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.
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Anthony Gill, Ben Moody, and Liv Winter outside The Cobblestones in Eastover, Bridgwater. Pictures: Steve Richardson
Heather Powell and Emma Blackmore.
Charlie Cozza and Ted Fower with pints of Trooper at The Cobblestones.
Bill Chapman, Elliot Dicks, Liam Cridland, and Andy Warren.
Metal fans at the Southwest Heavyfest event at the weekend.
Valerie and Josey Grimshaw.
Public Execution perform at The Cobblestones for Southwest Heavyfest.
Metal fans make the most of a weekend of music for charity in Bridgwater.
All proceeds from the weekend will go to Love Musgrove.
The event took place on Saturday and Sunday.
Jarod Frankum (front) with Simon Leibbrandt, Andy Yates, and ‘Hev Metal’ (back).
Trombonoscopy brought a distinctive look to Southwest Heavyfest.
Voltane took to the stage on Sunday, May 1.
The event was held at The Cobblestones, "a traditional pub with a love and passion for live music".
Love Musgrove aims to improve the experience for patients admitted to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.
A total of 17 live bands performed across the weekend.
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