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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · 28d

🖤‼️BACK IN STOCK!🦇🖤

Back by popular demand, we've just restocked our online shop with our Black Mass hot sauce in collaboration with the award-winning Pip's Hot Sauce.

Available at homeofmetal.com/shop/

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The Space @thespacearts.bsky.social · Jul 24

As tributes are paid to the Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, we look back at the Home of Metal project that celebrated 50 years of the iconic band.

In 2019, we supported @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social‬ Black Sabbath – 50 Years, at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

www.thespace.org/.../50-years...

Ozzy Osbourne wears a leather jacket and sunglasses, reaching out to the camera

Toni Iommi stands in front of a white board featuring tributes and drawings of Black Sabbath

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Supersonic Festival @supersonicfest.bsky.social · May 20

‼️Everything for Everyone‼️

14 June, Bradford - an all-day celebration of resistance, co-operation + the radical spirit of the 1 in 12 Club!💥

Featuring Gee Vaucher, One Leg One Eye, Hang Linton, Ashenspire + Commoners Choir, Talks, banners & more...

🎟 Info: shorturl.at/JsBr3

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · May 1

🔗 Tickets + full info - shorturl.at/JsBr3

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · May 1

Live sets from:

🔥 One Leg One Eye (Ian Lynch of Lankum)
🔥 HANG Linton
🔥 Ashenspire

Plus on display: Banners created by Black Lodge Press + 1 in 12 Club members

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · May 1

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · May 1

🎉 Everything for Everyone! 🎶
Capsule’s Home of Metal x Bradford 2025

14 June 2025, from 15:00 till late
Loading Bay, Bradford.

An all-day celebration of resistance, co-operation and the radical spirit of Bradford’s 1 in 12 Club — with live music, talks, and DIY culture in full force.

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Apr 16

These wonderful dolls were made and donated to us by super-fan Sue Pennington for the Fan Area of our Black Sabbath: 50 Years exhibition.

Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Apr 16

Sabbath Woolly Sabbath 😍 Possibly the loveliest bit of fan art for Black Sabbath ever! Feast your eyes on mini Bill, Tony, Ozzy and Geezer + their instruments!

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Apr 10

These photos were loaned to us by Norman Hood and Garry Jennings.

Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Apr 10

Happy Throwback Thursday! 🤘🖤

Here are some very early promo shots of Black Sabbath circa 1968 - 1974 including a very young Geezer and Tony in the Recording Studio.

#blacksabbath #tbt #sabbathfans #tonyiommi #geezerbutler #sabbath #metal

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Mar 20

Throw back to @metalhammer.bsky.social‘s former editor-in-chief @alexandermilas.bsky.social talking us through Black Sabbath’s background growing up in Birmingham - the Home of Metal

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhM-...

Home of Metal: Black Sabbath Background

YouTube video by Home of Metal

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Mar 6

Home of Metal X Ideal - supporting skateboarding since 1991.

Together we've commission artist and illustrator French to create some limited edition merchandise including long sleeve t-shirts, tote bags, hoodies and, in collaboration with The Framers, a 'Fear No Evil' print.

shorturl.at/bzQyk

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Feb 26

Deadline tomorrow!

Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Jan 28

Friends help us celebrate the spirit of @1in12club.bsky.social as part of Bradford City of Culture 2025.

Were you a member of the 1 in 12 community?

We'd love to see photos, flyers, stickers, t-shirts and posters, and hear your memories of the club's DIY scene.

Find out more shorturl.at/noHKy

Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Feb 20

PLEASE SHARE

Have you, or anyone you know, got any stories or memorabilia related to @1in12club.bsky.social in Bradford since it's initial opening in 1981?!

Photos / Flyers / Posters / Stickers / T-shirts / Zines etc

For more information and to register your interest: shorturl.at/CzGun

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Feb 19

👑Happy Birthday to Anthony Frank Iommi Jr A.K.A 'The Riff Master' born on this day in 1948.

He has always been a huge supporter and champion of our work at Home of Metal, and it has been an honour having him open our exhibitions at BMAG in 2011 and 2019.

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Feb 13

Heavy Metal was born on this day in 1970! ✨🤘

55 years ago, Black Sabbath released their debut album on Friday 13th February with Vertigo Records.

Do you remember when you first heard this record?

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Feb 12

With the news of Black Sabbath reuniting for one final live show, here's a throwback to 2017 where Home of Metal caught up with fans ahead of the band's penultimate concert in Birmingham. 🖤

Has anyone managed to secure tickets yet? Where will you be travelling from?

#blacksabbath

Home of Metal: Black Sabbath - The Fans

YouTube video by Home of Metal

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Feb 4

4 February 2017 was the final date in Birmingham, the Home of Metal, for Black Sabbath’s End Tour.

We asked dedicated fans who visited from all over the world for this show, “What does Sabbath mean to you?”

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Id...

Home of Metal at The End - What does Sabbath mean to you?

YouTube video by Home of Metal

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Jan 28

Friends help us celebrate the spirit of @1in12club.bsky.social as part of Bradford City of Culture 2025.

Were you a member of the 1 in 12 community?

We'd love to see photos, flyers, stickers, t-shirts and posters, and hear your memories of the club's DIY scene.

Find out more shorturl.at/noHKy

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Jan 16

Feast your eyes on those sleeves 😍
This incredible outfit was worn by Tony Iommi in 1975 whilst on the Sabotage Tour.

Loaned to us by Greg Dorsett (Rock Stars Guitars) and displayed at our Black Sabbath exhibition in 2019.

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Jan 16

Enjoy!

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Mark Brennan @beardofdoom.bsky.social · Jan 15

Some excellent hot sauce from @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social warming the midwinter cockles

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Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Jan 9

BLACK SABBATH ON TAPE! 🎸

Pictured are collections of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne tapes dating back to 1970 followed by a selection of bootleg Sabbath tapes. These tapes were loaned to us by superfans Stephen Knowles and Chris Hopkins.

Do you still have your own stash of Black Sabbath tapes?

Home of Metal @homeofmetaluk.bsky.social · Jan 7

For more information about the project and volunteering, please visit shorturl.at/EvLGZ

Home of Metal | At the 1in12 – volunteer call out

shorturl.at

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