Nine Inch Noize: A New Sonic Collision is Coming

Prepare for a groundbreaking collaboration! Nine Inch Nails and electronic music powerhouse Boys Noize are set to unleash a joint project under the moniker Nine Inch Noize. This exciting venture coincides with their highly anticipated performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

‘Halo 38’: The Album Details

The announcement came via a striking Instagram post from both Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize, revealing the project’s name and release date: “NINE INCH NOIZE • HALO 38 • APRIL 17TH • PRE-SAVE NOW.” ‘Halo 38’ refers to the unique cataloging system Nine Inch Nails employs for each release, marking this collaboration as the 38th installment in their discography.

Adding to the hype, a billboard teasing the album is already visible along the route to Indio, California, the home of Coachella. The simple yet impactful message reads: “Nine Inch Noize. Album Out 4.17.26.”

A History of Collaboration

This isn’t the first time Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Alex Ridha (Boys Noize) have blended their talents. Their creative partnership began with Challengers [MIXED] and continued with the soundtrack for TRON: Ares. They even debuted their collaborative sound live at the film’s premiere, followed by the release of TRON Ares: Divergence, featuring several Boys Noize remixes.

Fans may also remember Boys Noize joining Nine Inch Nails on their “Peel It Back” tour. The trio captivated audiences with electrifying B-stage DJ sets, showcasing Boys Noize’s remixes of iconic Nine Inch Nails tracks like “Closer,” “Came Back Haunted,” and “Vessel.”

What to Expect from Nine Inch Noize

While details remain scarce, it’s highly likely that the upcoming album will feature tracks performed during the “Peel It Back” tour, alongside fresh Boys Noize interpretations of Nine Inch Nails’ catalog. The fusion of Reznor’s industrial soundscapes and Ridha’s energetic electronic beats promises a truly unique listening experience.

Coachella 2026 Performances

Catch Nine Inch Noize live at the Sahara stage at Coachella on both Saturday, April 11th and Saturday, April 18th, having shifted from their original Friday slot. Coachella 2026 tickets are still available for those eager to witness this sonic revolution firsthand.

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