An Offering From Drumeo | Sleep Token II

[@DrumeoOfficial]

This is the first recorded video interview that any member of Sleep Token has ever done. We are honored that II has decided to do this with Drumeo. 🎬 If you want to try this and many other Sleep Token drumless songs, get a 7-Day Free trial to check out Drumeo! 👉🏼 www.drumeo.com/trial

[@akisstat]

That’s beyond amazing !

[@Sharononp]

Awesome!!!

[@victorfolcke]

So excited 🤩

[@ChadGrattanMusic]

Let's goooooooo

[@echelonangel98]

That's amazing 🎉

[@CAPTAINCHAOS_]

I am not surprised II chose Drumeo for this. They are nothing but professional, respectful, and passionate about the craft.

[@kaylawagner8141]

He’s been working with them since before he was in Sleep Token, so of course he’s going to do it.

[@KaleEmAll]

@@kaylawagner8141 ok now i just have questions

[@ddevil4980]

​@@kaylawagner8141 exactly, if you know you know. 😉

[@Mari000]

@@kaylawagner8141yup

[@alessandrovandersluis8915]

And it’s solely about the music!

[@charliekruse5590]

Guy has no idea how many potential drummers he's just inspired

[@MadMan123654]

28 years old, currently poor man soundproofing my room for the electric kit i set up

[@JannikBork]

I‘m a drummer and Vessel inspired me to play piano. 6 month in and writing my own piano/drums music. 🙏🏼

[@Gesa1991]

I started playing because I saw II play

[@bufordteejustice1119]

​@Gesa1991 no you didn't.

[@ElliSchmitz-cj2hh]

​@@bufordteejustice1119 dude how would you know that? 😭

[@dgutierrez4]

I’m a 53 year old drummer. I’ve been playing for more than 40 years. It’s rare, but every once in a while something fresh emerges and this is one of those times.

[@ronaldrage2118]

As a 33 year old playing for over 20 years. Hard agree, his playing is so refreshing/literally phenomenal.

[@realeyesrealizereallies1176]

Im a 58y metal drummer and you're absolutely right. I had the same feeling watching aussie Dan Presland from Ne Oblisvisvicaris his playthroughs. So musical.

[@ianmurray1173]

42 years. Same thing here. I'm not a fan of the band, but this creature renewed my passion for drums.

[@brileyhild3429]

16 year old drummer, been playing since I was 6 and he is a great person to learn from I play a lot like him

[@Angellus502]

@@brileyhild3429 Nice man. Im a guitarist but love his timing

[@CruiserweightChamp]

You aren't here for the first time. I get it. We aren't either. This video is hypnotic.

[@raulgullon]

Ay the gym right now... 5th time. And I play the guitar.

[@jacquelineterry9784]

Guilty. I can't get enough. I play mandolin and have attempted percussion, but got damn I simply cant be that coordinated. But, visually- I understand it, if that makes sense? Any who, ii is. a beast, and I respect his art.

[@canhasturk2719]

I'm here for the first, but not the last also. LOL

[@sunnyshonelle]

I've lost count of how many times I've been here and it's in-fucking-credible every damn time.

[@Peter_Gozinya_]

This is my favorite way to listen to sleep token 😂 his drum cams are insane

[@sainzfab]

Well done to Drumeo for filming this in a way that preserves the Sleep Token lore

[@DrummerBoi181]

This is such an awesome thing!

[@BrandonToews]

❤

[@LandoPro49]

Yes, I loved how they did this! Although I'm sure Sleep Token's management probably made every single person present in the studio sign an NDA, it's still a really well-made Drumeo video!

[@Backingg]

@@LandoPro49lol

[@grenade.turtle]

@@LandoPro49🤣 way to be dramatic

[@dannysparrow]

This was really cool. I showed it to my kid (who I'm about to teach drums to) and told her nobody knows who the band is, she said "not even their mothers?"

[@ar053x]

except or their passports n hotels n stuff but u know...

[@lxw6657]

Hotels usually check in famous people under another name, ​because someone else does it for them. @@ar053x

[@darkallyrecordings4931]

😂😂Gotta love kids man. Sounds like something my daughter would say. Too smart for their own good....😂😂

[@km_72]

This was the most wholesome and earnest response ever. Lol. Love it.

[@JCamCline]

People know who they are. They’ve been revealed a few times

[@auteur3779]

II is clearly professionally trained and likely a music school prodigy with the language he uses, influences and his narrative style. Blown away and massively impressed with his grace toward his craft. Doesn't matter the style he's playing, you don't even need to hear his playing, his ability to share his interpretive vision and technical appreciation is master craft level.

[@Kyle11011]

I honestly believe the whole band is a group of friends who were in a very prestigious musical school. Them choosing to hide their identity is for the audience to focus strictly on their performance. Absolutely monstrous band !

[@CrzyWzrd4L]

@@Kyle11011For a couple of the members, that’s somewhat accurate. They’ve gone through a couple lineup changes since the beginning, with Vessel and II being the only original members. The founding guitarist was Stanley Kubrick’s grandson (he’s openly stated it so it’s not a big reveal or anything). Most of the band were friends with Vessel but working on other projects, notably a blackened deathcore band lmao. Bringing Vessel in is what completely changed the music trajectory.

[@albertodesantis739]

You are assuming he is a mortal human. I think he is an alien

[@chrisgianoutsos4837]

His demeanor and careful choice of words speak volumes to his passion and educated drumming.

