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{{adminwatched}}{{expand}}: ''For the Wikipedia entry on Nine Inch Nails, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Inch_Nails click here].''[[Image:Nin2009Ghosts_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|301px|Nine Inch Nails (photography credits: [[Rob Sheridan]] and Tamar Levine)]]'''Nine Inch Nails''' is the studio name for of a music project by [[Trent Reznor]] and [[Atticus Ross]], as well as the name of the band hired by him them to perform songs while on tour. It is an industrial rock band, and the most recognized one since the genre was introduced. Before Ross's inclusion in 2016, Nine Inch Nails was solely under the creative direction of Trent Reznor.

Nine Inch Nails (commonly abbreviated as NIN) was formed in Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1988, and have has so far released seven eleven full-length proper studio albums, seventeen four EPs, a number of eighteen singles, several [[Remixes|remix albums]] collections, two [[soundtracks]], and some assorted live compilationsmaterial. Reznor is the only official member and has always been solely responsible for the musical direction of the band. His 's lyrics are largely concerned with the exploration of the self, but with his most recent albums, such as ''[[Year Zero]]'' and ''[[The Slip]]'', the lyrical focus has shifted somewhat to extrospection. Earlier NIN material was created almost entirely by Reznor, but starting with ''[[The Fragile (halo)|The Fragile]]'', he began to allow for a more collaborative writing process involving other players. The sonic ethos of NIN frequently juxtaposes electronic sounds with organic ones, and ugliness with beauty. After recording a new album, the assembly of a new band usually follows, along with extensive touring; the live component of Nine Inch Nails is largely considered a separate entity from NIN in the recording studio. NIN's live shows often involve visually spectacular elements such as screens and lighting rigs, which were (with more basic elements having been used on the tours such as [[Self Destruct Touring Cycle|Self Destruct]], or [[FragilityCold And Black And Infinite Tour|Cold And Black And Infinite]], With Teeth Arena Tours (and more sophisticated ones on tours such as [[With Teeth Fall Arena Lights In The Sky Tour|FallLights In The Sky]] & or [[With Teeth Spring Arena Tension 2013 Tour|SpringTension]]) and [[Performance 2007]] tours, and often earlier shows would sometimes culminate with the destruction of musical instruments.  : ''For more history of Nine Inch Nails, see [[Trent Reznor]].'': ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Inch_Nails Wikipedia entry on Nine Inch Nails].''

===EPs & Remix Albums===

*''[[Closer To God (halo)|Closer To God]]'' (1994)*''[[Further Down The Spiral]]'' (19941995)

*''[[Closure]]'' (1997) Music video & Live documentary double VHS set.

*''[[Beside You In Time (halo)|Beside You In Time]]'' (2007) DVD, HD-DVD, Blu Ray.-ray*''[[Live 2013 EP]]'' (2013) Digital only ===Other===*''[[Quake Soundtrack]]'' (1996)*''[[The Fragile: Deviations 1]]'' (2016)*''[[Tron: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)]]'' (2025)

*''[[Head Like a A Hole (halo)|Head Like a A Hole]]'' (1990)

*''[[Wish (halo)|Wish]]'' (1992)*''[[Happiness In Slavery (halo)|Happiness In Slavery]]'' (1992)*''[[March Of The Pigs (halo)|March of the Of The Pigs]]'' (1994)*''[[Closer To God (halo)|Closer]]'' (1994)*''[[Burn (halo)|Burn]]'' (1994)*''[[Hurt (halo)|Hurt]]'' (1994)*''[[Piggy/Closer To God]]'' (1994)

*''[[Capital G (halo)|Capital G]]'' (2007)*''[[Came Back Haunted (halo)|Came Back Haunted]]'' (2013) Digital only*''[[Copy Of A]]'' (2013) Digital only*''[[Everything]]'' (2013) Digital only*''[[As Alive as You Need Me To Be]]'' (2025) ====Radio/Promotional====*''[[Wish (halo)|Wish]]'' (1992)*''[[Happiness In Slavery (halo)|Happiness In Slavery]]'' (1992)*''[[Burn (halo)|Burn]]'' (1994)*''[[Hurt (halo)|Hurt]]'' (1994)*''[[Piggy]]'' (1994)*''[[Starfuckers, Inc. (halo)|Starfuckers, Inc.]]'' (2000)*''[[Deep]]'' (2001)

