NIN: "Metal" with Gary Numan, London 7.15.09 [HD]

Gary Numan makes a surprise appearance on stage with Nine Inch Nails for a performance of his song "Metal," live in London, UK, July 15th, 2009.
This performance continues with "Cars" at • NIN: "Cars" with Gary ...
Filmed by Rob Sheridan with the Canon 5D Mark II. Audio mix by Blumpy.

[@davelloyd6882]

i met Gary Numan in London 2 years ago, i asked him if he would like a coffee, he said yes, we talked for two hours, he is a very nice man.

[@PearsAreOkay]

Interesting

[@anacarolmsc]

Lovely :)

[@magnuszetterqvist5936]

Lucky you...I suppose?

[@MagicThys]

I believe that...youre a fellow tripper ....just weed for me

[@nilsazambrano4229]

OMG 😱

[@bigguy1164]

The story Numan has about this is wonderful. Gary was going through a creative slump and nothing was working for him from the late eighties to mid nineties He ended up watching the Woodstock 94 show, then listened to The Downward Spiral and was inspired once again. At the time he said that Trent Reznor had taken what he had blueprinted out and perfected it and took it to places he never dared to dream of going. A few years later he found out that Reznor was listening to Telekon every morning during The Downward Spiral's production. They even ended up neighbours for quite a while sometime after this gig. The master inspired the student, who went on to re-inspire the master.

[@ill76er11]

big guy Universe in action bud💯💯💯💯

[@mountzod]

So fckn cool 🤘🏻

[@cinsationalcinema1776]

Yes, I read where Gary found a 2nd wind when listening to NIN. I notice how heavily Beck is influenced by Gary too. Love them all

[@at_zlynmorals2675]

Who's TDS?

[@robertjameson4101]

Kinda like Les Claypool & Geddy Lee

[@colmasters8922]

Numan is a legend. Way ahead of his time.

[@mikeengles202]

Col Master he certainly was.

[@rebelguy9487]

Numan and Reznor are both Electronic Music visionaries!

[@72ewell]

Let's go City!

[@timothyricketts3635]

Hell Yea he is😃😃😃

[@criticalmass9483]

He created a genre. Not many people can say that.

[@flaneur8469]

Gary comes out like he means business. Trademark pursed lips, salutes the adoring crowd and launches into it. A genuine ahead-of-his-time innovator and he knows it. Great performance.

[@damonzap8659]

Man, what a great comment. Nailed it! ⚡

[@patriciasalazar3712]

Yes!!!

[@alisonkovacs9871]

@@damonzap8659 gary always nails it he is so amazing

[@toppy100]

In his autobiography he talks about important this moment was to him and how it changed his perspective on his music. And how extremely nervous he was!!

[@rosariapagano5919]

Gary Numan has just won the "ICON" award at the silver cleff awards. Well deserved. Gary Numan is a musical genius!

[@Jayssnake]

The most beautiful thing is that they both ultimately influenced each other!

[@jeherrera17]

These two need to hook up and write an album together.

[@mountzod]

I 2nd that!

[@gimmedataids]

why they have to fuck first? just make the album, I say

[@gimmedataids]

@tim ovel wut in God's name?

[@gimmedataids]

@tim ovel if it was sarcasm then it wasn't very good

[@gimmedataids]

@tim ovel ok, tim

[@criticalmass9483]

Can you imagine what is going through Gary's mind when he walks on-stage? He's a deeply emotional man. It must have been one of those life affirming moments.

[@kesamek8537]

Numan is blessed with one of the most immediately characterful voices perfectly suited to the forms of music he chooses to create. A rare and true gift.

[@dugknndy]

so true, he voice has flux like a synth, yet a beautiful, natural tone...

[@byronstutorialspage2134]

AB-SO-LUTELY! Gary's voice is so iconic.

[@DodderingOldMan]

Yes, well said. He's got a great voice, and although technically there are plenty of 'better' singers in the world, the way his voice melds with the timbre and harmonies of the synths he uses is absolutely incredible. Even here, where there's more NIN influence in the sound, he's absolutely killing it.

[@Captain_Lockheed]

And a darn good display pilot too!

[@irishkeely10]

Gary Numan and NIN? WOW!! I've been a fan of Numan from his beginning and NIN for the last 20 some years.

