Rock Your Holiday Shopping: The Ultimate Gift Guide for Metalheads!
Finding the perfect gift for the metalhead in your life can feel like a daunting mosh pit, but fear not! We’ve curated a killer list of the coolest gear, from apparel, music and toys to some festive brews. Dive in and discover the perfect presents that will make their holiday season truly headbang-worthy!
Give the metalhead in your life the ultimate gift that keeps on giving all year round. A subscription to Thunderflix! The Netflix for metalheads.
Enter Thunderflix, the world’s premier on-demand video streaming service dedicated exclusively to heavy metal music and its ardent fans.
You get unlimited access to a vast archive of heavy metal concerts.
In-depth documentaries about the giants of metal.
A selection of films and video content celebrating metal culture.
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Access Thunderflix on any device, wherever you are.
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Tired of the same old boring baubles on your Christmas tree? Spice things up and go a little darker with metal themed ornaments. Get yours here at the Metal Shop.
Whether you’re decorating for the holidays or simply adding charm to your home, this quilted tree skirt is the perfect finishing touch. Its classic design and durable construction make it a must-have for your tree, offering both style and functionality.
Buy The Swirls Guitar Quilted Christmas Tree Skirt Here
Grab tickets for the US Decapitated Tour With Incantation, Darkest Hour, And Exmortus. General admission tickets for the tour are on sale now!
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Brand new ultra SICK “Acts of the Unspeakable” design ready to slither its way onto your flesh. There’s also cool new logo shirts, a re-press of the single Severed Surgeon shirt and more badass stuff.
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Order Judas Priest’s New Album Invincible Shield here. Grab tickets for the Invincible Shield 2025 European tour here.
You can finally take a bath with Abbath! Or a number of other infamous black and occult metal figures. They also have black rubber ducks and other bathtime accessories. Browse the collection at Corpse Paint Soaps in Etsy
HEAVY’S HEADPHONES FOR HEAVY MUSIC
Heavys headphones for heavy music. Making metal heavier. Listen to music the way you should.
Personalize your headphones with our interchangeable collection of ear-cups featuring official limited designs by your favorite artists.
Inside the Shells Bundle : Heavys H1H Headphones, your selected pair of designed Shells, pair of Heavys original shells, AUX Audio Cable, USB-C Charging Cable, premium protective travel case
Cameo Call from Dave Mustaine of Megadeth
Give the ultimate metal superfan the most mega gift ever with a 30-second custom video from Dave Mustaine of Megadeth. He’s a Grammy-award winning artist, vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. He is the epitome of metal and epitome of cool. It’s a gift a metalhead will treasure forever. $299 at Cameo
Give the gift of a subscription to Decibel Magazine which any metal head will like. They’ve got both a regular subscription as well as the premium subscription that includes the exclusive flexi-disc vinyls, both options are available here.
Fire up the roaster and tune down the roast level to diabolical for this premium bean! Drink the ‘Roadie’s Choice’ coffee and sip in sadistic savor straight from the crypt as we bring you the most brutal brew in existence!
Everything about this coffee will feel like an album, from killer coffee notes to new original artwork by Vince, all wrapped up in epically fiendish packaging guaranteed to LIQUIFY YOUR BRAIN!!! Order here frim the Beheading And Brewing company.
Preorder one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year! Opeth’s “’The Last Will and Testament”. Mikael Åkerfeldt is one of the greatest death metal vocals ever recorded. Get your copy here.
Legacy Recordings has set a March 14, 2025 release date for “See You On The Other Side V2.0”, the new vinyl box set from Ozzy Osbourne.
“See You On The Other Side V2.0” is the complete vinyl works of Ozzy‘s original solo material in a limited edition, numbered black vinyl box set. There will be 2,000 copies made, and it will feature a total of 18 albums, including the rarities compilation album, “Flippin’ The B-Side”, as well as his most recent releases “Ordinary Man” and “Patient Number 9”. This super deluxe box also includes 10 brand-new full-size posters of vintage photos, a gold bat vinyl slipmat, and an individually numbered vellum certificate of authenticity personally signed by Ozzy Osbourne.
