NATE BERGMAN, the Nashville by way of D.C. singer-songwriter, has kick started his new era with new single and video for “The Butcher”, bringing his love and long-time affiliation with hardcore to the forefront of his Americana sensibilities. The track enlists an all-star trio of appearances, including Jean-Paul Gaster from Maryland groove rockers Clutch, Scott Vogel from hardcore’s punk rockers Terror, and Geoff Rickly from New Jersey emo legends Thursday.
The track showcases Nate’s sincere, dark, and humorous approach to songwriting, the lyrics at first glance seeming to be a gruesome take on heartbreak, but actually an allegory for foul play in the music business and the commodification of art that’s left artists chewed up and spit out.
Watch the music video HERE.
Stream the single HERE.
On the track, NATE BERGMAN explains:
“How can so many bad actors in the business act like you are more than just a commodity to the profit machine, but at the end of the day, you are a disposable product? I think anyone who’s also dealt with a manipulator, abuser, love bomber – all these things – feels the same emotion, the same mistreatment. To relate to this song is to know the feeling of finding out too late that you are, in fact, just a piece of meat for a narcissist to consume.“
Shedding light on how the trio of guest musicians came together, Nate continues:
“I am the ultimate fan of all of the artists involved. The collaborations came through my relationships to the metal and hardcore world, which I’ve been involved with since I started going to house shows in DC back in 1997. I’ve been friends with and toured the world with Jean-Paul Gaster from Clutch many times, and the same goes for Geoff Rickly. Clutch, Thursday and Terror have really been a huge part of the rotation of bands I listen to. When It came time to do the most aggressive song in the works, this line up made the most sense. It’s always great to work with friends, and I’m very grateful my friends happen to be in kickass bands.”
First introduced to U.K. audiences as the frontman of reggae-influenced rock act LIONIZE, in recent years NATE BERGMAN has trailblazed a new path as a diverse solo artist embracing Americana, while not turning his back on his other loves of emo, punk, rock, and metal.
Anchored in Nashville’s vibrant music scene, Bergman‘s journey began with a passion for storytelling through song. His live performances are a testament to his talent, marked by a magnetic stage presence that captivates audiences wherever he sings.
Most recently, NATE BERGMAN released an enchanting cover of Death Cab For Cutie‘s “I Will Follow You Into The Dark“, featuring a breathtaking duet with Dying Wish‘s Emma Boster. Shortly before that, he tackled his beautiful cover of AFI‘s “Girl’s Not Grey“, which aired on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show.
No stranger to a classic cover, Bergman scooped up a wealth of new fans after a compelling set at 2000Trees Festival and European shows with US star AMIGO THE DEVIL last year, where fans got to hear Bergman’s version of the My Chemical Romance enormo-hit “Helena” live on stage and his heart-wrenching, original track “Deep End“. On the studio recording of “Deep End”, Nate sings and plays guitar, with The Raconteurs‘ Jack Lawrence on bass – the track was capturin one take live to 2-inch tape, with no digital editing.