*[[Robin FinckStu Brooks]] : Bass (2026- ) (1994–1995Also contributes guitar, 1999–2000keyboards, 2008– backing vocals)*[[Justin Meldal-JohnsenRobin Finck]] : Guitar (1994-1996, 1999-2000, 2008- ) (2008– Also contributes backing and occasional lead vocals, keyboards, percussion)*Trent Reznor*[[Ilan RubinJosh Freese]] : Drums (2005-2008, 2025- ) (2009– Also contributes percussion)

====Guitar====*[[Wes BorlandJosh Eustis]] (Replaced by Aaron North from further auditions2013) ([[Tension 2013 Tour|Tension Tour]] only) (Also contributed keyboards, percussion, saxophone, erhu, 2004backing vocals)*[[Prick|Kevin McMahon]] (1996) ([[Nights Of Nothing, 1996Tour]] only)*[[Aaron North]] (2005-2007) (Also contributed backing vocals)*[[Richard Patrick]] (1989–19931989-1993) (Also contributed backing vocals) ====Bass====*Josh Eustis (2013) ([[NIN 2013 Festival Tour|Festival Tour]] only) (Also contributed guitar, keyboards, percussion, erhu, backing vocals)*[[Danny Lohner]] (1994-2003) (Also contributed guitar, keyboards, backing vocals)*[[Justin Meldal-Johnsen]] (2008-2009) (Also contributed guitar, keyboards, backing vocals)*[[Pino Palladino]] (2013) (Tension 2013 Tour only)*[[Aaron NorthJeordie White]] (2005-2007) (Also contributed guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) ====Keyboards====*[[Charlie Clouser]] (2005–20071994-2001) (Also contributed theremin, drums, backing vocals)*[[Ralf DieterAlessandro Cortini]] (got far in 2004 auditions-2008, never made it to the road2013-2025) (Also contributed guitar, bass, percussion, backing vocals)*[[Mike TempestaDavid Haymes]](1990) ([[Automatic Tour]], [[Deep Tour]], replaced by Mars) (Also contributed backing vocals)*[[Richard FortusLee Mars]] (1990-1991) (Also contributed backing vocals)*[[Nick Rushe]] (1989) ([["Pretty Hate Machine" Promotional Tour]] only, replaced by Haymes) (Also contributed backing vocals, occasional guitar)*[[Chris Vrenna]] (1988) ([[VIVIsectVI Tour]] only, replaced by Rushe)*[[James Woolley]] (1991-1994) (Also contributed backing vocals) ====Drums====*[[Alex Carapetis]] (2005) (With Teeth Fall Arena Tour only, replaced by Freese)*[[Jerome Dillon]] (1999-2005)*[[Ron Musarra]] (1988) (VIVIsectVI Tour only, replaced by Vrenna)*[[Ilan Rubin]] (2009-2025) (Also contributed percussion, keyboards, cello, guitar, bass, backing vocals)*Chris Vrenna (1989-1990, 1992-1996)*[[Jeff Ward]] (1990-1991) ====Backing Vocals====*[[Lisa Fischer]] (2013) (Tension 2013 Tour only)*[[Sharlotte Gibson]](2013) (Tension 2013 Tour only)

