By Date

By Genre

• Pop
• Rock
• Indie
• Classical
• Hip-Hop
• Alternative
• Punk
• Electronic
• See More »
• See More »

By Neighborhood

• Kenmore
• Central Square
• Back Bay
• Allston-Brighton
• Brookline
• Beacon Hill
• Charlestown
• Harvard Square
• Davis Square
• Somerville
• See More »
• See More »

Nine Inch Nails

Summary: Nine Inch Nails, also known by the acronym NIN (or NIИ), was formed in Cleveland, Ohio, United States in 1988 by Trent Reznor , the only constant member of the band. He is generally credited for popularizing the genre known as ", industrial rock ", . Born Michael Trent Reznor, he was raised by his maternal grandparents in Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA . Reznor took up piano at the age of five and in high school took up the tuba and saxophone. During the early to mid 80s Trent played with various synthpop and new wave groups such as Exotic Birds and Option 30 before beginning his solo project.

Filed under: alternative, electronic, industrial, industrial rock, rock

Similar Artists: Modwheelmood, Trent Reznor, Halo33, Black Light Burns, Puscifer

No Upcoming Shows Scheduled.

Related Articles

Boston Phoenix
The Big Hurt: This week in image problems
Published 1/20/2012 by DAVID THORPE
Bieber's adulthood, Manson and Trent's arson, Snoop's weed, Adele's weight, and Jay-Z and

WFNX Radio
Podcast: Are You Smarter Than A Baby 1-20-11
Published 1/20/2011 by MorningIntern
One lucky caller wins tickets to see Linkin Park by identifying a WFNX song, as

Boston Phoenix
Pattern sounds
Published 7/23/2010 by BARRY THOMPSON
Jaggery's experimental art-rock familiarity

Boston Phoenix
Love's life
Published 7/2/2010 by MICHAEL MAROTTA
Courtney and Hole stake their claim

Boston Phoenix
Tuneful throwdown
Published 3/19/2010 by CHRIS CONTI
The 2010 WBRU Rock Hunt semi-finalists, Pt. 1

• Bands in Town
• Club Directory
• All Concerts

On the Download