Linkin Park Masked & The Triumphant Return of Deftones on Day 3 of Corona Capital

Linkin Park wrapped up their From Zero World Tour 2025 in Mexico City, the very place where they kicked off their global journey last January at the GNP Seguros Stadium. A perfect full-circle moment that the California band celebrated with a message in Spanish from their frontman Mike Shinoda, along with colorful wrestling masks worn by the band members during their performance of “Papercut” to show their love for the iconic Mexican lucha libre. Check it out here!

“Hi everyone! Are you having a good time? This month marks one year since the release of our album From Zero. We’re so thankful for all the support you’ve given us, both for our music and in this new chapter. Thank you so much,” said Shinoda, as he read the message in Spanish. The singer wrapped it up with a shout of, “¡Viva México, cab–nes!”

The most anticipated act of the entire festival was Deftones, making its return to Mexico City after almost a decade away. It was a moment celebrated by both longtime and new fans, who packed the Doritos stage to the brim. The band from Sacramento, California, kicked off their set with the lead single from their new album Private Music, “My Mind Is a Mountain,” accompanied by visuals from The Holy Mountain, a 1973 surrealist Mexican film directed by Franco-Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky.

The setlist from the band, led by vocalist Chino Moreno, also included classic hits like “Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away),” “My Own Summer (Shove It),” “Rocket Skates,” “Sextape,” “Hole in the Earth” and “Change (In the House of Flies),” which they blended with newer tracks like “Genesis,” “Ecdysis,” and “Milk of the Madonna.” The crowd erupted into chants of “Chino, Chino,” and the energy hit its peak with “Engine No. 9” and “7 Words.”

The Los Angeles-based band made its way back to Mexico, bringing along a special guest: the insanely talented drummer Josh Freese, who’s currently part of Nine Inch Nails. His skills added an extra dose of excitement and energy to the performance led by frontman and guitarist Rivers Cuomo. The band’s set won over the crowd with hits like “My Name Is Jonas,” “Dope Nose,” “No One Else,” “Perfect Situation,” “Hash Pipe,” and “Surf Wax America.”

The big surprise of the show? A cover of Hole’s classic “Celebrity Skin.”

The Manchester-born band returned to Corona Capital 15 years after performing at the very first edition, when lead singer Tim Booth and his bandmates kicked off the then up-and-coming capital city festival. The show was packed with emotional moments, highlighted by the British singer’s freewheeling dance moves. Their setlist included favorites like “Five-O,” “Tomorrow,” “Born of Frustration” and “Laid.”

Among the wide array of musical offerings at this year’s Corona Capital, the legendary Brooklyn-based band TV on the Radio stood out, captivating the Sunset stage with its mesmerizing blend of rock, electro, soul, and free jazz. Without a doubt, it was one of the most anticipated acts for the festival’s most discerning attendees.

“Could You,” “Trouble,” “Wolf Like Me,” “Dancing Choose,” and “Staring at the Sun” were part of the setlist from the band led by vocalist Tunde Adebimpe, one of the great veteran acts in the indie scene.