Bass====Other====*[[Rich FownesMartin Atkins]] (2008, studio 1991-1992) (Studio-only, never made it drummer; featured in music video for "[[Head Like A Hole (song)|Head Like A Hole]]"; was going to be the road drummer for [[Lollapalooza Tour]], but was replaced by MeldalWard)*[[Sean Beavan]] (1988-Johnsen1996) (Backing vocals from mixing console for the [[Pretty Hate Machine Tour|Pretty Hate Machine]] and Self Destruct tours)*[[Danny Keith Hillebrandt]] (1996-2002) (Sound designer; was listed as full band member on the "[[I'm Afraid Of Americans]]" remix along with Reznor, Lohner, Clouser and Ogilvie)*[[Brian Liesegang]] (1991-1993) (Helped in the studio on ''Broken'' and ''The Downward Spiral''; featured in one of the music videos for "[[Gave Up]]"; may have replaced Lee Mars for a few dates)*[[Dave “Rave” Ogilvie]] (1994–20031997-1999) (Was listed as full band member on the "I'm Afraid Of Americans" remix along with Reznor, Lohner, Clouser and Hillebrandt)*[[Jeordie WhiteGary Talpas]] (2005–20071989) (Supplemental member for a few dates of the "Pretty Hate Machine" Promotional Tour; also the original NIN art director)

Keyboards===Prospective Members===*Elijah Blue Allman (Auditioned for guitarist in 1993)[[Charlie Clouser]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0wkoxmLGGA] (1994–2001)*[[Alessandro CortiniEric Avery]] (2004–2008Announced as bassist in 2013 but didn't tour, replaced by Eustis and Palladino)*[[David HaymesAdrian Belew]] (1990Announced as guitarist in 2013 but didn't tour, replaced by Finck)*Wes Borland (Auditioned for guitarist in 2004)[[Nick Rushehttps://www.nme.com/features/wes-borland-interview-solo-album-2152011-2152011]] (1990)*[[Lee Mars]] Ralf Dietel (1990-1991Announced as guitarist in 2005 but didn't tour, replaced by North)*[[James WoolleyRich Fownes]] (1991–1994Announced as bassist in 2008 but didn't tour, replaced by Meldal-Johnsen)*[[Chris Vrenna]] Eshan Khadaroo (1988–1997Auditioned for drummer in 1999)*[[Keith Hillebrandt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-LCRb6XKu8]*Josh Klinghoffer (Was offered a guitarist position in 1999)[[Dave "Rave" Ogilvie]https://www.laweekly.com/bob-forrest-tells-all/]*Richie Kotzen (Auditioned for guitarist in 2005, verbally told they would like him in the band, but then never formally offered)[[Atticus Ross]https://hotmetalmag.com/richie-kotzen-reveals-he-agreed-to-join-nine-inch-nails/]*Ben Weinman (Auditioned for guitarist in 2005)[[Brian Liesegang]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fye8jIs7hWU]

Drums*[[Martin Atkins]] (1991–1992)*[[Alex Carapetis]] (2005)*[[Jerome Dillon]] (1999–2005)*[[Josh Freese]] (2005–2008)*[[Ron Musarra]] (1988)*[[Chris Vrenna]] (1988–1997)*was considered for the drummer for the Lollapalooza Tour in 1991.[[Jeff Ward]http://www.compulsiononline.com/interview_nineinchnails.htm] Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb stated in an Instagram message with a fan that he was considered for a live keyboard player for NIN, and it is assumed that this was during the years when Nitzer Ebb was inactive (19911996-2006).

Other==See also==*[[Sean BeavenTours]] Backup vocals from mixing console Self Destruct *[[Glossary]]*[[Nine Inch Nails music videos|List of music videos]]*[[Remixes|List of official remixes]]*[[Cover Songs|List of songs covered by NIN]]*[[Covers Of NIN|List of songs covered by other artists]]*[[List Of BPM Rates|List of BPM rates]]*[[Recurring lyrics]]*[[Samples In NIN Songs|Samples in NIN songs]]*[[In pop culture|NIN in popular culture]]*[[NIN songs never played live]]*[[Unreleased projects]]*[[nin.com|nin.com history]]*[[Related bands and Hate Machine toursartists]]*[[Hoaxes and jokes]]*[[Playlists]]*[[Podcasts]]*[[Brand collaborations]]

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