We had such a good time at the last one we've decided to try another Dungeons and Dragons event at Powder monkey gaming in Huddersfield.  We are ably guided by Carl, no experience required. Join us on 25th July from 7.  Message to book.

We are pleased to announce that on 11th July, the peer support group in Leeds at Craftea, will feature a guest artist visiting us. Phil from Never Stay Dead will be coming along to do some drawing with us. Just show up at 6pm to Craftea in Meanwood

Volunteer at ArcTanGent Festival 2025 and Support Heavy Metal Therapy!We’re  thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity to support Heavy Metal Therapy while having an unforgettable time at one of the UK’s best alternative music festivals — ArcTanGent 2025!ArcTanGent are looking for passionate music lovers to volunteer as festival stewards. By completing just one 8-hour shift, … Continue reading ArcTanGent Stewards →

I'm sure some of you will have seen that our beloved Throwback Coffee House in Wakefield will be closing it's doors in the middle of July.  That means that this Wednesday's group will be our final one at that venue.  Throwback was our first group and will always have an important part in the history … Continue reading Goodbye to Throwback →

Now the dust has settled and blisters are healing....be rude not to do a little montage of our time at Download running our groups and mental health peer support chat spaces in District X.  This was part of the Raven Records pop up  so a huge thanks to them for having us.  Thanks also to:Our … Continue reading Download Festival →

Metalcore band Confessions of a Traitor release their new album, This Pain Will Serve You, on Friday. It is full of mental health themes, and we asked Scottish Ambassador for HMT and Metal Encyclopaedia Matt, to review album and also conduct an interview with lead vocalist Stephen (assisted by Ben): https://youtu.be/8-EkzyZ88RU "London metalcore four piece … Continue reading This Pain Will Serve You →

We are now registered with Easy fundraising which means you can donate to HMT without it costing you anything. https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/heavy-metal-therapy/Where does the money go? All the funds we raise through donations, merch sales and grants go towards us running support groups, attending events, providing resources and raising awareness of our work. Thank you for helping … Continue reading Easy Fundraising →

HMT let Ben unleash his geek side. In this interview he talks to Dominik from melodic death metal band The Aphotic Strain about how grim dark fantasy has influenced musicians over many decades. We also spoke about why the hell such horrific imagery soothes us!Interview: https://youtu.be/QEwhk6Yfmy8?si=86vt-aMozBXc3YyUThe Aphotic Strain released an album in February called Over … Continue reading The Aphotic Strain – Interview →

Come and join us on 30th May for a "have a go" at Dungeons and Dragons session which will be part game, and also opportunity to find out more about HMT and our support groups.  At Powder Monkey Gaming in Huddersfield.  Contact us to book

Thank you to Anna, Tam, Liz, Holly, Terri and Emma for hosting this fundraiser for HMT in August To book: gymcatch.com/app/provider/7062/events