Legends of Rock: Nine Inch Nails

"The Downward Spiral", released by Nine Inch Nails in 1994, has sold five million albums worldwide and is considered the commercial peak of the band.

The album is often cited as one of the defining rock records of the 1990s. It catapulted both industrial rock into the mainstream and Trent Reznor into stardom.

In 2002, American country singer Johnny Cash covered "Hurt" for his final album during his lifetime, "American IV: The Man Comes Around".

Cash's version is considered one of the most poignant and acclaimed interpretations in music history. It provides a moving reflection on his own life and struggles, often thought of as a farewell ballad. The man in black's haunting rendition topped many music charts and won multiple awards.

Trent Reznor played a significant role in shaping the sound of Marilyn Manson during the band's formative years. As a producer, Reznor worked on some of Marilyn Manson's most iconic albums, including "Portrait of an American Family" and "Antichrist Superstar". His innovative production and mentorship helped elevate Manson's industrial-rock sound into a worldwide success.

"Sin" is Nine Inch Nails' third and final single from their debut album "Pretty Hate Machine" (1989).

The single's cover art spells the word "sin".

Trent Reznor founded Nothing Records, his own imprint Record Label in 1992. The label was created to give artists more creative control, and notable signings included acts like Marilyn Manson and Prick. Nothing Records became an influential label in the alternative and industrial rock scenes throughout the 1990s.