from http://www.guitarmasterclass.net

The Broad Street Business Improvement District is delighted to announce that Heaven and Hell guitarist, founding member of Black Sabbath, Grammy Award winner and king of heavy metal Tony Iommi will be honoured on the Broad Street Walk of Star’s on Sunday 23rd November 2008.

Following an afternoon of live music from local bands on the stage in Centenary Square ‘Kerrang Radio’ presenter Johnny Doom will host the evening, with the presentation of the star taking place at 6.30pm.

Home of Metal encourages fans of  Black Sabbath  to be photographed wearing their prized band t-shirts.
Images will be taken by the Birmingham photographer Steve Gerrard, who has been capturing bands in action for over 20 years, and has photographed some of the biggest names and artists. The photographs will then go on display on the Home Of Metal website and in future exhibitions.