Black Sabbath (1970) Album Cover Location - Mapledurham, England 4K

[@ezeldf2339]

One of the best albums of all time by one the best, heaviest rock bands to ever walk on this planet.

[@nickc6199]

True.

[@ssherrierable]

Opinions are like assholes

[@rat_king2801]

heaviest on the planet?? 😂

[@ezeldf2339]

@@rat_king2801 Read once again what I wrote, you ignorant.

[@tylerthompson1842]

@@rat_king2801what part of “One of” do you not understand? Lol

[@CeriGoff]

I'm from Birmingham and as a city I think we are pretty proud to be the home of Black Sabbath, the home of metal. In fact just this afternoon I watched The Birmingham Royal Ballet perform Black Sabbath The Ballet. It was fantastic and your video is the perfect end to my Sabbath fueled day.

[@paulmcdonough1093]

crossroads to

[@joejones9520]

Ive come to realize massive industrialization and its underlying horror and hopelessness is what fueled that incredibly heavy music, it's not the sound that peaceful villages and pastoral scenes would inspire.

[@CeriGoff]

@@joejones9520 yes to some extent it really does sound like the city feels when you are travelling home in the dark after a long shift in a metal works and I speak from experience.

[@darlenegriffith6186]

​@@CeriGoffAnd to think that my father had the opportunity to relocate our family to Birmingham, but declined. So we remained in Cleveland, Ohio. Ah...what could have been. I hope to make it over there one day.

[@percyob1]

I did not know that there was a ballet for these legendary crazies ;-)

[@alienautopsy9326]

This is badass. More like this please. Pink Floyd , Led Zeppelin locations.

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

The Battersea Power Station from Pink Floyd's "Animals" album cover would be fun! 🐷

[@jevs1964]

How about the moving pictures cover!

[@bobsacamano7653]

Boleskine house was the house of Aleister Crowley and Jimmy page

[@alienautopsy9326]

@@bobsacamano7653 Totally. Also Headley Grange where physical graffiti and Zeppelin IV where recorded

[@pumpkinking5174]

​@@jevs1964That's the Ontario Parliament Building in Queen's Park, Toronto Definitely worth checking out if in Toronto.

[@TommyTheCat42]

I got to see Sabbath 15 times from 1997-2010! Pantera opening for Sabbath was the best concert I’ve ever seen!

[@dannyespinosa3978]

Got to see the original Black Sabbath 1976 in a little town called Madera California. They were three bands, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Sabbath and Rod Stewart and these were the good all days ticket price $6.50 and a year later Lynyrd Skynyrd plane went down in 1977

[@wandi3112]

Stunning. What a beautiful village! Showing the mill in person from their debut album is surreal...thanx for taking us here. Your shot was perfect! Stay safe. Happy Halloween!

[@pavlovsfrog]

I always thought the person on the front cover was a young Ozzy Osbourne. What a wonderful location. Makes you wonder who on earth knew about this spot.

[@caveman3021]

You are not alone in this...many do.

[@BangBang-hk4rg]

Same here 🤣

[@mariuspoppFM]

Marcus Keef

[@k.c.l.9547]

Black Sabbath are the godfathers of heavy metal ! Ozzy's voice combined with Tony's majestic riffs are just pure magic ! Thank you for taking us with you to this iconic places ! Maybe i will see them myself someday . Greetings from Germany

[@thumbscrews]

Fathers*

[@elvergalarga8470]

@@thumbscrews Indeed.

[@richarddouglas1712]

I think Leslie West in Mountain had it covered!!

[@AngelOfDeath1986]

​@@richarddouglas1712😂😂.

[@richardhincemon]

​​@@AngelOfDeath1986Leslie West had that special tone and of all the other bands he was as close to heavy live as it gets. 😊 You must be to young never witnessed Mountain live he gave Tony Iommi his first custom Les Paul junior.

[@nova9401]

Did you know that the expression 'Dead Ringers' comes from the bell being attached to the grave just in case they were still alive? Obviously now the expression means 'to look exactly like someone else' ❤

[@Wotsitorlabart]

No it's not and your explanation doesn't even make sense. A simple Internet search reveals the truth.

