Steve Kudlow, centre, Robb Reiner, left, and Glenn Five, of the band Anvil, arrive at the premiere of Anvil! The Story of Anvil in Los Angeles in April. (Matt Sayles/Associated Press) Anvil! The Story of Anvil was named DVD/film of the year Monday evening in London at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards.

The documentary by Sacha Gervasi about a Canadian heavy metal band that has kept playing since the late 1970s has led to a spate of popularity for Anvil.

Anvil frontman Steve (Lips) Kudlow even speculated that a documentary sequel might be in the works.

"Everybody wants to know what the outcome is. I would say there is a very good chance there will be a follow-up to this," he said at the ceremony in England.

The awards, associated with British music magazine Classic Rock, attracted rock royalty, including Pete Townshend, Iggy Pop, Ginger Baker and Iron Maiden's Janick Gers.

Ronnie Wood, the Rolling Stones guitarist who first played with the Birds in 1964, was given the outstanding contribution honour for his "ageless presence on the scene."

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood performs May 8 in the U.S. He was recognized Monday for his outstanding contribution to classic rock. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)

He said it was the first personal accolade he had ever been given.

"It means a lot," said the musician. "It's about time — I've never had one just for myself."

Wood has played with the Rolling Stones, Faces, The Jeff Beck Group and The New Barbarians, as well as releasing several solo albums.

Punk pioneer Iggy Pop was named a living legend.

Musical recognition was also given to the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham for "inspiration" and Cream drummer Ginger Baker who was hailed as an innovator.

AC/DC's Black Ice, which topped sales charts in 29 countries, was voted album of the year by readers of Classic Rock magazine.