Four West Midlands bands proved the music genre, so closely associated with Birmingham pioneers Black Sabbath, is very much alive in kicking at Metal in the Midlands. The event, staged by BBC Radio WM and B:Music, provided a platform for Defects, Cherrydead, Meatdripper and Gans to showcase their music.

Birmingham remains a hotbed of musical activity in the 21st Century. Formed by members of Birmingham bands Table Scraps and Mutes/God Damn, Margarita Witch Cult are entirely unashamed about the fact they're inspired by Sabbath and the worlds of stoner and doom.