PHX Arena
Stories
“After the first leg of the tour, and missing a Cali show even though I could have made it very easily, I knew I had to see more than one of the second leg shows. I had no idea how healing they would be. Nine Inch Nails has been the soundtrack to my life since 1994. They are my brothers.”
Erin, 46, Phoenix, UNITED STATES
ALL SHOWS ATTENDED: 9/16/25 — Phoenix, AZ, 2/5/26 — New Orleans, LA, 3/6/26 — Glendale, AZ, 3/16/26 — Sacramento, CA
“My first show was last year! I’ve been listening to NIN for a couple years (since I was 16, I’m 18 as I’m writing this) the song that made me fall in love was March of the pigs, the drums kept me entranced for months. Favorite song I heard live was I’m afraid of Americans, I’ve been obsessed with Bowie for my entire life and even posed as him for senior photos couple years back so it was so special to hear Trent sing the song live. NIN gave words to feelings I was feeling during the unbearable time it is to be a teen so it was really amazing and special to be able to see them live”
Katherine, 18, Truth or consequences, New Mexico, UNITED STATES
ALL SHOWS ATTENDED: 9/16/25 — Phoenix, AZ, 3/6/26 — Glendale, AZ
“The Phoenix show in September was not my first show, it was my 7th - and Glendale on the March 6 will be my 8th. NIN's music is truly a part of who I am as a person - and I love that every time I go, it is a new and different experience. I have loved NIN since I was 14 years old when I first heard Closer on the radio in 1994. Funny because when I started listening to their albums, Closer quickly moved down on the list as one of the least favorites (but still love of course). My favorite songs of all time are Even Deeper, Reptile, and Somewhat Damaged. Interestingly, my favorite song live from this tour was As Alive as You need Me to Be. I've never scored any cool mystery items, but I have some merch from way back in the day like the spiral fan club lithograph set. Nine Inch Nails has Helped me get through my parents divorcing when I was a teen, depression, and through the loss of my best friend and mother-in-law. There's been a couple times in my life I've gotten in shape with the NIN in my earbuds as well! I've also sported a NIN sticker on my car for 27 years and I love that. 4 different cars so I have bought 4 different stickers 🤘”
Christina Waters, 45, Phoenix, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES
ALL SHOWS ATTENDED: 9/16/25 — Phoenix, AZ, 3/6/26 — Glendale, AZ
“NIN has always had a special place inside me growing up -to- now. My dad would always play them in the car & i remember when i was about 7 years old, me, my dad, & my brother were watching music videos on TV and my dad showed us Closer by NIN and little me was amazed, i LOVED that video (obviously i didn’t know what anything meant lol). now a few years later, I’ve found the community i feel most comfortable & welcomed in! last year (9/16/25) me and my dad went to go see NIN in AZ, my dad saw them back in ‘96 but this was my first time seeing them! not to sound cheesy but it was life altering for me, the visuals, trent's vocals, the energy of the band + everyone around me, it was really healing. (this is a switch but bare w/ me) but then on November 8th, i lost my bestfriend, someone who felt like my only friend at times, to murder & I've been extremely broken since. my isolation has grew immensely & trent's lyrics n’ rawness in his voice has helped me so much. the first few songs i listened to the day of her passing were NIN, something i can never have, hurt, the great below, the perfect drug, right where it belongs, got me & is still getting me through SO many dark times. i’m seeing them again on 3/6/26 in AZ on the floor & i’m so excited to see them preform again! theres so much more i could say but ill wrap it up, NIN is my therapy, love ya guys!🖤”