Cornwall Chaos returned for its fourth year with two full days of heavy music at the Benson Centre on August 16 and 17, raising funds once again for Carefor Hospice Cornwall. The festival featured 26 bands-13 each day-along with local vendors like Peace Machine Tattoo, Odd Posh, Cosmo Den, and Parrot Tee Apparel. Since its inception, the event has donated over $10,000 to hospice care.

“This was the biggest year yet,” said event organizer Ryan O’Neil. “It takes over 100 hours just in prep work and a dozen volunteers to make it all happen, but the support from the community has been overwhelming.”

Despite heavy metal’s reputation for aggression, Cornwall Chaos broke the stereotype by creating a fun, family-friendly environment where children played with Nerf guns alongside musicians-for just $10, youth could even shoot at the performers during sets.

Don’t Tell Sarah headlined on Saturday, while TruthTeller headlined Sunday night. TruthTeller frontman Jeffrey Newton praised the event: “Ryan is a shining light in the music community here in Cornwall and wouldn’t be happier to be a part of such a professional festival.”

With a strong mix of local and out-of-town bands, hundreds in attendance, and over $10,000 raised in the first three years-with the 2025 total still to be announced-O’Neil is already looking ahead to year five.