NOTE FROM TRENT: Nine Inch Nails are touring this year. I was working with Adrian Belew on some musical ideas, which led to some discussion on performing, which led to some beard-scratching, which (many steps later) led to the decision to re-think the idea of what Nine Inch Nails could be, and the idea of playing a show. Calls were made to some friends, lots of new ideas were discussed, and a show was booked - which led to another, which somehow led to a lot of shows. The band is reinventing itself from scratch and will be comprised of Eric Avery, Adrian Belew, Alessandro Cortini, Josh Eustis, Ilan Rubin, and me. The first shows will begin this summer, followed by a full-on arena tour of the US this fall, and lots of other dates worldwide to follow through 2014. Lots of details and dates to come. See you soon. TR http://pitchfork.com/news/49681-tre...ch-nails-extensive-touring-for-2013-and-2014/
HOLY SHIT. Adrian Belew and Eric Avery with NIN? That brings a level of guitar and bass virtuosity to NIN's live lineup that they've NEVER had. No offense to Jeordie White, Aaron North, Robin Finck, Danny Lohner, etc. who have all been excellent musicians as well, but this seriously has to be the most potent lineup Trent's put together yet.
I was hoping for NIN or HTDA to be added to Bonnaroo, which I think is the same weekend as Download (?), but I don't think they'll be stateside during June. Their first announced shows back are festivals in Japan and Germany, so I think you're more likely to get them as an addition than my festival is.