Image: Gojira - Official Press Photo
The French extreme metal icons Gojira will perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games alongside world-renowned opera singer Marina Viotti. All the details about the performance and when the opening ceremony starts can be found here:
If you haven't been living under a rock, you probably know that the Summer Olympics in Paris start today. At the opening ceremony this evening, alongside pop stars like Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, and Aya Nakamura, none other than the extreme metal icons Gojira will perform.
For this performance, the band has come up with something special and teamed up with opera singer Marina Viotti to compose an original piece and deliver a unique, one-of-a-kind performance. However, those hoping for classics like “Stranded” or “The Heaviest Matter of the Universe” might be disappointed – but you never know, hope dies last.
Who Is Marina Viotti?
Marina Viotti is a versatile, world-renowned opera singer who, besides classical opera, is also proficient in other genres like jazz and heavy metal. As the singer of the band Soulmaker, she showcases her experimental spirit and talent for blending different musical worlds. According to Sortiraparis, her collaboration with Gojira is described as "a wonderful artistic proposal that will surprise many."
To make sure you don't miss this unique performance, you should tune in this evening (26.07.2024). The opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris starts at 19:30 CET and will be broadcast on several TV channels and streaming platforms around the world.
