Known as "The Cradle of Heavy Metal," this historic venue housed Henry's Blueshouse upstairs where the "Birmingham sound" coalesced from industrial noise and blues rock. Grade II listed status in 2025.
The single most important birthplace of heavy metal. Black Sabbath (then performing as Earth) played their first-ever gig here. Also hosted Thin Lizzy, Status Quo, and Judas Priest.
Live blues and heavy rock, Henry's Blueshouse club nights
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