The MetalSucks Podcast #564 - Nate Garrett (Neon Nightmare)
Nov 11, 2024
Nate Garrett, the creative force behind Neon Nightmare, shares his insights on the release of 'Faded Dreams' and the captivating inspirations for its music videos. He discusses the bizarre charm of 90s goth culture and candidly recounts his negative touring experiences in a post-pandemic world. The conversation also touches on the intersection of humor and metal, the challenges of artistic integrity in a commercial landscape, and the impact of today's headline-driven news on the music culture.
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Music Video Origin Story
- Nate Garrett described filming the "They Look Like Shadows" video in Brooklyn with a playful 90s-goth concept that evolved during production.
- He emphasized wanting something unserious, fun, and self-aware rather than a straight gothic aesthetic.
Reframing 90s Goth With Humor
- Nate Garrett finds 90s goth culture inherently ridiculous and prefers a humorous take on it.
- He coined "Dark Gothic MAGA" as a provocative creative slogan and trademarked the idea preemptively.
Formative Influences And Origins
- Garrett traced Neon Nightmare's seed to seeing Type O Negative in Freddy vs. Jason at age 15 and deep affection for Danzig and Pete Steele.
- He described how those influences and his height comparison guided his sound and aesthetic choices.