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Sleep Token: The Band Making Waves

Sleep Token is an ambient metal outfit with a unique sound and history. An enigmatic live experience for metal, hard and progressive rock fans alike, Sleep Token draws on influences from diverse genres as varied as jazz, classical and electronic. Despite forming before the pandemic hit, Sleep Token has performed to sold-out audiences in the UK, Europe, North America, and beyond with their dark atmosphere, ambient metal sound and astonishingly dynamic shows.

Band History

Sleep Token was founded in 2015 in the UK by a group of musicians that sought to combine the ferocity of metal and the ambience of progressive rock. Since then, Sleep Token have gone on to develop a unique sound that blends noise and silence and creates a powerful atmosphere built on dynamics. The band’s creative direction is largely driven by the enigmatic frontman, Nameless.

The group released their first EP, ‘Vessels’, in 2016 and have since gone on to build up a devoted fan base around the world. In 2018, the band released their debut album, ‘Sundowning’, which drew universal praise from fans and critics alike. The album served as a bridge between their first two EPs and the musically adventurous ‘Seven’, which was released in 2020.

Members Chronology

The original line-up of Sleep Token consisted of Nameless on vocals, Josh Gurner on guitar, Chad Meek-Wilkinson on bass and Tom Hart on drums. In 2018, Andrew Paget replaced Tom Hart as the band’s drummer and Hadrian Southall replaced Chad Meek-Wilkinson in early 2020.

Famous Songs

Sleep Token have several tracks that can be considered fan favorites, but ‘The Night Does Not Belong To God’ and ‘Obey’ are two of the most popular. In addition, ‘Black Rainbow’ and ‘Felon’ have been massively successful singles since the release of their debut album, ‘Sundowning’.

Similar Artists

Fans of Sleep Token have praised the band for their unique blend of prog and metal, which has often earned them comparisons to bands like Cynic, Pallbearer, and Baroness. However, many critics have highlighted Sleep Token’s ability to stand out from their contemporaries.

Conclusion

Sleep Token is an innovative and genre-defying metal band, who have grown to become one of the most acclaimed acts on the scene. With their captivating melodies, carefully crafted concept albums and enthralling live performances, it’s no wonder why Sleep Token has developed such a dedicated fan base. Buy tickets to Sleep Token's shows and experience one of the most dynamic live performances around.