Skinny Puppy is a notable Industrial band formed in the early 80's. The very first Nine Inch Nails shows were opening gigs for Skinny Puppy along select VIVIsect VI tour dates in 1988 and featured material from Pretty Hate Machine and Purest Feeling. Trent Reznor has claimed his "first song" 'Down In It' is a "total rip-off" of 'Dig It' by Skinny Puppy in a radio interview.
Skinny Puppy's vocalist/front-man Ogre has performed live on stage alongside Trent Reznor in the band Pigface, most notably sharing a duet of the song "Suck" which was recorded on video. In 2005, Ogre sang the song "Supernaut", often attributed to Reznor, with the band Ministry at a live show in New York City. Rumors exist that Ogre and Trent have met socially in recent times, but it is unlikely to expect any collaboration.
External Links
http://www.litany.net - Semi-Official news outlet and home of the largest Skinny Puppy forum.
http://www.skinnypuppy.com - Official site.
http://www.myspace.com/skinnypuppy - Official Myspace.