Regardless of previous tensions and a little bit of drama, the reunion of Richard Patrick and Trent Reznor on stage on the Blossom Music Heart final September marked a big second of reconciliation between the previous 9 Inch Nails bandmates. In a current interview with Matt Pinfield on 95.5 KLOS’s New and Improved, Patrick make clear the sudden collaboration and the heartfelt acknowledgment from NIN’s chief.

“Final 12 months, we reunited. That was superb. This was his personal Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame form of induction ceremony factor that he wished to do in Cleveland as a result of it didn’t occur due to COVID, and [Nine Inch Nails] couldn’t play. So, he wished to do one thing particular for Cleveland, and that’s what he did,” Patrick revealed.

The historical past between Patrick and Reznor has its share of tough patches, together with Patrick’s departure from 9 Inch Nails in 1993, as hinted at in a earlier UG article. Nevertheless, the current reunion suggests that point has healed previous wounds. Patrick, who initially appeared on “Fairly Hate Machine” and toured extensively with NIN earlier than founding his personal band, Filter, described the expertise of sharing the stage with Reznor as soon as once more.

“Trent completely put me within the limelight and mentioned, ‘We’re gonna be enjoying ‘Eraser,’ you’re gonna come out, you’re gonna sing ‘Eraser,’ then we’re gonna do ‘Want,’ we’re gonna play ‘Sin’ and ‘Gave Up,’ then we’re gonna do [Filter’s] ‘Hey Man Good Shot,’ then we’re going to do ‘Head Like a Gap.’ And also you’re gonna sing the second verse in ‘Head Like a Gap.’ So, he fully highlighted me and simply made me really feel so welcomed again within the band, and it was completely superb. It’s up there positively as one of many highlights of my life.”

The importance of the second wasn’t misplaced on Patrick, who expressed gratitude for the nice and cozy reception and acknowledgment from his former bandmate. The collaboration featured a fastidiously curated setlist, incorporating each 9 Inch Nails classics and Filter’s iconic observe, “Hey Man Good Shot.”

Along with reflecting on the reunion, Patrick, at present selling Filter’s newest album, “The Algorithm,” shared insights into the evolution of his perspective as he navigates the music business and life in his center age.

He mentioned: “I might write a guide on the quantity of loopy, enjoyable occasions I had all the way in which again to 9 Inch Nails. Trent and I have been hysterical. We had a blast again then – simply completely going loopy, destroying issues, destroying dressing rooms, every kind of loopy stuff. And it’s humorous again then while you’re 25, however to do this after I’m 55, and I’ve a household, and now I’m a good a part of society… Hopefully.”

Patrick’s candid reflections on the previous and current provide a glimpse into the dynamic journey of a musician who has not solely matured in his craft but in addition discovered reconciliation and camaraderie in sudden moments, proving that on the planet of rock, reunions may be as highly effective because the music itself.