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Artist
Nights Like These
12+ albums
metalcoreSludgedeathcorehardcoresludge metal
about
Emerging from a town that is legendary for its role as host to the birth of rock n’ roll, Memphis, Tennessee’s Nights Like These proves that the scene there has evolved into something quite different from the early days. Many a Beale Street tourist would be surprised to learn that scratching below the surface of the music world there reveals accomplished, successful bands that range from the tech metal and hardcore of Nights Like These to emo and alt-country. The sonic blast Nights Like These delivers is a fusion of the full spectrum of metal, from the complex interplay of Between the Buried and Me to the primal riff assault of Darkest Hour to the unpredictability of The Red Chord. Guitarists Derren Saucier and Matt Qualls seamlessly weave intricate, cacophonic tangents with unrelenting breakdowns. Bassist Sebastian Rios and drummer Patrick Leatherwood provide the framework for the controlled madness that runs the gamut from blast beat-filled death metal intensity to blistering bouts of double bass, wielding their versatility like a weapon. Upon this canvas of chaos, vocalist Billy Bottom opens himself up to paint honest but shockingly intense images. “Most of the songs on the album revolve around losing faith in the world as I personally know it. The lyrics are depressing and most negative but I want kids who sing along to know that there are other dudes out there that feel the same. I want our music to be an outlet for everyone who doesn’t have one.” Billy explains. Nights
