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Black Country

American

noun

a district in the English Midlands, around Birmingham: so called from the soot and grime produced by the many local industries.

Black Country British

noun

the formerly heavily industrialized region of central England, northwest of Birmingham

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Singer-songwriter Alex G will provide support on the tour’s North American leg, including the Inglewood dates, while former Black Country, New Road frontman Isaac Wood will support in Europe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Singh, who also wrote and starred in the film, said he was inspired by many films as he grew up in the Black Country, especially martial arts ones.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Amelia Kolpa, from Rowley Regis in the Black Country, is receiving palliative care for cancer and has been in and out of hospital since the age of two and a half.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The band performed alongside a loose crew of like-minded acts like Black Country, New Road, Shame and Squid who were experimenting with noise, free jazz and textured art-rock, centered around the Brixton venue the Windmill.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

The second novel is another Black Country study, but of much greater dramatic power.

From The Oyster by Peer

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