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Nine Inch Nails is probably the most popular industrial band ever, and is the reason why industrial ever broke into the mainstream. Despite these incredible accomplishments, Nine inch Nails isn’t really a “group”, it’s actually just one man, Trent Reznor, who always remained solely responsible for every aspect of Nine inch Nails musical direction (however he was supported by a backing band for live performances, but that goes without saying). Even though Nine inch Nails was quickly labeled as an “industrial” rock band, they were not exactly industrial. Instead he wrote melodical, more complicated music, and would incorporate techno beats into it. The lyrics also had much more to them, dealing with real issues and they actually had a focal point. Choosing to make his music like this, it was much easier to digest considering it wasn’t nearly as harsh, and while most industrial rock bands would reach as far as a Metal audience, Nine inch Nails was going all they to alternative. Also g...