Changes

Touring began shortly after the album's release. The [[Fragility]] tour would last a total of 8 months and travel the world. During the US tour, Reznor rekindled his friendship with [[Brian Warner]], frontman for the band Marilyn Manson, which had soured in 1997 following the release of the ''[[Lost Highway Soundtrack]].'' Initially Manson was offered the producer position but Reznor ultimately got it. The friendship was revived in part because of changes in popular music.

Initially, the plan was to create a concept album called ''Bleedthrough.'' As the recording process progressed, the concept was scrapped and became ''[[With Teeth (halo)|With Teeth]],'' a more song-oriented rock album. It was recorded at Reznor's New Orleans studio, and it would be the last music to be recorded there. Reznor has since later relocated to Los Angeles, partly to be closer to those in the music industry, but also as a way to avoid a temptation that could send him into another relapse. During the production process, Reznor invited [[Dave Grohl]] to play drums on some of the songs, at Dillon's suggestion. Recording was delayed for a few days that September when the city was evacuated due to Hurricane Ivan, which took a more easterly track at the last minute. Production ended in late 2004, and post-production began in early 2005.

''Year Zero'' was released on April 17, 2007, and debuted at the Number 2 position on the ''Billboard'' charts. Much of 2007 was spent touring outside of North America in support of the album, with only one US date. When the [[Performance 2007]] tour ended, Reznor returned to Los Angeles to finish working with hip-hop artist/author/actor [[Saul Williams]] on ''[[The Inevitable Rise And Liberation Of NiggyTardust!]].'' On October 8, 2007, Reznor announced that he was no longer under contract with Interscope, allowing him to be able to distribute any future Nine Inch Nails and solo work in whatever form he desired. He also expressed his belief that being free from contract would enable him to have more direct contact with his fanbase and get his material to them in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. Interscope can still release a greatest-hits collection and is rumored to be compiling both that and a music-video retrospective. Reznor has expressed interest in helping with both of these proposed releases.

As of April 2008On October 8, ''Year Zero'' has sold 4802007,000 copiesReznor announced that he was no longer under contract with Interscope, giving allowing him to be able to distribute any future Nine Inch Nails and solo work in whatever form he desired. He also expressed his belief that being free from contract would enable him to have more direct contact with his fanbase and get his material to them in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. Interscope can still release a greatest-hits collection and is rumored to be compiling both that and a music-video retrospective. Reznor a gross return has expressed interest in helping with both of about US$960,000these proposed releases.

Shortly after ''Ghosts I–IV'' was released, Reznor revealed that he was working on yet another "secret project." On May 5, 2008, the project was revealed to be yet another new album. ''[[The Slip]]'' was released online in the early morning hours as a free download at NIN.com as a way for Reznor to show appreciation to his fanbase for their dedication. A CD/DVD of the album was released on July 22, 2008, limited to 250,000 units worldwide, followed by a [[Lights In The Sky Tour|concert tour ]] to promote it and the rest of the NIN catalog. In 2009 Reznor announced the end of Nine Inch Nails as a touring entity, citing a feeling of monotony and routine. Following what was then the final Nine Inch Nails show in September of 2009, he stepped away from music for a little while, emerging at the end of the year to announce that he was to begin work on some projects for 2010.

In 2009 Reznor announced the end of Nine Inch Nails as a touring entity, citing a feeling of monotony and routine. Following the final Nine Inch Nails show in September of 2009, he stepped away from music for a little while, emerging at the end of the year to announce that he was to begin work on some projects for 2010. ===Branching Out===In February 2010 Reznor began work on an EP for a new project called [[How To Destroy Angels]], featuring himself, longtime collaborator [[Atticus Ross]], and [[Mariqueen Maandig]], a former singer from formerly of psychedelic band West Indian Girl. How To Destroy Angels released their self-titled EP for free on June 1, 2010, with a physical release available on July 6, 2010.

That same year, [[David Fincher]] asked Reznor and Ross to compose the score for his film ''[[The Social Network Soundtrack|The Social Network]],'' documenting the rise of Facebook. The score, and the film, were released in fall of 2010. The score, as well as the film Both were met with much praise and accolades including a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award for Reznor and Ross. On January 7, 2011, Reznor announced that he would once again be collaborating with Fincher by composing the soundtrack to the US film adaptation of the bestselling novel ''[[The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Soundtrack|The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo]].'' The film was released in theaters in December of 2011.

===Recent Activity===Today, The new foray into film scoring was a logical extension of what Reznor is happier than hehad previously done with ''[[Quake]]'' and production work on the soundtracks for ''[[Natural Born Killers]]'' and ''Lost Highway''s ever been. He feels that he has found In 2012, Reznor continued his calling in life work with How To Destroy Angels, releasing another EP and has found joy in creating music. Although he admits he could very easily relapse into his old waysrecording the long-awaited debut album, ''[[Welcome Oblivion (album)|Welcome Oblivion]]'', because he has been therewhich was released on March 5, he has said he never wants to go back2013. He and his The album was supported by a brief [[Mariqueen Maandig-ReznorHow To Destroy Angels Live 2013|wifetour]] currently reside in Beverly Hills with their children and pet dogs.

===NIN Returns===In 2012early 2013, Reznor continued had announced that Nine Inch Nails would be touring again, despite having done a [[Wave Goodbye Tour|farewell tour]] in 2009. Several months later, he revealed that a new album entitled ''[[Hesitation Marks]]'' had been secretly recorded over the course of a year and that he had signed to [[Columbia Records]]. He cited his work with film scores and How To Destroy Angelsas the source of his revitalized interest in a new direction for Nine Inch Nails. The album was released on September 3, releasing another EP 2013 and recording the long-awaited debut album, ''subsequent [[Welcome Oblivion (album)|Welcome OblivionNIN 2013-2014]]'', which tour was released on March 5the most ambitious one yet, 2013picking up where the Lights In The Sky tour had left off.

In early 2013On January 21, 2014, the Beats Music streaming service went live, with Reznor announced that Nine Inch Nails would be touring again, despite having done a farewell tour in 2009serving as Chief Creative Officer. Several months laterOn the same day, he revealed it was also announced that a new album entitled Reznor and Ross were doing the score for David Fincher's ''[[Hesitation MarksGone Girl Soundtrack|Gone Girl]]'' had been secretly recorded over . The album was released digitally on September 30, 2014 and the course of a year and that he had signed to [[Columbia Records]]film opened on October 2. He cited his work with film scores Beats Music was subsequently purchased by Apple and How To Destroy Angels as the source relaunched under a new iteration of his revitalized interest in a iTunes called Apple Music, effectively making Reznor an Apple employee. On December 18, 2015, Reznor announced that new direction for Nine Inch Nailsmusic would be coming in 2016, as well as other unnamed material.

On January 21Today, 2014Reznor is happier than he's ever been. He feels that he has found his calling in life and has found joy in creating music. Although he admits he could very easily relapse into his old ways, the Beats Music streaming service went livebecause he has been there, with Reznor serving as Chief Creative Officerhe has said he never wants to go back. On the same day, it was also announced that Reznor He and Ross were doing the score for David Fincher's ''his [[Gone Girl SoundtrackMariqueen Maandig-Reznor|Gone Girlwife]]''. The album was released digitally on September 30, 2014 and the film opened on October 2, 2014. Beats Music was subsequently purchased by Apple currently reside in California with their children and relaunched under a new iteration of iTunes called Apple Music, effectively making Reznor an Apple employeedogs.