Released in 2003, Meteora is the sophomore album that solidified Linkin Park’s reputation as pioneers of nu-metal and alternative rock. Building on the sound of Hybrid Theory, the album fuses heavy guitar riffs, electronic elements, and a mix of rap and melodic vocals. Standout tracks like “Numb,” “Breaking the Habit,” and “Faint” showcase the band’s emotional intensity and genre-blending creativity. Dark, powerful, and cathartic, Meteora captures the angst, energy, and innovation that made Linkin Park one of the defining rock acts of the 2000s.