Add Violence is the fourth EP and eleventh major release by the American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. Released on July 19, 2017, through Null Corporation and Capitol Records, it serves as the second installment in a trilogy of releases, following Not the Actual Events 2016 and preceding the band's ninth studio album Bad Witch 2018. The EP was produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
This release marks a departure from the more aggressive tone of Not the Actual Events, focusing instead on soundscapes and textures similar to those found on The Fragile 1999. The EP features longer compositions that delve into atmospheric and experimental elements, blending Nine Inch Nails' traditional industrial rock with more ambient influences.
Notable tracks from the EP include "Less Than" and "This Isn't the Place," both of which were promoted with accompanying music videos. The EP was well received by critics, who praised its atmospheric and experimental approach. It debuted at number 17 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, reflecting its strong impact and reception within the industrial rock genre.
Add Violence continues the thematic and stylistic exploration initiated by Not the Actual Events and sets the stage for the narrative and evolution that culminates in Bad Witch. The EP represents Trent Reznor's ongoing exploration of complex sonic textures and emotional depth.
