A track from the next Nine Inch Nails album has been leaked–
My Violent Heart, from the upcoming Year Zero. (Why Trent is coming out with an album so quickly after With Teeth is a mystery, but a happy one.)

I’ve given the tune several listens this afternoon, and I must say: I really like it, and if it’s representative of Year Zero, then we have a pretty rocking album to look forward to this April.

“My Violent Heart” is clearly recognizable NIN, with enough that’s new to make it interesting. If you know your NIN, you can detect a lot of vintage Reznor tricks throughout–it reminds me particularly of his Downward Spiral era. (The opening, closing, and percussion throughout are hugely reminiscent of “The Art of Self Destruction, Part One” on the DS remix album.) There’s a definite pop sensibility to it that I associate with With Teeth.

Rock on, Mr. Reznor. Rock on.