The first live music event at The Heavy Culture Cooperative, or THCC, in Easthampton started with a bang. The sold-out crowd was treated to performances by black metal bands Olde Bard ( oldebard) and Bellower ( bellowerslaps). The night showed exactly what the new bar and venue stands for: embracing different subcultures loudly and proudly. Photos are from the night at THCC ( thcc413) in Easthampton, Mass., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. For the dailyhampshiregazette #massachusetts #thcc #photography #music #dailyhampshiregazette