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| − | + | '''How To Destroy Angels''' is a musical project founded by [[Trent Reznor]], [[Mariqueen Maandig]], and [[Atticus Ross]]. [[Rob Sheridan]] was later listed as a member of the band by the release of the [[How To Destroy Angels (album)|first EP]], mainly in a visual capacity. The band had an official site at [[howtodestroyangels.com]]. | |
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| − | The project was announced in April 2010, when | + | ==Biography== |
| + | The project was announced in April 2010, when the band released a series of [http://vimeo.com/destroyangels teaser videos]. The band is named after ''[[wp:How to Destroy Angels (single)|How To Destroy Angels]]'', a song, and first release, by [[Coil]]. The first single, "[[A Drowning]]", was released on May 4, 2010 via Pitchfork Media. There was a [[Htda Questions|Q&A]] on the band's [http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=116607905027354&topic=51 Facebook page]. | ||
| − | The band released its | + | The band released its self-titled debut EP as a digital download on June 1, 2010, with a physical release the following month. The band announced via twitter on November 30, 2011 that they would be putting out a cover of Bryan Ferry's "[[Is Your Love Strong Enough?]]" on ''[[The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Soundtrack]]''. |
| − | On February 26, 2011, Trent Reznor revealed that the first full-length album had been finished and would be released in early Fall 2011. He also revealed that the album would be free, with the options of higher-quality sound files for money and a physical release. On September | + | On February 26, 2011, Trent Reznor revealed that the first full-length album had been finished and would be released in early Fall 2011. He also revealed that the album would be free, with the options of higher-quality sound files for money and a physical release. On September 21, 2012, after several months of hinting, Reznor finally announced that the band's second release, ''[[An Omen EP]]'', would be released on November 13th. |
| − | + | Reznor also announced that the band was now signed with [[Columbia Records]] and would be releasing their full length album, ''[[Welcome Oblivion (album)|Welcome Oblivion]]'', in early 2013. The band was originally signed with [[The Null Corporation]] but in signing to a major label, the free album concept was no longer viable. The album was released on March 5, 2013 and was followed by a short North American tour, featuring [[Alessandro Cortini]] as a touring member. The band has been effectively on hiatus since the conclusion of that tour. | |
| − | == | + | ==Discography== |
| − | + | ''See also [[Sigil numbers]].'' | |
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===EPs=== | ===EPs=== | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''How To Destroy Angels'' - 2010 |
| − | *'' | + | *''An Omen EP'' - 2012 |
===Albums=== | ===Albums=== | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''Welcome Oblivion'' - 2013 |
===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
*''A Drowning'' - 2010 | *''A Drowning'' - 2010 | ||
| − | *''[[Keep It Together]]'' - 2012 | + | *''[[Keep It Together (single)|Keep It Together]]'' - 2012 |
*''[[How Long?]]'' - 2013 | *''[[How Long?]]'' - 2013 | ||
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===Music Videos=== | ===Music Videos=== | ||
*"[[The Space In Between]]" - 2010 | *"[[The Space In Between]]" - 2010 | ||
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*"How Long?" - 2013 | *"How Long?" - 2013 | ||
===Other Appearances=== | ===Other Appearances=== | ||
| − | *''The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Soundtrack'' - performing " | + | *''The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Soundtrack'' - performing "Is Your Love Strong Enough?" |
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| + | ==Band members== | ||
| + | *Mariqueen Maandig - lead vocals, swarmatron, keyboard | ||
| + | *Trent Reznor - guitar, backing vocals, keyboard | ||
| + | *Atticus Ross - bass, programming, synthesizer | ||
| + | *Rob Sheridan - art direction and synthesizer | ||
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| + | ===Live band=== | ||
| + | The live band on its only tour consisted of: | ||
| + | *Alessandro Cortini - bass, backing vocals, synthesizer | ||
| + | *Mariqueen Maandig - lead vocals, keyboard | ||
| + | *Trent Reznor - guitar, backing vocals, keyboard | ||
| + | *Atticus Ross - programming, synthesizer | ||
| + | *Rob Sheridan - live visuals and effects | ||
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| + | ==Live== | ||
| + | The band's live debut was originally scheduled to be [[2013/04/12_Indio,_CA|Coachella 2013]], but an earlier date was played in [[2013/04/10_Pomona,_CA|Pomona, California]]. The live setup included highly immersive visual effects to work with the music, manipulated live from the stage by Rob Sheridan. Songs from all three of the collective's releases have been played. | ||
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| + | Some material was also performed in guest appearances by Mariqueen Maandig with [[Nine Inch Nails]] during the [[NIN 2014 Japan Tour]] and the [[NIN + QOTSA Tour]]. | ||
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| + | ===Tours=== | ||
| + | *[[How To Destroy Angels Live 2013]] | ||
==Interviews and feeds== | ==Interviews and feeds== | ||
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| [http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/134vgv/i_am_trent_reznor_of_nine_inch_nails_and_how_to/ Reddit] | | [http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/134vgv/i_am_trent_reznor_of_nine_inch_nails_and_how_to/ Reddit] | ||
