Wednesday, 11/04/09
New Security Action Kudos
We got a nice write-up and recognition from New Security Action, the group heading up the Close Gitmo Now effort. Thanks again to everyone who participated in this effort.
Reported by staff at 13:41
Friday, 10/30/09
KAS, Update 2 - what you can do next
By Friday evening, at least 150 of you participated in this effort! Thank you so much, you guys are awesome. We've updated the archive of sample emails . Well, unsurprisingly, we haven't heard anything about Liz Cheney doing the right thing and apologizing for her group's statements, but that doesn't mean you should give up. Click here to see what you can do next. While we're at it, NIN got a mention on last night's Colbert Report; after taking a cheap shot, Stephen interviewed Roseanne Cash and lent his name to the cause:
Keep up the good work, everybody!
| The Colbert Report | Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c | |||
| We Got the Beating - Rosanne Cash | ||||
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Keep up the good work, everybody!
Reported by staff at 19:47
Tuesday, 10/27/09
Keep America Safe update
Hey folks. Keep the emails going -- 111 so far (in 24 hours)! Great work, and we'll post some of the best emails later tonight. We just wanted to clear up some evident confusion, though. Please be sure to read the Washington Times article and our posts below carefully -- the offensive comments were made by Keep America Safe's director, Ms. Burlingame, and not Liz Cheney herself. We feel the apology should come from Ms. Cheney, however, as the group's founder.
Reported by staff at 13:57
Monday, 10/26/09
We Demand an Apology from Ms. Cheney
If you've been following the latest news about the protest by Trent and other musicians of the use of their music at Guantanamo Bay, you'll know that on Friday, Debra Burlingame, a director for Liz Cheney's right-wing group "Keep America Safe," reportedly made the outrageous comments that the musicians' protest is "pathetic," and "It's almost laughable to think that heavy metal bands like Nine Inch Nails and Rage Against the Machine have a moral authority on national security issues." Thinking this over, we at the NIN Hotline have decided this is an insult that goes too far. It's perfectly fine and healthy for our national debate to disagree with the politics of the issue and to disagree with the President or the Democratic Party. But it's another thing entirely to attack Trent and other artists as having no moral authority -- in our minds, this implies a view that they are immoral -- and to claim that Trent and the others therefore have no right to complain about the unauthorized use of their music to torture people.
If you are as outraged by these comments as we are, then we encourage you to get in touch with "Keep America Safe" and demand a public apology by the group's founder, Liz Cheney, to Trent Reznor, Tom Morello, and all the other "immoral" musicians they've insulted. You can call "Keep America Safe" at (202) 525-4608 and (202) 365-3102. You can also email them at the following email addresses:
aharison@keepamericasafe.com
info@keepamericasafe.com
Please cc: theninhotline@gmail.com if you choose to send an email, we can try to keep track of how many emails get sent.
As we are addressing a matter of respect, please be respectful - but no less direct - about what you think. In other words, don't be a jerk.
Also, if you happen to frequent websites or messageboards of the other bands involved -- including RATM/Tom Morello, Pearl Jam, REM -- please contact the powers that be at those sites to see if you can expand this effort beyond the NIN fanbase.
Let's stand together, NIN fans, regardless of your political stripe. This isn't about the politics of the issue -- it's about blatant disrespect, plain and simple. Let Liz Cheney and "Keep America Safe" know that their position is unacceptable and that they owe an apology to all the awesome musicians who have enriched American culture and deserve to have their rights respected, not dismissed.
If you are as outraged by these comments as we are, then we encourage you to get in touch with "Keep America Safe" and demand a public apology by the group's founder, Liz Cheney, to Trent Reznor, Tom Morello, and all the other "immoral" musicians they've insulted. You can call "Keep America Safe" at (202) 525-4608 and (202) 365-3102. You can also email them at the following email addresses:
aharison@keepamericasafe.com
info@keepamericasafe.com
Please cc: theninhotline@gmail.com if you choose to send an email, we can try to keep track of how many emails get sent.
As we are addressing a matter of respect, please be respectful - but no less direct - about what you think. In other words, don't be a jerk.
Also, if you happen to frequent websites or messageboards of the other bands involved -- including RATM/Tom Morello, Pearl Jam, REM -- please contact the powers that be at those sites to see if you can expand this effort beyond the NIN fanbase.
Let's stand together, NIN fans, regardless of your political stripe. This isn't about the politics of the issue -- it's about blatant disrespect, plain and simple. Let Liz Cheney and "Keep America Safe" know that their position is unacceptable and that they owe an apology to all the awesome musicians who have enriched American culture and deserve to have their rights respected, not dismissed.
Reported by staff at 12:33
Friday, 10/23/09
Liz Cheney's Group Calls Reznor and Others' Complaints about Gitmo "Pathetic"
The political group "Keep America Safe," formed by former Vice President Dick Cheney's daughter and prominent birther, Liz Cheney, and right-wing pundit and Palin fanatic, Bill Kristol, has assaulted the efforts by Trent and other rock musicians to keep their music from being used for torture enhanced interrogation techniques as "pathetic" and "laughable". A "Keep America Safe" spokesperson went so far as to say "It's almost laughable to think that heavy metal bands like Nine Inch Nails and Rage Against the Machine have a moral authority on national security issues." I guess they don't think there's anything immoral in using someone else's creative talent and output in a way the artist finds reprehensible. If you're inclined to disagree with "Keep America Safe" on this issue and want to support Trent's efforts, check out the website closegitmonow.org and see how you can make a difference, including by making a contribution and spreading the word.