[@auteur3779]

@@chrisgianoutsos4837 Wonderfully stated.

[@roxanne813]

Even with the voice distortion, I could listen to this man speak all day. So comforting.

[@callmewaves1160]

Right? He is so well spoken and eloquent

[@JoeMACofNAC]

That snare should have its own fanpage. It's so damn iconic.

[@Sokka_Games]

so fucking good.

[@bendooley550]

Can i get one that sounds like this? Ill pay you in sweat and broken tips for it.

[@k.a.i1539]

His kit has the most haunting sound I've heard and I look for this sound in kits

[@aaronfisher7159]

Thing is TIGGGGGGHHHT

[@theaverageguy8540]

Oh man yes!!. Do you know what it is?.

[@chaoticeloquence1004]

I love that Sleep Token's first interview consisted of questions about their music, not about their life. I'm so glad Drumeo is all about the music. Respect.

[@lily117j4]

ong

[@hattarapilvi]

its not their first interview. first in video form sure but vessel has done interviews for kerrang.

[@vitanyroyale]

Yasssss.. I knew about their anonymity for a while and I was a little scared to watch the interview but I just love how ii keeps the focus on this chaotically beautiful way of decorating time and making you think about music at its core.

[@fernandoblengio]

I mean... Has Drumeo ever asked about their lives outside of drumming?

[@vitanyroyale]

@@fernandoblengio to quote an interview they did back in 2017 “it matters not who we are.. the entity is the music; there is nothing further to discover… should a wild animal be considered ‘secretive’ if it does not tell us its name?” 🍙

[@shcramlyfaction8984]

I really like the idea of a totally anonymous band. It's all about the music and their personal identities have nothing to do with that. I respect it. This man is incredibly talented.

[@jynxycats]

Ya cause the fans definitely haven't made it weird or anything, and elevate them the same as any other music star.

[@natejarbeau5384]

Unfortunately eventually like the other anonymous bands their identities will be figured out….

[@to1620]

This interview is basically tantamount to a FREE concert. From the lighting, to the smoke effects, to the videography (those overhead shots!) this is as close as some of us will ever get to seeing these guys. I understand this is only II playing-but it feels as rich and as immersive as a full show. Kudos to Drumeo and Sleep Token for partnering on this.

[@raulgullon]

The fact that this is COMPLETELY FREE on KZbin, blows my mind. What a performance. Wow.

[@YaKkO331]

thats what im saying....couldnt believe it lol

[@LateralKiki]

What blows my mind is that this blows your mind. Yes, the amount of resources needed to achieve this quality of content is considerable, but there are MANY other factors behind it that we are not considering, that we don't know. At best, I dare say that this is an excellent advertising tactic, and it is working.

[@darksu6947]

​@@LateralKikibut I'm not buying anything 😁

[@kbuss10]

what on earth are you talking about? why should we pay for PR a publicity for a band however good it is? how this even comes about????

[@raulgullon]

@@kbuss10 Back in the day, instructional videos like this were only available to purchase, not as a 4K video, and not may drummers have the opportunity to have one. That's the Earth I'm talking about: Stuff this amazing didn't use to be free. But today, we're accustomed to stuff being free out there. This is more than a PR stunt for both Drumeo and Sleep Token.

[@yoiselmartinez]

This is the first time we will hear a member of the band speak, this is modern history.

[@arcadeeditsyt]

Vessel spoke on Saturday night

[@nicholashofbauer6880]

​@@arcadeeditsyt he did?

[@gitschieldar8941]

@@nicholashofbauer6880He kinda whispered „thank you“ at the beginning of Blood Sport. It‘s while he was crying so a bit hard to hear but definitely there

[@mattjones3696]

Vessel legit sings

[@krisward.]

@@mattjones3696not nearly the same as speaking. people can sound way different when they sing

[@prometheusfallen]

I finally get it. I finally see who II is in all this. It's in his style and flow. The band is the accompaniment. He is The Conductor.

[@borakayalar]

I'm so angry at myself for not discovering this band until now. They are truly magnificent and the summoning is an incredible song. I put it on loop and listened to it over and over, I don't know how many times.

[@jdejota1029]

Landed today! They are massive!

[@50ULL355_music_gaming]

Better late than never!

[@jacobsmith8103]

I'm two months behind you and been down a rabbithole of videos and songs tonight. This is wild

[@geo0711]

Imagine discovering them 1 week after they did a show in your town 20 minutes from where you live. I don't have to imagine 😭😭

[@shadowfire_08]

same bro, just now seeing this & holy shit 🤯 I’m hooked

[@5609Ali]

The way he doesn’t waste any movement is so impressive. He hits cymbals as though he’s conducting an orchestra.

[@jeffreymorris5815]

I'm not really of fan of this type of music, but I definitely can't stop watching this man drum! Not only is his setup wild, (only 3 toms and a butt load of cymbals that he uses extremely musically) but like you said... He is hitting those cymbals like a whip... Fascinating!

[@CarterEichenberg]

Weirdly reminds me of Blake Richardson of BTBAM, who also is very precise and wastes no movement. It's also interesting to compare ii with Mike Malian (Monuments), who hits VERY hard and has almost a wild economy of motion. Both band's newest albums also mixed by George Lever, so the drum comparison is right there.

[@xenomorphiia]

I wonder if he learned not to waste any movement also because of the mask, I imagine it's not always the easiest to breathe out of.

