“You're by far the best guy that we've tried. I would love to have you in the band”: So why did Trent Reznor turn down Richie Kotzen for Nine Inch Nails?

Trent Reznow and Richie Kotzen composite image.

Who would have thought it? Richie Kotzen, the ex-Poison and Mr Big guitarist has revealed that he once came close to joining forces with Trent Reznor in Nine Inch Nails.

Kotzen was speaking to Australia’s Hot Metal magazine, promoting Black Light/White Hoise, his collab album with Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith when he dropped this little nugget.