Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock band founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1988 by Trent Reznor. Known for a dark, innovative sound blending rock with electronic and industrial elements, Nine Inch Nails has been led by Reznor as its creative force, with Atticus Ross joining as an official member in 2016. The band’s influential debut, Pretty Hate Machine, was released in 1989, followed by landmark albums like The Downward Spiral and The Fragile, earning both critical and commercial success. Nine Inch Nails is acclaimed for its intense live performances, featuring striking visuals and creative stage design. The touring lineup, which has varied over time, currently includes Robin Finck, Alessandro Cortini, Ilan Rubin, Reznor, and Ross. The band has released a diverse catalog, including the albums With Teeth, Year Zero, Hesitation Marks, and the instrumental series Ghosts. Over their career, Nine Inch Nails has sold over 20 million records, won two Grammy Awards, and received widespread recognition, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. New projects are in development, with major touring plans announced for 2025.