For the complete track listing and to pre-order, visit store.ozzy.com.
ALICE COOPER, BAD COMPANY, JOURNEY, KISS, LED ZEPPELIN Featured In ‘Rock Visions’ Book Of Memorabilia. Rock ‘N’ Roll Graphics From The Print Age”, a stunning collection of memorabilia from 12 of the most legendary bands and artists of our times signed by Sir Elton John and curator Rob Roth, with Artluxe copies also including a fine art print signed by Alice Cooper.
“Rock Visions” chronicles the art of 12 titans of rock: Alice Cooper, BAD COMPANY, David Bowie, Elton John, JOURNEY, KISS, LED ZEPPELIN, PINK FLOYD, QUEEN, THE ROLLING STONES, STEVE MILLER BAND and THE WHO.
For more information, visit www.genesis-publications.com.
WHAT IS THE METALHEAD BOX?
2024 “The Lost Christmas Eve” Returns to the Stage!
Celebrate Christmas metalhead style by watching rock and metal greats performing Christmas classics with a rock twist. Guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit! The Trans-Siberian Orcgestra is bringing an ALL-NEW version of The Lost Christmas Eve – the final chapter of TSO’s Christmas trilogy – to a city near you! Get your tickets here!
There are a few metal bands that have their own brands of spirits to spice up your holiday cheer. Here are a few for different brands for you to choose from.
Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey which you can purchase here:
Amon Amarth Peated Swedish single malt whiskey which reveals a noticeably smokier palette, where notes of orange and light chocolate harmonize with subtle nuances of golden apples and vanilla. Order here:
Trooper Beer, A range of premium beers created by Iron Maiden. Order here
Camerons Brewery have teamed up with legendary rock band Motörhead and Global Merchandising Services to create an exciting new collaboration beer. You can order it here.
Put something hot in your favorite netalheads stocking this year.
SLAYER, the iconic heavy metal band, has unleashed a fiery concoction known as “Raining Blood” hot sauce, a tribute to their legendary song of the same name. A collaboration with Coney Island Saucery, this scorching sauce lives up to its brutal name, boasting a blend of some of the world’s hottest peppers, sure to send a scorching surge through your taste buds. Order here.
Metallica Masterclass
If there’s someone who’s in a band just starting out or needs a jolt in the right direction, this masterclass from metal’s biggest band provides the ideal helping hand. Given the ups and downs Metallica have traversed over their 40-year history, their words of wisdom on band dynamics, songwriting and business acumen covered in these 10 online lessons provide priceless knowledge to all looking to follow in their footsteps. Buy Metallica’s Masterclass here.
Cannibal Corpse Coloring Book
Featuring iconic artwork and instantly recognisable images all printed on high quality paper in a square format officially licenced and fully endorsed by both Cannibal Corpse, and artist Vince Locke, these amazing designs have the potential for hours of satisfying colouring in. The book encourages you to revel in every horrific detail of Vince Locke’s unhinged imagery, letting your imagination run riot as you create your own personalised versions of your favourite nightmarish Cannibal Corpse designs. Buy yours here.
In celebration of Opeths 4th studio album Still Life turning 25 years old the band is releasing a 25th Anniversary Vinyl 2LP and T-Shirt Bundles through Peaceville Records with cover artwork by Seempieces – The Art of Travis Smith. Purchase ‘Still Life’ on sale here.
Sybreed has re-released a 20th Anniversary edition of Slave Design with 2 brand new recordings through Aggregate Media. Available in a stunning limited digipak and on all digital platforms.
What’s new in the 20th Anniversary Edition?
Re-mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios , using the original mixes.
Completely redesigned artwork by Erik Kirchner Art .
Two brand-new recordings from 2023: a fresh take on Bioactive and finally giving System Debaser the life it deserves.
You can also pre-order a limited vinyl. Purchase here.
You can buy JIMMY PAGE 1964 SJ-200 And 1964 SJ-200 Collector’s Edition Guitars From GIBSON.
