"It was quite a dramatic scene": A brass bat has been attached to the birthplace of heavy metal in unauthorised Ozzy-themed guerrilla protest
Update: 2025-10-29
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**Summary:**In a surprising turn of events, a mysterious individual installed a new plaque at The Crown pub in Birmingham, declaring it the birthplace of heavy metal. This move comes as the pub, once home to iconic acts like Black Sabbath, The Who, and Judas Priest, faces potential threats from expansion plans. Despite its historical significance, the pub had fallen into disrepair until it was granted Grade Two listed status last year. Now, a grassroots campaign is pushing for The Crown and nearby historic buildings to be classified as civic assets, aiming to create a Sabbath Quarter tourist hotspot that could boost Birmingham's economy, much like Liverpool's Beatles Economy.
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