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The Heavy Metal Truants were co-founded by ex-Metal Hammer editor Alexander Milas and Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood, and together with the help of fellow Heavy Metal Truants from all over the world they've raised over a million pounds for Nordoff Robbins, Teenage Cancer Trust, Childline, and Save the Children. "This is about metalheads coming together for a common cause we can all.


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We proudly present the HEAVY METAL TRUANTS and DOWNLOAD 20 FESTIVAL CHARITY AUCTION, raising funds for Childline, Nordoff & Robbins Music Therapy, Save the Children, Teenage Cancer Trust + more! It's time to raise the horns, open your hearts, and dig deep for charity! Get ready to dive into a world of mind-blowing items donated by headline acts from Download Festival over the past 20 years.


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Founded in 2013 by Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood and ex-Metal Hammer editor Milas, across their 11 years of work, The Heavy Metal Truants have raised £1.2million via their annual 150-mile cycle ride from London to Download Festival in Donnington Park.They've also hosted virtual challenges allowing walkers, runners, and cyclists to take part in the challenge, alongside a number of events.


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Since 2013, Heavy Metal Truants (HMT) has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of charity, uniting metal-heads, bands, and industry icons to raise over £1.3 million for children's charities. From Monster Rock Auctions to sizzling Heavy Metal Curries, our fundraising groove never stops. Our iconic annual 150-mile cycle ride from.


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Here we look at five reasons why Heavy Metal Truants are the most awesome metal charity there is: 1. TWO WORDS: IRON MAIDEN. Or two other words: Rod Smallwood. When not leading hordes of truants around the globe on bicycles, Rod also manages a popular beat combo by the name of Iron Maiden. You may have heard of them.


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As well as hosting online auctions, every year The Heavy Metal Truants - who include dozens of members from all walks of life - embark on a three-day, 180-mile bike ride to Download Festival.


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Official channel of the Heavy Metal Truants charitable organisation: cycling 164 miles from London to Download Festival every year in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, Childline and Nordoff Robbins


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Alexander Milas, co-founder of Heavy Metal Truants spoke to 'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout ahead of this year's charity ride from London to Download Fest.


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Fundraising. Heavy Metal Truants was established in 2013 to fundraise for four charities who support services to children in the UK: Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, ChildLine/NSPCC, Teenage Cancer Trust, and Save the Children. All fundraising goes through The Truants Foundation and is split equally between the four charities.


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The Heavy Metal Truants is part of the larger Truants Foundation, now a registered UK Charity No 1191441. The Truants were formed in 2010 by Iron Maiden Manager- Rod Smallwood for a charity bike ride to Egypt where 42 riders raised £236,688 for Nordoff Robbins and ChildLine - Teenage Cancer Trust was added the following year with a ride in.


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Alexander took part in one of the Truants' particularly difficult rides in 2012, through the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. It was there that he was inspired to start his own heavy metal version of.


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Raising money for children in the name of heavy metal since 2013


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Just a reminder that joining Heavy Metal Truants doesn't just help four kids charities — the number one beneficiary is YOU! #BlueMonday #metalmonday #mentalhealth #heavymetaltherapy #fitness #heavymetaltruants. 6. 16. Heavy Metal Truants.


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Download Festival and The Heavy Metal Truants present The Official Download 20 Auction to coincide with Download Festival's 20th Anniversary. This historic auction includes rare memorabilia which will be auctioned off to support four children and young people's charities through The Truants Foundation. The online auction, which also.


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The Heavy Metal Truants are gearing up for HMTXII: The Dirty Dozen in 2024, promising a thunderous blend of heavy metal mayhem and charitable goodness. After a successful 2023, we're back with an ear-shattering symphony of goodwill in June 2024. Don't miss the chance to raise the roof and tons of cash for charity with the ultimate metal-meets.


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On the sixth day of the sixth month, Heavy Metal Truants will embark on their sixth annual cycling pilgrimage from London to Download Festival. A charity fundraising event co-founded in 2012 by.