How to Destroy Angels

APCTOOL91 · 05-06-2010, 12:30 PM

So yesterday I was browsing through and I saw that Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) has a new band called, How to Destroy Angels. He is collaborating with his wife Mariqueen Maandig (West Indian Girl) and Atticus Ross, they just released a promo single called "A Drowning." I was a little sad when I first heard Trent was putting NIN on an indefinite hiatus, but was pretty happy to hear this song. And there are plans to release a 6 song EP sometime in the summer!

You can listen to it at Pitchfork:
Pitchfork: How to Destroy Angels: "A Drowning"

Nine Black Poppies · 05-06-2010, 09:03 PM

I do like that track, more than I expected I would.
Especially since I've always liked Trent's instrumentation, but was never that big a fan of him as a singer. Having her sing that makes it come off as a lot more chilled-out than I think it might be if he did, and I like chilled-out, so I am intrigued by this project.

APCTOOL91 · 05-06-2010, 09:06 PM

Yeah, having Mariqueen sing was a bit of suprise to me, but a good one.

sidewinder · 05-07-2010, 12:51 PM

The viral clips sounded pretty interesting, even though they had the distinct NIN sound and didn't seem too different.

And I like the idea of Trent putting out some work on which he doesn't sing.

But I'm generally not a fan of female vocals, and that's especially true with electronic music especially if it's dreamy/ethereal...I just don't dig that stuff at all. They need to add some distortion, effects, something so that the voice is more of an instrument or texture in the music, and not just singing. But that's not going to happen, so I likely won't be into this too much, unless the singing is kept to a minimum, which I doubt will happen.

abdullah424 · 05-15-2010, 09:38 AM

new video http://pitchfork.com/tv/#/musicvideo...n-between-null

I enjoyed it.

Euronomus · 02-01-2013, 02:35 AM

With every release I come to like this band more, the first ep was o.k. but forgettable, the second e.p. was about the same-but had 2 really good songs, and the first single off of their new full length is probably the best thing trent has done since Ghosts.

the video that goes with it is awesome but the only place it's up is at npr(I'm guessing they have an exclusive)
trent reznor new band new song new video still terrifying

simoirs · 02-02-2013, 01:17 PM

Wow, so it's not just about static electro songs, cool as you want but boring, this is great!

Euronomus · 02-19-2013, 12:22 PM

New album is streaming on pitchfork:
How to destroy angels_: Welcome Oblivion | Advance | Pitchfork

I'm loving it.

jent · 02-25-2013, 07:24 PM

Totally - HTDA has been really interesting to watch progress. "How Long" has been sticking in my head lately.

fractalign · 05-08-2014, 07:17 PM

While I admire Trent's work as NIN, I wouldn't call my self a fan, I don't own any NIN albums and I feel that having been around so long, NIN are losing the shock element that made them such a ground breaking act.

How to Destroy Angels on the other Hand is a totally different proposition. I have both releases and I have to say the Chemistry between the two is amazing. I really like the interplay between the two styles of vocals and it is interesting to see Trent showing a more gentle side.

At the same time this new direction has not diminished the intensity of the music. There is an underlying darkness to many of the tracks that leaves me in no doubt that this new project is one to be taken very seriously.

If they ever tour here, I will certainly go and see them.

05-06-2010, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
APCTOOL91 TOOL's biggest tool Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 57	How to Destroy Angels So yesterday I was browsing through and I saw that Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) has a new band called, How to Destroy Angels. He is collaborating with his wife Mariqueen Maandig (West Indian Girl) and Atticus Ross, they just released a promo single called "A Drowning." I was a little sad when I first heard Trent was putting NIN on an indefinite hiatus, but was pretty happy to hear this song. And there are plans to release a 6 song EP sometime in the summer! You can listen to it at Pitchfork: Pitchfork: How to Destroy Angels: "A Drowning" __________________ “We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.”- Chuck Paluhniuk http://www.last.fm/user/RogueS7a7us

05-06-2010, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nine Black Poppies Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: A State of Denial Posts: 357	I do like that track, more than I expected I would. Especially since I've always liked Trent's instrumentation, but was never that big a fan of him as a singer. Having her sing that makes it come off as a lot more chilled-out than I think it might be if he did, and I like chilled-out, so I am intrigued by this project. __________________ Like carnivores to carnal pleasures, so were we to desperate measures...

05-06-2010, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
APCTOOL91 TOOL's biggest tool Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 57	Yeah, having Mariqueen sing was a bit of suprise to me, but a good one. __________________ “We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.”- Chuck Paluhniuk http://www.last.fm/user/RogueS7a7us

05-07-2010, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	The viral clips sounded pretty interesting, even though they had the distinct NIN sound and didn't seem too different. And I like the idea of Trent putting out some work on which he doesn't sing. But I'm generally not a fan of female vocals, and that's especially true with electronic music especially if it's dreamy/ethereal...I just don't dig that stuff at all. They need to add some distortion, effects, something so that the voice is more of an instrument or texture in the music, and not just singing. But that's not going to happen, so I likely won't be into this too much, unless the singing is kept to a minimum, which I doubt will happen. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

02-01-2013, 02:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Euronomus Dibs on the killing sound Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Spider Scull Island Posts: 366	With every release I come to like this band more, the first ep was o.k. but forgettable, the second e.p. was about the same-but had 2 really good songs, and the first single off of their new full length is probably the best thing trent has done since Ghosts. the video that goes with it is awesome but the only place it's up is at npr(I'm guessing they have an exclusive) trent reznor new band new song new video still terrifying __________________

05-15-2010, 09:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
abdullah424 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 351	new video http://pitchfork.com/tv/#/musicvideo...n-between-null I enjoyed it.

02-02-2013, 01:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
simoirs Groupie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 38	Wow, so it's not just about static electro songs, cool as you want but boring, this is great!

02-19-2013, 12:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Euronomus Dibs on the killing sound Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Spider Scull Island Posts: 366	New album is streaming on pitchfork: How to destroy angels_: Welcome Oblivion \| Advance \| Pitchfork I'm loving it. __________________

02-25-2013, 07:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
jent Groupie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 49	Totally - HTDA has been really interesting to watch progress. "How Long" has been sticking in my head lately.

05-08-2014, 07:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
fractalign Groupie Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 42	While I admire Trent's work as NIN, I wouldn't call my self a fan, I don't own any NIN albums and I feel that having been around so long, NIN are losing the shock element that made them such a ground breaking act. How to Destroy Angels on the other Hand is a totally different proposition. I have both releases and I have to say the Chemistry between the two is amazing. I really like the interplay between the two styles of vocals and it is interesting to see Trent showing a more gentle side. At the same time this new direction has not diminished the intensity of the music. There is an underlying darkness to many of the tracks that leaves me in no doubt that this new project is one to be taken very seriously. If they ever tour here, I will certainly go and see them.
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