“It was amazing. I went alone so I could really connect with it and feel the music vibrate my bone marrow. I can’t listen to Head Like a Hole anymore because after seeing it live, the recording doesn’t feel big enough.”

“This was my first NIN show ever and I had the most amazing time. Sitting at almost the last row I was scared the vibes wouldn’t match the lower levels, but I was surrounded by fans of all ages screaming the the lyrics from heart. I went by myself, but never for a second felt alone.”

"I was able to score club level seats last minute and take my 14 year old daughter to the DC show. It was incredible being able to share the experience with her, as I was just a little younger when I got into the band. I had everything on tape in the 90’s. 14 year old me wouldn’t have dreamed she’d be sitting next to her mini me 30 years later seeing NIN in the flesh. I hope it’s a core memory for my daughter. It is for me."

"Ironically, Starfuckers inc. was the first song my dad introduced me to when I was eleven years old. We were in the car. He told me, 'don’t tell your mom I’m letting you listen to this.'

I had a very turbulent relationship with both of my parents at the time; the eleven year-old girl in her bedroom was laying on the floor, listening to the song her father showed her on a speaker in secrecy, as if it were a small act of rebellion. Over time, this small act of rebellion grew into anger. Shame, fear, desperation, depression. Rage.

NIN had given me the courage to keep going, to feel seen when I had almost lost my life. I fought to be here today. But at the very least, I had a seriously awesome soundtrack to go with it!

And now, I am seventeen. I went to the concert in D.C. with my dad, February 11th of 2026. I got to experience such a wonderful thing, no longer as a sad child, but as someone who wants to redirect that rage into passion. I’m much happier now. Thank you, NIN. <3"

"This was my fifth time seeing NIN. The first time I was 16 and it was in Orlando, Fl for the first Lollapalooza tour. I've been a die hard fan ever since. Also saw them for Downward Spiral, Fragile and With Teeth. Their shows have been some of the best memories of my life. Now I'm 51 and brought my 14 year old daughter with me to Peel It Back and Trent and the crew did not disappoint. Every show is always the best one and this one was no different. No other band that I was listening to as a teen has stayed relevant with me though all of my years. They've had a serious effect on how I view the world and who I am as a person. Sounds silly, but it's true. So thank you Trent for keeping this thing going all of these years and continuing to be the amazing musician, artist and human being that you are. Even though we've never met I love you like a brother."

"This was my third Nine Inch Nails show but I took my sister with me and it was her first Nails show. I bought really good seats by the B Stage because, as I told my sister, if you’re gonna see Nine Inch Nails, see them as close as you can."

"I saw Nine Inch Nails for the first three times in my life on the peel it back tour, and it was such an ethereal experience. I first heard Nine Inch Nails I wanna say in my freshman year of high school? I heard the opening few drum hits of March of the Pigs and that synth bass line kick in and it struck me in a way no other artist has. The Downward Spiral took a few listens to click with me (now it’s a top ten album of all time for me of course) but the first album i fell in love with was The Fragile. The vulnerability of that album truly is the most beautiful artistic expression i’ve ever heard. It’s so raw, so visceral, and yet so delicate and beautiful. The Fragile was the gateway, but Trent and Nine Inch Nails quickly became the center of my musical spirit. Now i’m in my senior year of high school, unsure of where i’ll end up over the next few transitional years, but I know that NIN will never fade from me. The many hours of driving in many different directions from just outside Philly were all worth it to see the most impactful band of my life live, and I can’t wait to hopefully see them again in the future. I’ll continue to cherish the memories of this tour that I shared with my friends for the rest of my life. I won’t let you fall apart - <3"