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| − | | [[March 2013 Reddit AMA]] | + | | [[Htda_Questions#March_5th.2C_2013|March 2013 Reddit AMA]] |
| 2013-03-05 | | 2013-03-05 | ||
| [http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/19q0r9/we_are_how_to_destroy_angels_mariqueen_maandig/ Reddit] | | [http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/19q0r9/we_are_how_to_destroy_angels_mariqueen_maandig/ Reddit] | ||
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==Band Images== | ==Band Images== | ||
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Image:Mariqueen1.jpg | Image:Mariqueen1.jpg | ||
Image:Mariqueen2.jpg | Image:Mariqueen2.jpg | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | *[http:// | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20141217042017/http://howtodestroyangels.com/ howtodestroyangels.com at Wayback Machine] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://facebook.com/howtodestroyangels Official HTDA Facebook] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.flickr.com/photos/howtodestroyangels Official HTDA Flickr] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://instagram.com/destroyangels Official HTDA Instagram] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://soundcloud.com/howtodestroyangels Official HTDA SoundCloud] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://twitter.com/destroyangels Official HTDA Twitter] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://vimeo.com/destroyangels Official HTDA Vimeo] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBxfQvpSXeMgHqB67SAxJzA Official HTDA YouTube (audio)] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/@HTDAVEVO/videos Official HTDA YouTube (Vevo)] |
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[[Category:Related to NIN]][[Category:How To Destroy Angels]] | [[Category:Related to NIN]][[Category:How To Destroy Angels]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:11, 20 May 2025
How To Destroy Angels is a musical project founded by Trent Reznor, Mariqueen Maandig, and Atticus Ross. Rob Sheridan was later listed as a member of the band by the release of the first EP, mainly in a visual capacity. The band had an official site at howtodestroyangels.com.
Contents
Biography
The project was announced in April 2010, when the band released a series of teaser videos. The band is named after How To Destroy Angels, a song, and first release, by Coil. The first single, "A Drowning", was released on May 4, 2010 via Pitchfork Media. There was a Q&A on the band's Facebook page.
The band released its self-titled debut EP as a digital download on June 1, 2010, with a physical release the following month. The band announced via twitter on November 30, 2011 that they would be putting out a cover of Bryan Ferry's "Is Your Love Strong Enough?" on The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Soundtrack.
On February 26, 2011, Trent Reznor revealed that the first full-length album had been finished and would be released in early Fall 2011. He also revealed that the album would be free, with the options of higher-quality sound files for money and a physical release. On September 21, 2012, after several months of hinting, Reznor finally announced that the band's second release, An Omen EP, would be released on November 13th.
Reznor also announced that the band was now signed with Columbia Records and would be releasing their full length album, Welcome Oblivion, in early 2013. The band was originally signed with The Null Corporation but in signing to a major label, the free album concept was no longer viable. The album was released on March 5, 2013 and was followed by a short North American tour, featuring Alessandro Cortini as a touring member. The band has been effectively on hiatus since the conclusion of that tour.
Discography
See also Sigil numbers.
EPs
- How To Destroy Angels - 2010
- An Omen EP - 2012
Albums
- Welcome Oblivion - 2013
Singles
- A Drowning - 2010
- Keep It Together - 2012
- How Long? - 2013
Music Videos
- "The Space In Between" - 2010
- "Keep It Together" - 2012
- "Ice Age" - 2012
- "The Loop Closes" - 2013
- "How Long?" - 2013
Other Appearances
- The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Soundtrack - performing "Is Your Love Strong Enough?"
Band members
- Mariqueen Maandig - lead vocals, swarmatron, keyboard
- Trent Reznor - guitar, backing vocals, keyboard
- Atticus Ross - bass, programming, synthesizer
- Rob Sheridan - art direction and synthesizer
Live band
The live band on its only tour consisted of:
- Alessandro Cortini - bass, backing vocals, synthesizer
- Mariqueen Maandig - lead vocals, keyboard
- Trent Reznor - guitar, backing vocals, keyboard
- Atticus Ross - programming, synthesizer
- Rob Sheridan - live visuals and effects
Live
The band's live debut was originally scheduled to be Coachella 2013, but an earlier date was played in Pomona, California. The live setup included highly immersive visual effects to work with the music, manipulated live from the stage by Rob Sheridan. Songs from all three of the collective's releases have been played.
Some material was also performed in guest appearances by Mariqueen Maandig with Nine Inch Nails during the NIN 2014 Japan Tour and the NIN + QOTSA Tour.
Tours
Interviews and feeds
| Name | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Trent Reznor 'Finished Recording' Next How to Destroy Angels Project | 2011-02-28 | Billboard |
| November 2012 Reddit AMA | 2012-11-13 | |
| March 2013 Reddit AMA | 2013-03-05 | |
| Making How to Destroy Angels | 2013-04-15 | YouTube |
| Trent Reznor’s How to Destroy Angels Plays Light Like an Instrument | 2013-04-19 | Wired |
