Following the success of Metal Merch Day 2024, where we raised an incredible £10,000, we can’t wait to find out what we can achieve together this year. Every pound raised will go to funding brilliant and essential community projects helping people through the power of music. We would love you to share your Metal Merch Day pictures online, and encourage even the most reluctant metalheads you know to get involved. In the words of Kiss, please do ‘Shout It Out Loud’!

What is Metal Merch Day?

Wear your favourite/most random/oldest piece of music merch on 24th October to work, school, college, the gym or even whilst you are at home (working or otherwise!)

There are no rules - it can be your favourite Iron Maiden t-shirt, full corpse paint, your Rob Halford-inspired leather chaps, or the exclusive metal merch day t-shirt. All genres welcomed!

All we ask is that you make a small donation (suggested £5) to Metal For Good, and encourage you to post photos of you wearing your merch on social media, using the hashtag #MMD25.

What is Metal For Good?

Fueled by the unstoppable energy of the metal community, we fund projects that use music to improve mental health, unlock young potential, and amplify underrepresented voices - because metal is more than music, it’s a movement.

The rock and metal community is truly unique. We’re brought together by a shared love of great music and a deep sense of belonging. We feel part of something bigger - accepted, understood, and supported, like someone’s always got our back.

Music is transformational. Whether playing, listening or watching live - it can be an escape when you are struggling, give you a voice when you feel unheard, bring people together, and give you the confidence and skills to thrive.

Through our fundraising, we provide grants to community organisations that use music to change lives. Previously funded projects include The Music Works, Heads Above The Waves and Gig Buddies.

We’re a registered charity, and the passion and generosity of the rock and metal community powers every grant we give. We raise funds year-round by selling merchandise, partnering with industry allies, and offering preloved alternative clothing.

We also run the Metal Collective - a unique supporters’ club where members make a small monthly donation and play an active role in shaping the future of the metal world.