This Christmas, gift a piece of music history with the limited edition Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200 and 1964 SJ-200 Collector’s Edition from Gibson. Celebrating 130 years of craftsmanship, these extraordinary guitars, made in close collaboration with the legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist, feature highly flamed AAA maple and AAA Sitka spruce for a unique sound, artfully aged by the Murphy Lab. With only 100 of the standard model and 50 Collector’s Editions available, each guitar includes Jimmy Page’s signature, a custom hardshell case with his Zoso logo, and exclusive accessories like a vintage-style strap and custom pickholder. Perfect for any metalhead, this is not just an instrument, but a tribute to rock royalty.
The everyday, made epic. New Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer iconic audio, renowned noise cancellation, and a relentless, long-lasting battery — all in a compact, durable package that’s powerful, not precious. Purchase here.
Hellraisers
A Complete Visual History of Heavy Metal Mayhem
A pair of metalheads well versed in everything from Anthrax to Zeppelin take you through the metal halls of history in Hellraisers. Time to crank the volume and throw the horns! Take a journey through the history of metal music from its earliest roots with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath to its popular modern incarnations like experimental black metal, stoner doom, and djent. Get incredible looks at modern prog metal musicians tearing up the fret board, or remember some of your favorite, old 38s from years gone by. Everything from AC/DC and Anthrax to Meshuggah and Mastodon is on display in this superfan’s-eye-view exploration of metal’s most innovative and hardcore sounds that can be heard around the world. Co-authored by Axl Rosenberg and Chris Krovatin of the hugely popular blog metalsucks.com, this is a visually dynamic history, complete with exclusive band interviews, over 200 full color photos, genre-by-genre playlists, and plenty more to keep you throwing horns all night long. Purchase here.
Heavy Metal Is My Therapy Pin Button. Add to your battle vest collection. Purchase here at the HallowedMerch Etsy store.
Perfect Music Lover Gift: This Bamboo Guitar Neck Shaped Kitchen Cooking Utensil Set made out of bamboo is the ideal musician gift, featuring four unique guitar-shaped utensils that every guitarist will love.
Rise8 Studios Bamboo Guitar Neck Shaped Kitchen Cooking Utensil Set – Guitar Shaped Musician Gifts
Music lovers steampunk art decor pipe man guitar table lamp by Wigota guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Get yours here.
Farm house style heavy duty guitar headstock storage hooks. Get yours on Amazon.
Get your favorite metalhead an ugly Christmas sweater by Printerval. They have a nice selection to choose from for the netal guru in your life. Get yours here.
Sin Gift Box from Satanic Tea Company
Does the metalhead in your life love tea? Then the folks at Satanic Tea Company have the perfect gift box for them. Packed with one of the company’s classic teas, a tea infuser, and a mug that says “Drink Tea Worship Satan,” it’s the perfect little collection for that tea-guzzling thrasher in your life. Get yours here at Satanic Tea Company.
W:O:A Monopoly! As far as we know it is the only Festivalopoly. The game is available now on MetalMerch and also at the Wacken Store – where you will find other great deals fun stuff perfect for the metalhead in your lige or yourself. Get yours here.
BARKTHRONE BAND STYLE DOG HOODIE
Your dog rocks hard and so does this dog hoodie!
Thick cozy fleece designed to ruff “n” roll for years!
Designed & tested in Australia to fit breeds of all shapes & sizes including chunky monkeys!
Cropped under the chest so there’s no bathroom mishaps
Rigorously tested by Willie dog and Trigger pup to handle ruff play. These hoodies wash & wear like beasts!
Each hoodie has a harness hole for making walks easy.
Get yours here.
AN EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION WITH TAYLOR GUITARS
Crafted in an exclusive collaboration with Taylor Guitars, this watch is a masterpiece, with an authentic wood dial sourced from Taylor’s world-renowned guitars, bringing the soul of music to your wrist. Crafted using the same exquisite wood that has made Taylor Guitars legendary, the Ebony Chronograph features authentic Cameroon Ebony and Abalone inlays on the sub dials and bracelet for a perfect harmony. Get yours here.
