Trent Reznor Hints Nine Inch Nails May Stop Touring

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During a recent Nine Inch Nails concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, frontman Trent Reznor told the crowd that the band's ongoing 'Peel It Back' tour might be their last. However, this isn't the first time Reznor has hinted at Nine Inch Nails retiring from touring, as he made similar comments back in 2009 before the band resumed touring a few years later.

Why it matters

Reznor's comments have sparked speculation about the future of Nine Inch Nails, one of the most influential industrial rock bands of the past few decades. The band has maintained a consistent touring schedule in recent years, so any potential retirement from the road would be a significant shift for the group and its dedicated fanbase.

The details

During the Tulsa show, Reznor reminisced about a past Nine Inch Nails concert at the city's Cain's Ballroom, recalling a fan in the back screaming along to 'Head Like a Hole.' He then told the crowd, 'I don't know if we're going to be touring anymore after this, but I'm proud of the show we're doing right now. And I'm fuckin' grateful that you've chosen to spend your evening with us tonight.' The band's current 'Peel It Back' tour is scheduled to run through mid-March, after which they'll play Coachella in April under the name Nine Inch Noize.

• Nine Inch Nails' 'Peel It Back' tour launched last year and will continue for another couple of weeks, wrapping on March 16 in Sacramento.
• The band is scheduled to play Coachella in April under the name Nine Inch Noize.

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What’s next

After the 'Peel It Back' tour wraps up in mid-March, Nine Inch Nails is scheduled to perform at the Coachella music festival in April under the name Nine Inch Noize, collaborating with electronic artist Boys Noize.