First Time Hearing Sleep Token - "Chokehold" & "The Summoning" | REACTION

[@albinstaralv1841]

Sleep Token are amazing! My wife hates metal aswell, but I sneak some Sleep Token in when we're in the car. Metal-hating-wife suggestions would be songs like Atlantic, Dark Signs, Higher, High Water, Descending. They do the drops so perfectly. They have some heavier songs aswell, like Gods, The Offering, Hypnosis etc but all in all, no song is like the other one. My personal favourite Sleep Token song is Sugar.

[@Killermcknight]

thanks man!

[@yilomina2047]

Love Sugar, but I would also suggest Bloodsport (from the room below) for the metal-hating wife. Worship

[@Vyngraven]

Sugar is one of my favorites too. I also recommended he start with The Love You Want. That is an easy gateway track.

[@patrickrattan8904]

Sugar was one of my lesser listened to songs by Sleep Token. But every time I listen it grows on me more and more. It is becoming one of my favorites now. That drop is so good.

[@albinstaralv1841]

@@patrickrattan8904 Yeah I have the completely same experience with alot of their songs. Their heavy songs hooked me into checking them out more, but the slower pace/heavy drop songs are just out of this world!

[@nickwait5260]

It's so satisfying watching people fall in love with this band. They're so intoxicating in their lyrics and musicianship. Just out of this world. On top of that - I randomly found myself clicking with your style of reaction very quickly so it was an easy subscribe from me. I appreciate that when you do stop the music you get straight to the point and move on.. but if you do feel the need to articulate your thoughts a bit more you'll do it with a purpose. I think this album could be *that* album for me. The one I point to forever from here on out. It's shaping up to be a masterpiece in my eyes.

[@Killermcknight]

Thanks, man! I really appreciate that.

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

I wish I could listen to them for the first time again. I adore them! 🖤

[@tobylee2948]

for me i really loved the summoning at first, and was iffy on chokehold. but after awhile, chokehold REALLY grew on me. these were the first songs i heard by them, and you definitely wont regret looking into their discography as i did. vessels (the vocalist) voice is amazing. they have some calmer songs that really show off vessels voice and some heavier ones too. if you want heavy, you should check out "Gods" by them. for something calmer that shows off his voice and your girlfriend would probably like, you should listen to "blood sport" from their performance from the room below. their music is all so beautiful, happy you're enjoying them so far and hope you continue to enjoy them :))

[@Killermcknight]

Thank you!

[@jessicar5748]

Love them so much! Saw them live last September and they do not disappoint. Definitely check out more from them. They just don’t miss for me.

[@digitalmichael]

Love your reaction man. I can see it in your eyes. Welcome to the world of Sleep Token; the experience.

[@Killermcknight]

Thanks so much man

[@MegaLaban12345]

Thall!

[@sum12k6]

Loved your reaction on this, it's obvious how much you enjoyed both of these songs! I've seen Sleep Token live twice now and they blew me away. Excited to see them again soon!

[@xGrimWolfx]

I played this, my wife also hates my heavier stuff. I saw her moving her foot to the song which is something she hardly does when I have my music on the tv. Fist time for me hearing this track was when I already listen to their prior stuff and just randomly hit this song for my power nap, can I say how beautiful it was even my dreams were pleasant.

[@allenchan4068]

My wife is not a huge metal fan but every once in a while she’ll like the heaviest song in a group’s catalog like Spiritbox - Holy Roller and Void of Vision - Gothika. She’ll be like, “I like this one.” And I’m like “Really?? What about Circle With Me? That one’s softer.” Snd she says “Nah. I like Holy Roller.” Mind you, she’s into stuff like The Weeknd and Bruno Mars. But, like you, I usually let her play her music in the car but she would have those two songs (and a few others) in her playlist so that’s good enough for me.

[@Killermcknight]

That’s awesome! I understand completely.

[@shri081]

On a ride through your reactions at the moment…. Invent Animate is fire my man… glad you are digging this version of Sleep Token…. They are definitely onto something here…the new producer for this album is fucking legit…

[@Killermcknight]

Thanks man! I just listened to Vore and god damn.... I'll admit the softer songs I've covered didn't grip me like The Summoning did but Vore dude ooof that's a ripper!