A Ring That They WILL NOT WANT To Take Off…
“Just because it’s whiskey, it doesn’t make it a bourbon.” Each bourbon barrel rings is one of a kind just like your special someone who will wear it. The barrels used in the making of this ring are hand cut in heart of bourbon country Kentucky. They are made from genuine aged reclaimed bourbon barrels. Get yours here at BW James Jewelers.
Guitar Whiskey Decanter
Do you love to strum a tune? Do you like to sip whiskey as you sit back and watch the sunset? Or maybe you just want a beautiful decanter to set out on your bar? Then this is the perfect addition for your home bar. This beautifully handcrafted decanter is the ideal accessory for enjoying whiskey, scotch, bourbon or any of your favorite spirits. This is the ultimate accessory for a professional or amateur guitarist! Need a gift for the musician in your life? Look no further! Spice up your music room with this very unique yet beautiful 1000ml decanter that measures approximately 14″ in height. This decanter is made of high quality borosilicate with a shiny black base, the top opens simply by turning the guitar handle to pour. Get yours here.
LEGO® Ideas Fender® Stratocaster™
The ultimate adult toy for your favorite metalhead or musician. The Fender Stratocaster guitar and amplifier lego set. Watch them as they tear open the wrapping paper and busy themselves putting this together like a big kid with a smile on their face.
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD.
Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
If your jam is clothing, boots, tees or jewelry theres plenty to choose from at Vampire Freaks. Check out their huge selection of goth and metalhead style attire.
DEAD WEIGHT COFFIN WEEKENDER
Travel like the dead carrying some precious cargo. Admit it, you’ve got baggage with this twisted patent vegan leather weekender that has a coffin-shaped construction, dark stud hardware, eerie designs on the front N’ back and a full zip closure. It measures at 25″L x 15″W x 7″D. Get this at Dollskill.com
Gift the subscription of Audible through Amazon Prime. Simply download the App on your phone, put on earphones and scan thousands of titles including all the cool metal and rock biographies from your favorite bands. Guaranteed to keep you entertained for hours! Go to Audible.com here.
Merry Krampus! Does your favorite netalhead have cold feet like the dead? Get them some Krampus socks to warm up those icy feet. Deck the halls in delightful designs inspired by the holiday spirit. Perfect for stuffing stockings or to hang on the chimney with care! Get yours at Rockem.
Dress up your favorite metalhead in a festive Krampus shirt for the holidays. Fydude Men’S Christmas Krampus Monster Printed Shirt. Materials: Polyester No fading. No shrink. Lightweight and Quick Dry.Relaxed fit: Cut generously in the chest and waist.Cooling Tech: Soft & Coolness Fabric, helping Sweat Evaporates Faster.Garment Care: Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry Low, Line dry，Do Not Bleach.Occasions: Perfect for Carnival Festival, Vacation, Summer Beach, Holiday, Hawaii Party, Break, Business and Casual ect. Get yours here at Fydude.com
Heads Of Horror Illuminated Glass Dome Sculpture Collection. Heads Of Horror Sculpture CollectionHandcrafted ghoul, goblin and monster sculptures. Hand-painted in grisly detail, displayed inside illuminated glass domes topped by sculptural skulls. Get yours here at the Bradford Exchange.
Whether its a viking Valhalla ugly knitted Christmas sweater or a heavy metal blanket Printerval.com has you covered with perfect gifts for the metalhead in your life.
Struggling to think of Christmas present ideas for the music lover in your life? AmpRack’s guitar amp-themed key holders add a touch of rock ‘n’ roll charm to any space.
Uniquely designed and modeled after classic guitar amps. Four free guitar lead jack key rings included with every key holder. Comes with all the necessary hardware for a quick and hassle-free setup. 50% OFF Black Friday Sale + Buy 2 Get FREE Shipping!www.amprack.shop
Check out Horror Pain Gore Death artists on Discogs! For fans of extreme metal. Over 1000 distro items for sale, with new items being added daily… low prices!