[@TimothyChase]

Stephen Holton Trent has been my favourite musician for the past 20 years but only within the past weeks did I discover Newman. Listening to him a whole lot.

@@TimothyChase You were in for a *TREAT*, hope you enjoyed it. Been a fan since Telekon in 1980 (I was 15 and still in the early stages of developing my own musical tastes independent of my older siblings). I listened to that album (vinyl of course ;-)) soooooo much.

[@TimothyChase]

@ Definitely! I have a bunch of pictures from the concert that my home laptop rotates through as wallpapers. He has quite a few albums behind him, I keep finding that he's produced more stuff with others, and his more recent work is what I seem to enjoy the most.

[@dneuf6146]

This never gets old! Perhaps best concert footage ever?

[@anverhelm]

I'd literally die if this happened to me at a NIN concert. Seeing two of my favorite of all time artists and songwriters.

[@cinsationalcinema1776]

I hope they tour together. That would fantastic on so many levels

[@maureenwagg5305]

I love Gary Numan since his first album and to see him onstage with NIN is just awesome. Musical heaven. I still own the 45 of Cars on vinyl.

[@CrystalCat24]

Wait, Gary Numan is the Cars?! 😳 OMG this fact is life-changing and I feel like an asshole for not knowing that.

[@Conn30Mtenor]

One thing I've always loved about Numan is that his music is SO supportable by other instrumentalists- piano, drums, bass guitar all have their place. He's thought of as an electronic/synth artist but his music transcends that. You can even love Numan on a cello or ukelele. Not so the rest. Not Kraftwerk, Human League etc etc etc. He's universal without trying to be.

[@axelusul]

How cool is this performance?!!?....

[@Egeris95]

Very very cool..😎

[@veronicasalvettimcginty2181]

too cool

[@rebelguy9487]

Hetero Man Crush Monday.....Reznor and Numan

[@davsc7262]

Cool as f**k

[@MoeSlislack]

way too cool for todays idiot mainstream audience. I mean this is as cool as it gets and people are listening to country rap instead.

[@deborahcooney9326]

Always loved Gary Numan. What a perfect match up with Trent and NIN. Love love it!!

[@Metalrails]

These two should have done albums together in the 90s. Numan fits right in with the band.

[@MexicanZombies]

Dunno if anyone else said this.. But Rob Sheridan does a great job of filming this. He's an awesome photographer! Also, this is one of the best things ever.

[@iamozzman990]

11 yrs later, But I agree 100%

[@kunwarbedi3882]

NIN's steely music descends into pathos with Numans synthesizer at 4.10

[@batstork9435]

This was FUCKING INCREDIBLE live. One of the best NIN gigs I ever went to.

[@trevorrandom]

Great camera work really feel like you're on stage with the band fantastic ☺

[@BarrySmithviolin]

god DAMN what a GREAT band. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Love EVERYTHING here. -Overly distorted acoustic guitar... -A drummer who actually hits! -POLYMOOG!! -Reznor’s arrangement of adding the finale from “M.E.” ! -Reznor’s signature piano embellishments!

[@manart3954]

And a Guitar player from Guns and Roses... .. NIN and Numan are real legends ahead of his own era... This is not industrial This is not Rock This is not eletrónic This is not techno This is not clássic. But a original rework from Both styles....

[@barrysmith8920]

So true! LOVE the camera work.. No distracting edits, effects or annoying silliness. Just good filmmaking 🙏🏽 We are there!! Killer audio too 🖤

[@vasupanicker]

I think Gary Numan was great on this tune! Very charismatic.

[@cinsationalcinema1776]

Vasudevan Panicker he should be since it’s originally his song.

[@refoliation]

His choice sounds great too

[@paidrussiantroll1305]

Gary is such a rock star.

[@MountainDo912]

I can't believe I just found this! This is amazing.

[@MetalMan2k]

First I discovered NIN. Then recently I discovered Gary Numan. Then with this video, my mind was blown knowing that my favorite artist Trent Reznor was/is inspired by Gary Numan.

[@Magic_beans_]

And vice versa. “When I heard Nine Inch Nails in 1994, it was as if they were realizing the potential of whatever tiny ideas I originally had, except Reznor seemed to take these ideas so much further, sculpting them into a huge, professional sounding onslaught. This was the grown-up version to my naive experimentalism.” - Numan, Electronic Beats magazine, winter 2012

[@PDXCHawk]

God's mercy to the 79 people whom felt this was worth a 'thumbs-down'. Peace be with you.

