Yay or Nay: Nights Like These, blessthefall, Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer, and Copeland

Here are a few new releases that have come my way recently. Instead of going into all the small details or into some long-winded review, I decided to start this feature called Yay or Nay. I want to get right to the point and let you know whether these artists are worth checking out or skipping over. Let us begin.

Nights Like These — Sunlight at Secondhand (Victory)

This Memphis, Tennessee based metalcore outfit brings to you their second release on Victory Records. While it may sound experimental and brave, it doesn’t necessarily qualify as something great.  You hear definite nods to bands such as Poison the Well and Dead to Fall, but the music doesn’t catch you as much as you want it too. Songs such as “Heart of the Wound” and “Samsara” do show some signs of promise. I can see them coming into their own, but now with this release.  

RESULT: NAY

blessthefall — His Last Walk (Record Collection/Warner)

While there is a  consistent amount of generic emo-core bands that continue to plague heavy music, you can still give credit to a few who can pull off something different. Taking a page from bands like Underoath, Coheed, and Cambria, blessthefall combines the better elements and keep the flow so at the least the songs are tolerable. When they do stop screaming and go into the melodic side of their songs, this is where they tend to shine best. Listen to “Pray” and you can hear it for yourself.  

RESULT: Yay 

Zolof The Rock and Roll Destroyer — Schematics (FlightPlan/Reignition Records)  

Article Author: Jerry Rojas

Jerry Rojas screams bloody murder for Tejano death metal champions Chidied. He is an aspiring music writer and avid lover of all things Family Guy. He currently resides in Dallas with his wife and his cats Bob and Lulu.

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