[@soulessshadow5356]

@@CarterEichenberg Rev was also like that where it was no wasted motion. There's videos here on youtube of him talking about how he drums and how he tries to make every movement count wasting little to no energy as he moves around the kit. Drummers like II, Rev, even El Estepario are just impressive with their ability to make every little thing count.

[@nicholasvallas9802]

No one care about rev dead ass

[@vforvasilis7994]

Please tell me we are gonna get a " II hears a band for the first time"

[@hellfirepictures]

That would be so awesome! I hope Brandon has heard you...

[@endlrls]

that would be amazing...

[@chrismachado3604]

PLEASE

[@dalatina911]

YES!!

[@1993novak]

Pleaaaase

[@yesthateric]

Does anyone else keep coming back to this video? I think I've replayed it a dozen times. II's hits are so clean

[@shukkle]

We might be witnessing one of the best drummers of our generation, and I am 100% that I am so happy to see it happening. This band in general has so much talent and ii is such a treat to watch and listen to.

[@bwilliams2886]

Anyone else obsessed with how amazing his snare drum sounds?

[@zilla82]

Check out the head, where he had the rim shot wear on the outer ring and the standard wear in the center.. You can start to hear the different areas after a while. Dude is a beast

[@georgecortes853]

I thought the same thing!! Snare was so tight at first, this drummer is a beast, worship!​@zilla82

[@Gusmac84]

Yes. It's incredible. In this video I think he is playing with a DW snare but he usually play with a PA LOVETONE snare, a little company of Australian. Every way, his sound of snare is amazing!

[@alexbakerman]

yeah me, SO CRISP AND POPPING

[@ngaugeblading9690]

@@Gusmac84 DW have made him his own snare now

[@austinkoble]

We are blessed by this sacred offering.

[@clevername1349]

worship

[@brittanythomas8961]

Worship🖤🛐

[@galetinm]

lol

[@gziggy]

said like blessid

[@leegriffiths8910]

Cringe everywhere

[@jblanken123]

Something that I absolutely love about Sleep Token is there dramatic tone changes in the songs.

[@mattmedic83]

Dark Signs is an absolute masterpiece. At about 21:05, II’s transition from the electronic kit to the drums is an emotional experience. He is just so unbelievably clean, talented, and attentive to details that it’s impossible to leave him out of the list of great drummers.

[@loganpergola]

I personally can't believe more people are not talking about his absolute god tier skills on the electric kit in the second verse. His precision, speed and control of the sticks on a pad is unreal and gives me literal chills. This is no man, this is a machine with feeling and flow

[@CarterEichenberg]

Man that cymbal choke during the chorus of Vore is SO clean.

[@aHS-ow3fq]

RIGHT? So satisfying

[@the_vespertine7195]

Came here to say the same thing

[@tootsmcgee8912]

The frequency and sharpness of the back to back chokes in Alkaline give it a run for its money though

[@the_vespertine7195]

@@tootsmcgee8912 TRUTH

[@jonneritari7828]

Lars ulrich made that way better

[@theskincareskinny5006]

The scream I scrumpt when I saw that he would be on Drumeo… and an actual INTERVIEW TOO? I have never been so psyched for something!!

[@Jo.mckenna]

Saaaame!! I stopped breathing for a second there.

[@elbeardothemagnifico]

I gave you the like for the word "scrumpt"

[@myyyles]

I scrumped as well-good choice of wording. 🖤

[@sahinlandman4667]

I follow his real account on IG lol, he does quite a few QnAs on his stories

[@morganneher8643]

Scrumpt, well done 👍

[@robbie154]

Hardcore metal fans will continue to hate and say sleep token isn't metal. To each their own but you can't deny this dude's talent. Also elevates vocals with his cymbal work like no other. That part of his playing doesn't get talked about enough.

[@levilively8643]

What's funny is the drummer for sleep token is a former black metal drummer lol. Named Adam Pedder

[@realeyesrealizereallies1176]

Metal fans perhaps but not metal drummers. Metal drummers enjoy this to the max.

[@zacharyhullender8663]

Dude ive been into metal for 25 years, and deathcore the last 10 years.. this band is the exception and i cant be happier they are together while im living.

[@mis8866]

I just like anything that i think sounds cool. Never really shackled myself to a genre like most of you do. If it sounds dope i love it. Thats about it.

[@d9_1056]

We're witnessing history. These boys are going to be listed amongst the greats, mark my words.

[@DWatters-kp9wz]

I agree!

[@OhBooD]

Lmao. Nope.

[@JiggyGnorrus]

Generic

[@MinoElFaris]

Goddamn right

[@moko2584]

@@JiggyGnorrus 1 bad that sounds like Sleep Token, name one.

[@justinjaime7327]

This truly was an offering. No giant interview, just a few thoughts to understand II’s process and inspiration and just watching all of these parts in a studio setting. He’s a freaking genius

[@Gooden_Eye]

the ease of which he describes what he's playing was definitely effortless! a great example of just how controlled the musical chaos can be...

[@madhumadhu-pb2yz]

Nice music

[@bugman3164]

I really love the fall off on this recording on "take me back to eden" where you get to hear II play the drum groove isolated away from the song. It's really a killer sticking pattern across that gorgeous cymbal set of his.

[@anna-cm8kx]

i love that you can see his emotion when he plays. he enjoys it. dedication to his craft at its finest.

