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How To Destroy Angels

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Review 1 for How To Destroy Angels

1 / 5

Meh! Boring- light show was the only good thing!

Vic Theater @

- Chicago @

, IL @

- 04/23/2013 @

Favorite moment: The ending @

Posted 05/18/2013

by Maria101

This was the most monotone, boring show I've ever seen. The lead singer isn't necessarily a bad singer, but has no flair or anything special! BORING BORING The NIN fans were there to support Trent Reznor of course, but rather than musicians it sounded like his Yoko, I mean wife, took over the studio. BORING! Waste of time and money.

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- 04/23/2013 @

Favorite moment: The ending @

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Review 2 for How To Destroy Angels

4 / 5

How to destroy Angels

Apollo Theater @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Apr 29, 2013 @

Posted 05/08/2013

by MagnusE

Great performance. I had not listened much to their music before, but I must say it was a great show, and a fantastic lightshow!!!

Apollo Theater @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Apr 29, 2013 @

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Review 3 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

The Fillmore Silver Spring @

- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Posted 05/03/2013

by SeanD

Hands down one of the most amazing shows visually I have ever seen.

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- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

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Review 4 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

How To Destroy Angels were awesome

The Fillmore Silver Spring @

- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Setlist: I think they played every song they have. @

Posted 05/03/2013

by trinity12313

Location:Northern Virginia

Not knowing what to expect I was pleasantly surprised. This show rocked and flowed. I would love to see this band again.

The Fillmore Silver Spring @

- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Setlist: I think they played every song they have. @

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Review 5 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

How To Destroy Angels brings angelic sounds to DC

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- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Posted 05/03/2013

by AnNaTheresa

Being quite a devout fan of NIN for quite sometime(I am old here..), I was on the fence for awhile about Reznor's project with his wife, Mariqueen Maandig Reznor(also formerly of West Indian Girl). I liked the RP, but wasn't really sold. I've always been rather picky when it comes to female vocalists, so I usually stay within my comfort zone(a la Siouxsie, Grimes, Austra, etc...)

When "Welcome Oblivion" was first played for me by a good friend, I was FLOORED. It wasn't until I saw live footage from Coachella, that I knew I needed to see HTDA for myself and really formulate my own opinion. I guess I am a self proclaimed musical snob. There.

The show was phenomenal. Mariqueen's voice sounds 10 times better then on recordings(usually, it's the opposite these days), and Trent still rocks out like he's onstage with NIN, even though he's a bit Abercrombie these days. Watching the two of them was quite a sight, as there is no doubt that they have a undeniable chemistry. The other musicians were of course on point and flawless in their musical execution, and the highlight of the show for me was dancing my butt off to "BBB"(big black boots), which is just Infectious and I credibly reminiscent of mid 90's NIN in sound for sure.

Amazing show all and all, and I of course would see them again.

The Fillmore Silver Spring @

- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

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Review 6 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

best integrated light show ever in a small venue

The Fillmore Silver Spring @

- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Favorite moment: when the fronting tube lights parted to fully reveal the band. @

Opening act(s): diiy @

Posted 05/02/2013

by vids

Location:dc

music was solid. LIght show was unique and beautifully choreographed - an integral part of the show. Only down side was that i hate synthesized percussion.

The Fillmore Silver Spring @

- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Favorite moment: when the fronting tube lights parted to fully reveal the band. @

Opening act(s): diiy @

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Review 7 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

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- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Posted 05/02/2013

by Anonymous

Best visual show I've been to. and as always, great Trent Reznor sounds!

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- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

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Review 8 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

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- Silver Spring @

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- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Opening act(s): DIIV @

Posted 05/02/2013

by Anonymous

HTDA were awesome!! Awesome music, beautiful lighting effects. DIIV were really great, too.

The Fillmore Silver Spring @

- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Opening act(s): DIIV @

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Review 9 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

Amazing show

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- Silver Spring @

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- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Posted 05/02/2013

by Tlee2000

Great venue, excellent sound and show - blown away by the light show and the quality performance by How To Destroy Angels. Excellent and so glad I went!

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- Silver Spring @

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- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

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Review 10 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

How To Destroy Angels = Speechless!

The Fillmore Silver Spring @

- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Start to finish @

Opening act(s): DiiV was also great. Not a terrific stage show, but the music was fabulous. @

Posted 05/02/2013

by ThatCrazyBeat

Location:Frederick

You must see this show. Truly special. Best visuals I've ever seen. More intimate than any NIN show. 5 friends creating together on stage.

