To complete this task properly, I obviously needed some sophisticated equipment that would allow me to detect the presence of metal. So I built a metal detector - it was an extremely scientific process, as I'm sure you will be able to discern from the photos below.

In pursuit of metal as per the task's description, I jumped in my car and utilized the detector to pick up signals. The first waves were very weak, and led me to a local Borders here in my Chicago suburb. I did indeed find metal there, but it was a small quantity and of questionable quality.

Driving into Chicago proper, I homed in on a stronger beacon. It emanated from Reckless Records, a local independent music store. There was a good deal more metal here than at Borders, but I knew I could find an even purer vein if I persevered.

Then it hit me - a signal so strong that it rocked me right the fuck out! I had found the mother lode! More metal than I could have possibly imagined in one single place...