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Continue reading →: How Ill Niño Stayed True to the Scene Through Chaos | Mental Health in MetalIn this episode of The Heavy Metal Therapist podcast, I sat down with Laz and Marcos from Ill Niño, a band that helped define early 2000s nu metal and Latin metal fusion. But this conversation wasn’t just about riffs or nostalgia. We dove deep into what it means to stay…
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Continue reading →: Electric Callboy Still Owns the Scene with Elevator OperatorIn this episode of The Heavy Metal Therapist Reacts, John checks out Elevator Operator, the latest single and video from Electric Callboy. He hasn’t heard the song or seen the video yet, but within seconds, it’s clear they’re still one of the best bands doing it right now. It’s got the…
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Continue reading →: The Lion: For When You’ve Been Through It and Kept GoingAlright, here’s the deal. This lion shirt isn’t about looking cool. It’s not some random animal slapped on fabric to sell something. I made it because it means something to me and I think it’ll mean something to you too. The artwork’s inspired by American traditional tattoo style. Bold lines.…
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Continue reading →: The Butterfly: You Don’t See the WingsHere’s the thing about transformation – it hurts. People love to talk about the “after.” The glow-up. The healing. The comeback. But no one really talks about how brutal the process can be. That’s what this Butterfly T-shirt is about. Because growth doesn’t feel beautiful when you’re in the middle…
Hello,
I’m John
the Heavy Metal Therapist – drummer for Hope Through Grace and host of this space where heavy music meets honest talk about mental health.
Metal has always been more than just sound to me; it’s been a lifeline. That’s why I started this project: to create a place where we can break down songs, talk with bands, and be real about the struggles we all carry.
Whether you’re here for the breakdowns or the breakdowns we don’t talk about enough, you’re in the right place. Let’s get heavy, get honest, and find some hope along the way.
