Lady Gaga's new album 'Born This Way' has been inspired by Nine Inch Nails, according to a journalist who has been given a preview of the album.

Rolling Stone magazine's Matthew Perpetua was given the opportunity to listen to six songs from the much-anticipated record.

He said the song 'Hair' contained influences of Nine Inch Nails circa 'Broken' era, while forthcoming single 'Judas' was a “pop banger”.

'Hair' and the song 'Edge Of Glory' also include guest appearances from E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons.

Last month, another US journalist said 'Born This Way' contained hints of Guns N' Roses and Bruce Springsteen.

The album is due to be released in May. The same-titled first single came out earlier this month.

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga performed the first of two homecoming concerts in New York last night.

(by Jason Gregory)