Sepultura’s concert at the Zénith in Paris brought together the capital’s Metal community for a memorable event. This farewell tour of the group, pillar of South American metal and legend of its generation, resonated in a melting room, even before the launch of the festivities.
Text and photos by Tetralens (tetralens.com)
A powerful opening with Jesus Piece
The evening began with Jesus Piece, a Metalcore group from Philadelphia, whose stage relaxation and commitment won over the audience. Their hard-hitting hardcore style and boundless energy captivated the audience, despite the sometimes imprecise sound system. Aaron Heard, the frontman, stands out with a mixture of the talented nonchalance of Kadeem France (Loathe) and the raw rage of Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed). Their performance quickly ignited the audience, creating the first mosh pits of the evening.
Obituary: A brutal and visceral slap
At 6:50 p.m. sharp, Everglades death metal reps Obituary take the stage. Their intense and brutal performance plunges the Zénith into an electric atmosphere. With their heavy sound and visceral stage presence, Obituary left their mark on this evening. Each piece of Redneck Stomp has Slowly We Rotthrilled the audience, confirming their status as legends of the genre.
Setlist d’Obituary :
- Redneck Stomp
- Threatening Skies
- By the Light
- The Wrong Time
- Deadly Intentions
- Chopped in Half
- Turned Inside Out
- Solid State
- War
- Dying of Everything
- Slowly We Rot
- Cat Scratch Fever (reprise by Ted Nugent)
Jinjer: A captivating and explosive performance
In an even denser room, Jinjer, the Ukrainian groove metal stars, take over. Tatiana Shmayluk, charismatic and captivating, knows how to bewitch her audience. With a dynamic setlist, atypical rhythms, and an alternation between suave sweetness and visceral rage, the group electrified the Zénith.
Tatiana’s powerful voice, Eugene Abdukhanov’s technical precision on bass, and Roman Ibramkhalilov’s striking riffs transported the crowd. Slams and mosh pits punctuated their set, while the announcement of their album Duel (scheduled for February 2025) has generated immense excitement.
Setlist de Jinjer :
- Sit Stay Roll Over
- Ape
- Fast Draw
- Retrospection
- Teacher, Teacher!
- Colossus
- Someone’s Daughter
- Kafka (first time live)
- Copycat
- Perennial
- Rogue
Sepultura: A metal legend at the top of his game
When Sepultura takes the stage, the room seems transformed, immersed in a unique atmosphere. The excitement is palpable in the now crowded pit. Derrick Green, on vocals, and Andreas Kisser, on guitar, lead a performance that traces the group’s discography, mixing emblematic pieces and recent compositions.
Despite the inevitable comparisons to the Cavalera era, Sepultura continues to prove its relevance with a powerful and galvanizing style. The setlist, although sometimes haphazard in its progression, delighted fans with titles like Refuse/Resist, Roots Bloody Roots et Arise. Small downside: the absence of Eloy Casagrande on drums, but his playing remains recognizable within another project.
Burial Setlist:
- War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover)
- Police (Titans rerun)
- Refuse/Resist
- Territory
- Slave New World
- Phantom Self
- Attitude
- Means to an End
- Kairos
- Breed Apart
- Guardians of Earth
- Choke
- False
- Escape to the Void
- Kaiowas (with percussion and guests on guitar)
- Dead Embryonic Cells
- Agony of Defeat
- Orgasmatron (Motörhead cover, shortened)
- Troops of Doom
- Inner Self
- Arise
Encore :
- Ratamahatta (shortened, introduced by a drum solo)
- Roots Bloody Roots
A concert that will be a landmark
Overall, this concert at the Zénith was memorable. He celebrated Sepultura on his farewell tour, bringing together talented groups like Jesus Piece, Obituary and Jinjer. Each performance shone with its intensity and quality, thrilling a fervent audience. A moving and unforgettable evening for the metal community.
About Tetralens
This article was written by Tetralens, who is also the owner of all the photos you saw above.
Tetralens is a photographer based in Paris. If you would like to chat with her about her work and/or collaborate with her, you will find all her information below!
TETRAlens brings together all the expressions of my photographic work, recent or dating back several years. I mainly present an extract of my live concert captures, mainly from the Metal and Rock scene, as well as a small overview of my other photographic subjects, such as landscapes, details and architecture. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to capture through my lens what my eyes wanted to immortalize: the sharpness of a light, the strength of a moment, the softness of a look, the energy of a moment, those things that make the world more beautiful. Since a young age, this passion has followed me in my daily life or in my travels, my eyes constantly looking at nature, cities and people as a source of inspiration to nourish my artistic expression. The most emblematic channel being live music, events through which humans are a vector of the most positive vibrations.