[@kevingill648]

No that's not true! it's actually... Saved by the bell.

[@weirdshibainu]

A ringer is a horse substituted for another of similar appearance in order to defraud the bookies. This word originated in the US horse-racing fraternity at the end of the 19th century. The word is defined for us in a copy of the Manitoba Free Press from October 1882: "A horse that is taken through the country and trotted under a false name and pedigree is called a 'ringer.'" It has since been adopted into the language to mean any very close duplicate. As a verb, 'ring' has long been used to mean 'exchange/substitute' in a variety of situations, most of them illegal. From the same period is the term 'ring castors', meaning to surreptitiously exchange hats. Castors, or casters, were hats made from beaver fur. From the 20th century we have the Australian phrase, 'ring in the gray (or knob)', meaning to substitute a double-sided penny for a genuine one. Coming more up to date we have 'car ringing', which is the replacing of the identification numbers on a stolen car with those from a genuine (usually scrapped) vehicle. So, that's ringer; what about dead? Dead, in the sense of lifeless, is so commonly used that we tend to ignore its other meanings. The meaning that's relevant here is exact or precise. This is demonstrated in many phrases; 'dead shot', 'dead centre', 'dead heat', etc.

[@bobbifergus3110]

So lovely to see someone caring for these stunning buildings!

[@meredethenglish1577]

Yes! I am a big History person so I love to see people taking the effort to preserve their past!

[@WhiteEnglish]

We take good care of our historic buildings here in the UK especially if they are listed

[@Syklonus]

@@WhiteEnglishWho is "we"? Are you a builder or a stonemason? Or do you make the decisions to preserve these buildings? I would imagine that someone with your username is good at taking credit that they don't deserve. Bet you claim "we" won the war too when you weren't even alive.

[@mikeparsons8787]

Wouldn't be Heavy Metal without this band and album. I'm so jealous! Great video 📹

[@oaklandish-metalboy1194]

One of Cliff Burton’s favorite bands, them and The Misfits. I went to Castro Valley to pay my respects to him yesterday!

[@shellymars9961]

This is one of my favorite album covers of all time. I believe I bought this album the day it was released in the US (I visited record stres nearly every day back then and I bought the album the day I first saw it disaplyed in the record store). I knew nothing about the band. I had never head of them. I didn't even know if it was rock and roll. It could have been opera for all I knew. But that abum cover galvanized me the second I saw it. I bought that album on the strength of the album cover alone. I was not disappointed when I got home and put the record on. The atmospheric sound effects, the tritone guitar riff, Ozzy's dark, husky vocals, it all captivated me. I liked the band before that first song was over. Thank you so much for this. I have spent so many hours staring at that picture over the years. It was really fascinating to see the real location.

[@joeo1725]

The image was on my TV as I listened to the album once and I saw so many trippy scary things while intoxicated. All cleverly put there on purpose I feel

[@louridgley1701]

The watermill was also used as a filming location for Taboo with Tom Hardy a few years ago, the church was also used in The Eagle Has Landed with Michael Caine

[@sabrinavasquez777]

Hell yeah I have that album it was my uncles originally purchased in 1970s.

[@foxwhittaker4367]

If you guys go to Birmingham, there's a Sabbath bench and a big mural in the town centre!

[@Liz-cmc313]

That is beyond cool. I think their best album. I saw Black Sabbath in Virginia in 1996 I believe. That was the loudest concert ever! I lost some hearing in my right ear. I tried to get away from the speakers but it was impossible. But worth it 🤘🖤

[@pennyweldon4911]

Ozzy was my very first concert at age 16. The concert was the Bark at the Moon tour and I still have my concert ticket stub and shirt. Needless to say I couldn’t have seen a better show for my very first.

[@ELKE-]

Great presentation! Loved the scenery of old places and the cemetery 🪦 Happy Halloween!

[@tactical66389]

That's a truly magical place

[@davidwelker4172]

Loving these videos from England. Such a rich & historic place, looks like you guys are having an awesome time!

