A concept of which the United States is a twisted version of its former self, where the government has turned into a mutated mess, with a religious right strong arming the nation with force and underhanded tactics. This has been uncovered through information found on a flash drive which following an arena concert…

As the first of two concept albums Year Zero may just prove to be the most interesting album of the year, both in terms of marketing and promotion as well as the music itself. There are a variety of tracks and websites associated with the idea of the album around the internet and I suggest you check them out so as to welcome yourself to Year Zero.

Nine Inch Nails “Survivalism”
Nine Inch Nails “Me, I’m Not”
Nine Inch Nails “My Violent Heart”

accompanying audio

Nine Inch Nails “Ball Game Over Segment”
Nine Inch Nails “216-333-1810″
Nine Inch Nails “Opalo Segment”
Nine Inch Nails “No Hurry Segment”
Nine Inch Nails “Phone Message Segment”

(all audio has been removed at the request of the RIAA, please instead refer to Symphony of Noise)

accompanying web sites

US Wire Tap For a Safer America
Another Version of the Truth
Be the Hammer
I Am Trying to Believe
105th Airborn Crusaders
Consolidated Mail Systems
The Church of Plano

Additional Nine Inch Nails Audio Here

Nine Inch Nails – Official Site
Nine Inch Nails – MySpace Site

also: Nine Inch Nails – Album, DVD & Tour Updates