Skinny Puppy is a notable Industrial band formed in the early 80's. The first Nine Inch Nails shows were opening gigs for Skinny Puppy along select VIVIsect VI tour dates in 1988. Trent Reznor claims the song 'Down In It' is a total rip-off of 'Dig It' by Skinny Puppy.
External Links
http://www.litany.net - Semi-Official news outlet and home of the largest Skinny Puppy forum. http://www.skinnypuppy.com - Official site, now defunct http://www.myspace.com/skinnypuppy - Official myspace and current official outlet