[@halowars2253]

I believe the word you were looking for with Chokehold is "Thall"

[@richardlovell2732]

Here's the thing. I discovered Sleep Token a couple of years ago and was instantly hooked. I have been listening to music for as long as I can remember and I rarely don't have music playing no matter what I'm doing. However, I am nearly 43 and have not been as obsessed with a band the same way I am with these guys since I was a teenager. They may possibly be my favourite band but it feels wrong to say after only a couple of years whereas some bands I've been listening to for 30. They are gonna be huge and I highly recommend checking them out. They are not really a heavy band, they just have heavy moments so i would encourage you to play them for your partner. Blood Sport (room below version), The Love You Want, The Way That You Were... all beautiful songs, NOT metal. Their music is so varied and ethereal, their song crafting and technical ability is astounding. I am seeing them live for the first time with my son tomorrow and I have not been this excited for a gig in years.

[@Killermcknight]

That’s awesome! How was the show?! Sorry for the late response.

[@richardlovell2732]

It was amazing! My eldest said it was the best gig they'd been to. I also caught a drumstick! I had reservations about the fact that they don't chat to the crowd as I place a lot of value on that when watching a band live but it actually enhanced the experience. They certainly weren't ignoring the crowd, and there was interaction aplenty just not verbally. Yet, despite what I expected it went with the whole mystique of the band and I didn't begrudge it at all in the end. Highly recommend checking out more of their music, I absolutely adore this band and that's not something I'll say lightly as I'm not exactly a teenager with bedroom walls adorned with posters lol. A 43 year old man falling in love with a band.

[@LFV_1]

Same here…47 & absolutely fell in love with this band like I haven’t in decades. Life-changing discovering them. Easily my favorite

[@rubybaby7320]

I am 63 and this is the most interesting band since I was a teenager. I’m not a fan of over production and this band actually doesn’t overdo and has something extra to say. Only Led Zeppelin had such compelling mythology

[@lordv01dtheta28]

As a side note, the band was formed by the singer, known as Vessel. He formed the band after seeing an ancient diety, dubbed by Vessel as Sleep. You will find listening to them as reaction videos people who will only comment Worship. Worship.

[@Killermcknight]

that's freakin awesome!

[@ddevil4980]

The thing about Sleep Token is they literally have something for EVERYONE, doesn't matter if you like metal or not. They have plenty of songs that wouldn't even be considered metal. Have your girlfriend listen to Bloodsport live from the room below. Vessel has a haunting voice man.

[@mattthompson5908]

My wife is the same way. Big into country and pop.

[@davej.4989]

Welcome to the world of sleep. Worship.

[@FedericoBlack]

Great reaction man. The random pointing at the beginning was funny lol.😂

[@Killermcknight]

Glad you enjoyed 😅

[@Beth-fd6pj]

I'm surprised you didn't check them out before, Will Ramos from Lorna Shore covered their song Hypnosis on his channel, and I see that you reviewed Lorna Shore. Thank you for reviewing Sleep Token, I'm a big fan, now I'm subscribed here.

[@Killermcknight]

Thank you so much!

[@renskevanderhaagen5813]

I get it! Haha metalhead here and boyfriend is Hardstyle fanatic (like, the very hard version of EDM/dance /techno, for those who don't know hardstyle)

[@missbramley8663]

My very favourite band ever, please check out the sundowning album, it's insane and so is This place will become your tomb.....just listen to all Thier stuff, some absolute bangers in there. Vessels voice paired with II's drumming is sublime.

[@missbramley8663]

Also sleep token have a huge female following (including me), because it's so damn sexy, your GF will probably love them

[@Houdm]

The guitar part you were talking about reminded me of the guitar from the Doom series

[@motherofspiders763]

Love watching the birth of a new Sleep Token fan! When they come back to the states I highly recommend going. Saw them in Sept and cannot tell you how incredible being at the barrier for that show was! I feel you on trying to get non-metal friends and SOs into metal. I use songs like Blood Sport (The Room Below version) to introduce non-metal people to Sleep Token. Sugar, Atlantic, Telomeres, Missing Limbs, The Love You Want would be good songs to introduce her to. Then move to The Offering, Hypnosis. Kind of like sneaking Snuff in to introduce Slipknot. LOL! Worship!

[@RubixNoob1993]

In Dallas or another show?

[@motherofspiders763]

@@RubixNoob1993 Saw them in NC at a very small venue. I'll spare you the long story about how that show came to be, LOL! But it was the show of a lifetime born of 2 cancelations and a last minute hail mary to make a show happen.

