Heavy metal was present in the opening; Rock in Rio expects to welcome 700,000 people in seven days
Sepultura’s partnership with the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra and the Iron Maiden and Dream Theater shows marked the first day of Rock in Rio. Screaming “Sepultura do Brasil”, the band started, at the end of the afternoon of this Friday 2, the presentations at the world stagewhich also included the French Gojira, known for her environmental activism in the lyrics.
About 100 thousand people went to the City of Rock in the first appointment of the event. In 7 days the festival expects to receive 700 thousand people. The agglomeration generated queues to eat, drink water, buy souvenirs and win gifts in sponsorship actions. Despite the large audience, the Rock Express, the transport that leaves from the Alvorada terminal and Jardim Oceanico metro station, proved to be fast and efficient.
Not only the attractions of the World Stage attracted the attention of the public on Friday. The mix of metal and punk by Black Panther opened the Sunset Stage and showed why he has been one of the biggest names in Brazilian heavy rock for the last decade. The miners praised the anti-racist speeches and dedicated the show to Elza Soares.
On the same stage, New York band Living Color raised the political tone. The concert was in memory of former Rio councilor Marielle Franco, who was murdered in 2018. Singer Corey Glover displayed a cardboard sign with “Vote” on one side and “Democracy” on the other. The audience responded with a chorus of around 30 seconds against President Jair Bolsonaro, despite the organization’s measures to prevent the intense electoral dispute from interfering with the party.
For the enemies of the end, the stage New dance order received DJs until 4 in the morning. Electronic music will have even more space this Saturday 3, with Alok opening the Mundo Stage. The day will also feature rap, featuring Racionais MC and Post Malone.
Source: Terra
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