The Fillmore Silver Spring @

- Silver Spring @

, MD @

- Tue, Apr 30, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Start to finish @

Opening act(s): DiiV was also great. Not a terrific stage show, but the music was fabulous. @

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Review 11 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

The best visual and musical show I've seen!!!!!

Apollo Theater @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Apr 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: From the moment they started playing until they finished @

Setlist: Wake up, the believers, how long, strings and attractors, bbb, the space in between, the sky began to scream, ice age, keep it together, welcome oblivion. @

Opening act(s): DIIV did not fit the style of music. Their style is hipster music and every song sounded the same. I would have love to see just HDTA play by themselves with a longer set list. No body should open for HDTA @

Posted 05/01/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Brooklyn

Simply put, the best show I've seen. Besides the fact that their music is insanely good, the visual effects made the whole experience unforgettable. I will pay to see them again. I recommend to get closer seats to properly see the effects. Well done HTDA, you are the best band of the decade!

Apollo Theater @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Apr 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: From the moment they started playing until they finished @

Setlist: Wake up, the believers, how long, strings and attractors, bbb, the space in between, the sky began to scream, ice age, keep it together, welcome oblivion. @

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Review 12 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

HTDA_ is a stellar audiovisual experience

Apollo Theater @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Apr 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I was very lucky enough to meet Atticus Ross across the street when he was snapping a photo of the Apollo marquee. @

Opening act(s): DIIV @

Posted 05/01/2013

by InversePhase

Location:Maryland

How To Destroy Angels, or HTDA_, is a reasonably new act consisting of Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor, his wife Mariqueen on lead vocals, co-conspirator Atticus Ross (originally working with Trent on The Social Network OST) and graphic designer/art/visuals director Rob Sheridan. Joined with them for this tour was Trent's close friend and NIN collaborator/performer Alessandro Cortini.

A video was released that documents HTDA_'s collaboration, where each track starts out differently and each member of the band brings something unique to each track. This results in an interesting blend of sounds that varies from song to song but contributes to a great overall sound. You can hear where each band member is shining through at various points throughout the album and live show.

Added as a live element is a very awesome visual display that places the band between a video display in the rear and translucent curtains that are projected onto/through in the front, the idea being that the band is a sort of "art installation". At certain points throughout the show the curtains move and allow you to get different views of the performers. There is appropriate glitch art and incredible lighting to match the mood of the show.

The band performance was absolutely stellar. Many fans came to the show not knowing (or wanting to know) what to expect and be surprised. What we ended up with was NOT NIN. It's important for people attending this show to know it was not supposed to be NIN, either. Sure, you can hear Trent's musical influence shine through this, but there's more to it than that. Rob Sheridan live-controls in-sync music visuals that correspond with each of the musicians on stage and everyone gets a piece of the spotlight. Mariqueen's voice compliments the music extremely well.

The tour is over, but there are a few HTDA shows later in the year, and I would highly recommend checking them out then or if/when they tour again. It's different, but different is good!

Apollo Theater @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Apr 29, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I was very lucky enough to meet Atticus Ross across the street when he was snapping a photo of the Apollo marquee. @

Opening act(s): DIIV @

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Review 13 for How To Destroy Angels

4 / 5

How To Destroy Angels - Apollo Theater 04/29/2013

Apollo Theater @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Apr 29, 2013 @

Setlist: the Wake Up
Keep it Together
Parasite
And the Sky Began To Scream
Ice Age
the Believers
How Long?
Welcome Oblivion
BBB
the Space in Between
Fur-Lined
the Loop Closes
A Drowning

Encore:
On the Wing
Strings and Attractors
We Fade Away @

Opening act(s): DIIV @

Posted 05/01/2013

by jdemuth13

Location:Harlem, NY

This was an amazing show. The visuals we're phenomenal and stage set was crazy! Very little filler... it was song after song after song... basically all business until Mariqueen introduced the band 2/3 of the way through, thanked the opening Act and then later when Trent Reznor thanked the crowd and his band mates for sharing the stage.

One thing to note to any die hard Nine Inch Nails fans...
THIS IS NOT A NINE INCH NAILS SHOW.

Someone sitting behind me before the show mentioned to another person that Nine Inch Nails is performing tonight... and the guy next to him said that NIN was not performing, but How To Destroy Angels is the same type of music as NIN. That is not rue. The closest this band sounds to NIN is maybe from Ghosts I-IV. It is very melodic, sometimes leaning towards chaotic, but never fully piquing to that rage factor. So I'd suggest hearing at least a few How To Destroy Angels songs before buying tickets and seeing if it's for you or not.

