Nine Inch Nails
Trent Reznor's project, now alongside Atticus Ross, pairing abrasive industrial noise with bruised, intimate songwriting. 'Closer' and 'Hurt' mark the two extremes.
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About Nine Inch Nails
Trent Reznor started Nine Inch Nails in Cleveland in the late 1980s, writing and recording nearly everything himself. Pretty Hate Machine set synth-pop hooks against harsh electronics, and The Downward Spiral and The Fragile pushed the sound into longer, more abrasive and more carefully layered territory. Johnny Cash later recorded a widely heard cover of 'Hurt'.
Atticus Ross became an official member in 2016 after years as a collaborator. Away from the band, Reznor and Ross have scored films including The Social Network, which won them an Oscar. On stage, Nine Inch Nails plays with a full band and a heavy, often stark light show, and setlists change considerably from night to night.
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What kind of music does Nine Inch Nails play?
Nine Inch Nails plays alternative, industrial rock and industrial metal.
Who is in Nine Inch Nails?
Nine Inch Nails is Trent Reznor (lead vocals, saxophone), Robin Finck (violin, synthesizer), Atticus Ross (bass, synthesizer), Josh Freese (drums, marimba) and Stu Brooks (bass, guitar). Former members include Chris Vrenna, Ron Musarra, Nick Rushe and Gary Talpas.
When did Nine Inch Nails form?
Nine Inch Nails formed in Cleveland in 1988.
What was Nine Inch Nails's first album?
Nine Inch Nails's first album was Pretty Hate Machine (1989). The latest is Nine Inch Noize (2026).