[@1SeanBond]

One of the best albums ever & the coolest album cover! Appreciate you taking us along Ty Grims! Cheers to continued success friends!Luv&Peace Sean&family! 🤘🏼💛✌🏼

[@msvlogcreation]

No fucking way, I cant believe you guys covered this, totally awesome!! I wonder if this will open up the door to more album cover locations...

[@junehall7649]

I grew up listening to Black Sabbath as both my brothers were really into heavy metal. I was born in Birmingham. UK & still live there. 🖤🤘🖤 I'm super excited that you're here. Enjoy all of your adventures. You'll wish you were staying longer & I think you will return as there's so much for you both to discover still after you've flown home. Enjoy it all!

[@Star1957-s5l]

Sir how you have captured the English gothic, graveyards, scenery is just amazing I don’t think I have ever seen the beauty and serenity that you have captured in every shot thank you for sharing.

[@mark240862]

Great video. One of my favourite albums. It's worth noting that this same water mill can be seen in the WW2 film The Eagle has Landed. There is an important scene in the film where a girl falls in to the river and a German soldier rescues her.. and it was filmed right there.

[@bessierusch237]

Awesome video thanks for taking us along on your trip Ozzy rocks have a kitty name Ozzy Purrbourne

[@AkanamesMalestrom]

Hell yeah; Sabbath rocks! You two touring England is awesome. There is so much spooky and rare history. Great job, as always!💀👻👹🤡🎃

[@flowerchild89]

Agreed 💯💯💯 I wish I could visit!!!

[@thehollowseance]

Black sabbath and ozzy Osbourne are amazing. I remember seeing the music video for "no more tears" when I was 7 years old and that's what started a life long obsession

[@stacychamness9077]

Tony Iommi or Randy Rhoads 🤘🎸

[@stacychamness9077]

Zakk Wylde is a beast!!

[@thehollowseance]

@@stacychamness9077 I think they are all good. I didn't care for gus G.

[@stacychamness9077]

​@@thehollowseanceI prefer Jake E. Lee over Gus G.

[@thehollowseance]

@@stacychamness9077 well yeah your comparing guitar tones from bark at the moon and the ultimate sin vs scream which in my opinion was one of the worst

[@AtropalArbaal-dk8jv]

This and Never Say Die, are, for me, two of my favorite album covers. They just bring back memories...

[@derrickknight4985]

We take so much for granted living here. I love it when people like yourselves open our eyes to what we have.

[@cookingartguy2170]

I saw Black Sabbath in concert in New York in 1971. Yes I am old LOL. Tuckey Buzzard and Grinderswitch were the opening acts.

[@rickamaro8312]

Just when I think you couldn't create a better video than your past videos you give us another master-class video of one of the greatest rock bands in history. Keep up the excellent work.

[@stephenjordan6809]

I swear y’all kill it every time. It is almost like stepping back in time. I loved Black Sabbath too growing up. BTW love the jacket. Keep it up. You guys are fantastic. Stay safe and can’t wait for the next one. 😊

[@soloharmonicsrobj8246]

A photo of the church and cemetery would have made an interesting Black Sabbath album cover as well. Oh yes, the old "dead ringer" scenario, good one! Classic Celtic gothic imagery and beautiful scenery most definitely.

[@cindyann9571]

Happy Birthday to ME!!! Thank you Grimm💜🖤 Beyond awesome video🤟 Happy Halloween 🦇

[@taraleemoore5199]

Most excellent answer to a question I've had for decades. I've always wondered both where that photo was taken,and why everyone thought that was Ozzy , and not the model you spoke of. I would imagine that every moment of that trip was more exciting than the previous one as you grew ever closer to the actual mill where one of the most iconic album covers was brought to life,and through your journey, brought to light. Thank you for this most excellent,short vid about Sabbaths first. Taralees husband -Brian

[@teresauplinger1601]

I absolutely love you two ❣️ I'm so glad I found you two. I've seen things I wouldn't of with out you. Thank you! I stop everything and watch when I get a notice from you 🥰

[@mateocafe45]

Thanks, Micheal! Awesome video. Hope you and Jessica are enjoying the "old country." One day I hopefully will make it to England.

