This article has been imported from chorus.fm for discussion. All of the forum rules still apply. Nine Inch Nails will release their new album, Bad Witch, on June 22nd. Pre-orders are now up. The band have also announced new tour dates but the catch is that the ticket pre-sale is happening at physical locations: The promise of a world made better by computers and online connectivity has failed us in many ways, particularly when it comes to ticketing. Everything about the process sucks and everyone loses except the reseller. We’ve decided to try something different that will also likely suck, but in a different way. We’re hoping many of you will be happy with the results, while some may do what they always do and bitch about it. You (an actual human being) show up at the box office, interact with the ticket seller (another actual human being) and purchase up to four tickets that will actually be handed to you on the spot. The tickets will not be available online or anywhere else before or during that day. All seats (including the best seats) will be available first come, first serve. You may actually encounter other actual human beings with similar interests likely wearing black clothing during the process and potentially interact with them. The experience has the potential to be enjoyable. Nine Inch Nails has always been about bringing people together, living life to the fullest and good times. 06-13 Las Vegas, NV – The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 06-15 Las Vegas, NV – The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 06-16 Las Vegas, NV – The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 06-22 London, England – Meltdown Festival 06-24 London, England – Royal Albert Hall 06-25 Paris, France – Olympia 06-27 Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS 06-29 St. Gallen, Switzerland – Open Air Fest 06-30 Prague, Czech Republic – Aerodrome Festival 07-02 Berlin, Germany – Zitadelle 07-04 Roskilde, Denmark – Roskilde Festival 07-06 Belfort , France – Eurokennes Festival 07-08 Werchter, Belgium – Rock Werchter Festival 07-09 Montreux, Switzerland – Montreux Jazz Festival 07-12 Lisbon, Portugal – NOS Alive Festival 07-14 Madrid, Spain – Mad Cool Festival 08-14 Bangkok, Thailand – Moonstar Studio 08-17 Tokyo, Japan – Sonic Mania Festival 08-19 Osaka, Japan – Summer Sonic Festival 09-13 Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre ^ 09-14 Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre ^ 09-18 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks ^ 09-19 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks ^ 09-22 San Antonio, TX – River City Rockfest 09-24 Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theater ^ 09-26 Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre ^ 09-27 Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre ^ 09-29 Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater ^ 10-09 Washington, DC – The Anthem ^ 10-13 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall ^ 10-14 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall ^ 10-19 Boston, MA – Boch Center ^ 10-20 Boston, MA – Boch Center ^ 10-22 Detroit, MI – Fox Theater ^ 10-23 Detroit, MI – Fox Theater ^ 10-25 Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom ^ 10-26 Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom ^ 11-23 New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre ^ 11-24 New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre ^ 11-27 Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory ^ 11-28 Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory ^ 12-03 San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium ^ 12-07 Los Angeles, CA – Palladium ^ 12-08 Los Angeles, CA – Palladium ^ 12-11 Los Angeles, CA – Palladium ^ 12-12 Los Angeles, CA – Palladium ^ ^ with the Jesus and Mary Chain Expand - View Original
I live an hour and a half away from most venues, so this is kind of a pain, but I also really like the idea of it. Interesting to see how this goes over with fans in terms of sales (and what they say online) and if people will start doing this more often.
Idea of this is soo awesome but I could see how it could also be difficult if you don't live near the venue. The old ticketmaster kiosks used to be great for this sort of thing.
Lol i feel like their statement is a touch condescending. Glad more artists don't do this cause I live like 3 hours from the nearest venues and it would suuuck but their choice I guess whatevs
ya if this becomes the norm, i'll pretty much never goto another show again unless i decide the secondary market price is worth it(and it rarely ever is)