[@ImpetusInduction]

hilarious! thanks for the grin and laugh. may God spare their souls from eternal damnation...

[@patrickfoster2054]

Lost souls

[@momx3xy]

I award them no points and may God have mercy on their souls.

[@ladyjustice8531]

F. that was amazing

[@naughtypyronurse]

Love Gary and Trent and I love that Trent acknowledges his inspiration. So many artists these days don't do that. One of my fave Numan songs.

[@UpTheShakers]

This is outstanding. At 4:11 the song switches from Metal to an instrumental from the Replicas album called I Nearly Married a Human

[@coolaboola1046]

+UpTheShakers It's actualy a switch to the ending melody from M.E. from the same Pleasure Principle album as Metal. I can see how you thought it might be INMAH as the melody fits in there too. But it is M.E. Sorry :(

[@GoryRory]

I always thought Trent just added that in his version as his own thing. Never knew it came from Numan on the original album. Thanks for the info!

[@chrisrus1965]

Whoa. Thanks!

[@remcovandenbrink3757]

Amazing... best live recording ever! Such energy!

[@DistinctiveBlend]

this is so good, like feel in your soul good.

[@buubaby]

This is the man.

[@ramireza6904]

Best live performance ever done... period.

[@algo2957]

It's alright. The production of the video is slicker than the performance tbh. NIN always have insane production like this.

[@sarahrworkman]

Dang. His voice still makes some of my clothing damp

[@trentbateman]

Like your socks?🥺

[@patriciasalazar3712]

🤣🤣🤣 moist definitely

[@blackclouds909]

Lol same

[@lavaga4909]

Relatable

[@rickkomorowski3370]

Headband ?

[@budgietrousers8275]

Awesome, 2 Gods of Rock on 1 stage. Wish I had been there.

[@neekerbreeker]

Thank you for posting these vids with Gary Numan! I love both NIN and Numan on their own merits but together they're incomparable. Makes me happy every time I watch 🎸

[@neilgreenslade8304]

Followed numan since the late 70's and I'll never be bored of his music an inspiration to so many people and bands over the years, liking the new intuder album also I hope he continues to make great music for years to come

[@thomasmcnally97]

3:52 on such beautiful music by real musicians in their zone owning it just love this performance numan and nin are amazing together these guys love their music you are witness to masters at work

[@nickthepostpunk5766]

Fabulous. Just fabulous. And that haunting, piercing synth ...

[@kristybennett7547]

greatness

[@carmaela2689]

His voice is awesome with NIN

[@HuggyBear2000]

wish this was an EP studio collaboration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HuggyBear2000]

esp at 4:18 It would be a great day start song for me to go save lives.

[@martincarns2952]

Who hasn't Gary played with! Love love love him.

[@kikkirow]

Absolutely amazing! Two legends on stage!

[@ryanx7170]

Numan is legendary

[@BKrakRonMac]

I love this song... every version I have ever heard has rocked...

[@choulth]

Gary touches you soul because his music comes from exactly that place. Amazing.

[@patthewoodboy]

Cambridge October 7th 2019 .. cant wait to see Gary :-)

[@user-hu6xl4cp6w]

I very jealous you.

[@alainvanachter6887]

Alanus - how was it?

[@jasonmateus924]

I would have freaked out seeing Numan pop up on the stage at a NIN concert.. damn..just get Dave Gahan on stage with these two and I can die in peace

[@gaz9005]

Absolutely out of this world Gary Numan which i followed his music from the 70s and NIN which i followed in the early 90s collaberating in this gem of a song

[@WuPongPingPPing]

Listening to this through my subwoofer in my 99 civic. I missed out on so many great performances as a child. We need a reunion show

[@smegger68]

I will never get bored of telling people I was at this gig :)

[@oldmanspooky6641]

Love this!! Thank you

[@Nogli]

I remember having seen some of the setlists before the one in London, moaning about them covering Metal at a lot of the shows. It would the final chance I would get to see NIN, so why would I want to hear someone else's song. A lot different though when Gary Numan was there though. This was possibly the greatest gig I have ever been to.

[@FloridaManNapalm]

I saw Numan live with ministry a while ago, what a great show from both

[@forbabs24]

Fantastic!!!!