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SNEAKERS MADE FOR THRASHING
DC Slayer Tag shoes. For the serious Slayer fan. This DC collaboration has exclusive, eerie design, plus all the benefit of knowing the skate-shoe specialist will deliver in comfort and robustness. Check Amazon. Those interested in other brands featuring bands like Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Slipknot can check out EMP‘s extensive collection.
Ibanez GRX70QA at Amazon. Whether you’re buying for a beginner or a more experience axe-slinger, this is an excellent guitar for learning covers or creating original tunes. Ibanez has long been the favoured brand of shredders like Herman Li and Steve Vai for its comfortable necks, switching options and pickups that are conducive to fast playing and finding a perfect tone. Coming in a range of finishes, the GRX70QA provides a huge amount of guitar for a competitive price.
Gift the gift of concert tickets to see Ghost live. The year 2025 will mark a new chapter for Ghost, as they’ve announced their biggest world tour to date with hints towards a new album.
The Iron Maiden Collection
Igloo has collaborated with Iron Maiden, the iconic band synonymous with heavy metal, on a collection of KoolTunes and Playmate coolers — inspired by album cover art and the band’s figurehead Eddie — that give metalheads a chance to chill with the Beast! Get yours here.
SHRED THE HIGH SEAS
Nothing could be better than scoring concert tickets innyour stocking this Christmas except naybe scoring concert tickets on a cruise. Headbangers Boat ‘25 has our most badass lineup yet with each band playing intimate shows and multiple sets. Get ready to rock out with our Host Lamb of God, as well as Clutch, Kublai Hhan TX, Obituary, DevilDriver, and so many more. Get your tickets here.
Sea Witch Botanicals offers a seasonal scents featuring indulgent, nostalgic aromatics that channel warm holiday spices and whispered secrets of the deepest winter woods. An homage to the Yuletide demon of justice, ‘Krampus’ boasts a rich and complex essential oil blend of cinnamon, clove, fir needle, frankincense, orange, patchouli, and peppermint. Get yours here.
The Metalhead Box contains Metal Music merchandise and albums, hand-picked by our team of uber-Metalheads representing all genres from Death to Black to Thrash to Heavy, and more all delivered to your door monthly! Each item is carefully selected, from CD’s, T-Shirts, posters, autographs, stickers, download cards, and so much more. Working with the biggest to smallest of Record Labels and bands in the business, The Metalhead Box not only delivers on value but also rewards members with exclusive items found nowhere else!
Mosh Potatoes
Mosh Potatoes Recipe Book:
This Mosh Potatoes Recipe Book shares the secret recipes of heavy metal culinary greats like Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson, Anthrax’s Joey Belladonna and, the man who ate speed for breakfast, Lemmy from Motorhead.
Fluance RT85N Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable Record Player
The record player stands out as a true high-fidelity option. It boasts an incredibly well-rounded listening experience. Clarity on vocals and instruments were emphasized, plus we noticed a difference in quality with the Fluance in comparison to other options on this list. Get it here in Amazon.
Spark Go 5-Watt Ultra-portable Smart Guitar Amp & Bluetooth® Speaker in silver or black. Get yours here at positivegrid.com.
King Diamond’s “No Presents for Christmas” Reissued on Vinyl in New Colors – OUT NOW!
Christmas time is here again! King Diamond‘s No Presents for Christmas was originally released in 1985 and now Metal Blade Records is reissuing this 2-track classic on vinyl, just in time for Black Friday. No Presents for Christmas features new cover art and is available worldwide in two new vinyl colors. Side 1 features the title track, “No Presents for Christmas” and Side 2 features “Charon” (from “Fatal Portrait”). In honor of the release, the band has also worked with their US merch company to offer a lithograph signed by King Diamond himself. Get yours here at MetalBlade.com
Boxed Guitar Mug
Enjoy your favourite hot drink with this lovely mug. Decorated with an array of electric guitars it is perfect for any rock and roll fan out there!
Designed with six different guitars varying in shape and colour set against a dark brick wall this mug is sure to stand out in your home. The handle is decorated with matching imagery to the main body whereas the inside is left white.
