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2010-02-09T11:02:00.000-08:00

EDLC

2010-01-19T15:06:00.000-08:00

Thanks again to those who helped us on our campaign to save Eric De La Cruz's life last year. Here's a word from his sister Veronica I feel is worth a moment of your time:
Why We Still Need Health Care Reform to Pass

Veronica is starting a foundation to help others caught between the cracks of the US health care system. I'll post more info as this develops.

TR

NIN fans collaborate on massive free DVD/Blu-ray of "Lights In The Sky"

2010-01-05T10:07:00.000-08:00

Our 2008 Lights In The Sky tour was an ambitious multimedia production on a scale well beyond anything we'd ever attempted before. Everyone involved was extremely proud of how it came together, and we were devastated when, for a variety of reasons, we were unable to capture it professionally for a theatrical or commercial release. As a "plan B" of sorts, early last year we released a massive 405gb free download of raw HD footage captured at three different shows during the tour. The idea was to get the footage out in the wild and see what our notoriously enterprising fans could do with it. There were no rules. No strings attached. This was a gift, and an experiment, and for the past year we've watched it come to life in more ways than we could have ever imagined.

Fans have edited thousands of videos from the footage, assembled their own DVDs and live albums, even held theatrical screenings of their creations. And now, the ambitious and well-organized group known as This One Is On Us have released their massive, highly-anticipated creation, Another Version of the Truth: The Gift.

For 12 months, a core team of dozens of fans and a network of thousands spanning the entire globe pooled their efforts to create this professional-quality 1080p 5.1 concert film, and have released it in every format from Blu-ray and DVD to iPod and YouTube. It combines footage from all three shows and includes DVD menus, bonus footage, a PDF booklet, and more. That something of this scale was produced entirely by fans, on their own time, purely for the sake of giving something back to the community, is absolutely unprecedented. You can read all about the project and find all the download links here, or watch it immediately on YouTube here. Theatrical screenings are already being organized, you can find more info about those here.

This is yet another example of a devoted fanbase and a policy of openness combining to fill in blanks left by old media barriers. The entire NIN camp is absolutely thrilled that treating our fans with respect and nurturing their creativity has led to such an overwhelming outpour of incredible content, and that we now have such a high quality souvenir from our most ambitious tour ever. Or, as Trent simply put it, "Nine Inch Nails fans kick ass."

wave hello

2009-12-23T14:42:00.000-08:00

Happy holidays everyone and thank you for an exceptional year! Sorry I haven't been around much lately, I've been working on not working for a couple of months, which for me is hard work. 2010 has a number of things planned including new material from nine inch nails and something else that isn't nine inch nails. I am in a state of rediscovery and reinvention that feels unfamiliar, unsure and exactly what I need.

In the meantime, here are some miscellaneous performances from 2009.
See you and speak to you soon-
Trent

"Last" live from on stage in Holmdel NJ 6.06.09: YouTube HD | Vimeo HD

"The Way Out Is Through" live from on stage in Holmdel NJ 6.06.09: YouTube HD | Vimeo HD

"Somewhat Damaged" live from on stage at Roskilde Festival 7.03.09: YouTube HD | Vimeo HD

"I'm Afraid of Americans" live from on stage in Toronto 6.02.09: YouTube HD | Vimeo HD

eBay gear sale and new merchandise

2009-11-27T11:29:00.000-08:00

We've been going through the NIN touring and studio rigs and are getting rid of a large selection of gear and equipment the band is no longer in need of. It's being listed on eBay here. We do not know which (if any) tour these items are from unless specified, nor can we get any items autographed, so please do not ask. Hundreds of items will be listed over the next several weeks such as guitars, keyboards, amplifiers, drums, staging, anvil cases, cables, rack/outboard gear, guitar effects, and pedal boards. Check the eBay page regularly for new listings, or follow @nineinchnails on Twitter for updates. More information can be found in the descriptions of each item.

We've also been gradually adding more inventory to the merch store, including t-shirts, books, and posters from recent tours. We'll be continuing to add more items in the future, so check back regularly or follow @nineinchnails on Twitter for updates.

