Nine Inch Nails Unveil Experimental 'Nine Inch Noize' Collaboration

The industrial rock icons team up with producer Boys Noize for a bold electronic reimagining of their catalog.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:30pm

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An abstract close-up photograph featuring shattered glass and glittering sequins in high-contrast studio lighting, conceptually representing the bold, electronic-inspired sound of the Nine Inch Noize collaboration.The experimental Nine Inch Noize project brings a new electronic energy to Nine Inch Nails' iconic industrial sound.Coachella Today

Nine Inch Nails are set to release 'Nine Inch Noize' on April 17, a 12-track project that reshapes familiar material into a cohesive live-inspired electronic experience. The collaboration with producer Boys Noize features reworks of songs like 'Closer,' 'Came Back Haunted,' and 'Vessel,' as well as a cover of Soft Cell's 'Memorabilia.' Frontman Trent Reznor says the creative process was 'a lot of fun' and that the album was recorded 'all over the place' in various studios, hotels, and planes.

Why it matters

This experimental Nine Inch Noize project represents a creative detour for the iconic industrial rock band, allowing them to explore more electronic and live-inspired sounds. It signals a potential evolution in their musical direction while also serving as a bridge to whatever new material Reznor and the band have planned next.

The details

The 12-track 'Nine Inch Noize' album was created by Nine Inch Nails in collaboration with producer Boys Noize. The project reimagines familiar Nine Inch Nails songs like 'Closer,' 'Came Back Haunted,' 'Copy of A,' 'Heresy,' 'She's Gone Away,' and 'Vessel,' along with a fresh take on 'Parasite' by How to Destroy Angels and a cover of Soft Cell's 'Memorabilia.' The album was designed to mirror the band's Coachella setlist, bringing a live, electronic-leaning energy to their catalog.

  • Nine Inch Noize will be released on Friday, April 17, 2026 via Interscope Records.
  • Nine Inch Nails will perform the Nine Inch Noize material at Coachella on Saturday, April 16, 2026.
  • After Coachella, Trent Reznor indicated he will shift his focus back to creating new Nine Inch Nails music.

The players

Nine Inch Nails

An American industrial rock band formed in 1988 and led by Trent Reznor, known for their dark, experimental sound and influential albums like 'The Downward Spiral' and 'The Fragile.'

Trent Reznor

The founder, lead vocalist, and primary creative force behind Nine Inch Nails, known for his innovative approach to industrial and electronic music.

Boys Noize

A German electronic music producer who has collaborated with a variety of artists and is known for his energetic, genre-blending sound.

Mariqueen Maandig

A singer who will join the lineup for live performances of the Nine Inch Noize material.

Interscope Records

A major American record label that will release the Nine Inch Noize album.

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What they’re saying

“The creative fulfillment of working on the Challengers and Tron scores with Boys Noize led me to think that including him in the Peel It Back Tour could be an interesting way to express NIN in more purely electronic terms live – a concept I've wanted to explore for some time. The result was so much fun for us we felt it was worth expanding and formalizing in some way.”

— Trent Reznor, Frontman, Nine Inch Nails

“On a whim, I mentioned it would be cool to play a whole set as Nine Inch Noize in the Sahara tent at Coachella. Careful what you wish for...the next thing I knew we were designing a whole new show to present in the way it deserved.”

— Trent Reznor, Frontman, Nine Inch Nails

“There's no surprise tour announcement – this Saturday is it. I'm taking Sunday off and excited to be working on new Nine Inch Nails music Monday – I'll see you when I come up for air. We recorded this album all over the place – some of it's live, some in studios, hotels, planes, etc. We had a lot of fun revisiting these songs and hope you enjoy. Listen LOUD.”

— Trent Reznor, Frontman, Nine Inch Nails

What’s next

Following their Coachella performance on Saturday, April 16, Trent Reznor indicated his focus will shift back to creating new Nine Inch Nails material, signaling that 'Nine Inch Noize' is both a creative detour and a bridge to what comes next from the iconic industrial rock band.

The takeaway

This experimental Nine Inch Noize project allows Nine Inch Nails to explore a more electronic and live-inspired sound, while also hinting at the potential evolution of their musical direction. The collaboration with producer Boys Noize has resulted in a bold reimagining of the band's catalog that should appeal to longtime fans and new listeners alike.