A Much-Needed Manicure

When you’re applying to become a member of a group as exclusive as industrial-metal act Nine Inch Nails, there has to be a “No Showboating” disclaimer somewhere on the contract. No matter how amazing you are, this is still Trent Reznor’s band, and you will always be his guest. Breaking...

By Mike Sauer

July 2, 2009

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When you’re applying to become a member of a group as exclusive as industrial-metal act Nine Inch Nails, there has to be a “No Showboating” disclaimer somewhere on the contract. No matter how amazing you are, this is still Trent Reznor’s band, and you will always be his guest. Breaking out with a surprise solo on stage would probably render punishment from a left-over torture device featured in one of their old music videos.

This may or may not be the reason Alessandro Cortini recently left “NIN” to return to his own electro-alternative outfit, Modwheelmood. Teaming up with guitarist Pelle Hillström, the duo creates a pop-synth sound slightly different then Trent would produce. Think less angry, more ambient rock with just a touch of Radiohead-esque vocals. Modwheelmood are touring to celebrate the limited release of Pearls To Pigs; only 500 copies are being pressed, so make sure to pick up a copy at the show.

Drive your Pretty Hate Machine this Saturday at 8 p.m. to Respectable Street, located at 518 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit respectablestreet.com, or call 561-832-9999.
Sat., July 4, 8 p.m., 2009

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