What makes One Step Closer by Linkin Park notable?

'One Step Closer' became a defining anthem for the nu metal genre and reached number 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Its blend of genres influenced a wave of similar acts in the early 2000s and marked Linkin Park's entry into the music scene, setting the stage for their monumental commercial success. Released on September 28, 2000, 'One Step Closer' was Linkin Park's debut EP following their formation in 1996. At this point, they were transitioning from underground success to mainstream recognition, paving the way for their later breakthrough album, 'Hybrid Theory'.