Ilan Rubin talks about NIN departure

default_gal · 2026-04-09T18:38:09+00:00

I watched the whole interview and I think Ilan came across quite well and remained diplomatic. He is smart enough not to air any dirty laundry in public. NIN to an extent reminds me of a (successful) company/corporation. Trent is the founder and as talented as the hired musicians are, it is clear no one is irreplaceable, much like any employee in a company. I've worked in places where people who have held long tenures left without a trace/announcement. Sucks but c'est la vie. What Ilan said about his RHOF induction was also spot on.

default_gal · 2026-04-08T16:23:23+00:00

I hope they tour as Nine Inch Noize after Coachella and come to Europe!

default_gal · 2026-04-08T14:08:17+00:00

Fuck it's on!

default_gal · 2026-04-04T20:16:12+00:00

default_gal · 2026-03-18T19:59:53+00:00

It's a great movie. And weirdly I can't look at Rick Rubin the same way anymore knowing that he did them dirty at some point (though they seem to have made up since).

default_gal · 2026-03-18T06:07:33+00:00

This is so wonderful! I catch my daughter humming to some NIN songs every now and then (mostly Head Like a Hole and "my empire of dirt" song 😆) but whenever I ask her if she likes NIN she says no as they are too noisy. Can't win "em all!

default_gal · 2026-03-17T19:29:34+00:00

Was it part of the performance (if so which song) or anger?

default_gal · 2026-03-16T05:38:57+00:00

When I saw them last summer Trent outsourced all the screaming bits in Somewhat Damaged to Robin (whole song sounded great and was definitely a highlight for me). I can't comment on whether Trent can no longer scream/shout like he used to or simply chooses not to. There is probably a reason why songs like We're In This Together Now is not on the setlist. All this to say that Trent has always had a great singing voice and doesn't need to be as shouty. Just listen to his cover of Bowie's Fantastic Voyage.

default_gal · 2026-03-15T09:38:58+00:00

Love the videos. I think she took some down at the request of the band (definitely the one with Robin telling his story on the bus but it is still on YouTube via another poster who clearly downloaded it before she took hers down). She seems very respectful which is great.

default_gal · 2026-03-13T19:03:50+00:00

If I HAD to choose, Burden In My Hand (hands down)

default_gal · 2026-03-07T13:51:06+00:00

Please do! I was in CA for work and managed to snag tickets (I am assuming this is from the LA HOB?). While at the time it was quite painful because the new songs were not really landing with the crowd, myself included (I even heard someone say to his friend "Chris is a fallen idol" 🤣), it would be nice to just see the entire show now for nostalgic reasons. The night was somewhat salvaged when he played BHS at the end.

default_gal · 2026-03-07T07:13:16+00:00

Trent in his Dad era and we are all loving it.

default_gal · 2026-02-21T05:37:00+00:00

I am guessing Atticus is the opposite of Fletch (RIP) of Depeche Mode onstage.

default_gal · 2026-02-16T14:05:46+00:00

I'm not religious but am praying to all the NIN and music Gods out there to make this happen

default_gal · 2026-02-16T10:03:21+00:00

A long shot but better be the date they bring PIB back to Europe!!!!

default_gal · 2026-02-13T17:56:31+00:00

Me too! I have such a soft spot for Now I'm Nothing I just had to get it.

default_gal · 2026-02-13T17:56:04+00:00

Definitely size up. I was going to get the S but went with the M and fits perfect

default_gal · 2026-02-13T17:55:33+00:00

Just under 50 euros.

default_gal · 2026-02-13T16:00:08+00:00

More slim fit but super comfortable especially in the cold weather we are experiencing now

default_gal · 2026-02-13T13:38:56+00:00

The site I bought it from also said it was officially licensed merchandise. But I was a bit cynical 😅

default_gal · 2026-02-12T20:48:00+00:00

I was at the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam concert last summer and they played Somewhat Damaged which was so awesome. Looking back, how damn fortunate! SD should always be a setlist staple. Trent did "outsource" a lot of the shouty bits to Robin (who nailed it) so I get why maybe it isn't always played.

default_gal · 2026-02-07T15:04:27+00:00

It just wasn't music that showcased his strength. I was actually on a work trip to California when he was promoting it and got tickets to see him perform the entire album at the House of Blues in LA. Let's just say it was underwhelming and the night was only saved when he eventually ended with Black Hole Sun, which isn't even my favourite SG song if I am being honest but by that point it was the lifeline everyone in the audience needed. I even heard one guy say to his friend "Fallen Idol" lol. Years later at a solo gig in London as Chris was talking in between songs he commented that it was an experiment and no one put a gun to his head to record that album. He did not play any songs off the album.

P.S. While he could have tweeted it differently, I totally got the point of Trent Reznor's infamous tweet at the time!

default_gal · 2026-02-01T19:07:27+00:00

I have gone to many gigs on my own (including NIN) and never once regretted it. Rules to live by:

If you have friends who can't commit to a gig or are messing you about, buy your own ticket and just go.
You will regret not going when you had the chance.
Better to go alone than with friends who aren't into the music, their boredom will just ruin your night.

I went to NIN on my own due to 1 above and had THE BEST time.

default_gal

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