[@joannep3437]

You guys are the best!! You’re so passionate about your subjects and that makes for a great narrative. Your narrative captures your excitement to the point that it’s palpable and contagious! I’m so glad I found you. Thank you!!!!❤😊

[@sonnystephens3753]

Our grandson due in February will be named Ozzy. Some members of the family hate it but some of us love it 🥰

[@martinedwards4522]

always wanted to see this!.. thanks!.. as a kid "paranoid" was the first LP i ever bought. i saved for several weeks back then and LP was $3.95 in LA... i wore out "electric funeral" and "war pigs" back then (pre metal!) we called it acid rock and that was history for this kid🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@TheGorillafoot]

Pretty awesome you checked this place out. Thanks for sharing.

[@liz_esan]

So cool, I love the architecture. Sure beautiful camera work.

[@gopher401]

Sounds hokey, but there is so much charm much of the old countryside and villages in England. Looks like you are loving it there. Can't blame you. Surprised you didn't try to pose Jessica as the model to re-create the album cover. Looking forward to more. Happy Halloween.

[@jasunhuerta5587]

I LOVE that ALbUM cover design and layout ---- very creepy, and ominous.... It always creeped me out in my teeny Bopper days.... Love this mini-episode in the UK, GriMMs!.... Happy Halloween!..... :^)"""""""

[@MichaelGreen-dm2ov]

Thank you for showing this Holy location. Sabbath Rules

[@digitaldobbie]

Thank you so much for visiting our country. You’re always welcome to stay! I hope that you have a truly Grimm adventure whilst you’re here. Stay safe!

[@garethlorman1136]

Loving that you guys are in the UK, a heart felt welcome and I hope you have a great time, thanks for all your great entertaining work.

[@AngelOfDeath1986]

Black Sabbath are the greatest band of all time, Thanks to Ozzy, Bill, Tony and Geezer we have heavy and every other kind of Metal, So many of the greatest metal bands in history was inspired by Black Sabbath, Amazing video guys 🦇💜.

[@jamiefors5062]

Mapledurham is beautiful, glad you got to spend time there

[@Mike-jr5hq]

This video has lead me to finally check out Black Sabbath's first album. Streaming it right now. I have also shared this video in one of the Facebook metal groups I'm in.

[@THE_VEGAN_SATANIST]

Hell yeah, always thought this was only a painting. Thanks guys for clearing that up. Great job.

[@flowerchild89]

Me too! I didn't know that it was an actual location and person.

[@hayshaker6017]

My favourite band of all time. Beautiful place, thank you for doing this

[@HumanDissection]

Such a iconic location for classic rock and metal fans. Surprised Jessica didn't join him for this Grimm Adventure.

[@jaycharles8952]

Your videos with the back ground music is more relaxing for me than any asmr

[@ryeguy7471]

That’s WILD. Amazingly Ozzy said Sabbath played no part in picking that image as the cover, but it was absolutely perfect.

[@lindaellen808]

So why was that location chosen?

[@ryeguy7471]

@@lindaellen808 the art department at Vertigo probably has a better answer.

[@allanalmeida6710]

Essa viagem pra Europa já valeu a pena só por causa desse vídeo hahaha

[@Emrose93]

Black Sabbath was one of the best concerts I ever went to. They were amazing. A goal of mine to go there and all the other sites as well!

[@maryannwheeler5403]

Wow this video is absolutely breathtaking. Finding the mill where the album cover was shot that is beautiful. The cemetery is beyond words. I just love everything over there

[@haydndavies2248]

You won't get out of great Britain without a chill in your spine. A haunting. You came. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@ginazivtins5067]

How exciting that you're here in England! Welcome both of you.. have a great time! XX

[@flowerchild89]

So wicked!!! I'm a Black Sabbath fan! I've seen Ozzy twice @ Ozzfest!! You two visit the most incredible places!!! I want to go 😂😂😊. The cemetery is beautiful. I like looking at really old cemeteries. You do AMAZING narration and photography!!! I think you'd be great @ writing books!!! ✌️🕊️☮️🙂 What were some of the years you saw on the headstones? I bet they are very old!!!

