Rock in Rio is back, and fans are eagerly awaiting the artists' arrival in Brazil for the event.
One of the world's biggest festivals, Rock in Rio, started in Brazil and, with some successful editions, expanded to other countries. The festival has a rich history, and we've put together a quiz for you to test your knowledge about the event. Let's go?
Results
His position: Headbanger!
Your position: Beginner in Metal. You have a long way to go, but don't get discouraged!
#1. In which countries has Rock in Rio already taken place?
Wrong! Rock in Rio has already taken place in the following countries: Brazil, Portugal, Spain, and the United States.
#2. Who performed at the first Rock in Rio show?
Wrong! The correct answer is: Ney Matogrosso
#3. Which two international bands have performed most often at Rock in Rio?
Wrong! The correct answer is: Iron Maiden and Guns N' Roses.
#4. Which Brazilian band/artist has performed most often at Rock in Rio?
Wrong! The correct answer is: Initial Capital
#5. Which artist used the metal audience to promote themselves, provoking a shower of water bottles at Rock in Rio III?
Wrong! The correct answer is: Carlinhos Brown. Click here to learn more about this story.
#6. Which act cancelled their participation in Rock In Rio 2022 after it had been confirmed?
Wrong! The correct answer is: Megadeth
#7. How many editions of Rock in Rio have there been?
Wrong! The correct answer is: 21.
#8. Where is Rock City located?
Wrong! The correct answer is: Barra da Tijuca .
#9. When did the first Rock in Rio take place outside of Brazil?
Wrong! The correct answer is 2004
#10. Journey will perform their first show in Brazil at the 2024 edition of Rock In Rio.
False. The band performed in São Paulo in 2011.
#11. Deep Purple performed in Rio de Janeiro for the first time in 1991. Since then, the band has visited the "Marvelous City" many times. Including their show at this year's Rock in Rio, how many times will Deep Purple have played in Rio?
Nine times
#12. Including Evanescence's performance in 2024, how many times will the band have performed at Rock in Rio?
This will be the band's second time performing at the festival. The first time was in the 2011 edition.
