Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails

Depeche Mode, formed in Basildon, England, gained fame with their synth-driven sound and hits like "Just Can't Get Enough" and "Personal Jesus." They evolved from bouncy electro-pop to darker synth-rock, achieving massive success with albums like Violator and Songs of Faith and Devotion. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, the band continued as a duo after Andy Fletcher's 2022 passing, releasing Memento Mori in 2023.

Trent Reznor, from Pennsylvania, is renowned for pioneering industrial rock with Nine Inch Nails in the '90s, known for hits like "Closer" and "Hurt." The band, often a solo project until Atticus Ross joined in 2016, won Grammys in 1992 and 1996. NIN's evolving style now includes atmospheric electronics. Reznor's collaborations include film scores with Ross, earning Oscars and crafting works for artists like Halsey. NIN's impressive live shows and influential chart-topping albums, such as The Downward Spiral, cement their iconic status in music history.