Two live performances released on Bridge School compilation

2009-11-24T09:34:00.000-08:00

Two songs, "Hurt" and "The Fragile," from Trent's 2006 performance at the Bridge School Benefit, have been released on iTunes as part of The Bridge School Collection Vol 4. In iTunes the tracks can be purchased individually or as part of the full album. All proceeds go to Neil Young's Bridge School, a unique organization that uses creative approaches to educating children with severe speech and physical impairments.

Click here to view and purchase in iTunes

"The Downward Spiral: Live at Webster Hall" fan-produced DVD

2009-10-23T14:17:00.000-07:00

During the 2008 Lights In The Sky tour we began an open camera policy for stills and video during all NIN shows, inviting fans to capture the events with anything from a cell phone to a hi-def video camera. The results have been overwhelming, filling our own galleries with thousands of images and videos from every show, and inspiring a number of ambitious fansourced video projects within the NIN community. Some of those projects are starting to surface now, and we couldn't be happier with the way the fans have organized themselves and created some truly impressive work.

On the recent Wave Goodbye tour, we were unable to professionally film the band's performance of The Downward Spiral at Webster Hall, due to exorbitant fees requested by the LiveNation venue. Our open camera policy, however, remained in tact, and as soon as the show ended fans took matters into their own hands, organizing online to track down everyone who had filmed HD footage of the show. Now, only two months later, the group has released a polished, edited, downloadable DVD of the full Downward Spiral performance from Webster Hall. The entire thing has been recorded, edited, and distributed entirely by fans, and it's the latest example of the amazing things fans will do when their creativity isn't limited by outdated, misguided restrictions.

You can watch "The Downward Spiral: Live" in HD on this YouTube playlist. You can download it via torrent as a burnable DVD or an iPod/iPhone-friendly video from this page (click the question mark link on that page if you're new to downloading with torrents).

We filmed all of the other final Wave Goodbye shows professionally, and you can expect to see that footage surface in some form or another in the future. In the meantime, we appreciate the efforts of The NIN Hotline, This One Is On Us, and everyone else who helped to immortalize the Webster Hall performance.

Merchandise Clearance Sale

2009-10-22T16:31:00.000-07:00

Our official merch store has some special clearance packages available of overstocked items, including limited With Teeth posters, The Slip stickers, Fragile notebooks, and a variety of vintage Fragile and Downward Spiral t-shirts. Check out the new clearance section to see what's available.

afterglow

2009-09-30T18:22:00.000-07:00

Ahh... finally catching my breath after it all. Thank you once again for the last wave of shows and your interest and support over the years.
We're beginning work on a variety of things NIN and not-NIN related that we'll inform you of when the time is right. Check back from time to time and who knows what you'll find.

Trent

NEW FAREWELL SCHEDULE

2009-09-04T12:21:00.000-07:00

** The Wiltern show scheduled for Saturday Sept 5th is now happening on Thursday Sept 10th - this is now the final show **

Hello all-

Sorry about the hassles with the show not happening last night and tomorrow's rescheduling. If it would have been possible to pull these off, I would have. Anyway, here's the new plan. I appreciate your patience and understanding - we're attempting to make sure that everyone has the best experience possible and we're at full power.

NEW FAREWELL SCHEDULE FOR LOS ANGELES:

9/6 Echoplex (unchanged)

9/8 Henry Fonda (rescheduled date)

9/10 The Wiltern (rescheduled date)

Once again, sorry for any inconvenience. Full refunds are available for those unable to switch things around. For refunds, please contact
nintix@musictoday.com.

Trent

No show tonight at Henry Fonda Theater

2009-09-03T00:29:00.000-07:00

We're very sorry to announce that Trent is ill, and on his doctor's orders we will not be able to perform tonight's show at the Henry Fonda Theater. This is the only information we have at this time, we're posting this early announcement as a convenience for those of you who had plans to attend. Reimbursement details will be posted as soon as we figure them out; likely within the next 24 hours. We wish this wasn't necessary and we're very sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

HEALTH care reform

2009-08-28T22:04:00.000-07:00

If you are in the New York area and are interested in health care reform, please join our friend Veronica De La Cruz, Members of Congress, Health Care for America Now, Organizing for America and others this Saturday, August 29 in Times Square, NYC for a tribute to one of health care reform's greatest champions and a rally to send Congressional leaders back to work on passing real reform this fall.