*edit*The Washington Times article mistakenly lists "March of the Pigs" as one of Tom Morello's songs. Thanks to those who wrote in to point that out.
*edit*The Washington Times article mistakenly lists "March of the Pigs" as one of Tom Morello's songs. Thanks to those who wrote in to point that out.
Reported by drunkpoet at 19:06
Thursday, 10/22/09
nine inch nails "the downward spiral : live"
As soon as I heard about the TDS set the band performed at Webster Hall last August, I immediately jumped on my computer and started collecting footage (especially since the show hadn't been filmed professionally).
With a little over 11 sources, this is likely to be the only DVD of that historic, first ever live performance of The Downward Spiral. You can download it as a DVD Torrent or a iPod-friendly MP4 on its dedicated feature page right here. You'll also find a general FAQ section as well as the full credits for the DVD.
Finally, the whole show will gradually be added to YouTube in HD 720p. Bookmark this playlist, it'll be updated as more tracks are uploaded :
Also, keep looking at twitter.com/thisoneisonus for regular updates concerning the imminent release of Another Version Of The Truth, too...
This One Is On Us + The NIN Hotline proudly present...
nine inch nails "the downward spiral : live"As soon as I heard about the TDS set the band performed at Webster Hall last August, I immediately jumped on my computer and started collecting footage (especially since the show hadn't been filmed professionally).
With a little over 11 sources, this is likely to be the only DVD of that historic, first ever live performance of The Downward Spiral. You can download it as a DVD Torrent or a iPod-friendly MP4 on its dedicated feature page right here. You'll also find a general FAQ section as well as the full credits for the DVD.
Finally, the whole show will gradually be added to YouTube in HD 720p. Bookmark this playlist, it'll be updated as more tracks are uploaded :
Also, keep looking at twitter.com/thisoneisonus for regular updates concerning the imminent release of Another Version Of The Truth, too...
Reported by ash512 at 19:01
Reznor and Other Musicians Formally Protest Gitmo Use of their Music
Trent Reznor and other prominent musicians, such as Tom Morello, Pearl Jam, and REM, have asserted a formal protest against the use of their music during "enhanced interrogation" sessions at the Guantanamo Bay detainee facility and have joined the "National Campaign to Close Guantanamo," according to this article. The group also announced plans to file a lawsuit to compel the declassification of documents concerning the use of their music. (It is certainly conceivable that blasting "Shiny, Happy People" for 72 hours straight might constitute torture, at least to some folks.)
Reported by drunkpoet at 19:14
Reznor re-records Zero-Sum for Fringe video
Shannon sent in news about a new promo for "Fringe," J.J. Abrams' show that's sort of like X-files meets The Outer Limits, with a quirky sense of humor. EW's Hollywood Insider reports:
If you haven't already been watching Fringe, you can catch up with the show via Hulu (if you're in the US, anyway) - that's where I've been watching it since it's debut last year, and it's cool to get an excuse to plug the show on my site.
After Fox’s marketing department showed the Fringe producers a version of the promo that used “Zero-Sum,” series exec producer Jeff Pinkner simply asked a nearby Reznor acquaintance - that’d be co-creator J.J. Abrams - if the NIN musician might be interested in a collaboration. One email later, Reznor was on the case. “We offered him compensation, and he said, ‘No, no, I just want to have fun and be part of something cool,’” says Pinkner, adding: “How often do you get the chance to work with somebody like that?”
If you haven't already been watching Fringe, you can catch up with the show via Hulu (if you're in the US, anyway) - that's where I've been watching it since it's debut last year, and it's cool to get an excuse to plug the show on my site.
Reported by leviathant at 01:12
Wednesday, 10/21/09
Professionally Edited Blu-Ray of Nine Inch Nails’ Final Show in Progress
Synthetik, over at nin.com, is organising a "professionally mixed, professionally edited multi-cam Blu-ray of Nine Inch Nails' final show at the Wiltern, comprised exclusively of HD video footage (which will also be released in torrent form), and it’s shaping up to be amazing".
The project is still collecting HD video sources, so if you or anyone you know recorded ANY of the show in HD, please email the group at synthetikz@gmail.com, ASAP. They are looking for as many sources as possible
Head here to read more about the project.
And for the latest information, Follow synthetikz on his Twitter.
The project is still collecting HD video sources, so if you or anyone you know recorded ANY of the show in HD, please email the group at synthetikz@gmail.com, ASAP. They are looking for as many sources as possible
Head here to read more about the project.
And for the latest information, Follow synthetikz on his Twitter.
