The crowd was electric Wednesday night at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford — and not because of the passing thunderstorm. The Ghost Inside, Halestorm and Volbeat brought rockin’ energy (and multiple, colorful, electric guitars) to an enthusiastic audience from the pit to the lawn. The bands entertained concertgoers with songs like “Everest” (off Halestorm’s newest album), “Dear Youth” (The Ghost Inside) and a cover of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” by Volbeat. Folks dressed in ponchos to shield themself from the rain, which didn’t affect the night’s mood.
— Katlyn Proctor

Lzzy Hale, frontrunner of rock band Halestorm, belts out a tune during their show on Aug. 13 at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford. Halestorm recently toured with Iron Maiden and then performed alongside Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne during his final show. The band’s latest album, “Everest,” was released on Aug. 8. (Neil Barrett photo/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
- Katlyn Proctor

The Ghost Inside, whose claim to fame began after they suffered a tour bus crash in Texas resulting in the amputation of their drummer’s leg, opened a rock metal show at Bank NH Pavilion in Gilford featuring Halestorm and Volbeat on Aug. 13. Here, vocalist Jonathan Vigil points to the crowd in the pit. (Neil Barrett photo/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
- Katlyn Proctor

Halestorm front runner Lzzy Hale, right, beats out a melody on electric guitar alongside guitarist Joe Hottinger during a performance on Aug. 13 at the BankNH Pavilion in Gilford. The band recently released their latest album, “Everest.” (Neil Barrett photo/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
- Katlyn Proctor

Danish rock band Volbeat, known for their melding of rock ‘n’ roll and metal, headlines a show at BankNH Pavilion on Aug. 13. Shown here is touring musician Flemming C Lund, foreground, alongside Volbeat’s Michael Poulson. (Neil Barrett photo/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
- Katlyn Proctor
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Lzzy Hale, frontrunner of rock band Halestorm, belts out a tune during their show on Aug. 13 at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford. Halestorm recently toured with Iron Maiden and then performed alongside Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne during his final show. The band’s latest album, “Everest,” was released on Aug. 8. (Neil Barrett photo/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
- Katlyn Proctor
The Ghost Inside, whose claim to fame began after they suffered a tour bus crash in Texas resulting in the amputation of their drummer’s leg, opened a rock metal show at Bank NH Pavilion in Gilford featuring Halestorm and Volbeat on Aug. 13. Here, vocalist Jonathan Vigil points to the crowd in the pit. (Neil Barrett photo/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
- Katlyn Proctor
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