Nine Inch Nails are confirmed for July 12 on the NOS Stage at the 17th edition of NOS Alive.

Bringing industrial rock into the mainstream, Trent Reznor and his band Nine Inch Nails (NIN) defined the 1990s with hits like “Head Like a Hole”, “Closer” and “Hurt”. Albums like The Downward Spiral (1994) and  The Fragile (1999) topped the charts, while the band won two Grammys for Best Metal Performance. In the 2000s, NIN’s style evolved, influenced by Reznor’s work on Oscar-winning soundtracks. In 2016, Reznor welcomed English producer Atticus Ross, his longtime collaborator, as an official band member. Together, they have expanded NIN’s legacy with projects such as Bad Witch  (2018) and the instrumental Ghosts series (Ghosts V and VI, released in 2020).

Reznor’s musical journey began in Mercer, Pennsylvania, where he learned piano, saxophone and tuba before joining new wave and synth-pop bands in Cleveland. While working as a studio assistant, he recorded NIN’s debut album Pretty Hate Machine (1989), which mixed dark industrial themes with accessible choruses. The album won over a loyal audience, propelling NIN into the mainstream. Subsequent releases such as Broken (1992) and The Downward Spiral cemented their reputation, receiving critical acclaim and redefining alternative music. More recently, Reznor and Ross worked together on Luca Guadagnino’s latest productions, Challengers, where they won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score and the film Queer.

From chaotic live performances to innovative visual media and acclaimed soundtracks, NIN continues to innovate. Recent achievements include induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a resurgence in popular culture and collaborations with leading artists. With Reznor and Ross at the helm, NIN remains a defining force in music and beyond, blending industrial roots with visionary creativity.