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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)

*[[Ralf DietelJosh Eustis]] Replaced by Aaron North at the last minute. Never played a live show with them.(2013) ([[Tension 2013 Tour|Tension Tour]] only) (Also contributed keyboards, percussion, saxophone, erhu, backing vocals)*[[Prick|Kevin McMahon]] (1996) ([[Nights Of Nothing, 1996Tour]] only)*[[Richard PatrickAaron North]] (1989–19932005-2007) (Also contributed backing vocals)*[[Aaron NorthRichard Patrick]] (2005–20071989-1993) (Also contributed backing vocals)

*Josh Eustis (2013) ([[Rich FownesNIN 2013 Festival Tour|Festival Tour]] only) (2008Also contributed guitar, keyboards, percussion, erhu, backing vocals)*[[Danny Lohner]] (1994-2003) (Also contributed guitar, studio onlykeyboards, never made it to the road replaced by backing vocals)*[[Justin Meldal-Johnsen]] (2008-2009) (Also contributed guitar, keyboards, backing vocals)*[[Danny LohnerPino Palladino]] (1994–20032013) (Tension 2013 Tour only)*[[Jeordie White]] (2005–20072005-2007) (Also contributed guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) 

*[[Charlie Clouser]] (1994–20011994-2001) (Also contributed theremin, drums, backing vocals)*[[Alessandro Cortini]] (2004–20082004-2008, 2013-2025) (Also contributed guitar, bass, percussion, backing vocals)*[[David Haymes]] (1990)*([[Brian LiesegangAutomatic Tour]] Replacement for a few nights when Mars was out drunk. Helped in the studio during Broken when Woolley was gone.*, [[Nick RusheDeep Tour]] , replaced by Mars) (1990Also contributed backing vocals)*[[Lee Mars]] (1990-1991) (Also contributed backing vocals)*[[James WoolleyNick Rushe]] (1991–19941989)*([[Chris Vrenna"Pretty Hate Machine" Promotional Tour]] only, replaced by Haymes) (1988–1997Also contributed backing vocals, occasional guitar)*[[Gary TalpasChris Vrenna]] (1988) First live keyboardist on first Pretty Hate Machine tour, ([[VIVIsectVI Tour]] only a few shows). Then he became the art director instead and was , replaced by Rushe.)*[[Keith HillebrandtJames Woolley]] (19981991-20011994) Studio member, song writing credits, was planned to be part of a multiple-keyboardist setup for the live band Trent originally planned. The Fragile took a different route sonically though, even after planning this and Keith didnt play live. However he did replace Clouser during the CRC sessions when the band played live in 2000. Was listed as full band member on the Afraid Of Americans remix along with Reznor, Lohner, Clouser and, Dave "Rave" Ogilvie.*[[Dave "Rave" Ogilvie]] (1997-1999Also contributed backing vocals) See Keith above.

*[[Alex Carapetis]] (2005) (With Teeth Fall Arena Tour only, replaced by Freese)*[[Jerome Dillon]] (1999–20051999-2005)*[[Josh FreeseRon Musarra]] (2005–20081988) (VIVIsectVI Tour only, replaced by Vrenna)*[[Ron MusarraIlan Rubin]] (19882009-2025) (Also contributed percussion, keyboards, cello, guitar, bass, backing vocals)*[[Chris Vrenna]] (1988–19971989-1990, 1992-1996)*[[Jeff Ward]] (1990-1991) ====Backing Vocals====*[[Lisa Fischer]] (2013) (Tension 2013 Tour only)*[[Sharlotte Gibson]] (2013) (Tension 2013 Tour only)

*[[Martin Atkins]] (1991-1992) (Studio-only drummer; featured in music video for "[[Head Like A Hole (song)|Head Like A Hole]]"; was going to be the drummer for [[Lollapalooza Tour]], but was replaced by Ward)*[[Sean BeavenBeavan]] Backup (1988-1996) (Backing vocals from mixing console for the [[Pretty Hate Machine Tour|Pretty Hate Machine]] and Self Destruct and Hate Machine tours)*[[Martin AtkinsKeith Hillebrandt]] Drums(1991–19921996-2002)(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 only, planned to be live, but then Vrenna came back. Was that second drummer on ''Broken'' and ''The Downward Spiral''; featured in one of the Head Like A Hole video.music videos for "[[Gave Up]]"; may have replaced Lee Mars for a few dates)*[[Wes BorlandDave “Rave” Ogilvie]] Guitar (Replaced by Aaron North from further auditions1997-1999) (Was listed as full band member on the "I'm Afraid Of Americans" remix along with Reznor, Lohner, 2004Clouser and Hillebrandt)*[[Richard FortusGary Talpas]]-serious consideration (1989) (Supplemental member for a few dates of the "Pretty Hate Machine" Promotional Tour; also the original NIN art director) ===Prospective Members===*Elijah Blue Allman (Auditioned for guitarist in the 2005 auditions1993)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0wkoxmLGGA]*[[Eric Avery]] (Announced as bassist in 2013 but didn't tour, replaced by Eustis and Palladino)*[[Mike TempestaAdrian Belew]](Announced as guitarist in 2013 but didn't tour, replaced by Finck)*Wes Borland (Auditioned for guitarist in 2004)[https://www.nme.com/features/wes-borland-interview-solo-album-2152011-serious consideration for 2152011]*Ralf Dietel (Announced as guitarist in the 2005 auditionsbut didn't tour, replaced by North)*[[Atticus RossRich Fownes]](Announced as bassist in 2008 but didn't tour, replaced by Meldal-Johnsen)*Eshan Khadaroo (Auditioned for drummer in 1999)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-LCRb6XKu8]*Josh Klinghoffer (Was offered a guitarist position in 1999)[https://www.laweekly.com/bob-forrest-tells-Safe to say Trent all/]*Richie Kotzen (Auditioned for guitarist in 2005, verbally told they would have probably easily given like him a keyboardist rolein the band, or but then never formally offered)[https://hotmetalmag.com/richie-kotzen-reveals-he-agreed-to-join-nine-inch-nails/]*Ben Weinman (Auditioned for guitarist role long ago, but Atticus probably in 2005)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fye8jIs7hWU] Martin Atkins was not interestedconsidered for the drummer for the Lollapalooza Tour in 1991.[http://www.compulsiononline.com/interview_nineinchnails. Showed up as htm] Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb stated in an Instagram message with a guest keyboardist on fan that he was considered for a few live keyboard player for NIN, and it is assumed that this was during the years when Nitzer Ebb was inactive (1996-2006). ==See also==*[[Tours]]*[[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 for a few covered by other artists]]*[[List Of BPM Rates|List of the last BPM rates]]*[[Recurring lyrics]]*[[Samples In NIN Songs|Samples in NIN songs]]*[[In pop culture|NIN in popular culture]]*[[NIN songs never played live shows]]*[[Unreleased projects]]*[[nin.com|nin.com history]]*[[Tim NeimiRelated bands and artists]]*[[Hoaxes and jokes]]*[[Playlists]]*[[Podcasts]]*[[Brand collaborations]] Additional synth design on Pretty Hate Machine

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