[@gmdragon117]

THE APPARITION! FINALLY SOMEONE ACTUALLY GAVE THIS SONG A CHANCE 🤣🤣🤘🏽

[@KidKat__]

Finally??? It's been my favorite song off TMBTE since I first heard it. It's been given plenty of chances. 😂

[@glenman16]

Such a good song and my favourite of theirs, was so cool watching him play it

[@shaunfleury]

Definitely in my top 3 on the new album, great song

[@Mozaec]

What u mean, i love this song so bad

[@HugoRodriguez-oe1rf]

I’ve been waiting so long for it to be brought up as well!!!! ❤ 🔥🔥

[@wilsonhsubmth]

II is not just a drummer, he is absolutely one DAMN GOOD artist.

[@user-Natarito]

II’s cymbal work is just so F-ing good. There’s a point at 11:08 where he chokes a splash during a turnaround and it’s all so smooth, I love it!

[@_lin_al3177]

im convinced this sounds better than the studio version. they need to make the drumming louder in all their songs cause ii gives st their sound. this man is a genius i love his style so much

[@ZrankFappaH]

Genuinely can’t believe we are getting an hour of II at drumeo. What a blessing.

[@morbidmanmusic]

blessing>? it is a video..

[@levoldunom]

It is

[@ladiswashharum]

My Son died of Cancer last September and I discovered this band right after that, This band and their music got me out of a very deep place.

[@demonpigeon]

Sorry for your loss 🙏 Music is much needed at the hardest of times and I'm glad it helped you

[@ladiswashharum]

@@demonpigeon thanks brother.

[@jessicaturner2890]

Sorry for your loss. Geeze I hope you find peace and solice in your life. I can't imagine what you have been through.

[@TheRuimsR]

I'm sorry for your loss, it's a pain that I can't imagine. stay strong

[@sebasdrolet]

Very sorry for your loss brother. I wish you and your family much love, peace and healing. Big hug brother ❤

[@vern4538]

man this guy is probably my fav drummer atm. so smooth

[@JeffreyMcLain]

How f-ing dope do you have to be to get a Sleep Token interview? Freaking rad. So fun to hear about the influences and techniques II uses. I felt the heck out of their R&B influences in how danceable their music is for sure.

[@noahmoore6513]

It’s probably because his face is hidden but imo he looks so damn comfortable behind the kit. Like the body language is so chill and relaxed. Seems like he’s genuinely having fun playing and that’s the best thing you could ask for as a musician.

[@jaydee1101]

Absolutely. Alot of these amazing drummers look like this. Look at Austin from Lorna Shore, it looks like he’s going to fall asleep at times. Lol. I think it’s just pure focus.

[@mortisure4081]

Oh for sure. He makes it look easy and graceful. But you know it’s not. I’ve watched other videos of guys playing their stuff and they’re sweating.

[@d0rkmau180]

I was sweating trying to learn hypnosis

[@stardustjustlikeyou]

The man plays with sprezzatura. He looks careless while doing something that would make the rest of us fumble.

[@TrealFOET]

​@@jaydee1101i literally came here to say austin looks half asleep when he is playing 💀

[@n_i_nx1743]

Whoever tuned those drums deserves a Nobel prize. Drumming is unbelievably good too. Worship.

[@MinecraftGamer-dq7fk]

wouldnt suprise me if it was II cos it sounds just like their albums. Its so good

[@JacaboBlanco]

​@@MinecraftGamer-dq7fk 10:00 that not a trigger on the snare?

[@kjplaysdrums2]

Snare weight.

[@ColeT_43]

​@@MinecraftGamer-dq7fk i believe its actually his stage kit. Or at least a spare. It has the same synth pads and the dimples in the symbals are almost identical

[@STEM2049]

Probably tuned by II himself or Sam the drum tech

[@MrFightagoodfight]

Few bands have such an affect on the listener. Such a rare, powerful and beautiful gift. Thank you II and Drumeo for sharing this time. Only surpassed by seeing them live and creating together.

[@tomguine]

Vore is mesmerizing. One of the best songs

[@charleschi843]

This guy is a gift to Sleep Token. Seriously, they are so blessed to have such a versatile and dedicated musician as their spine on stage.

[@morbidmanmusic]

blessed...gift by who, lassie? Maybe they should have prayed for less of a cliche drummer,.

[@DrummerBoi181]

​@morbidmanmusic what dope are you smoking? This man is one of the best to ever do it.

[@TheCatalystOS]

ooo someone is a little jelly heheh@@morbidmanmusic

[@ericlucci2829]

sorry who the fuck are you?@@morbidmanmusic

[@urloserrrr]

go talk ur nonsense when you can do better than II. I NEVER pay close attention to instruments in songs too much but with sleep token their drums are so unique and noticeable. id like to see you do better. @@morbidmanmusic

[@JannikBork]

It‘s not the complexity that makes him an insane drummer. It‘s his tight playing with all of these little details. Very inspirational!

[@aturboford1]

Yeah, I think recently there’s been too heavy of a focus on crazy time signatures and prog rock when talking about great drummers. Don’t get me wrong, I love prog, but I feel like there’s so many great drummers like II who don’t get the same recognition even though his precision and cleanliness is absolutely next level

[@Albertawoodchuck]

In the pocket!

[@user-fl7px4hz9d]

i was trying to write a comment to this exceptional drummer's play...) But yours seems to fit all things i wanted to say in a more concise way

[@sambassmanstoner]

Yeah, he's got finesse and gives his kit it's own "voice" in the mix rather than just being a really complicated beat the rest of the band plays over.

