A TWO-DAY event focused on bringing the south west's extreme metal scene together while raising money for good causes returned to The Cobblestones in Bridgwater at the weekend. 

Southwest Heavyfest was held on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. 

The event featured headline acts including Party Cannon from Scotland, Ukrainian blackened death and doom band 1914, and Monolithian from Falmouth. 

A total of 17 bands performed across the two days, with other acts including Basement Torture Killings, Sergeant Thunderhoof, Priest Crippler, Master Charger, Total Consumption, Dremora, Seregon, Doomicidal, Cast In Tephra, King Corpse, Lightning Sharks, Angler, Public Execution, and Tromboscopy.

All profits from the event will be donated to Love Musgrove, the official charity of Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. 

Before the event, a spokesperson said: “Our weekend lineup is absolutely stacked!

“Help raise some money for Love Musgrove and enjoy a weekend of extreme music!”

On Saturday, The Cobblestones encouraged people to “head down for a weekend of metal” at the Eastover pub and live music venue. 

The previous edition of Southwest Heavyfest was held in January. 

GALLERY: Southwest Heavyfest returns to The Cobblestones

Bridgwater Mercury: Anthony Gill, Ben Moody, and Liv Winter outside The Cobblestones in Eastover, Bridgwater. Pictures: Steve RichardsonAnthony Gill, Ben Moody, and Liv Winter outside The Cobblestones in Eastover, Bridgwater. Pictures: Steve Richardson

Bridgwater Mercury: Heather Powell and Emma Blackmore.Heather Powell and Emma Blackmore.

Bridgwater Mercury: Charlie Cozza and Ted Fower with pints of Trooper at The Cobblestones.Charlie Cozza and Ted Fower with pints of Trooper at The Cobblestones.

Bridgwater Mercury: Bill Chapman, Elliot Dicks, Liam Cridland, and Andy Warren.Bill Chapman, Elliot Dicks, Liam Cridland, and Andy Warren.

Bridgwater Mercury: Metal fans at the Southwest Heavyfest event at the weekend.Metal fans at the Southwest Heavyfest event at the weekend.

Bridgwater Mercury: Valerie and Josey Grimshaw.Valerie and Josey Grimshaw.

Bridgwater Mercury: Public Execution perform at The Cobblestones for Southwest Heavyfest.Public Execution perform at The Cobblestones for Southwest Heavyfest.

Bridgwater Mercury: Metal fans make the most of a weekend of music for charity in Bridgwater.Metal fans make the most of a weekend of music for charity in Bridgwater.

Bridgwater Mercury: All proceeds from the weekend will go to Love Musgrove.All proceeds from the weekend will go to Love Musgrove.

Bridgwater Mercury: The event took place on Saturday and Sunday.The event took place on Saturday and Sunday.

Bridgwater Mercury: Jarod Frankum (front) with Simon Leibbrandt, Andy Yates, and ‘Hev Metal’ (back).Jarod Frankum (front) with Simon Leibbrandt, Andy Yates, and ‘Hev Metal’ (back).

Bridgwater Mercury: Trombonoscopy brought a distinctive look to Southwest Heavyfest.Trombonoscopy brought a distinctive look to Southwest Heavyfest.

Bridgwater Mercury: Voltane took to the stage on Sunday, May 1.Voltane took to the stage on Sunday, May 1.

Bridgwater Mercury: The event was held at The Cobblestones, "a traditional pub with a love and passion for live music".The event was held at The Cobblestones, "a traditional pub with a love and passion for live music".

Bridgwater Mercury: Love Musgrove aims to improve the experience for patients admitted to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.Love Musgrove aims to improve the experience for patients admitted to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.

Bridgwater Mercury: A total of 17 live bands performed across the weekend.A total of 17 live bands performed across the weekend.