Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock project formed in 1988 by multi-instrumentalist Trent Reznor. Known for their innovative and experimental approach, Nine Inch Nails combines elements of industrial, electronic, rock, and metal, creating a unique sound characterized by heavy use of synthesizers, distorted beats, and aggressive guitar riffs. The project’s 1994 debut album The Downward Spiral gained critical acclaim and featured the hit single "Closer," which became one of their signature songs. Reznor’s emotionally raw lyrics, often exploring themes of alienation, self-destruction, and societal decay, have resonated with a wide audience. Over the years, Nine Inch Nails has been praised for pushing the boundaries of music production, earning several Grammy Awards and influencing countless artists in the alternative, industrial, and electronic music scenes.