birmingham, Venice, Italy, United Kingdom, England

Heavy Metal's Birthplace

birmingham, Venice, Italy, United Kingdom, England

Birmingham claims to be the genesis of the Heavy Metal music genre, which was influenced by the city's industrial backdrop. Pioneers include members of Black Sabbath, who grew up in the city working in factories, as well as Robert Plant of Led Zepellin, Judas Priest, Napalm Death, and others.

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