The album reached number 2 in the United States, number 6 in the United Kingdom, and the top 10 in some other countries. Year Zero received positive reviews from critics, who complimented its concept and production, as well as the accompanying alternate reality game. The album was promoted by two singles: ' Survivalism' and ' Capital G'. The game expanded upon the album's storyline, using websites, pre-recorded phone messages, murals, among other media in promotion of the project. It was part of a larger Year Zero project, which included a remix album, an alternate reality game of the same name, as well as a conceived television or film adaptation. In contrast to the introspective style of songwriting featured on the band's previous work, the record is a concept album that criticizes contemporary policies of the United States government by presenting a dystopian vision of the year 2022.

It was the band's last album for Interscope, following Reznor's departure the same year due to a dispute regarding overseas pricing.

It was produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and was the band's first studio album since 1994's The Downward Spiral that was not co-produced by long-time collaborator Alan Moulder. Conceived while touring in support of the band's previous album, With Teeth (2005), the album was recorded in late 2006. Year Zero is the fifth studio album by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, released by Interscope Records on April 17, 2007.

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