Presented in a matching box, this fantastic mug is the perfect gift for any music lover and makes a wonderful Christmas gift. Get yours here at TemptationGifts.com.
Musical Gift Wrapping Paper
What do you wrap all the gifts you have purchased for your favorite metalhead? In musical instrument paper of course! Get it here at Etsy.
Wrapping Paper for the Ultimate Metal Gift:
Featuring Classic Heavy Metal Band Logos. Give your gifts a Metal Makeover! Hard Rock Gift Wrap!
Get your here by TheCosmicSnails on Etsy.
Stevenson Entertainment Metallica Master Of Puppets Smiti Figure Playset
Metallica Master of Puppets action figure box set with stage! Included in this 25 piece set is: 4 Smiti figures – James Hetfield Lars Ulrich Kirk Hammett Cliff Burton stage backdrop 4 crosses 2 guitars bass 4 cymballs with stands high-hat cymbal 4 piece drum set 2 drumsticks and microphone.Get yours at Target.
Ozzy Osbourne (Music Maniacs: Metal) 6″ Figure. Get yours at McFarlane Toys.
TYPE O NEGATIVE: BLOODY KISSES HARDCOVER GRAPHIC NOVEL (Limited Edition – Exclusive Cover) Get yours at Revolvermag.com
Seawitch Botanicals sought-after seasonal scent features indulgent, nostalgic aromatics that channel warm holiday spices and whispered secrets of the deepest winter woods. An homage to the Yuletide demon of justice, ‘Krampus’ boasts a rich and complex essential oil blend of cinnamon, clove, fir needle, frankincense, orange, patchouli, and peppermint. Get yours here.
Still not sure what to buy your favorite metalhead for Christmas? Check out the Slayer Holiday Gift Store. They have tree ornaments, apparel, and more!
Gift the gift of Metal Hammer magazine this year. Metal Hammer is a monthly magazine that covers heavy metal, rock, punk, grunge, and other alternative music genres.
Gift your favorite metalhead the gift of natural soaps and deodorant guaranteed to keep him from being the smelly guy in the moshpit.
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Cold Process Soap, Natural Deodorant, Cologne and more!
Massive selection of manly scentsDon’t wait till it’s too late. Shop holiday deals now! Get yours here at DrSquatch.com
Bones Coffee Company isn’t just a drink that wakes you up in the morning, it’s an experience. When you brew a pot of coffee, they want you to have the best experience you’ve ever had. You get the freshest coffee delivered straight to your door. The care given to each of those small batches is evidenced through the rich, full bodied and exceptionally smooth taste you’ll get out of every cup you drink.
Get yours here at BonesCoffee.com.
Gift your furry best friend to a subscription to Barkbox this holiday season. They will receive carefully curated snacks and toys guaranteed to make your favorite furbaby feel like its Christmas every month. Get yours here at Barkbox.
Gift Download Festival 2025 tickets. The event will take place over three days from June 13 to 15 at Donington Park in England. Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn are set to headline, marking their first time in that role at Download Festival.
Confirmed acts include Sleep Token, Jinjer, Bullet for My Valentine, Jimmy Eat World, Spiritbox, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Jerry Cantrell, and more. Additional artists will be revealed in the coming months.
Get your Download Festival tickets here.
Slayer Bed Sheet Spread Duvet Cover Bedding Sets. Black Friday sale 10% off with code GIFT10. Get yours here.
Get your favorite metal band album cover Duvet Cover Bedding Sets at Perspirature.com BLACK FRIDDAY SALE 10% WITH CODE: GIFT10
If youre looking for hair dye or you want your corpse paint to resemble the burnt remnants of angel wings and the ashes of your enemies Manic Panic is the place to shop. Get yours here.
VOLATILE X DARKTHRONE – TRANSILVANIAN HUNGER SKATEBOARD DECK. GET YOURS HERE.
The Cardigan Collection – Officially licensed jackets from your favorite cult classics and beyond! Get yours at Middle of Beyond.