[@malko1338]

awesome performance...i love NIN and Gary Numan...great music

[@Hard-Boiled-Bollock]

I went to see Gary Numan just a few years ago. The energy he still puts into his performance to this day at his age is incredible

[@Lanarkwow]

Loving this video in 2021! Thank you Gary Numan and NIN!

[@garyhaber333]

Just saw Gary again at the Glasshouse in Pomona a few days ago. Last I saw him here was in 2016 when my oldest daughter bought us tickets. She knows I'm a HUGE Numan fan from my JrHS years. He was FANTASTIC like always! Can't wait til he returns to CA.

[@AdamBalm13]

Always cool when artists remember where they came from, and honor their influences. And *this* - this is just teh fucking awesome.

[@pollyleetie]

What a great clip. Been a Numan fan for 30 years. A great song by two of the greats!

[@emmurewashburn]

DAM WHAT AN AWESOME TUNE ....LOVE NUMAN AND TRENT JUST ADDS THAT INGREDIENT THAT NO ONE ELSE CAN!

[@Prisoner_849]

Amazing!

[@74sjakie]

Gary and Nin are both timeless rockart, in 2019 still sounds great

[@rocknrollxoxox]

Meat down---- Legends 🙌

[@Neto-pu5kx]

Wonderful !!!🤜🤛

[@mrclaytron]

I still love this performance. Just brilliant

[@petermcauley7318]

Always been a huge Bowie and Numan fan and no one got close until I heard NIN. Great to see NIN and Numan - there's so much numb music out there. Wish I was at the concert.

[@no-eb1yc]

Fantastic collaboration 🤘 ❤️

[@rickerpenor]

Would have loved to be at this concert.

[@CozmicGirl]

Love this!

[@critter7052]

FANTASTIC!! thanks for posting!

[@EstefanyD]

Love this! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@barrysmith8920]

Just LOVE the acoustic guitar player holding that distorted E throughout 🙏🏽

[@katashley1031]

Robin Finck. He's a legend. Always puts everything out there.

[@brokengirl01]

thanks for posting this! so awesome..

[@Tostakyi]

I can't get over how GREAT this song sounds live! I love it!!

[@cyberbird8683]

I live for moments like this

[@banjony]

Jesus, this is insane!

[@tysolonynko5728]

This doesn't have nearly enough veiws.

[@johnreed419]

NIN thanks for putting Gary Neman back on stage aagain.

[@duncanwcraig9668]

I was lucky enough to see Gary Numan live in 2010. Loved it. Energetic set. Legend.

[@simonwatts929]

😂 i saw him on stage in Bristol in 1980 with Tubeway Army. Imagine how old i feel !👍

[@JohnDoe-le7ml]

I was lucky enough to see him in 2022 in a hall that held maybe 800 people (very atypical for the rest of the places that he played this year.) Still puts on an amazing show.

[@grimsadventures-bikesnpetr7913]

Greatly executed , such musical genius

[@vanguardiavive]

this gave me chills. beautifull.

[@ThatGothicChick]

This gives me chills every time I listen to it...

[@nastypins]

This is truly amaze-balls. So much love for Numan.

[@CalvinMolloy]

one of the best gigs ive ever been to. 2nd row centre to stage, absolutely immense :D NIN COME BACK!

[@Enigmareigns]

Absolutely amazing!

[@seansoblixe9711]

NICE TO SEE AND HERE MY TWO FAVS AS FRIENDS ......SO COOL

[@waltercoulter5455]

Fantastic.

[@ryancrawcour1567]

Loving this sooooooooooo much!

[@ghostmedic86]

Trent, please tour again. It would be amazing. You're changing lives.

[@opethinchains]

I can't explain exactly how much this excites me. Lol, Just fucking proper brilliant...

[@avgas013]

oh man ive watched this video like 5 times now. so freakin awsome

[@kennethbull9850]

Love this Song & Gary Newman

[@zack6701]

Trent and Gary are probably the two most creative and intellectual musicians to ever exist

[@billycat2168]

wow! what a great live version!

[@Arek761000]

Genialnie się uzupełniają. "Metal" w tej wersji brzmi rewelacyjnie.

[@LoserNO13]

Two of the most incredible performers on the same stage. It's almost too much to handle.

[@genxcraig]

both ahead of their time on same stage...WOW.. wish i was here