Rock In Rio will have Incubus, Deep Purple, Evanescence and Avenged Sevenfold and Journey

Confirming what was previously announced, Rock in Rio production officially announced five bands for the 2024 edition, more precisely for September 15th.

– Avenged Sevenfold
– Evanescence
– Deep Purple
– Incubus
-Journey

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Rock in Rio 2024: The long-awaited rock night will feature Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence and Journey on Palco Mundo

September 15th will be dedicated to rock with A7X closing the night on Palco Mundo, which will also welcome Evanescence and Journey, owners of the “Greatest Song of All Time”. At Sunset, Deep Purple will be the main attraction, and the band Incubus also confirms

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If there’s one thing that couldn’t be left out of the special celebration of Rock in Rio for its 40th anniversary, it’s rock! If since its first edition, in 1985, Cidade do Rock has welcomed the biggest names in this musical style, in 2024 it would be no different. One of the festival’s most requested bands on social media, Avenged Sevenfold, is back after its only performance in 2013, closing the night of September 15th. On the same stage, Evanescence, who will also perform this year at Rock in Rio Lisboa, will perform a majestic show for one of the band’s largest audiences in Brazil, and Journey, one of the world’s iconic Classic Rock bands, will perform hits such as “Don ‘t Stop Believin'”, considered by Forbes the “Greatest Song of All Time”. On the Sunset Stage, the British rock band Deep Purple will be the main attraction of the space. On the same day, American alternative rockers Incubus also perform.

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For a legion of devoted fans, Avenged Sevenfold’s catalog is part of the DNA of modern hard rock and an ever-evolving soundtrack that documents the band’s creative twists and turns. The group, considered the new name in American metal, led by M.Shadows, promises to electrify the public in a historic show in the City of Rock. Their anthems are responsible for more than two billion streams and the band has sold more than ten million records worldwide, two consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 best-selling albums chart and several No. 1 rock singles. .

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Joining A7X on Palco Mundo, Evanescence returns to Rock in Rio after a series of successful tours around the world. The band, led by iconic vocalist Amy Lee, has garnered critical acclaim and a legion of fans with hits like “Bring Me to Life” and “My Immortal.” The group’s history with Rock in Rio began in 2004, in the first edition of the Portuguese version of the festival, which followed with a magical show in Rio de Janeiro in 2011. In 2012, they returned to Lisbon and this year they will be playing in the Portuguese editions and Brazilian from Rock in Rio.

Another novelty, Journey’s debut at the festival will also be one of the most memorable moments of the 15th. The band, whose song “Don’t Stop Believin'” was officially declared the “Greatest Song of All Time” by Forbes, gained fame international since its formation in the 1970s. The single also received, according to the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), 18 platinum certificates and has been heard all over the world. With more than 75 million albums sold worldwide and a collection of awards including a Golden Globe, Journey continues to be one of rock’s most beloved and influential bands.

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On the Sunset Stage, the rock energy will be no different and will continue to pulsate with performances that will go down in history. The reason for this is the announcement of none other than Deep Purple debuting in Cidade do Rock and as the main attraction of the day on this stage. Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band owns true anthems of the genre such as “Smoke on the Water” and “Highway Star”. It is worth mentioning that in the year of celebrating 40 years of Rock in Rio, the Sunset Stage will have the same stage as the giant Palco Mundo, reinforcing all its power and equality and allowing for an even more powerful line-up.

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The alternative rock band formed in 1991 in California, Incubus returns to Rock in Rio for a show on the Sunset Stage. Known for incorporating a variety of styles, including rock, funk and electronic elements, throughout their career, the group has received numerous awards and nominations, including nominations for the Grammy Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. In addition to “Drive” and “Pardon Me”, other famous Incubus songs include “Wish You Were Here”, “Megalomaniac”, “Anna Molly”, “Dig”, “Nice to Know You” and “Warning”, among others .

With a program full of rock legends, Rock in Rio’s September 15th will be a truly epic celebration of the genre, bringing together its various aspects in a single place: in the City of Rock. Zé Ricardo, artistic vice-president of Rock World, the company that created, organizes and produces Rock in Rio and The Town, highlights the grandeur of the line-up on this day that will be unforgettable: “On this day, each guitar riff will be a tribute to the essence of rock. A celebration of the passion, energy and unity of this genre that has always been present at the festival, since its first edition, we will have new performances in addition to names that have been with us since 1985. One thing is certain, everyone is working. for the biggest edition ever seen, with the best performances.”, he concludes.

More information at this link on the official website.

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