American Halsey performed at Rock in Rio with the "The Girl in the Tower" tour, promising an intense and heavy show. Nine Inch Nails music played before she took the stage, and gothic lyrics on the screens warned what was to come. With bleached hair cut at shoulder length and a punk ballerina dress, she invaded the stage carrying a ladder and columns to sing "Nightmare," amid flames and heavy guitars.
The performance blended pop tracks with industrial rock elements, a style influenced by Nine Inch Nails. After "Nightmare," she continued with "I'm not a woman, I'm a god," a track that sits between pop and industrial rock. Then came the heavier "Castle" and the more folk-inspired "You should be sad," showing the versatility of the setlist.
In a dramatic second act, Halsey returned to the stage chained like a dog to perform "Dog years." A frequently unfocused camera followed her throughout the performance, adding a theatrical visual element to the show. The artist made a loving greeting to Rio de Janeiro during the presentation.
