{
  "id": 244549,
  "title": "Trent Reznor on Doom: 'In some ways I felt a parallel with what I was trying to do with music'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/trent-reznor-on-doom-in-some-ways-i-felt-a-parallel-with-what-i-was",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-07T00:01:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/trent-reznor-on-doom-in-some-ways-i-felt-a-parallel-with-what-i-was-trying-to-do-with-music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The recent QuakeCon celebration spotlighted id software's 30th anniversary, featuring a Quake-themed panel and a newly released 19-level Quake episode. Trent Reznor, the renowned Nine Inch Nails frontman, made a brief appearance on the livestream, sharing his experiences working on Quake's original soundtrack. Reznor, who often found the music too intense, initially felt a parallel between his own artistic endeavors and the groundbreaking impact of Doom, a game that revolutionized the gaming industry. He recalled the game's technological advancements, the sense of freedom, and the lack of adult oversight, all of which struck a chord with his music-making process. Reznor's collaboration with the id team on the Quake soundtrack remains a proud moment in his career, and he is particularly proud of its enduring quality. In honor of Quake's 30th anniversary, Nine Inch Nails has released a range of themed merchandise, including an ammo box, t-shirt, keychain, hoodie, and a vinyl reissue of the original soundtrack, despite its high price tag.",
  "summary": "A new range of Nine Inch Nails Quake merch is out.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trent Reznor worked on Quake's original soundtrack",
    "Reznor saw parallels between music and Doom's impact",
    "Nine Inch Nails released themed merchandise for Quake's 30th anniversary"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Trent Reznor's reflection on Doom's impact reveals a kindred spirit with game developers who, like him, sought to push boundaries and defy conventions in their creative work.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}