Trent Reznor single-handedly birthed this Cleveland industrial force in 1988, blending anguish and innovation. Their site dubs 'The Downward Spiral' (1994) 'era-defining,' hitting US number 2 with 'Closer.' Selling over 20 million records, 'Pretty Hate Machine' (1989) broke ground, while 'Hesitation Marks' (2013) showed evolution. Six Grammys—including two for scores—plus Reznor’s 'Soul' (2020) Oscar, mark his range. Live, with shifting lineups, they’ve awed since 1989’s Lollapalooza. From studio recluse to cultural icon, Reznor’s vision still haunts.

AKA: NIN

Web Address: https://www.nin.com/