[@tjalsma]

It’s also the complexity.

[@Devin1986]

I can't stop watching this. I keep coming back over and over. It's incredible. 2 will never see this comment, but you are amazing. Thank you and drumeo so much for doing this. It is art. It is permanently in history. It is legend. I'm in awe and worship

[@hardypahardypa1]

I agree!!

[@johnmallory3690]

I have no doubt II enjoyed every moment of this. He’s definitely all smiles under that mask.

[@tylergorham7301]

This snare sound inspires me to be a better man.

[@v_kondenko]

When I grow up I wanna be this snare

[@palainanoctem-im1sh]

I gotta say it. Lars Ulrich lost his spot in my Top Ten Drummers largely due to his snare sound and his own statements of him using less double bass. The song One introduced me to double bass, so for him to consciously remove it made me remove him from my inspirations.

[@publicprofilename4273]

lmao.. You win best snare comment lol

[@publicprofilename4273]

It's completely obvious that Lars just does not give a shit, and NEVER practices smh... What a tool... Speaking of, Danny is older than Lars, so nobody come at me with that tired cop out. I'm old af too, and sound better than I did 20 years ago... still suck, but I suck, ummm better... damn unfortunate wording there. @@palainanoctem-im1sh

[@publicprofilename4273]

I forgot to mention that I did idolize that dude in the past. To this day, ..And Justice For All, is in my top 10 favorite albums of all time, and I've been chasing the kick sound off that album for decades. I finally nailed it, in Superior Drummer 3. Had to go E to get it lol @@palainanoctem-im1sh

[@slash196]

The fact that Sleep Token would go for this shows how respected Drumeo is among pro musicians. And what a display of musicianship.

[@nicklevesque576]

Says a lot about the character of their band that their first video interview was for musical education purposes as well.

[@BuryTomorrow12]

​@@blightborn87 Ah, I see now why you insist on the "uncovering the identity" idiocy: You're just butthurt.

[@Wildkoala1]

@@nicklevesque576this, first time ever recorded and honestly all for the love and passion for drums and music, some real character and integrity on display

[@patrickgelder-ph5yd]

Listen to 12 Foot Ninja. Same guys. Same drummer for sure.

[@AcousticJamesSGP]

that's just not true@@patrickgelder-ph5yd

[@leftme_hangin]

This video is how I discovered this band. 7 month later now I am addicted.

[@hardypahardypa1]

We all are :)

[@tonefrog]

No other band is even close to where this band is at. Truly one of a kind. A gem is this world of unraveling adventures. Beyond this realm even id have to say.

[@senile_in_denial]

II is disgustingly talented, this is spectacular. Thank you to everyone who made this possible

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

So calculated

[@mathaisxiong2613]

@Repent-and-believe-in-JesusI worship the one true god of sleep

[@SimpleArt93]

@@mathaisxiong2613 I too am a Morpheus enjoyer and worshiper! lol

[@edelwiess2306]

The fact that II included songs that aren’t even on a live set says something about his skill!

[@Bust3d_]

Man I wish Gods would be in the live set

[@hugostiglitz5798]

??? Skill for knowing his own songs??

[@alexiswashington3559]

Which is annoying because the live set could be better and I was disappointed by the set list

[@Todrick451]

@@hugostiglitz5798 his own songs he recorded years ago? Yes. There are many musicians who don't know how to play songs that aren't in their live set. Jim Root has said it's the reason they've never played Gematria live.... neither he nor Mick know how to play it.

[@edelwiess2306]

@@hugostiglitz5798 Considering Gods was written 3 albums ago, yes. A lot’s happened since then.

[@JFM-ur3bn]

I can't imagine what it feels like to be sitting beside the kit while he's playing!!

[@TimeBucks]

He's an absolutely amazing artist

[@nihaakter4040]

Nc

[@Riaz977]

Nice

[@alikhan-ul6nb]

Good

[@user-om1tu8ur3m]

Good

[@MrsKray]

Why is no one talking about the drums for Alkaline? Jesus fuck it's beyond insane? The way he controls the symbals whilst keeping a rhythm as well as going ham on the kit at the same time? It's just utter insanity. Mad respect for this Drumeo. Congrats II, you majorly deserved the drumeo award. Look forward to seeing you at the O2 in november 🙌

[@thanks4theinvite]

The way he plays is mesmerising. So tight. The fills, cymbal control, everything in Alkaline is mind blowing.

[@WeMissDimebag]

His work on that verse into chorus is filthy. If more of their songs had that level of energy I might like this band.

[@N3ON23]

I run Alkaline to sites 60 to 160 a day💪

[@lanceschultz7132]

Agreed. Awesome. One of my favorite songs from s.t.

[@lanceschultz7132]

​@thanks4theinvite yes. Pin point accuracy. Looks so clean especially watching overhead....sick.

[@meritbadgeMGMT]

This is the first band I’ve heard in a while that brings me back to early APC vibes. His drumming is perfectly restrained yet so well arranged. You can tell every hit is planned with precision.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

I saw Josh Freese play with APC at Festival Hall in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 during their 2004 tour and to this day, after copious metal gigs attended over decades, he is still one of my favourite live drummers ever.

[@k.hstudios3421]

@@Virvum_Juggernaut Agreed he is one of my all time favorites even though I don't listen to much heavy music anymore. I've been enjoying sleep token a lot since watching this.