[@florl.delgado4093]

GREAT video as always. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@robingoldman5944]

I love your channel! I'm 70 yrs old and Black Sabbath had a big influence on me! Thank you and keep up the good work ❤😊

[@juliethorburn7737]

Michael and jessica enjoy your stay in our beautiful country and enjoy the beauty of Britain

[@jaynemanning4913]

Thank you!!!! That’s one of my favorite albums of all time…. I have it framed in my home! Such beautiful scenery…

[@shawnzietiedemann9157]

Really enjoy your channel. Thanks for all the adventures! This is one of my favorites

[@CronesBones]

First album I ever bought 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 And it STILL rocks! 🤘

[@bruins7748]

Now the first day that I met ya I was looking in the sky When the sun turned all a blur And the thunderclouds rolled by The sea began to shiver And the wind began to moan It must've been a sign for me To leave you well alone I was born without you, baby But my feelings were a little bit too strong You never said you love me And I don't believe you can 'Cause I saw you in a dream And you were with another man You looked so cool and casual And I tried to look the same But now I've gotten to know ya Tell me who am I to blame? I was born without you, baby But my feelings were a little bit too strong!!! Black Sabbath my first love !

[@jaymeojeda1160]

Micheal and Jessica gonna rock it today ❤

[@adie_h_333_painting]

My better half looks the split double of the lass on the album cover, we keep saying we should visit and try recreate that cover one day!! Awesome video as always!! Loving your adventures over here!

[@kyleechristina1231]

Yessssss! You know Michael I’ve been seeing more and more people comment on how you look like Ozzy Osborne! Love Black Sabbath! Thank you for another super adventure besties!!! 👻🎃❤️🦇💚🥰

[@amstel5468]

Holy Grimm Life!!!! One of the best albums ever.. 😚

[@darrenmorley7453]

Great to see you both over here! Welcome. 😁

[@Andyanddiana467]

OMG, YESSSSS! This is awesome. Philipsburgh manor in Sleepy Hollow looks a bit like this house; my wife and I try to "reenact" the photo every year.

[@Knapper58]

I am so happy you made this video....SABBATH is my favorite group!!!!!

[@LottieRachelByrne-vc4mv]

Welcome to England! The Mapledurham Watermill featured in an episode of Miss Marple: The Blue Geranium where a woman dies after being warned by a medium, which I think is kinda cool because Agatha Christie is very dark, full of murder, betrayal & deceit - not as cosy as people often assume! We love our Murder mysteries here in England! Very spooky setting!

[@gonzalezmikey38]

Awesome!!!!! 🎃🤘🎸

[@savage1469]

That's cool that it still looks the same

[@seandodd6388]

Impeccable timing brother. Don't know if this was considered more so after my last comment on your Boris Karloff video, or if you had already pre-planned it out this way from the get go. Really appreciate your homage toward such a historic and significant country and the truly pivotal and monumental impact England has had on our world through the hands of time. Always appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos all the more, along with Jessica's genuine and motivated support, just the same. Lucky man you are to be in Sabb's old stomping grounds, among other ground-breaking sights and scenes.

[@grimmlifecollective]

Everything is preplanned. We are in Europe until November 22. We already know every video we are doing from London to Scotland to Berlin.

[@seandodd6388]

Nice. Safe travels to you both and keep it spooky.@@grimmlifecollective

[@davidpaterson3443]

Your coming to Scotland? Hope you really enjoy your visit and that the weather holds out for you both. I'm already looking forward to seeing whatever it is your filming up here....

[@tomitomlin-buening5747]

I think you may have the best job in the world! Your content and delivery is phenomenal, Thank you!

