12 Rounds is a British trip-hop and Industrial / alternative rock band formed in the mid-1990s by producer Atticus Ross and vocalist Claudia Sarne, who later became his wife. Initially a trio with guitarist Adam Holden, the group debuted under the name “12 Rounds With Jesus” on an NME promotional cassette before shortening their name to 12 Rounds. Their first album, Jitter Juice (1996), released on Polydor Records, blended raw punk energy with electronic textures, leading to tours with Sneaker Pimps and appearances at UK festivals like Reading.
After parting ways with Polydor, 12 Rounds caught the attention of Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, who signed them to his label, Nothing Records. Their second album, My Big Hero (1998), showcased a more refined electronic sound and featured collaborations with Reznor and other artists. The single “Pleasant Smell” included remixes by Reznor, Charlie Clouser, and Clint Mansell . The band also opened for Marilyn Manson during the Mechanical Animals tour in 1998.Although a third album was recorded with Reznor as producer, it remains unreleased. However, 12 Rounds regained the rights to their unreleased material and have released remastered versions of some songs, such as “Shine On,” through their official website . Beyond 12 Rounds, Atticus Ross has collaborated extensively with Reznor on Nine Inch Nails projects and film scores, while Claudia Sarne has also contributed to various film compositions. #12rounds #atticusross #ClaudiaSarne#industrialmusic #trentreznor