Again, an extremely solid show visually and amazing to see them at the Apollo theater... but my one critique would have to be that because of the such heavy bass in most songs, it drowned out a ton of the musical accents and even Mariqueen's vocals throughout most of the show. If I didn't already know the songs, I'd have no clue what she was saying... which is sad, but overall a positive experience.

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- New York @

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- Mon, Apr 29, 2013 @

Opening act(s): DIIV @

Video Review:

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How To Destroy Angels - "The Loop Closes" Live from Cochella

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Review 14 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

WOW

Apollo Theater @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Apr 29, 2013 @

Posted 05/01/2013

by JorYFer

This was not a show. It was an experience. Incredible, incredible, incredible. It blew my mind away. Reznor and co. made it again. I came all the way from Argentina to see the show and it was totally worth it.

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- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Apr 29, 2013 @

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Review 15 for How To Destroy Angels

4 / 5

Brilliant show of light and sound

Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Sat, Apr 13, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Three songs for encore. @

Posted 04/30/2013

by Pheny

Location:Las Vegas, NV

I love the concepts behind both the music and the show envisioned by the members of this group. The seats were good for the price though I could have done with some drinks which didn't cost almost as much as the tickets.

Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort @

- Las Vegas @

, NV @

- Sat, Apr 13, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Three songs for encore. @

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Review 16 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

Best visual show I've ever seen!

Apollo Theatre @

- Harlem, New York @

, NY @

- 04/29/2013 @

Favorite moment: Start to finish! @

Setlist: Everything HDTA has to offer. I didn't notice a song missing. @

Opening act(s): DIIV was pretty cool. NYC local band and they seemed to have a fanbase there as well. I had never heard bu definitely enjoyed their music. @

Posted 04/30/2013

by zachyD

Location:Apollo Theater, Harlem NYC

I have not read any other reviews yet but the entire experience was just fantastic! The music, singing, lights, and visual displays were more than I ever imagined, and I had seen them on HDTA's website! I was pumped for Trent and his friends but EVERYTHING was just so perfectly done. My wife was not excited but after the show she was quick to talk about how over the top the entire performance was. This was the best visual show I've ever seen and Trent and his wife's vocals were 5 stars and then some!

Apollo Theatre @

- Harlem, New York @

, NY @

- 04/29/2013 @

Favorite moment: Start to finish! @

Setlist: Everything HDTA has to offer. I didn't notice a song missing. @

Opening act(s): DIIV was pretty cool. NYC local band and they seemed to have a fanbase there as well. I had never heard bu definitely enjoyed their music. @

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Review 17 for How To Destroy Angels

3 / 5

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @

Posted 04/29/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Boston, MA

This show is ok. Very short set, no more than 1.5 hours.

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- Boston @

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- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @

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Review 18 for How To Destroy Angels

4 / 5

Good...but not NIN

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @

Favorite moment: My Big Black Boots @

Posted 04/29/2013

by GoldenRets

Location:rural Massachusetts

I knew very well what I was going to see, but I had a small bit of hope that maybe the group would break into a NIN song or two. But - no. They held steadfastly to the HDA playlist. Regardless, it was great to see Atticus Ross again and to hear Trent's voice. As in the NIN days, they used awesome lighting effects. It makes me realize how truly great the final NIN concerts were (which I did know at the time). I'm glad I was there.

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @

Favorite moment: My Big Black Boots @

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Review 19 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

Visual & Sonic onslaught!

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- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @

Posted 04/29/2013

by Dorothy1605

Trent continues to amaze as a top rate performer. The visuals were fantastic. Mariqueen was amazing. Truly enjoyable show!

House of Blues Boston @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 27, 2013 @

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Review 20 for How To Destroy Angels

5 / 5

I loved it

Golden State Theatre @

- Monterey @

, CA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The moment when the curtains are drawn from the band and you see them for the first time. The crowd goes wild and you can feel the energy. @

Posted 04/23/2013

by Archangel559

HDA was such a great band to see live, the sound was perfect and the light show was spectacular.

Golden State Theatre @

- Monterey @

, CA @

- Wed, Apr 17, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The moment when the curtains are drawn from the band and you see them for the first time. The crowd goes wild and you can feel the energy. @

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