[@MrJellekeulemans]

I’m inspired. I respect that he’s able to show so much passion while keeping his identity hidden, because it is so humble to do.

[@barr054]

who else just keeps coming back to this video? this is epic!

[@mcvicar69]

me, sometimes twice a day!

[@Jackson_stixzz]

On my 5th viewing.

[@darranschnepf8076]

So often,it's so capitulating with the mysterious effect added,not to mention the sheer skill ll has,an absolute joy to watch and listen to.

[@juste96669]

Like 5ftth too, every second is a lesson ! One day mama, i'll play 1% as good as 2 ;-)

[@rockapartyjd]

75 times in 3 weeks

[@amandamcwilliams673]

II is the reason I decided to start drumming. I’m 43 and just started The emotions I get from watching and listening to II and the rest of ST fills my soul.

[@qroxxy]

I’ve always wanted to learn but this man is who finally got me to get up off my ass, pick my sticks up, and get down to learning for real.

[@ddodarell]

45 here and these guys got me to buy an 8 string guitar and a baritone guitar so I could start playing again after 25 years

[@arimewillow4278]

I'm 45, I stopped playing piano and drums years ago because of some personal issues and Sleep Token has me back on them. I didn't know how much I missed it. 🙌

[@Mari000]

I’m 78 and II has inspired me to learn drums

[@ngaugeblading9690]

This whole thread is so good. I hope everything finds joy in their instruments.

[@relaxivegotthis]

I respect Drumeo so hard for taking this seriously. What a good dude.

[@rayhaanf]

Speechless, this is once in a generation mastery we are thankfully able to witness. Thank you ii

[@JakeTheVikingFranklin]

This is incredible

[@netrozygus3843]

Oh dang Jake, I didnt expect you too be a sleeptoken fan thats awesome!

[@Kitsss500BC]

HEY JAKE! Didn’t expect seeing you here. Didn’t know you liked Sleep Token

[@dougcronkhite2113]

II is just a beast. LOVE his playing!

[@user-ke3dg4yd1u]

It’s the mr beast bloke!

[@bdkevekebnrknfbckaksb]

Am I The Only One Who Didnt Know The Guy From Mr Beast Liked Metal?

[@finaltemptation3558]

The man who has made my 7 year old start learning drums! 🖤

[@theskincareskinny5006]

Loooove this 🥰🥹

[@finaltemptation3558]

Not even mad, it was me playing the hyponosis playthrough loads that made him want to drum 😂🙈

[@edelwiess2306]

Amazing!! 🥰

[@xScazza]

I'm 30, never played a musical instrument in my life and this man makes me want to learn drums!

[@CaesarP]

@@xScazzago for it, im 35 and just started in December, never played any instrument before, amazing journey

[@hmcdonnell23]

First I've heard of Sleep Token thanks to Drumeo.

[@angelmoon8114]

This band is extremely talented and their music is just beyond words!!! His drumming is so precise just bad ass all the way around. My favorite song by them is, Take me back to Eden 🌪️🏡👁️🎧🎶🥁🤯🎭💥❤️

[@SquawkMonk]

Dude is just starting to get the recognition he deserves. Monster drummer, very slick, picks his spots, and most importantly, he brings something different and original to the table.

[@forthector7188]

the whole point of sleep token's mystique is to eschew the idea of credit entirely and focus purely on the music.

[@SquawkMonk]

@@forthector7188 he didn't seem apprehensive about sharing his thoughts and feelings about his craft. Like I've said elsewhere, it's inevitable for their identities to be revealed, and I think they're taking it in stride very well.

[@taylormorrison3595]

does he? this sounds like every other new-metal band. Long songs full of nothing memorable.

[@SquawkMonk]

@@taylormorrison3595 all due respect, it sounds like you haven't listened to a whole lot of their songs. Summoning and Take Me Back to Eden are probably their most famous songs, and yeah, those two are pretty long...not like Metallica long, but still, definitely long for a radio song...but most of my favorites, like Sugar, Mine, The Love You Want, Chokehold, Dark Signs...those are 4-5 minute songs. But I think the stuff to listen for is the diversity. There aren't a lot of groups who can successfully navigate pop, indie rock, R & B, metal, and other genres too, weave them together, make good music AND still maintain a coherent "sound." They aren't a metal band trying to do something else with their new album. This is a fully formed vision, and it's damn well made. Of course, that's just my opinion.

[@SquawkMonk]

​@@taylormorrison3595I'm also curious who you'd recommend for ppl to listen to

[@blazeforward]

Thank you II for stepping out of your comfort zone to do your first interview and thank you Drumeo for being so professional, respectful of his anonymity and making a quality video. Worship

[@itsme915]

Every time I watch this I find another new respect for II. Incredible is an understatement. Watching your hands is poetry in motion.

[@ShourinZen]

My god, The Apparition is a masterpiece

[@BerndosMusic]

One thing I noticed about his playing immediately is his "flow". Even though the sections might be busy, his playing is like a dance. I really like that

[@bloodblitzowns11]

Yeah i noticed that on his first offering video. The way he physically plays the drums is unique.

[@jordyninja]

The way this edit has been arranged to show the influences/ playing examples in an order that progressively aligns with II's responses is very much appreciated. Well done to the entire production team on this.

[@geraldpinkerton6412]

Best band on the planet IMHO. His snare sound is incredible

[@crazymikes3]

"II" is the reason I listen to sleep token every day.. the guy has enchanted me with his playing!! as well as with his behavior...the way he spoke in the drumeo video..the joined hands that pleases the audience..for me they say a lot!!! "II" continue to enchant us!!!

