NIN -- March 14th (Tuesday)
03-16-2006, 06:37 AM
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Re: NIN -- March 14th (Tuesday)
Nine Inch Nails Fans Yell Along With Songs
Reznor delivers a good dose of industrial rock to the adoring faithful
BY MELISSA RUGGIERI * TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER Mar 15, 2006
Last night at the Richmond Coliseum, Trent Reznor alternated between songs with explosive bass and droning balladry. When he actually sang, he presented a strong, tuneful voice.
Trent Reznor is to 20-somethings what Bruce Springsteen is to 50-year-old men: their savior.
They worship this god of industrial rock with unmitigated faith, even plopping themselves on the sidewalk of the Richmond Coliseum at 5 a.m. to ensure a close-up spot in the general-admission area.
As the mastermind of Nine Inch Nails, Reznor has created a franchise for the misunderstood, the followers who share his angst and work out their rage by screaming along to the band's pummeling songs.
At last night's show, it was usually impossible to decipher what Reznor was yelling most of the time, but the 5,000 head-banging, glow-stick-tossing throng shouted and thrashed along with every word.
And say this for the shorn, buffed 40-year-old -- he's a theatrical wizard, an intense performer and a tireless screecher.
The volume of the concert rattled the walls of the Coliseum (it's amazing the venue is still standing between last night and Saturday's Motley Crue gig) as the sensory assault of "Mr. Self-Destruct" and "Terrible Lie" opened the show.
Nearly two hours later, the concrete was still shuddering as the closing yell-along, "Head Like a Hole," blasted from the stage.
In between, Reznor and the rest of the taut Nine Inch Nails foursome alternated between the explosive bass whomping of "March of the Pigs" and the droning balladry of "Right Where It Belongs."
When Reznor actually sang, he presented a strong, tuneful voice. "Wish" and "Only" -- comparatively straightforward hard-rock songs -- validated his vocal ability, while the grinding groove and bleeping keyboards of "Closer" perfectly captured the song's menacing tone.
But so often, the concert was nothing more than crisply executed noise. What rescued the monotonous combination of squishy keyboard sounds and clanging drums was the show's expertly designed lighting. Spastic strobes, a fog of purple, flickering red spotlights, streaks of aqua -- all set the tone for Reznor's consistently moody compositions.
Midway through the set, the sheer curtain that was in place at the beginning of the show dropped again as the eerily silhouetted band played behind it. That curtain became a video screen, projecting disturbing close-ups of bugs and explosions -- the type of stuff that only makes sense in certain people's heads. Obviously, Reznor was making a statement with the bizarre images. And no doubt his reverential flock understood it.
Reznor delivers a good dose of industrial rock to the adoring faithful
BY MELISSA RUGGIERI * TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER Mar 15, 2006
Last night at the Richmond Coliseum, Trent Reznor alternated between songs with explosive bass and droning balladry. When he actually sang, he presented a strong, tuneful voice.
Trent Reznor is to 20-somethings what Bruce Springsteen is to 50-year-old men: their savior.
They worship this god of industrial rock with unmitigated faith, even plopping themselves on the sidewalk of the Richmond Coliseum at 5 a.m. to ensure a close-up spot in the general-admission area.
As the mastermind of Nine Inch Nails, Reznor has created a franchise for the misunderstood, the followers who share his angst and work out their rage by screaming along to the band's pummeling songs.
At last night's show, it was usually impossible to decipher what Reznor was yelling most of the time, but the 5,000 head-banging, glow-stick-tossing throng shouted and thrashed along with every word.
And say this for the shorn, buffed 40-year-old -- he's a theatrical wizard, an intense performer and a tireless screecher.
The volume of the concert rattled the walls of the Coliseum (it's amazing the venue is still standing between last night and Saturday's Motley Crue gig) as the sensory assault of "Mr. Self-Destruct" and "Terrible Lie" opened the show.
Nearly two hours later, the concrete was still shuddering as the closing yell-along, "Head Like a Hole," blasted from the stage.
In between, Reznor and the rest of the taut Nine Inch Nails foursome alternated between the explosive bass whomping of "March of the Pigs" and the droning balladry of "Right Where It Belongs."
