Heavy metal fans and band descended on Catton Park last weekend for the much anticipated return of Bloodstock Festival.
Running from August 10 to August 13, heavy metal music lovers were treated to performances from legendary bands such as Megadeth, Sepultura, Ugly Kid Joe, Killswitch Engage and Meshuggah.
But while the bands have been amazing, its all about the incredible crowds.
Here are 37 scenes from last weekend:
![Bloodstock Festival 2023. Image Sophie Jones](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/18/9/Atmosphere_Sophie%20Jones_27.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
1. Bloodstock Festival 2023
Bloodstock Festival 2023. Image Sophie Jones | Sophie Jones
![Bloodstock Festival 2023. Image Sophie Jones](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/18/9/Atmosphere_Sophie%20Jones_24.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
2. Bloodstock Festival 2023
Bloodstock Festival 2023. Image Sophie Jones | Sophie Jones
![Bloodstock Festival 2023. Image Sophie Jones](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/18/10/Atmosphere_Sophie%20Jones_23.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
3. Bloodstock Festival 2023
Bloodstock Festival 2023. Image Sophie Jones | Sophie Jones
![Bloodstock Festival 2023. Image Steve Dempsey](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/18/10/Atmosphere_Steve%20Dempsey_017.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
4. Bloodstock Festival 2023
Bloodstock Festival 2023. Image Steve Dempsey | Steve Dempsey