[@camilacurly]

The band would not sound the same if it were not for II, their various influences are evident in their composition, their creative work and their art are another level. We are in the presence of one of the best drummers. Blessings II

[@jessicaturner2890]

I really do believe this band especially II will go into the hall of fame

[@DangerDMA]

II is the reason I fell in love with the band. That opening fill in The Offering got me hooked immediately.

[@devcor]

The drums are BIG in the groove that Sleep Token create, and one of the reasons I love them. With more... straightforward drumming, they wouldn't have been the same.

[@jonneritari7828]

You mean Adam pedder?

[@camilacurly]

It's not because we saw II without a shirt and he doesn't have tattoos.🤣🤣 @@jonneritari7828

[@rebelvakarian1395]

It’s insane to me hearing him speak for the first time he puts things so eloquently that even as someone with almost ZERO musical background I can still grasp what he’s meaning. This truly was a beautiful offering and I couldn’t be more ecstatic that I got to watch it! Also that transition in Apparition?! 🫠😵 Worship ii! 🙌🏻🖤

[@JesusFriedChrist]

I find myself on the flip side musical background perspective: having grown up playing piano from age 4, singing in church choir in primary school, playing keyboard in a youth gospel band in middle school, having 2 years of violin lessons and teaching myself guitar in my teens, having a drum kit in our music room my whole childhood, casually getting up to RCM Grade 6 for piano when I was 16/17, and learning a lot about music theory-I grasp what he’s saying, I understand what he’s doing when he plays, and it’s absolutely sublime. I am completely convinced that Sleep Token shall go down as one of the greatest bands of all time. _An offering tantamount to Prometheus._

[@frostfang1]

​@@JesusFriedChrist yes! They give us a fire in our souls and dreams, stolen from the gods, rather than only a physical fire. A challenging dance on the edge of destruction and creation.

[@Mikki247]

Same with the addition thaf English isn't even my native language, while I never heard some of the words he used I still understood

[@zoltand.6711]

This mind-blowing session alone sold me to their upcoming concert in November. I was over the Moon to discover they'll visit my country. Thanks Drumeo for introducing me to this stellar music! 🙏

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Hope you can grab tickets while they're still available! They go FAST

[@aliciadaws310]

I must have been living under a rock because I'd never heard of sleep token before this video..now I have Vore on repeat in my car ! IIs drumming is mesmerising and addicting while Vessels lyrics are provocative and clever.. thx to drummeo for the intro to this band.

[@Mikey_mau5]

I love their anonymity and lore they build with their posts and out of public image. But I won’t lie, it was awesome to hear one of them talk about their craft. It’s always cool to hear from the people that craft the music I love. And I can’t get over hooow British he sounds even with the voice distorted lol

[@elboof8484]

aggressively british

[@hollybreaux8856]

I love it!

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Aggressively English, and southern English to be more specific. Britain has a lot of different accents, and he’s most definitely not Welsh, Scottish, or from the English North or Midlands. I would put him and the rest of the band being either from London, or not too far from London. No further west than Wiltshire, for sure.

[@fjelwick]

Did not expect to get the first footage of Gods being played live (in any capacity) in this video... such a treat!

[@jctheii]

Fucking same, absolutely incredible

[@zilla82]

Gods fucks dude

[@TheDimpledDarling2023]

That and Higher at the end?! Fucking masterful drumming 🖤🖤🖤

[@LDtheLD]

Everything about this video was perfectly put together. Sleep Token has become one of my all time favorites. Drumeo content never disappoints. I’m a lighting designer and even the simple use of 2 spots and a little atmospherics makes this video perfect. I’m always admiring the set design in all the @drumeo videos.

[@hardypahardypa1]

Did you see them live recently? The light show is yes latest tech. But it is so clear that II spends hours to help propel the music with lights. Saw them in May in Montreal. This band is level

[@LDtheLD]

@@hardypahardypa1 I have not seen them live. I’d love to though!

[@Nirvanaib]

He’s incredible, and thank you drumeo for putting this out, but reading the comments, or should I say lack of them, a huge shoutout to whoever produced this. The effects, editing, everything was superb. Bravo.

[@emogambino295]

It bewilders me that a year ago, people were saying II's drumming was fake because of gates and camera cuts. Now he's on Drumeo, killing it from beginning to end. I love this band and the drumming has given me inspiration on my own drumming journey. Thank you II for your contributions to music! A goddamn artist.

[@Drew2ub]

Why would he be faking anything? I love sleep token but nothing he's doing is unbelievable.

[@emogambino295]

@@Drew2ub my thoughts exactly! But for some reason people were dead set on him using triggers for some of his fills

[@chelstar_]

II is probably one of the best drummers I’ve seen in a very long time. His technicality is mind-blowing.

[@kaizenregimen]

Who are the others?

[@0uad1utz]

@@kaizenregimentravis barker probably

[@brittonshupe]

I agree. There are plenty of incredible drummers out there, but something about his playing is just so different. I've been a drummer for half my life and seeing him play feels like I'm seeing drumming for the first time.

[@wavesinthe5112]

@@kaizenregimenI’d give that to Jamie Saint Merat from ulcerate

[@Ghostofeden]

​@@0uad1utz😂😂😂

[@sigmarieti8]

Can't believe my favorite drummer made this offering for all of us, thank you Brandon for making it possible. The idea of filtering Sir II's voice like Darth Vader is genius like ambience and production in general. Friggin UNESCO should sponsor and protect this gentleman. WORSHIP 🖤

[@barryweaver8833]

Wow speechless, I could watch this 1000 times and learn something new each time.

