France’s top metal band, Gojira, have made their presence felt at the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. As previously teased, the band collaborated with opera singer Marina Viotti for a stunning performance under the direction of artistic director Thomas Jolly in the “Libertie” portion of the festivities.
Coming out of a portion of the festivities dedicated to Les Miserable and focusing on a castle facade where a beheaded Marie Antoinette was singing to the crowd, Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier commanded the viewing audience with some double-kick heaviness from one of windowed area. A pull back camera shot then showed the remaining members of Gojira performing from different portions
“We just went metal after Les Mis, after the can-can,” exclaimed NBC analyst Kelly Clarkson. As Gojira continued to bring the heaviness, coordinated flames shot up around them, then a boat carrying opera singer Marina Votti started to cross by. The performance included red streamers, synchronized smoke and fire and yes, even a breakdown from Gojira at the Olympics. “This is so cool,” added Clarkson, making note of the use of metal and opera together within the presentation.
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