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“We were out to satisfy our animal instincts onstage. I think we spent $40,000 on gear that we smashed on Lollapalooza”: Nine Inch Nails made their name with infamously destructive live shows – this is the true story behind their epic guitar smash-a-thons

It was the tour that made Nine Inch Nails – and destroyed countless guitars. In an exclusive extract from Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, Trent Reznor, Richard Patrick and Dave Navarro look back at their all-star guitar-smashing rituals

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“Hard to believe that rehearsals begin a week from Monday. We begin again. Every time a rebirth. Every time an adventure”: Another former Smashing Pumpkins bassist is joining Garbage on tour

Nicole Fiorentino follows in the footsteps of Ginger Pooley and Eric Avery in being part of both camps

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Jane’s Addiction members recording music without Perry Farrell after 2024 bust-up

Band cancelled their tour last year after their singer threw a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro onstage

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Jane's Addiction making new music - without Perry Farrell?

Jane's Addiction appear to be making new music - but without frontman Perry Farrell.

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Eric Avery working on new music with Jane's Addiction bandmates – but there's no mention of singer Perry Farrell

Jane's Addiction bassist says he's working with band's drummer Stephen Perkins and guitarist Dave Navarro

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“With this band, you learn not to make plans”: Dave Navarro on his fight to beat Covid, and the Jane’s Addiction reunion that – little did he know – was about to come off the tracks

In an interview that took place just a few weeks before Jane’s Addiction’s onstage fight on September 13, Navarro explains why he reconnected with the original lineup in the first place

Guitar World

“I was just looking at it as a chance to go play Master Of Puppets for an afternoon”: Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery reveals what shocked him about 2003 Metallica audition

Avery auditioned to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica, but the role ultimately went to Robert Trujillo

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“I was just looking for a story to tell the grandkids. It was Flea who said that I might get the gig”: Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery recalls his 2003 audition for Metallica

After surviving Jane’s Addiction and touring with Alanis Morissette, Eric Avery was granted an audition with metal giants Metallica

Guitar World

“He looked crazed”: Jane’s Addiction tech says Perry Farrell punched Dave Navarro again backstage, that the band “is over with”

Dan Cleary, who teched for Jane’s Addiction for 17 years, has spoken about the onstage altercation that caused the rockers’ indefinite hiatus earlier this month

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Perry Farrell punched Dave Navarro in the face backstage, alleges Jane’s Addiction guitar tech as he reveals the background to the band’s onstage fight – and the dramatic aftermath

Dan Cleary was the man who restrained Farrell seconds after the singer attacked Navarro mid-gig – he opens up about the months of tension that led to what he believes to be the band’s last-ever show

Guitar World

Perry Farrell seeking medical treatment after Jane’s Addiction cancel tour

Future of the band is in doubt after an onstage brawl between Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro led to the cancellation of their tour

The Independent UK

Dave Navarro posts heartfelt apology in wake of Jane’s Addiction fallout

Rock band’s reunion tour ended in chaos last week following a shocking altercation between Navarro and singer Perry Farrell

The Independent UK

Jane's Addiction release new single True Love just days after onstage fight and subsequent fallout

It's business as usual, even when it isn't

Louder

Jane’s Addiction release new single days after canceling tour due to onstage brawl

Guitarist Dave Navarro said in a statement the tour was canceled due to the ‘mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell’

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“Unfortunately, my breaking point resulted in inexcusable behaviour, and I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation”: Farrell apologises, but Jane’s tour cancelled and band take immediate hiatus

Perry Farrell apologises, but Jane's Addiction tour is cancelled and reunion appears to be over

The Independent UK

Dave Navarro issues separate statement to Perry Farrell as Jane’s Addiction cancel tour

Band have cancelled the remaining dates of their tour after a shocking altercation between Navarro and Jane’s Addiction frontman Farrell

Louder

"Unfortunately, my breaking point resulted in inexcusable behaviour": Perry Farrell apologises after violent onstage altercation

The Jane's Addiction frontman's statement comes after the band's reunion tour was cancelled

Louder

“Our hearts are broken.” Jane's Addiction cancel US tour and announce hiatus, with bandmates claiming that Perry Farrell's “mental health difficulties” have left them them “no alternative”, for their own safety

Following onstage altercation in Boston, Jane's Addiction are now on hiatus again

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The Guardian - UK

Jane’s Addiction cancel tour after onstage fight citing safety concerns

Band cancel 12 dates across north America following Boston gig where Perry Farrell threw punch at guitarist Dave Navarro

The Independent UK

Jane’s Addiction cancel tour after on-stage bust-up as Perry Farrell speaks out

Band say they want to ‘take some time away’

Guitar World

“The band have made the difficult decision to take some time away”: Jane’s Addiction cancel remaining tour dates as Dave Navarro says “goodnight” to the group following onstage altercation with Perry Farrell

The future of the reunited alt-rock outfit remains uncertain as members of the band share their concerns over Farrell’s mental health

The Independent UK

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro shares cryptic post after Perry Farrell bust-up

Musician was praised for his calm response last week as singer took a swing at him during a live show

Louder

Jane's Addiction cancel next show after bust-up and guitarist Dave Navarro posts cryptic "goodnight" message on social media

The future of Jane's Addiction looks bleak as band cancel show and guitarist Dave Navarro seemingly bids farewel

The Independent UK

Jane’s Addiction release statement after onstage brawl ends Boston show

Frontman Perry Farrell was seen in footage behaving aggressively towards guitarist Dave Navarro at a show in Boston on Friday

Louder

Perry Farrell's wife Etty gives her account of his onstage bust-up with Jane's Addiction bandmate Dave Navarro

Etty Farrell describes Perry as a "crazed beast" after he swung at Navarro during chaotic Jane's Addiction Boston show

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