Metal music fans show their mettle in RPAC fund-raising effort

Attendees of Metal Heads Fest show their appreciation for the event. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Metal Heads, raised $500 at their first annual Metal Heads Fest - an all day music event featuring local heavy metal bands to help raise awareness and funding for Rochester Performance & Arts Center.
The festival, organized by Metal Heads, took place at The Garage at The Governor's Inn on Sunday.
Featured bands included Novakoi, Gods Go First, Stiletto and Wreckless Child, whose guitarist said the day was a fantastic success for metal music lovers.

RPAC Executive Director Anthony Ejarque accepts a donation from Metal Heads owner Lylah Starkey following the special concert at The Garage (Courtesy photo)

"It was an excellent day of local rock," said Scott Gelzinis. "Everyone had a wonderful time, the weather was fantastic. Speaking on behalf of all four bands, we'd do this fest again in a heartbeat."
Gelzinis is also a guitar instructor at RPAC and sees students benefit from lessons each week.
Metal Heads retail store is located at 3601 Lafayette Road in Portsmouth.
For more information on Rochester Performance & Arts Center, visit www.rochesteroperahouse.org/rpac or call 603.948.1099.