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Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails
"It passed the two-week test." - Trent Reznor
In 1994, NIN became a household name with the critical and commercial success of The Downward Spiral. Along with a blistering mud-caked performace at the 1994 Woodstock Music Festival, NIN found itself criss-crossing the globe on world tours, playing sold-out shows in stadiums and gaining a massive fanbase.
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, with a physical release planned for July 2008.
Once again NIN changed the way music is made, recorded, and released to the listener.
Trent Reznor
The man who is Nine Inch Nails
Michael Trent Reznor (born May 17, 1965) is an American musician, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He operates under the studio name Nine Inch Nails, and was previously associated with the bands Option 30, Exotic Birds, and Tapeworm, among others. As of 2007, Reznor split his ties with Interscope Records, and is now an independent, unsigned musician. He is considered by the Los Angeles Times to be one of the most acclaimed creative figures of his generation of music. In May, 2009, Reznor became engaged to Mariqueen Maandig, of the band West Indian Girl.
Reznor's first release as Nine Inch Nails, Pretty Hate Machine, was a commercial success, and he has released several major albums and singles since then. He has
worked with David Bowie, Adrian Belew, Saul Williams, and Marilyn Manson (considered by some to be Reznor's protégé).Staff. (2000-05-10) Manson, Reznor mend fences MTV. Retrieved 2008-09-12. In 1997, Reznor appeared in Time magazine's list of the year's most influential Americans, and Spin magazine described him as "the most vital artist in music."
Nine Inch Nails Live
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 Images
Nine Inch Nails Rehearsals, 6.04.08
Robin Finck: NIN Rehearsals, 6.04.08
Josh Freese: NIN Rehearsals, 6.04.08
Trent Reznor: NIN Rehearsals, 6.04.08
Justin Meldal-Johnson: NIN Rehearsals, 6.04.08
Alessandro Cortini: NIN Rehearsals, 6.04.08
Trent Reznor: NIN Rehearsals, 6.04.08
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For more information, try these.
- nin.com
- Official website of Nine Inch Nails
- The Spiral
- Official NIN Fan Club
- SquidWho: Trent Reznor
- Gifted with an ear for music and a talent for breaking boundaries, Trent Reznor is one of the most influential artists in the world. The mastermind of Nine Inch Nails has changed the face of music and left a lasting impact on generations.
- 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.
- SquidWho: Jeordie White
- The bassist known as 'Twiggy Ramirez' in the shock-rock group Marilyn Manson has done more then just drool and wear a dress on stage. With time served in the likes of A Perfect Circle and Nine Inch Nails, Jeordie has started his own band called Goon Moon with some help from Chris Goss.
All the pigs, all lined up
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mistyblue75605 wrote...
One of the the best bands ever! At least in my time!
Posted November 30, 2008
yelirekim wrote...
practically my favorite band, Year Zero made such a great statement. The Fragile has been in my car for so long I can't remember the last time I took a long trip without listening to it.
Posted September 16, 2008
CDT wrote...
Hi
Congrats on a great lens :)
I've recently started a new Squidoo group devoted solely to Heavy Metal and wondered if you'd be interested in adding some of your lenses?
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Posted February 27, 2008
flowski wrote...
A great look at NIN one on my favorite hard rock groups. Tahnks
Posted November 18, 2007