When: Saturday, August 29, at 2:00 pm

Where: Times Square
West 42nd Street and 7th Avenue
New York City

More info HERE.

Thank you,
Trent

New video from The Horrors

2009-08-14T12:03:00.000-07:00

We are very pleased and honored to premiere the new video from one of our favorite bands, The Horrors. "Mirror's Image" is the new single from their excellent record "Primary Colours". If you haven't heard this record yet, do so now - this has been in top rotation with us for the entire tour.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH & DOWNLOAD "MIRROR'S IMAGE."

If you were lucky enough to get tickets for the 8/22, 8/23 or 8/25 shows in New York, remember to arrive early and catch these guys.

TR

08.12.09 taipei performance CANCELED

2009-08-07T21:41:00.000-07:00

due to circumstances beyond our control, production and venue issues have forced the promoter to cancel nine inch nails' august 12th performance at nan-kang 101 in taipei, taiwan. straight music house (the promoter) will be issuing all refunds and ticket holders will be required to submit a 'refund form' before receiving their refunds. forms and information can be obtained at straightmusichouse.com. straight music house will begin issuing refunds on august 11th, 2009. we apologize for any inconvenience.

io echo and queen kwong

2009-08-04T20:42:00.000-07:00

Friends of NIN added to the bill for the farewell shows:
Queen Kwong will be back with us September 2nd @ The Hollywood Palladium. http://www.myspace.com/queenkwong

io echo will be joining us September 5th @ The Wiltern. Check them out here: http://www.myspace.com/ioecho

EDLC

2009-08-04T00:31:00.000-07:00

Veronica De La Cruz is in Washington DC today meeting with congressional leaders on the subject of health care. My commitment to Veronica continues as we attempt to spread Eric's story out to a wider audience in hopes of calling attention to the broken health care system in the US. This is just the beginning.
We thank you again for your support and compassion through this ordeal and will be focusing our efforts on organizing, educating and initiating a "call to action" hopefully contributing to real change.

http://healthcare.change.org

Today, she could use your best wishes and strength to get through this.
@VeronicaDLCruz

Thanks,
TR

42 Entertainment sign-up

2009-07-25T08:36:00.000-07:00

For those of you who enjoyed the Year Zero experience or are interested in Alternate Reality Games, be sure to visit our friends at 42entertainment.com and sign up. They will notify you of any new scenarios they are involved in.
These guys are amazing at what they do - don't miss out.
Thanks-
TR

HEALTH FUCK YEAH

2009-07-18T15:28:00.000-07:00

HEALTH will be joining us for the final two shows!

NEW FINAL NIN DATES!

2009-07-07T11:12:00.000-07:00

Getting right to the point, we're going to play a handful of shows in NYC, Chicago and LA starting August 22nd. They will be informal affairs in medium to small venues with longer set-lists, possible special guests, cool openers and other surprises. Upon reflection, the NIN/JA tour felt like we had to rush through sets due to a limited allotted set length and many shows were in daylight - it just didn't feel right to end NIN that way. An offer to headline a festival (being announced soon) set the idea in motion to play some FUN shows to end this up with. If we can get it together we'll film these shows, too.

In NYC we'll be playing Bowery Ballroom, Webster Hall and Terminal 5. In Chicago, the Aragon Ballroom. In LA we'll be at The Wiltern, The Henry Fonda, The Palladium and The Echoplex. These should be cool, unusual and unique shows and I hope you come out - this is it.

So far, The Horrors will be joining us for some shows in NYC, Mew will be with us at other shows in NYC, Chicago and LA, and perhaps more.
Details and ticket info will be announced shortly, so check back.

Thanks,
Trent

Eric De La Cruz

2009-07-06T02:25:00.001-07:00

Sadly, Eric De La Cruz has passed away.

CLICK HERE for to read a letter from his sister Veronica.

Thank you all for your help and compassion with this.

