It's Mother's Day in Australia this Sunday 12 May. If, like us, the realisation that you you still haven't got your gift sorted for the metal loving mum in your life is just sinking in, then take a deep breath in, because our Maniacs Online store is here to provide a one shop solution to your problem.
Offering official merchandise, vinyl and accessories from some of the biggest names in rock and metal, the Maniacs Online store is home to a range of gifts perfect for metal-loving mothers. With so many options available, it can be hard to know what to choose, so we've done some of the heavy thinking for you and put together this helpful shopping guide to help you put a smile on the face of even the most discerning metal mum in your life. Favourite child status is just a few clicks away!
Mother's Day Gift Guide For The Metal Mum In Your Life
Halestorm - 15 Year Anniversary Hoodie
The Lzzy Hale-fronted hard rock force Halestorm are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their debut self-titled album this year. This limited-edition army green, unisex, zip-up hoodie with Halestorm logo on front and self-titled album cover on back would make an amazing gift for the many mothers out there who hail Halestorm. Pre-order now and then let your mum know that something special will be in the mailbox in the near future.
Check out the full-range of Halestorm merch and vinyl available in the store now.
Type O Negative - Bloody Kisses - Suspended In Dusk D2C 2LP Vinyl
If yours is one of the many meta mums who share rather positive thoughts on Type O Negative then this double-vinyl offering of Bloody Kisses - Suspended In Dusk should put a smile on her dial. Pressed on an exclusive and very limited blue and yellow vinyl, this is the first time this unique sequence and alternate artwork has been made available on vinyl.
Check out the full-range of Type O Negative merch and vinyl available in the store now.
Linkin Park - Papercuts T-Shirt Bundle
Linkin Park released the career-spanning greatest hits collection Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000-2023) this year and we were fortunate enough to be able to offer this store-exclusive T-Shirt bundle featuring a limited-edition T-Shirt and the record in your choice of format. So if your mum has big love for Linkin Park, then hit the link and pick one up.
Check out the full-range of Linkin Park merch, vinyl and accessories available in the store now.
Gojira - In The Wilderness T-Shirt
If your mum goes off for Gojira, then this brand new Gojira In The Wilderness T-Shirt is the perfect present to show her how much her presence in your life means to you. Available for pre-order now, this is just one of a variety of Gojira gifts to be found in the store.
Slipknot - Slipknot (Lemon Coloured Vinyl)
If your mum is a proud OG maggot, then no doubt she'd be super-stoked to own their iconic self-titled debut on vinyl. A relentless assault on your senses that changed the metal world as we know it, Slipknot is home to Spit It Out, Wait And Bleed and (Sic). This vinyl reissue only scratches the surface of the extensive range of Slipknot items in our store, so add it to the basket and go explore.
Trivium - Shogun Half-Sumo Signed Poster + Milk Clear Vinyl
If there is nothing trivial about your metal mum's love for Trivium, then this Shogun bundle is an offer too good to refuse. Featuring a Half Sumo signed poster with an illustration celebrating the 15th anniversary of the album Shogun that has been screen printed on an 18x24" poster featuring foil detailing, that has been signed by all members of Trivium. The poster comes bundled with 2LP 15th Anniversary pressing of Trivium's Shogun album on exclusive milky clear 12" 2LP vinyl. Be sure to take a look at the wild collection of Trivium stock available in store before you checkout.
The Amity Affliction - Not Without My Ghosts Crewneck
If like millions of fans worldwide your mother has a strong affliction for these Queensland metalcore heroes, then our Maniacs store is the perfect place to score some brownie points this mother's day. One of our favourite items is this Not Without My Ghosts crewneck. Part of the range that was previously exclusive to their record release pop-up stores, this sits alongside the exclusive hoodie as our picks of the bunch with the colder months on the way.
Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast (40th Anniversary Cassette + T-Shirt Bundle)
If you are the child of a Maiden Mum, then this The Number Of The Beast 40th Anniversary Cassette + T-Shirt Bundle is the gift to send her running to the hills to sing your praises. The cassette is comprised of the 2015 remastered recordings of the original eight songs on the album with front cover colour art based on the 1982 C-60 cassette release plus a re-designed & updated inlay, accompanied by an iconic Number Of The Beast tee.
Check out the full-range of Linkin Park merch, vinyl and accessories available in the store now.
In This Moment - Crystal Set in Velour Pouch
If your metal mum has a thing for both crystals and In This Moment, then this is the only gift worth giving this mother's day. Featuring eight clear crystals sizes 1.5- 2" in a 4x4.72" inside a black velour drawstring pouch with the In This Moment circle logo printed on the front in white, it is a unique merch offering sits beside this In This Moment candle set as two of our quirkiest store offerings.
Spiritbox - The Fear Of Fear Vinyl
One of the hottest heavy acts on the planet, the Courtney LaPlante fronted Spiritbox have no doubt won the hearts of many a mum worldwide. If your mum is one of them, then what could be a better gift than a copy of the 2023 release The Fear Of Fear on vinyl? The Fear of Fear builds on the band’s momentum from their massively successful 2021 debut album Eternal Blue, which topped charts and dominated critics’ year-end lists.
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