Get ready for a mind-blowing revelation! Robert Patrick, the brother of Filter's frontman Richard Patrick, has a fascinating story to tell. You see, Robert was a die-hard fan of Nine Inch Nails (NIN) and even tried to get their music featured in the iconic Terminator 2: Judgment Day. But here's where it gets controversial... his attempt fell flat! So, what went down?
In a recent interview, Robert opened up about his love for music and, specifically, NIN. He revealed that his favorite track from Pretty Hate Machine is "Head Like a Hole." He even discussed his conversation with James Cameron about using this song in T2, but it seems Cameron had other plans, favoring Guns 'N Roses instead.
However, Robert's admiration for his brother's band, Filter, runs deep. He struggled to recall the name of his favorite Filter song, but we discovered it's "Surprise" from their 2013 album, The Sun Comes Out Tonight. He described it as a beautiful, heartfelt song, possibly written for his daughter.
When it comes to his favorite Filter album, Robert chose their debut, Shortbus (1995), which kicked off with the single "Hey Man Nice Shot." He believes this album defined the '90s hard rock scene, branching out from the influence of NIN, Skinny Puppy, and Ministry.
While NIN has recently delivered their first full soundtrack for Tron: Ares, Filter has also had its fair share of soundtrack success, appearing in The Crow: City of Angels, The X-Files, and Spawn, where they collaborated with The Crystal Method on the hit "(Can't You) Trip Like I Do."
So, there you have it! A fascinating insight into Robert Patrick's musical preferences and his attempt to bring NIN to the Terminator franchise. And this is the part most people miss... the intricate connections between artists and the stories behind the music we love.
What do you think? Should Robert have succeeded in getting NIN on the T2 soundtrack? Or was Cameron's choice more fitting for the film? Let us know in the comments!
