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To Write Love on Her Arms

The Metal Oasis is back and better than ever! Again this year, we’ve teamed up with To Write Love on Her Arms to bring even more to the Headbangers Boat experience, including exciting new activities and a dedicated wellness lounge. Check out all the details below and see what’s in store!

To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is...

a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery.

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Mental Health Toolkit 101: Tools for Everyday Wellness

Mental Health Toolkit 101: Tools for Everyday Wellness

Start your journey with approachable, actionable mental health tools designed for real life. In this kickoff session, the team from TWLOHA will guide you through their Mental Health Toolkit—featuring short, practical exercises that can be completed in 5 to 20 minutes. These tools are built for everyday use and are accessible to everyone, no matter where you are in your mental health journey.

Many of these exercises are also available in the onboard Safe Space, giving you the opportunity to explore them at your own pace after the session.

LET IT OUT! Screaming for Self-Care

LET IT OUT! Screaming for Self-Care

Yes, scream therapy is real—and no, you don’t have to keep it all in. In this high-energy session, TWLOHA teams up with professional screamers to explore how screaming can be a powerful tool for emotional release and personal empowerment. You’ll learn the mental health benefits of scream therapy, warm up your voice, get a crash course in safe screaming techniques, and then scream it out—solo and together. We’ll even scream along to a few tracks before breaking into small groups to reflect. It’s cathartic, connective, and all about reclaiming your voice—literally.

More Than Music: A Panel on Self-Care and the Soundtrack of Survival

More Than Music: A Panel on Self-Care and the Soundtrack of Survival

Music has long been a lifeline—for both listeners and creators. In this intimate and honest panel, TWLOHA joins a lineup of artists to explore the deep intersection between music and mental health.
Together, we’ll unpack how songs become survival tools, how touring artists care for their mental well-being on the road, and how music has helped each panelist make sense of life’s heavier moments. Expect stories of mentorship, moments of vulnerability, and reflections on the songs and albums that helped us feel less alone.

Whether you’re an artist, a fan, or simply someone who believes in the healing power of music—this conversation is for you.

 

 

 

Sensory Reset: A Five-Senses Wellness Lounge

"Sensory Reset: A Five-Senses Wellness Lounge"

Step out of the chaos and into calm.
This guided experience is designed to help you ground yourself through your five senses—perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed or anxious and looking for a moment of peace. Whether you're new to mindfulness or just need a break, this self-paced lounge offers approachable ways to recenter and reconnect with the present moment.
1. Sight – Get lost in color with guided coloring pages and calming visual breathwork tools curated by TWLOHA.
2. Sound – Slip on headphones and experience the soothing power of binaural beats, designed to gently engage your brain and bring balance.
3. Touch – Create your own sand art masterpiece—tap into the meditative rhythm of pouring, shaping, and layering.
4. Smell – Drift into relaxation with optional essential oils, available in a low-scent zone for accessibility.
5. Taste – Enjoy a mint or hard candy to help center your focus and gently bring your attention to the now.
Come as you are, leave a little lighter.

MERCH

MERCH

A curated selection of merchandise to be available for patrons who want to directly support TWLOHA.

Mindful Moments: Grab & Go Mental Health Tools

Mindful Moments: Grab & Go Mental Health Tools

Take a moment for yourself.
Explore a curated selection of worksheets from TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit—designed to help you reflect, reset, and reconnect with your inner world. Whether you’re journaling through a tough day, setting intentions, or simply checking in with yourself, these guided exercises offer an easy, approachable way to support your mental wellness.
Quiet, intentional, and just for you.

Letters From The Pit

Letters From The Pit

TaBack by popular demand, our “Slow Motion Message Board” invites you to pause and connect. Leave behind a note with one thing you wish you could say, and take with you a message you might need to hear. It’s a quiet, meaningful way to reflect, share, and support others on the journey.