When Reznor actually sang, he presented a strong, tuneful voice. "Wish" and "Only" -- comparatively straightforward hard-rock songs -- validated his vocal ability, while the grinding groove and bleeping keyboards of "Closer" perfectly captured the song's menacing tone.
But so often, the concert was nothing more than crisply executed noise. What rescued the monotonous combination of squishy keyboard sounds and clanging drums was the show's expertly designed lighting. Spastic strobes, a fog of purple, flickering red spotlights, streaks of aqua -- all set the tone for Reznor's consistently moody compositions.
Midway through the set, the sheer curtain that was in place at the beginning of the show dropped again as the eerily silhouetted band played behind it. That curtain became a video screen, projecting disturbing close-ups of bugs and explosions -- the type of stuff that only makes sense in certain people's heads. Obviously, Reznor was making a statement with the bizarre images. And no doubt his reverential flock understood it.
03-16-2006, 06:43 AM
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Re: NIN -- March 14th (Tuesday)
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Midway through the set, the sheer curtain that was in place at the beginning of the show dropped again as the eerily silhouetted band played behind it. That curtain became a video screen, projecting disturbing close-ups of bugs and explosions -- the type of stuff that only makes sense in certain people's heads. Obviously, Reznor was making a statement with the bizarre images. And no doubt his reverential flock understood it.
I like the political statement he was making to..lol
But yeah like before...he has the best lighting effects....it was amazing
03-16-2006, 06:48 AM
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That Times-Dispatch writer probably has not been to many industrial concerts. She should stick to Barry Manilow reviews. That show was easily one of the best NIN concerts I've been to. The floor was great and the pit was not "too angry" although it was still quite wild!
Two guys a few bangers behind me in the mosh pit had cameras and snapped some awesome pictures. They said they were gonna post them after the next concert that they were going to. Hopefully they will post them soon to the message boards on Echoing the Sound.
This one was very different than the "sold out in under 10 minutes" club tour last year. I saw them in Boston in May on Friday the 13th right after the World Series. That show was pretty great, small venue. He had hair, different band lineup, and wasn't as angry. Glad to see that he is playing some new stuff. Hopefully it won't be another 5 years for the next album.
Band lineup this tour:
* Aaron North - Guitar
* Jeordie White - Bass, Guitar
* Alessandro Cortini - Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass
* Jerome Dillon - Drums (March–October 2005)
* Josh Freese - Drums (October 4–5, 2005; December 6th, 2005–Onward)
* Alex Carapetis - Drums (October 7–December 1st, 2005)
Two guys a few bangers behind me in the mosh pit had cameras and snapped some awesome pictures. They said they were gonna post them after the next concert that they were going to. Hopefully they will post them soon to the message boards on Echoing the Sound.
This one was very different than the "sold out in under 10 minutes" club tour last year. I saw them in Boston in May on Friday the 13th right after the World Series. That show was pretty great, small venue. He had hair, different band lineup, and wasn't as angry. Glad to see that he is playing some new stuff. Hopefully it won't be another 5 years for the next album.
Band lineup this tour:
* Aaron North - Guitar
* Jeordie White - Bass, Guitar
* Alessandro Cortini - Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass
* Jerome Dillon - Drums (March–October 2005)
* Josh Freese - Drums (October 4–5, 2005; December 6th, 2005–Onward)
* Alex Carapetis - Drums (October 7–December 1st, 2005)
03-31-2006, 04:38 AM
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Re: NIN -- March 14th (Tuesday)
Next show is in Va Beach Sunday June 11th with opening act Bauhaus. TicketMonster starts the sale at 10a today.
Open arena in the naval air station flight path, poor sound design, but there will be a pit. Sections 101-103 went on pre-sale to club members already, will try to get tickets to this show as long as they aren't crap seats. Don't want to degrade the lasting experience from the last show (which was awesome in the pit).
Originally Posted by Trent Reznor
Bauhaus has been a major influence of mine over the years. Their sound, look and style made me want to start a band. One of the first tours we were on was with Peter Murphy - a hero of mine. To share the stage with these guys now is truly an honor.
03-31-2006, 06:21 AM
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Got my ticket for section 102 in row Q. Seat is dead center for a great view.
Let me know if anyone else going wants to carpool!
Let me know if anyone else going wants to carpool!
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