[@sparkybat9177]

I’m an ex-pro classical violinist who left the profession a few years ago as I’d started to lose my love of music. Stumbled across this drumeo film and it has inspired me more than anything Ive seen or heard in the last few years. Impeccable, dedicated, truthful and technically incredibly polished playing. Feeling the love again for the first time in a long time. Thanks so much for this post

[@mudhamartin1162]

Greatness isn't built with motivation but with persistence, friend.

[@gustavofiorelli]

@@mudhamartin1162 While that may be a universal truth and/or common sense, everyone has a unique way of dealing with life's challenges, influenced by personal traits, environmental characteristics, and even neurobiological factors (after all, we wouldn't expect neurotypical individuals to have the same perspective on motivation and persistence as someone with ADHD, right?). Recognizing that each person faces their own struggles and navigates life in their own way can help them discover their path. But I understand what you meant by your comment and consider that to be friendly advice. Peace!

[@mudhamartin1162]

@@gustavofiorelli That's good because my advice wasn't for you specifically, buddy. It was a broad paint-stroke for OP. I'm glad you found something out of it anyway, though! Have a great day.

[@gustavofiorelli]

@@mudhamartin1162 I know it wasn't directed at me, but thanks for the clarification anyway! I appreciate the positive vibes. Wishing you a great day too!

[@CarlosCruz_cc]

@@gustavofiorelli That was one of the most clarifying and sensible comments for NDs (like myself) that i ever read on KZbin. Thank you for that. If i had to guess i'd say you're "one of us"! I understood and agree with mudhamartins1162 comment but, unfortunetly, it doesn't apply to all of us...... Wish a great day for both of you.

[@kibbles1053]

Sleep Token's meteoric rise is incredible. Thank you for featuring their artistry and respecting their craft. Worship.

[@soloridertv]

What are you worshiping? Satan?

[@PnlBtr]

WORSHIP

[@AF-dn2bz]

Sounds derivative of a lot of other stuff. That sounds exactly the same.

[@tarkenton3895]

@@AF-dn2bz Show me any band that did something distinctly similar to what these guys did

[@AF-dn2bz]

@@tarkenton3895 Nevertel, Bad Omens, HEALTH, Caskets, Awaken I Am, Catch Your Breath, The Memorist, Spiritbox, Crosses, the latest Devil Wears Prada album, and instrumentally the latest BMTH album, some of the 1975...

[@michaelmedell4399]

There are not enough words to describe how good he plays. I could watch him play all day. Truly amazing!!!

[@sethgrove1730]

I cannot stop watching this. Pure musicality on display.

[@Valentin_Soulard]

A huge thank you to Sleep Token and Drumeo, for this offering.

[@AyyFuji]

I love that he thinks of his drumming as if it’s his voice, talking about his ‘vocabulary, phrases’, it’s a great way to look at drumming

[@schollls5973]

ive been listening to these guys for a couple months now, glad i found them in the endless sea of music, like a piercing note that caught my attention and now i can hear it forever.

[@Noct1.]

If you’re a fan of melodic death metal then listen to insomnium

[@mitchellkirkpatrick5714]

I think every decade has a drummer who just stands out and brings something completely new to the world of drumming, a style, an energy etc. we had John Bonham, Travis barker, Dave grohl etc. I really feel like II is heading the way to be added to that list. His style is so unique its inspiring.

[@tingkagol]

That snare.. protect it at all costs!

[@mikefearon3577]

His snare needs to be studied by scientists and theologians... It's out of this world.

[@Gusmac84]

😂. Totally agree. By the way, DW snare in this video but he usually play a PA LOVETONE snare.

[@CookilyOfficial]

Ah so it's just him and his tuning ear we have to protect! Lol@@Gusmac84

[@tbthtrsr]

That snare is basically the 5th member of sleep token

[@json_bourne3812]

I don't know whether it's II, the mixing of the songs, or just the style in general that Sleep Token brings, but they're the first band that's really got me to start actually noticing and paying attention to the drums more, just naturally with their music. I've begun appreciating the drums more in all my listening now!

[@gh0strayyy]

for me it was ghost, I seperate each instrument on accident but drums stand out so much in sleep token and ghost

[@metramaks]

For me it was Deep Purple. Listening to drum parts on Fireball or Pictures of Home is such a joy and Ian Paice is probably my favorite drummer.

[@levisalvini4110]

And now he became one of my favorite drummers... He is astonishing ❤

[@xXDaReasonXx]

Lots of really musically complete pieces coming out of this group. cant wait to hear more. This guy is an animal.

[@craigus1991]

Easily, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best drummers alive right now.

[@xBlade173]

I don't know that you can argue top 30, let alone say top 10 in metal/rock. He's definitely got gospel chops though!

[@hugostiglitz5798]

best..lol

[@craigus1991]

@@hugostiglitz5798 I put best, but I never like doing that because then bandwagon haters jump on you and I’m sick of telling them they’re wrong 😂😂.

[@NightSide1349]

@@craigus1991 There’s way better drummers than him though, everything this guy is doing has been done before. I see no innovation in the way that he plays.

[@craigus1991]

@@NightSide1349 agree to disagree man. 👍🏻