Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails: Live Performance of 'Hurt' from the Self Destruct Tour

• In January 1995, Nine Inch Nails was actively touring in support of their critically acclaimed album "The Downward Spiral," which was released the pre... Read Full Description >

  In January 1995, Nine Inch Nails was actively touring in support of their critically acclaimed album "The Downward Spiral," which was released the previous year, in 1994. This album marked a significant moment in Trent Reznor's career, propelling the band into mainstream success and solidifying their industrial rock sound. The live performance of "Hurt" during the Self Destruct tour is particularly noteworthy; it exemplifies the intense emotional delivery and raw energy that characterized their live shows at this time. The song itself, a harrowing exploration of pain and despair, resonates deeply with fans and has since become one of the band's most iconic tracks. An interesting fact about this period is that the Self Destruct tour featured elaborate stage setups and visual effects, which were ahead of their time and contributed to Nine Inch Nails' reputation as a groundbreaking live act.