Greta Van Fleet doesn't take audiences on a time-traveling journey in São Paulo, but does much better

Many rock fans still have reservations about Greta Van Fleet , but none of that seems to matter to the idols of that same audience, and Metallica is no exception. The band took to the stage at Morumbi Stadium on Tuesday night, May 10th, for an audience that wasn't entirely their own – and, without trying to prove anything to anyone, delivered a show capable of mesmerizing.

With the stage in shadows, the audience could only see the silhouettes of the musicians before Josh Kiszka said a shy “Good evening, São Paulo. Are you ready?” and the show began. The hour-long performance had a set well divided into parts, with a clearly defined beginning, middle, and end, and the vocalist's apparent shyness when communicating with the audience completely disappeared when he sang.

Barefoot, with black and white screens and carefully chosen outfits reflecting the band's 1970s references, Greta Van Fleet may not be able to take the audience on a time travel journey, but they do better. With vibrant energy, the band manages to suspend the moments of the show in their own unique harmony, creating a universe of their own for those willing to embark on the journey.

Each member of Greta seems to live in their own world for most of the show, but they do so with such intensity that the energy easily spreads to the audience, which included many fans of the band, proudly sporting the group's t-shirts. While Daniel Wagner conducts with precision on the drums, Jake Kiszka sways with his eyes fixed on the guitar and Sam Kiszka alternates between piano and bass, Josh closes his eyes and transports himself to a distant dimension, sustaining vocals inspired by formidable names (and even Led Zeppelin wouldn't mind that, it's worth remembering), but witnessing Josh's unique timbre live is an experience that makes one wonder: Would the detractors of young bands have welcomed the older bands in their early stages?

Far from being as explosive as the most anticipated band of the night , Greta Van Fleet mesmerized with long, deep instrumentals, frenetic solos, and a prominent bass, ranging from psychedelia to groove, losing themselves in a trance and drawing the audience into this unique and pulsating energy that makes it difficult for anyone still wanting to find fault. This is a band that's here to stay, and a good portion of the audience at Morumbi last night already understood that.

See below a gallery of photos taken by our colleague Marta Ayora .