[@jerimiahjohnson4645]

Thank you so much for taking us along on your trip. The views that you give us are absolutely amazing. The scenery is so majestic and beautiful. It's amazing how your able to get onto private property to get the exact shots. Did you do all this research prior to the trip or just come across it while there? Happy Halloween 🎃

[@flowerchild89]

I second that!!! AMAZING narration and photography!! I feel like I'm there, too!! Well done!!! 🙌🥂👏

[@donaldduncan7095]

Thanks ! That was awesome, I can easily imagine the church & cemetery also as a fitting Black Sabbath first cover. (maybe even more fitting) 🦇🪦⚰🎃☠

[@mannybravo237]

Bloody 'ell!!! That IS absolutely Mind🤯! Hour many hours did fans spend staring at that cover haha! I thought it was paisted/layered together in graphic art class🤘🏼. AweSome Metal History, well preserved. Even just visiting the ol' cemetery⛼ ⛼ is worth the travel! What a cool docu'metal'ary 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼!!!!

[@MrFreakMeister]

Welcome Michael and Jessica to the UK. Enjoy your stay. Brilliant from an old rocker. 👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧👽

[@adamgh0]

I also saw Black Sabbath perform at Star Lake for Ozzfest 2001 (7-28-01). Also saw Pantera tear it up there the year before. Good times.

[@daniellee1211]

You guys rock ! Beautiful area there.

[@thedreadtones]

I play the first Sabbath album on repeat. Every single track is pure atmosphere, as is the album cover. Awesome video!

[@madbutler6022]

That is awesome! I love that album and its cover. I even got a shirt with that album cover on it. Got to see Sabbath twice. On the late 90s classic lineup reunion and in 2017 on The End. Both shows in California.

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

Hey! Do you realise that the church featured heavily in the 1976 film, 'The Eagle Has Landed?' Michael Caine stood in the church doorway talking to actor Treat Williams, who was playing a US Army Ranger officer. Mapledurham was used extensively in the film. Guess what? THE MILL was used too! They built a mock up mill and waterwheel directly in front of the original mill- as featured on the Sabbath gatefold! The film makers could not use the original water wheel for the scene that they wanted, so they built a mock up. Really enjoyed this video. I have this VERY day taken delivery of, 'Black Sabbath,' on vinyl. What a superb album!

[@billjannusch]

Absolutely mind blowing. Thanks for the video! My favorite band of all time..

[@kevingill648]

Surreal indeed! Black Sabbath, the very first and greatest Heavy Metal Band ever, I bought this their debut album back in 1971 and it still gives me the chills. Great to see where the location for the album cover was shot, simply done but very effective.

[@LeoWatcher7]

Wow really beautiful village. Thank you for sharing this ✌🔥🔥🔥

[@68fmj51]

Very cool, such a beautiful place. I've been a Sabbath fan since I was about 13, in 1982 to be exact. Got to see Ozzy a few times in the 80s but never Black Sabbath.

[@williamshawken478]

STAR LAKE!!, you just took me down memory lane. Saw many 'a shows there, from Slayer to The Allman Brother and everyone in between - that's where you went to concerts if you lived in the PGH area. In fact, I was just up thata way last month for some family business (first time I'd been there since about 2011) and the venue is now called The Pavillion at Star Lake, so it has reclaimed part of the original name, at least for now. Thanks for and great channel and thanks for what you do, friend!!

[@jataim4197]

😱My child hood! Listening to this album BLARING from our neighbors garage while they drank beer 🍺🍻 n' fixed cars. 12 hours a day, EVERY DAY❗for 3 months 😂. Then the other neighbors practiced their own band @ 🌃 "MIDNIGHT SPECIAL" .......n' they were constantly battling volume n bass w/each other. 💪🎸🎼🎵. Then the "Black Sabbath" dudes, ... would each get in there low-rider 'Chevys' n' you'd have, 5 cars BLASTING "Black Sabbath" so, LOUD 📢 the neighborhood shook‼️. Tru Cali. childhood memory ❤

[@JaycRam]

One of the things I love about Europe is, how old it is compared to America. So much history. Looking forward to see what else you decide to dig up and film while across the pond.

[@onimonk666]

" What is this that stands before me?" Well one of my favorite Grimm-O-Visions ever!

[@bigwhoopi6764]

No matter what time of year it is, if its dark and gloomy outside, that first Black Sabbath album is listened to. Of course if its fall time, then the feeling surrounding the Sabbath music is very special. Good show!😎🤘

[@cathpeterson1944]

beautiful gothic looking village, I luv old church, windmill and cemetery