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Foo Fighters Enlists Drummer Ilan Rubin to Replace Josh Freese, Who is Now in Nine Inch Nails

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Ilan Rubin of The New Regime. Photo Credit: Tamar Levine

According to Variety.com, Foo Fighters have hired drummer Ilan Rubin (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Angels & Airwaves, Paramore) to take over the drumming duties since they fired Josh Freese this spring. A source confirmed to Variety that Rubin, who has been a touring member of Nine Inch Nails since 2009, will step in for Freese as the band’s drummer, as first reported by the Hollywood Reporter. It’s unclear if his role will be permanent or just for touring, as the band has shows starting in October in Jakarta, Singapore and Mexico City Rubin and his wife are expecting a child any day now, and the FF gig will require less touring in the meantime Nine Inch Nails reunited with Freese, yesterday, after being fired this spring by Foo Fighters. Continue reading →


Drummer Josh Freese Rejoins Nine Inch Nails, More “Peel It Back” Tour Dates Kicking Off Soon

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Josh Freese (Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Devo, Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters), has returned to Nine Inch Nails as their drummer for the first time since 2008, after being fired by Nine Inch Nails earlier this year. In a post to social media accounts from NIN, simply stating “Let’s Fucking GO”- the band made it official. Freese had stepped into the drum throne for Foo Fighters in 2023 following the unexpected passing of Taylor Hawkins in March of 2022.  Interestingly enough, Foo Fighters seem set to announce former NIN/Marilyn Manson drummer Illan Rubin as Freese’s replacement in that band Nine Inch Nails will kick off leg 2 of the Peel It Back tour next week in California!Continue reading →


Foo Fighters Fire Punk Legend and Drummer Josh Freese

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Foo Fighters have officially fired drummer Josh Freese (Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Devo, Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails), who had stepped into the role in 2023 following the unexpected passing of Taylor Hawkins in March 2022. The band called Josh on Monday, May 12th, as the band had decided to “go in a different direction” for their drummer, with no other reason provided. The band has not announced a new drummer, but recently announced their first show of 2025. Foo Fighters have already announced their first show of 2025, scheduled for October 4th at the Singapore Grand Prix.Continue reading →


Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) Announces Future Ruins Festival with Composers Terence Blanchard, Tamar-kali, Robert Aiki, Aubrey Lowe, Questlove, Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO), Isobel Waller-Bridge, Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin, Danny Elfman, and More

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Trent Reznor of Nine inch Nails have announced an “immersive music and arts” festival Future Ruins, “Where Music Tells The Story.” The fest will feature Trent and Atticus Ross, along with Terence Blanchard, Tamar-kali, Robert Aiki, Aubrey Lowe, Questlove, Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO), Isobel Waller-Bridge, Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin, Danny Elfman, and more. It will take place Los Angeles Equestrian Center, on November 8th 2025. Future Ruins features composers electronic acts, and bands in a format where some have never performed before on stage, ever. Tickets go on sale on May 21st at the links below.Continue reading →


Nine Inch Nails, Justice, St Vincent, and More Booked for NOS Alive Festival

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Industrial legends, Nine Inch Nails, have been confirmed to headline the NOS Stage, on July 12th, at the 17th edition of the NOS Alive festival. Trent Reznor and co. will return to Portugal at Passeio Marítimo de Algés to co-headline the event, alongside Kings Of Leon. Find more information below.
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Nine Inch Nails Books The “Peel It Back Tour 2025” World Tour Dates and Festivals

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Nine Inch Nails announced the Peel It Back Tour 2025, marking the band’s first live outing since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the headline run will kick off on Sunday, June 15, in Dublin, Ireland, at 3Arena, and take the band across Europe, including stops in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and more. The European leg will also feature major festival appearances at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium, Open’er in Gdynia, Poland, and Mad Cool in Madrid, Spain, among others.Continue reading →


Nine Inch Nails Announces They Scored The New Video Game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Debut Trailer with Gameplay Released

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While Nine Inch Nails plots a course to a new album the band continues to forge an award-winning career for movies and television soundtracks (Tron: Ares, Challengers, The Crow, The Social Network, Goen Girl, Patriots Day, The Bear Season 3.1,  Tomb Raider, Watchmen HBO series, Mank) they have scored the upcoming video game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Made for Sony Playstation 5 the game comes from Neil Druckmann and Naughty Dog, LLC, the studio that created acclaimed series like The Last of Us and UNCHARTED. The music sounds incredible and we are hype! Check out the synopsis of the game and watch the trailer now! Continue reading →


Nine Inch Nails’ Score for “Challengers” Film Starring Zendaya Arrives on Vinyl

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The original score for the acclaimed movie Challengers by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Nine Inch Nails (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross) for the Luca Guadagnino-directed, Zendaya-led film has arrived on vinyl. It was released on digital on April 26, 2024. The soundtrack was released by Milan Records on vinyl on November 1, 2024, in a gatefold package with a collectible set of three-player trading cards and a Phil’s Tire Town bumper sticker. The proper score was preceded by a continuous remix album, titled Challengers [MIXED] by Boys Noize, created by DJ Boys Noize and released DSPs on April 12, 2024. A limited edition version of the vinyl will be available for Record Store Day Black Friday on November, 29th, 2024. The film is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video! Watch an unboxing video and order the album now!
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ALBUM REVIEW: Painted Shield – Painted Shield 3

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Painted Shield are notable for featuring Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam/Mother Love Bone/Green River) on guitar and a bunch of friends. Painted Shield’s origins can be traced to 2014 when it was suggested by Daniel Field a mutual friend of Mason Jennings and Gossard that the two work together. They put out a 7” single “Knife Fight”/Caught in a Mess” and then…nothing, until the pandemic hit in 2020.Continue reading →