Big Reznor fan here, I didn't start out that way but as I get older and principally as his albums get older (and yet weather the passage of time well), I just realize how fantastic a composer he is. So as a result, I am also extremely excited about this new project. Considering how the Saul Williams collab turned out, I think it will be wonderful to have Trent out once again from under the NiN umbrella, to work on some fresh ideas without being tempted to follow a theme, legacy or sound. And kudos to Trent for finding damn near the hottest woman in the world to be the vocalist, not to mention his wife... ::checks pulse, wipes sweat from brow, rolls tongue back into mouth:: But on the subject of the vocals, I'm a tad underwhelmed by Mariqueen, as it seems like her deliveries are so timid and tame. Hopefully she'll pull a Shirley Manson and really jump out of her shell in time.
But yes, bring on the summer -- having to suffer the past few months without knowing if Trent was even going to forge ahead was bordering on unbearable!
EDIT: FWIW -- I was absolutely slayed last week when I saw this. Here's hoping you have the same experience.