The debut single from *Hybrid Theory*, "One Step Closer" marked Linkin Park's arrival, defining the nu-metal sound for a generation with its blend of aggressive riffs, rap verses, and melodic choruses.
- The single was released on September 28, 2000, by Warner Records.
- "One Step Closer" was the first song released by Linkin Park.
- The song features a spoken-word breakdown by Chester Bennington, famously ending with the line "Shut up when I'm talking to you!"
Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California, formed in 1996. They are best known for their blend of hard rock, alternative rock, and hip-hop influences. "One Step Closer" was released as the debut single from their first album, *Hybrid Theory*, positioning them as a prominent new voice in the nu-metal scene of the early 2000s.
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