Trent

Goodbye Pablo Castelaz

2009-06-28T07:34:00.000-07:00

My manager, dear friend, and colleague Jeff Castelaz (the co-founder of Dangerbird Records), along with his wonderful wife Jo Ann, are going through something which no parents should ever have to go through:

The untimely passing of their beautiful six year-old son, Pablo Thrailkill Castelaz.

Pablo passed away yesterday, after a very courageous battle with cancer over the past thirteen months. Pablo left this life peacefully, at home, in the loving arms of his parents and his brother Grady.

Over the past very difficult year, The Castelaz family has shown truly stunning strength, compassion, love, and sacrifice. I bow to them with unending respect and admiration. You can read more about Pablo, and their journey, here:

Pablog

And here's another, very profound reason to admire this family:

The Pablove Foundation

The Pablove Foundation, started by Jeff and Jo Ann shortly after Pablo's diagnosis, is a not-for-profit, independent operation that specifically supports the pediatric cancer community in and around the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Have a read through the website linked above, and please donate if you can. Once there, you'll also notice an option to purchase the "Give Listen Help Volume 5" compilation, which Dangerbird put together. It features contributions from Radiohead, Garbage, Silversun Pickups, Of Montreal, Oasis, Bat for Lashes, Sea Wolf, Eric Avery, Ladytron, and many more. All proceeds go to The Pablove Foundation.

Thank you very much for reading.

With love,
Justin

Post NIN/JA / SSSC Debut out

2009-06-17T05:06:00.000-07:00

Thanks for making the NIN/JA tour an overwhelming success. It was fun playing those shows and if you attended I hope you enjoyed yourself.

Tour-mates and friends Street Sweeper Social Club have just released their debut record. These guys were (ARE) great live and the record does not disappoint - pick up your copy here: http://tinyurl.com/ssscmp3

Help NIN, Tony Hawk, & Jane's Addiction support a great cause

2009-06-02T13:36:00.001-07:00

We have become involved with raising money to help save the life of Eric de la Cruz, a young man who's in dire need of a heart transplant but has been consistently rejected by our country's broken, uncaring health care system. Thanks to an overwhelming outpouring of support from the NIN fanbase, we have raised an utterly incredible sum of over $850,000 in just two weeks' time to help fund Eric's transplant operation, and hopefully shine some light on a health care crisis that's affecting millions of other people in similar situations every day.

We're continuing our efforts to raise money for this important cause, and our friends Tony Hawk and Jane's Addiction are now also getting involved. Here are the donation packages we're currently offering:

- Signed, limited edition complete Tony Hawk skateboards with signed, limited edition Nine Inch Nails albums (Ghosts, Still, and The Slip). Click here for info.

- A rare opportunity to hang out with Jane's Addiction while they jam in their dressing room backstage at one of the upcoming NIN/JA shows. Click here for info.

Thanks for your continuing support and for showing the power of a strong, compassionate community.

Trent

HELP OUT and HANG OUT

2009-05-20T17:59:00.000-07:00

For those of you interested in meeting us / hanging out backstage at any upcoming NIN/JA dates AND helping someone in dire need, please CLICK HERE for more information.

UPDATED INFO ON WHAT TO EXPECT FOR DONATIONS - CLICK HERE

UPDATED INFO ON THE TONY HAWK / NIN PACKAGE - CLICK HERE

NIN iPhone app updated with bug fixes, enhancements

2009-05-07T10:18:00.000-07:00

The long-awaited 1.0.3 update for the NIN: Access iPhone app is now available in the iTunes app store. This free update fixes a number of critical bugs, including the crashing bug that plagued many international users. We encourage all Access users to download this update, particularly those who have found the app to be unstable.

In addition to the bug fixes, we've made some minor tweaks to "Nearby" and added support for legacy usernames.

DOWNLOAD NIN: ACCESS V1.0.3

For those who have been awaiting this update in order to use the app, we apologize for the extended delay. Anyone still experiencing bugs after installing this update, please report them here.

The NIN/JA tour begins tomorrow - we'll be providing a link to take you to the venue on the Access map interface where you can watch activity from the show as it happens.