Rock in Rio 2013 continues

Published September 20, 2013
Fans emphatically cheer on as Metallica performs.
Fans emphatically cheer on as Metallica performs.
Metallica’s James Hetfield performs during the festival.
Metallica’s James Hetfield performs during the festival.
A Metallica fan is seen covering himself with a Bolivian flag during the festival in Rio de Janeiro.
A Metallica fan is seen covering himself with a Bolivian flag during the festival in Rio de Janeiro.
James Hetfield (Left) and Kirk Hammett of Metallica rock the stage.
James Hetfield (Left) and Kirk Hammett of Metallica rock the stage.
Swedish band Ghost B.C. perform during the festival.
Swedish band Ghost B.C. perform during the festival.
Papa Emeritus II of Ghost B.C. performs in signature Gothic style during their show.
Papa Emeritus II of Ghost B.C. performs in signature Gothic style during their show.
William DuVall of Alice in Chains performs during the festival.
William DuVall of Alice in Chains performs during the festival.
Alice in Chains fans are seen cheering on their favourite band.
Alice in Chains fans are seen cheering on their favourite band.
Sepultura’s front-man Derrick Green performs during the ‘Rock in Rio’ music festival.
Sepultura’s front-man Derrick Green performs during the ‘Rock in Rio’ music festival.
French percussion band Tambours du Bronx performs alongside Sepultura.
French percussion band Tambours du Bronx performs alongside Sepultura.

Rock in Rio is an event originating in Brazil. It is a series of music festivals held in three cities: Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Lisbon in Portugal and Madrid in Spain. The fifth Rock in Rio festival to be held in Rio de Janeiro features an all star heavy metal line up for its fourth day.

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