Birmingham – land of canals, curries, and the birthplace of heavy metal. This summer, the city’s cranking everything to 11 with a full-on Black Sabbath trail. Think of it like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold coins, you’re chasing riffs, murals, and pint stops. 🎸

So lace up your Docs, grab a map, and let’s take a tour of every Sabbath landmark in Brum. And aye, I’ve even thrown in beer breaks – because it wouldn’t be a proper crawl without ‘em, would it? 🍻

1️⃣ Working Class Hero – Ozzy Osbourne Exhibition

📍 Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Start big. This exhibition is pure metal history: Ozzy’s stage outfits, handwritten lyrics, rare photos, and the rise of an Aston lad into the Prince of Darkness. 🦇

👉 Pub pit-stop: Head round the corner to The Old Joint Stock, a Victorian boozer that looks posh but pours a cracking pint.

2️⃣ Black Sabbath Photography Exhibition

📍 Victoria Square / Council House

Next up – the visual feast. Gig posters, live shots, and backstage snaps of Sabbath through the decades. See the band’s hair get longer, the riffs heavier, and the trousers more outrageous.

👉 Beer break: Nip into The Briar Rose Wetherspoons nearby. Cheap pints, sticky carpets, and probably someone arguing about whether Heaven and Hell beats Paranoid.

3️⃣ Black Sabbath Mural

📍 Piccadilly Arcade

Boom – giant Sabbath faces staring you down in glorious technicolour. 🎨 This is your Instagram moment, mun. Throw the horns, pull your best Ozzy face, and whack #SummerOfSabbath on it.

👉 Beer stop: The Trocadero is just round the corner – a proper Brummie boozer with stained-glass windows and the kind of atmosphere where you’d expect Geezer Butler to just appear.

4️⃣ Ozzy the Bull

📍 Grand Central / New Street Station

The famous Brum bull has gone full Prince of Darkness. Sunglasses, Sabbath bling – the works. 🐂⚡ It’s ridiculous, it’s brilliant, and it’s VERY Ozzy.

👉 Quick pint: Slide into The Railway, hidden just off the station – small, loud, and full of character.

5️⃣ Black Sabbath Bench & Bridge

📍 Broad Street / Brindleyplace

Take a breather, literally. Sit on the Sabbath bench, gaze over the canals, and soak in the riffs that made Brum the home of heavy metal. The bridge lights up at night, too – proper atmospheric if you’re a bit tipsy by then.

👉 Beer time: You’re spoilt here – try The Figure of Eight if you want it cheap, or The Brasshouse for riverside vibes.

6️⃣ Life-Sized Ozzy in Bricks

📍 Selfridges, Moor Street

Yes, Lego Ozzy. A full-on, life-sized plastic Prince of Darkness staring at you while you shop. It’s weird, it’s hilarious, and it’s worth every second. 🧱🤘

👉 Beer break: Wander over to The Windsor – cosy and classic, with a jukebox that better have some Sabbath on it.

7️⃣ The Crown Pub

📍 New Street

End your crawl where it all began – The Crown, the pub where Sabbath cut their teeth in the early days. Imagine standing in the same room where “Paranoid” was first belted out. Order a pint, raise it high, and toast the gods of heavy metal. 🍻

👉 Final tip: By this point, you’ll probably be half-cut. Grab some chips or a late-night curry – Birmingham’s got you covered. Proper job.

⚡ THE SABBATH CRAWL SURVIVAL CHECKLIST ⚡

✅ Map of Brum (or just follow the noise of riffs)
✅ Strong legs for walking (and moshing)
✅ Phone battery – for selfies with Lego Ozzy
✅ Pint money 💷
✅ Black t-shirt uniform (mandatory)

🤘 Verdict

This isn’t just sightseeing – it’s a pilgrimage. Brum’s Summer of Sabbath is the closest thing to walking through a live riff. From museums to murals, from Lego Ozzy to sticky-floored pubs, it’s everything a Sabbath fan could want.

So what are you waiting for, butt? Get your arse to Birmingham, raise a pint, and shout it loud: “We sold our souls for rock ’n’ roll!” 🖤⚡