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Trent Reznor -- You Get Me Closer to Doc

Posted Sep 4th 2009 2:30PM by TMZ Staff

Nine Inch Nails had to cancel last night's show in Hollywood because frontman Trent Reznor was "ill" -- and now we know exactly what's buggin' him.

Sources close to Trent tell TMZ he had a cold and developed a clogged ear during his flight out to California.

The clog got so bad, we're told Reznor couldn't hear himself sing during his show Wednesday at the Palladium and overcompensated by screaming out his songs -- resulting in some seriously screwed up vocal cords.

Reznor will be visiting the doctor again today, and they'll decide then whether the band will be able to continue the tour.

UPDATE: NIN's last few tour dates have now been rescheduled.

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1. "overcompensated by screaming out his songs -- resulting in some seriously screwed up vocal cords."

Isn't this normal for todays music?

Posted at 3:43PM on Sep 4th 2009 by Wombat

2. I saw Trent this sunday in toronto and he apologized more than once for having a bad cold. he still sounded great, but I hope everything is okay, and I cant say i'd be disappointed if his retirement had to be delayed. Get well Trent!

Posted at 3:43PM on Sep 4th 2009 by cuarandera

3. third?

Posted at 3:45PM on Sep 4th 2009 by trent reznor is gay

4. Trent was obviously sick during the Palladium show but he still delivered a great performance. The best moment of the night was when Gary Numan joined NIN on stage and performed "Cars".

Posted at 3:51PM on Sep 4th 2009 by Jason Miller

5. And the reason we care is?

Posted at 3:47PM on Sep 4th 2009 by homie1kanobe

6. The show Wednesday night was a blast despite Trent not feeling well. He gave it his all, which is more than many do these days. Hope he feels better soon, and I am simply grateful I got to see one of the last NIN shows.

Posted at 3:47PM on Sep 4th 2009 by Justin

7. Get well soon Trent!! I love you baby~

Posted at 3:47PM on Sep 4th 2009 by mojo

8. Yikes!

Posted at 3:47PM on Sep 4th 2009 by mrez golucky

9. Real talent right here and none of that popular crap on tv and radio. There's right ways to scream so shut up hip freakin poppers. We care cause a real artist makes his own music unlike rappers and the other poppers. HAHA!!!

Posted at 3:59PM on Sep 4th 2009 by Theysuck

10. trent rezno = no vocal bum

Posted at 4:02PM on Sep 4th 2009 by steve

11. Despite the hate for electronic, he still makes his own stuff.

Posted at 4:02PM on Sep 4th 2009 by rappers are gay_real music is dead

12. If you seriously believe this is the last NIN is going to tour then that's sad.....

Posted at 4:03PM on Sep 4th 2009 by Devildowninga

13. Trent Reznor is God

Posted at 4:59PM on Sep 4th 2009 by Caron Bryan

14. ...and we already knew his ear was clogged

Posted at 5:00PM on Sep 4th 2009 by Caron

15. Aww poor Trent!! Love NIN!!!!! He is awesome live!