The Nine Inch Nails in Manila Experience

posted by Sharlyne Ang on August 6th, 2009 under Filipino Bands, gigs, sound trip

NIN Concert in Manila 4

Trent Reznor is a rock god.

Even though it’s been long time since the height of their rock and roll stardom, Nine Inch Nails is still worth listening to. Nothing has changed, they just looked older but the music is still the same. Industrial rock at its finest.

Weeks before the concert, I prepped up by listening to some NIN songs. If you’re following me in Twitter, you’ll notice I blip NIN songs ;) .

I was there with my girlfriend Karla at the patron area of the Araneta Coliseum waiting for the show to start. The whole Araneta Coliseum was like a convention of Pinoy rock artists and enthusiasts. It’s like Saguijo but it’s much bigger. Lots of familiar faces from the band scene were there. I can’t help but see them because we’re at the patron area and they’re just right in front of us (VIP area). Read the rest of this entry »

Pupil Chosen to be the Opening Act for Nine Inch Nails Concert in Manila

posted by Sharlyne Ang on June 10th, 2009 under Events, Filipino Bands, Press Release, gigs

(from Splintr.com)

Nine Inch Nails will be performing here in Manila on August 5, 2009 at the Araneta Coliseum. The organizer, Splintr.com, announced that Pupil will be the local opening act for the band. Pupil was personally chosen by Nine Inch Nails. Wow, isn’t this awesome? I hope that I can watch the gig (crossing fingers). :) Read the rest of this entry »