
Filter in the Shadow of Nine Inch Nails
In 1999, Filter and Nine Inch Nails reached a critical juncture; both showcased artists wrestling with personal demons and creative control, but they couldn’t have been more different in presentation.

In 1999, Filter and Nine Inch Nails reached a critical juncture; both showcased artists wrestling with personal demons and creative control, but they couldn’t have been more different in presentation.
New albums by Extreme, Y&T and Filter show nothing falls out of fashion anymore. Hair metal is no longer a punchline but a cultural artifact to be appraised.