Lady Gaga revealed that her upcoming album, Mayhem, is heavily influenced by the sounds of the '90s and 2000s, citing Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead as key inspirations. She specifically credited Nine Inch Nails' "Closer" as a major influence on her new single, "Disease," noting its darker, industrial sound.
Gaga expressed her admiration for Trent Reznor and his work with Nine Inch Nails, admitting to feeling "really excited, stoked, quiet" in his presence. She acknowledged the impact of "Closer," a 1994 hit known for its pulsating synths and provocative lyrics, which reached the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Meanwhile, Nine Inch Nails announced their Peel It Back tour, their first live performances since 2022, with shows scheduled across the U.K., Europe, and North America this summer. Trent Reznor also confirmed that new Nine Inch Nails music is in development.
In related chart news, the single "Abracadabra" debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and secured the No. 1 spot on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart, achieving the highest sales and streaming totals in the chart's history despite a shortened week.