Reported by icklekitty at 04:05
Alan Moulder Interview on Triple J
If you're not still hung over from Pretty Hate Machine's frat party, click here for the interview with Alan Moulder - there are several quotes from Trent and discussion with Alan about The Fragile.
Reported by icklekitty at 04:02
Monday, 10/19/09
Congrats to TR and MQ
All of us at the Hotline and ETS wish you many happy years together and hopefully a successful BOOMSHANKA in the near future.
(Mark is a wonderful name for a boy, btw)
Pic courtesy of PITNB
Enjoy your break and uninterrupted time together.
(Mark is a wonderful name for a boy, btw)
Pic courtesy of PITNB
Enjoy your break and uninterrupted time together.
Reported by mark at 15:24
Thursday, 10/15/09
Trent Reznor on new Puscifer release
These eagle-eyed hawks on ETS noticed something interesting about the new Puscifer release coming out on the 10th November:
5. Potions [Deliverance Mix] (m. keenan, t. reznor, m. mitchell)
vocals - maynard keenan
drums - tim alexander
bass - mat mitchell
programming - mat mitchell
banjo, mandolin, guitar - jonny polonsky
I think it's fairly safe to assume that this is Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. And just when you collectors thought you could start paying off your mortgages again...
5. Potions [Deliverance Mix] (m. keenan, t. reznor, m. mitchell)
vocals - maynard keenan
drums - tim alexander
bass - mat mitchell
programming - mat mitchell
banjo, mandolin, guitar - jonny polonsky
I think it's fairly safe to assume that this is Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. And just when you collectors thought you could start paying off your mortgages again...
Reported by icklekitty at 09:49
Wednesday, 10/14/09
JMJ plectrum to be auctioned for charity.
UK clothing retailer Ben Sherman are auctioning off a series of Very Important Plectrums to raise money for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, Singapore including a plectrum used by Justin Meldal-Johnsen during Hurt at the Seoul show on the 15th August 2009.
Each band's donation, together with the hand written message that accompanied it, will be beautifully presented in a frame to create a very special piece of memorabilia.
Justin's pick goes up for auction next week.
Thanks to gregmac666 for writing in!
Each band's donation, together with the hand written message that accompanied it, will be beautifully presented in a frame to create a very special piece of memorabilia.
Justin's pick goes up for auction next week.
Thanks to gregmac666 for writing in!
Reported by icklekitty at 05:08
Tuesday, 10/13/09
Sneak preview of fan-compiled TDS:Live Webster Hall video
Ash512 over at This One Is On Us has uploaded a teaser from the upcoming video project, The Downward Spiral: Live (which we first mentioned about a month ago - a one minute long MP4 clip from The Becoming, which should play on your iPod or iPhone. On the topic of the video release, Ash wrote:
Keep your eyes peeled. We'll be sure to post about it when it's live, but if you want to get in on the action as soon as possible, follow @Ash512 or @ninhotline on Twitter, where the news will likely break first.
Webster DVD should be ready soon. Work is underway with the final audio mix... As soon as I get it, seeding will begin within a few hours...
Keep your eyes peeled. We'll be sure to post about it when it's live, but if you want to get in on the action as soon as possible, follow @Ash512 or @ninhotline on Twitter, where the news will likely break first.
Reported by leviathant at 15:37
Saturday, 10/10/09
That's not really how it went, but sometimes I wonder what hoops Dan jumps through over at Goodrock to get this stuff in the first place, and then to be able to put it online for $12.99 a shirt? It's all officially licensed, that's the important bit. Anyway, we just got in a pile of tour stock - which means selection is limited, and when they're gone -- they're gone. Just like that 1,000,000 track jacket.
Good news for people who wear small shirts - a lot of the stock is size S.
Among the shirts we just got in, Corona Radiata (L and S), Demon Seed (S), Letting You (S), (S-XL), and one of my fav shirts, Ghosts Trees (S,XL). Shirts are all typically 12.99 USD, but there are one or two that are 11.99. We continue to bring the bargains on the good stuff!
We also have a very limited Ghosts junior zip hoodie in small for $26.99, and stocked up on all the 1" punk rock pins from The Slip and Year Zero, and a bunch of other things, but you can go check it all out yourself at our store here. Have a good weekend!
We hijacked a truck with tour tshirts and put em online
That's not really how it went, but sometimes I wonder what hoops Dan jumps through over at Goodrock to get this stuff in the first place, and then to be able to put it online for $12.99 a shirt? It's all officially licensed, that's the important bit. Anyway, we just got in a pile of tour stock - which means selection is limited, and when they're gone -- they're gone. Just like that 1,000,000 track jacket.Good news for people who wear small shirts - a lot of the stock is size S.
Among the shirts we just got in, Corona Radiata (L and S), Demon Seed (S), Letting You (S), (S-XL), and one of my fav shirts, Ghosts Trees (S,XL). Shirts are all typically 12.99 USD, but there are one or two that are 11.99. We continue to bring the bargains on the good stuff!
We also have a very limited Ghosts junior zip hoodie in small for $26.99, and stocked up on all the 1" punk rock pins from The Slip and Year Zero, and a bunch of other things, but you can go check it all out yourself at our store here. Have a good weekend!
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