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When did Nine Inch Nails start making music?

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Nine Inch Nails's first song “Down in It (Shred)” released on September 15, 1989.


Nine Inch Nails is an industrial rock project led by multi-instrumentalist Trent Reznor, the only constant member for many years until Atticus Ross officially joined in 2016, often selecting a cast of different band members for live performances.  It is known for producing several highly influential records during the 1990s encompassing a wide... Read More
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