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I wrote some words and music in my bedroom as a way of staying sane, about a bleak and desperate place I was in, totally isolated and alone. That winds up reinterpreted by a music See more ». Trivia: Is a huge fan of The Cure. Trademark: Dark Clothing. In addition to finding himself more mentally clear, Reznor was taking better care of himself physically, replacing the addictions that nearly killed him with healthier habits that would aid in his overall well-being.
Reznor encountered a problem in the writing process immediately: he wasn't sure if he could still write music. So he set goals for himself early on: two songs written and demoed every ten days. It was a back-to-basics approach to help him decide if he could write music while clean and sober. The demo process was very stripped-down, consisting of a drum machine, a piano, a microphone, and a computer.
From those demos, Reznor would determine what worked and what didn't. He found that the piano element in the demos provided an interesting contrast to the drums, and it would remain in many of the songs. Initially, the plan was to create a concept album called Bleedthrough. As the recording process progressed, the concept was scrapped and became With Teeth , a more song-oriented rock album.
It was recorded at Reznor's New Orleans studio, and it would be the last music to be recorded there. Reznor later relocated to Los Angeles, partly to be closer to those in the music industry, but also as a way to avoid a temptation that could send him into another relapse. During the production process, Reznor invited Dave Grohl to play drums on some of the songs, at Dillon's suggestion. Recording was delayed for a few days that September when the city was evacuated due to Hurricane Ivan, which took a more easterly track at the last minute.
Production ended in late , and post-production began in early March was the beginning of the press junket for With Teeth. Reznor talked about his addictions and sobriety, his reaction to Cash's cover of "Hurt," his impending 40th birthday, and the upcoming tour cycle.
A new touring line-up had been assembled, and Reznor was confident in their ablilities. Five concerts had been scheduled with small venue dates throughout April and May of that year. The smaller venues were chosen because Reznor wasn't yet sure if he could still play to crowds as large as in the past.
The tour sold out immediately, a sign that NIN's comeback was sorely needed. With Teeth was released on May 3, and debuted at the top of the Billboard charts. In part its success could be credited to the nearly six years since The Fragile and the fans' dedication.
By the end of the year it would be platinum. Despite the album's success, Reznor still had to deal with the lawsuit against his former manager.
Since he had to be in New York City to testify in court on May 16 and 17 May 17, was Reznor's 40th birthday , he scheduled some tour dates there so that it wasn't all pure business. While on the witness stand, Reznor testified that he had lost trust in Malm, and that he should have read the contracts more closely. He didn't deny that his addictions may have played a role in the problems, but he still claimed that Malm was the one who was holding back on assets.
At the end of the month, a jury ruled that Reznor was entitled to all assets under his name plus interest, including the Nine Inch Nails brand. Malm could still appeal the ruling. After the success of the club tour, Nine Inch Nails traveled the world, playing at festivals and large venues. Reznor found that he could write music sober and began working on a follow-up to With Teeth, setting up makeshift studios on his tour bus, in his dressing room, and in his hotel room.
It was one way that he remained sober while on the road and was one of many safety nets he established to help himself stay sober. No longer interested in the backstage partying, he now found enjoyment in making music, which he once saw as a chore or job.
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans on August 28, Reznor was at first concerned about his studio there, but initially it seemed like the city was spared from the storm. The next day, when the city's levee and pump system failed, Reznor was devastated. In the following days, his sadness became anger at the lack of response to the disaster, as he became even more vocal about his disdain with the US government. He was invited to perform on ReAct Now, a telethon organized by Viacom with proceeds going to the American Red Cross to help those affected by the storm.
Reznor performed "Hurt" with Cash's lyrical change, and premiered a new song, " Non-Entity ," an internet-exclusive performance that would later be made into an MP3 file available for purchase. Reznor decided that guitars used on the upcoming concerts would be sold on eBay with proceeds going to the Red Cross. It was one of many nonprofits that Reznor would go on to publicly support. In January , he joined People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' PETA's campaign against the Chinese fur industry, narrating a video documenting the abuse of cats and dogs used in that nation's fur trade.
In February Reznor revealed that he had adopted a retired racing greyhound, emphasizing animal adoption and rescue. When the Live: With Teeth tour ended in July , Reznor rented a house in a wooded area outside of Malibu to begin turning the sounds created on the tour into a new album. It all started with an ominous daydream about what the world might be like if things in the United States continued on their current path with no change in course.
With some of his personal experiences from recent years mixed in, Reznor created the outline for what would be his most ambitious project ever.
A European tour was announced for early in November of , as Reznor was finishing the recording process. In January of , Reznor announced that the forthcoming album would be called Year Zero and that it "could be about the end of the world. Shortly after mixing was complete, the European tour began, along with what Reznor called the "Year Zero experience. He would become more vocal about his record label and the RIAA during this time, expressing his disdain for what he felt was the wrong approach to dealing with MP3 sharing and leaking songs.
The Year Zero experience was Reznor's vision of the world in 15 years if the decline of civil liberties and an endless war on terror continued. People are drugged to keep them complacent and have GPS chips implanted under their skin. Separation of Church and State are a thing of the past and the government can now spy on everyone at every waking moment, even in their own homes.
Most significantly, Reznor seems to be asking his fans to take action and prevent this vision of the future from happening, providing sites with downloadable stencils, flyers, and patterns to spread a message against censorship and the decline of civil liberties. Year Zero was released on April 17, , and debuted at the Number 2 position on the Billboard charts. Much of was spent touring outside of North America in support of the album, with only one US date.
On October 8, , Reznor announced that he was no longer under contract with Interscope, allowing him to be able to distribute any future Nine Inch Nails and solo work in whatever form he desired. He also expressed his belief that being free from contract would enable him to have more direct contact with his fanbase and get his material to them in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. Interscope can still release a greatest-hits collection and is rumored to be compiling both that and a music-video retrospective.
Reznor has expressed interest in helping with both of these proposed releases. Following the release of Williams' album and his release from Interscope, Reznor embarked on a musical experiment.
The experiment was ten weeks of improvising and experimenting in the studio, and seeing what came out from it. Reznor released the first volume in four parts in a 2-CD set on April 8, A download and streaming option became available on March 2, Mercer County, PA, home to a variety of amazing sites and adventures, is also the hometown of celebrities such as rock musician Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails.
Trent Reznor was born in in Mercer, PA. He is known worldwide as the founder of Nine Inch Nails, where he performs as the lead vocalist, principal songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Many argue that Reznor, a two-time Grammy winner, helped lay the groundwork for the industrial rock revolution, making him a music icon in the genre.
Reznor is a Mercer High graduate and studied computer engineering at Allegheny College. His alma mater honored him by inducting him into their alumni hall of fame.
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