Zoom Artwork

1997

XeroOrigins / Pre-Linkin ParkRap Rock / Nu Metal / Demo

Xero Sampler Tape

Released on November 1997 under Self-Released Cassette

The foundational 4-track cassette recorded in Mike Shinoda's bedroom studio, featuring original co-lead singer Mark Wakefield before the arrival of Chester Bennington.

4 tracks•14 min 36 s•Producer: Mike Shinoda

Album Tracklist

Original tracklist (4 songs)

14 min 36 s

Rhinestone (Xero Demo)

Xero

3:42

Reading My Eyes

Xero

2:56

Fuse

Xero

3:16

Stick N Move (Original Demo)

Xero

4:42

Era Photo & Artwork Gallery

16 photos

Physical Editions (Vinyl, CD, Cassette, Boxsets)

(5)

Zoom

Xero Tape

Zoom

Side 1

Zoom

Side 2

Zoom

Relative Degree photo used on the artwork

Zoom

Xero Tape Flyers

Historical Archives & Era Documents

(7)

Zoom

RelativeDegree

Zoom

Xero

Zoom

Mark Wakefield David Benveniste John Dolmayan

Zoom

MarkWakefield

Zoom

Rough mixes[116]

Zoom

Xero with Danny Hayes and Jeff Blue

Zoom

Rapology 11

Official Artwork & Design

(4)

Zoom

XeroLogo

Zoom

Shopping cart cover

Zoom

Baby cover

Zoom

Baby cover inside

Key Trivia & Historical Highlights

Recorded in Agoura Hills, California with a 4-track recorder.
'Rhinestone' would later evolve into 'Forgotten', and 'Stick N Move' into 'Runaway' on Hybrid Theory.
Features the classic rap-rock track 'Reading My Eyes', performed live with Chester at Summer Sonic 2006.

Key Singles & Promos

RhinestoneReading My Eyes

Era Personnel & Lineup

Mark Wakefield (Lead Vocals)
Mike Shinoda (Vocals, MC, Keyboards)
Brad Delson (Guitar)
Joe Hahn (Turntables)
Rob Bourdon (Drums)
Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (Bass)

Production & Credits

Producer:Mike Shinoda

Label:Self-Released Cassette

Release Date:November 1997

Category:Origins / Pre-Linkin Park

Total Tracks:4