Head Gasket experts...check in....

JBurch said
My opinion, I see this as a band aid, not a fix..........why from the get go didn't the studs clamp tight enough to prevent the gasket bulge

Still would like to hear from the OP in response to my questions

What brand gaskets are they? It doesn't look like the fire ring was compressed. Improper torque? Head bolts bottoming out in the block?