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Nine Inch Nails

Formed in 1988 by Trent Reznor, Nine Inch Nails (or NIN) has become a world-famous industrial act. In 1994 NIN became a house-hold name with a performance at the 1994 Woodstock Festival and the release of the critically-acclaimed album The Downward Spiral.

Nine Inch Nails 

"It passed the two-week test." - Trent Reznor

The band known as Nine Inch Nails was formed in 1988 by Trent Reznor. After their first record Pretty Hate Machine was released in 1991, a successful slot on that year's Lollapalooza tour gained the band sudden fame among college-aged fans. A follow-up EP in 1992 garnered the band its first Grammy nomination and subsequent win.

In 1994, NIN became a household name with the critical and commercial success of The Downward Spiral. Along with a blistering mud-caked performance at the 1994 Woodstock Music Festival, NIN found itself crisscrossing the globe on world tours, playing sold-out shows in stadiums and gaining a massive fan base.

Only to disappear until the release of The Fragile in 1999. While the album was critically acclaimed, the two-disc album sprawled into soundscapes and mental misery. Nearly five more years would pass before NIN burst back onto the music scene with the release of [With_Teeth], a return to more rock-driven songs.

Within a year NIN would release its latest album Year Zero, a concept record set in a "alternative reality game".

After nearly 20 years in the music business, in October 2007, NIN became free of their contract with Interscope, allowing for new and inventive ways to release their music.

On March 2nd, 2008, Trent Reznor did just that by releasing Halo 26: Ghosts I-IV, a double instrumental album, via the internet. For just $5 fans can download the 36-track album in digital formats.

Hot on the heels of Ghosts I-IV, Reznor and NIN released The Slip on May 5th, 2008. The 10-track album was a first in the history of a music release: Utterly free. Trent invited fans to download the album on him, releasing a physical version in July 2008.

The band set out on round of touring, before hinting at another exciting opportunity. It was soon announced that Reznor was facilitating a reunion of Jane's Addiction so once more NIN set out on tour, along with Streetsweeper Social Club and the newly reunited Jane's Adiction.

After the tour dates were announced Reznor revealed that he was putting NIN in semi-retirement. Tired of touring and wanting to work on other projects, NIN is called the tour "Wave Goodbye". After 20 years of music and performance, the last shows will be held in Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles.

What will happen to Nine Inch Nails in the coming future remains to be seen.

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Nine Inch Nails Live 

During tours to support albums, NIN becomes a live band and requires musicians to tour along side Trent Reznor. Over the years, NIN has developed a 'revolving door' policy involving live musicians. Some have stayed for several 'tours of duty', while others have disappeared after a short stint.

Several of these musicians have played with other major bands, both before and after NIN. Others have gone on to have successful careers post-NIN in the music industry scoring television and films.

Touring Musicians
Alex Carapetis - drummer, 2005
Charlie Clouser - keyboards/synthesizer, 1995-2000
Alessandro Cortini - keyboards/synthesizer, 2005-2008
Jerome Dillon - drummer, 1999-2005
Josh Freese - drummer, 2005-2008
Robin Finck - guitarist, 1994-2000 & 2008-present
Danny Lohner - bassist/keyboards/guitar, 1994-2000
Justin Meldal-Johnson - bassist, 2008-present
Aaron North - guitarist, 2005-2007
Richard Patrick - guitarist, 1989-1993
Ilan Rubin - drummer, 2009-present
Jeff Ward - drummer, 1991
Jeordie White - bassist/guitarist, 2005-2007
James Woolley - keyboards/synthesizer, 1991-1995
Chris Vrenna - drummer/programmer, 1987-1990 & 1992-1996

Official NIN YouTube Channel 


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Nine Inch Nails

This out-dated biography of NIN covers the early years up through the commericial success of 'The Downward Spiral'. A good read for both new and old NIN fans alike.

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NIN Discography 

Halo 28

The NINternet 

For more information, try these.

nin.com
Official website of Nine Inch Nails. Home to the official forum, with images and other goodies.
The NIN Hotline
Unofficial website for the latest news on Nine Inch Nails
Echoing the Sound
A forum for discussion of Nothing Records artists, including Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Tapeworm and the rest.
Wikipedia: Nine Inch Nails
The Wikipedia article on Nine Inch Nails
The unofficial NIN Wiki
Fan-run wiki for all things Nine Inch Nails
Painful Convictions
For over 12 years PC has provided a complete source of NIN lyrics, a detailed discography, comprehensive NIN encyclopedia, forums, and much more. Come join the NIN collective and be a part of the latest that Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails have to offer.

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