"One Step Closer" is the debut single by the nu metal band Linkin Park released in 2000 and the second track of their debut album, Hybrid Theory. It is also the song that catapulted the band to stardom, especially towards the rock audience, as well as one of the band's well-known songs. The song reached number 79 on the Hot 100 on February 20, 2001. The track was firstly known as 'Plaster', a supposed "demo" version of One Step Closer. This early version featured Bennington screaming "shut up" in the beginning of the song, as well as during the bridge.