Against the historic backdrop of St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin, Linkin Park delivered a memorable open-air concert in Moscow's Red Square on June 23, 2011. This special performance was part of the world premiere of the film 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', drawing thousands of fans to the iconic location. The band had a strong connection with the movie franchise, with their single "Iridescent" serving as the film's end title song.
The show was a highlight of the band's 'A Thousand Suns' European tour and featured a powerful setlist that blended hits from all their albums to date. Kicking off with a unique, extended intro for "New Divide," a track from the previous 'Transformers' film, the concert was marked by high energy and a spectacular production that included pyrotechnics for the first time in years. A particularly notable moment was the fan-organized flash mob during "Wisdom, Justice, And Love," where attendees held up signs with the words, creating a powerful visual that the band acknowledged for years to come. The set also included the first-ever live performance of the remixed version of "Iridescent," created for the movie's soundtrack.