Some time after the EP was released, Kyle Christener was kicked out of the band. They independently released the Hybrid Theory EP under the name Hybrid Theory in 1999. Chester Bennington joined the band in 1999, after auditioning via recommendation of his lawyers to Jeff Blue of the A&R Recordings branch of Zomba Music Group. Phoenix left the band around the same time to fulfill his commitment with Tasty Snax and was replaced by Kyle Christner. Vocalist Mark Wakefield left the band to pursue a different career as things weren't working out with Xero.
The band formed under the name " Xero" in 1996, the original lineup consisting of Mike Shinoda, Mark Wakefield, Brad Delson, Rob Bourdon, Joe Hahn, and Dave "Phoenix" Farrell.
Mike Shinoda with Xero and Hybrid Theory EP artwork.
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