[@RubixNoob1993]

@@motherofspiders763 I saw them in September as well with Nothing More and In This Moment. Never been a fan of In This Moment, but Sleep Token was incredible. It sucked they were opening since we only got six songs, but it was great. Found out the next city they played in didn’t have In This Moment so they were able to play a longer set. A little bummed I didn’t catch that one.

[@motherofspiders763]

@@RubixNoob1993 The only reason we got the small venue was because Maria got sick and they canceled the 2 shows we had tix for: charlotte and Myrtle Beach. Charlotte was canceled about 2 hours before the show was supposed to start. Then we got a notice that Nothing More set up a pop up show for the next night about an hour and half away. So we got tix and took off. Got to close to front of the line and made barrier by Bassy. While we were bummed about missing the 2 shows, this made up for it 1000x over. Got a longer ST set and Nothing More put on a great show. Fingers crossed ST comes back soon.

[@RubixNoob1993]

@@motherofspiders763 I had heard a couple of Nothing More songs before seeing them, but they put a lot of effort into their set.

[@_.gray._]

Welcome to the cult! Sleep Token nails it with every single song they put out. Be aware though: they aren't a metal band. Sleep Token does what they want, and they wipe the floor with everyone in every genre they take on. If you want some clear-cut examples of them not being a metal band, check out The Night Does Not Belong to God, Take Aim, Fall For Me, and Blood Sport (From the Room Below).

[@lilshawtayy]

Have your gf listen to Granite. She’ll be instantly hooked, trust me lol (someone that also loves Lewis Capaldi-esque stuff and is now obsessed with Sleep Token)

[@Killermcknight]

Showed it to her while we were editing some thumbnails and she loved it!

[@7oster]

Great video 🎉

[@Killermcknight]

Thank you 😁

[@EvAlHD]

I have the exact same situation with my fianceé! She cant understand how I can listen to screaming... She did start to listen a bit to rock, she likes some BMTH and Bad wolves so im hoping one day I can start going heavier in the car aswell!

[@Killermcknight]

Try showing her Falling In Reverse but yeah definitely have to ease into it.

[@EvAlHD]

@@Killermcknight good idea! They have some bangers that could work!

[@Siendorf]

You should check out the love you want. Show her that one. It will easily get her into it

[@lorenzvo5284]

Man I can relate so much with you. My boyfriend doesn't like my metal music and I always try tp sneak what i can into the car xP

[@Killermcknight]

🤣

[@joeypertee8461]

"i hope it gets a little heavier" sleep token be like "got you fam"

[@lovemikey21]

My significant other and I both have the same tastes in music but our ADHD doesn't sync most of the time. He'll like kpop today while ill like metal and vice versa next week. And then I'll enter a dubstep phase while he goes into classic rock and country. lmao.

[@Killermcknight]

Oh my Martin Garrix and Calvin Harris Edm phases lol I get like that but my musical tastes probably align more with you because I don't like country music really. I feel this comment to my core and understand completely lol

[@romycullen17]

Ohh bloodsport is such a brilliant song your gf could like and also Mine! they're so good and not heavy.

[@Enpious]

There is something about they way you were rubbing your "Light My Way" tattoo after he said: Even if it hurts me Even if I can't sleep Show me the way It got me thinking, is about all I can say. If You Know, You Know.

[@Killermcknight]

That is a very cryptic message… I don’t know what you mean.

[@lush-synapse]

but I understand the feeling of not being able to share the genres you love with the people you love. my girlfriend is very receptive to most things I show her. Sleep Token is easy listening compared to stuff like Alpha Wolf. If you want to introduce her to harder genres, start with something like Eidola. They're riffy as fuck but there is something so captivating about their sound. 'Loti' is a girlfriend-friendly song of theirs

[@Sparkle648]

Could you check out the band "Poets of the Fall" and their music video "Carnival of Rust" They are a super underrated rock band from Finland and "Carnival of Rust" is their biggest international hit by a huge margin. Also the music video was chosen as the best Finnish music video ever made!

[@Killermcknight]

of course I can

[@Sparkle648]

@@Killermcknight Awesome! They are my favorite band of all time (although there might be some bias since i'm Finnish my self 😅)

[@NeilD1]

#sleeptokenreaction Love, bro.

[@michaelandkaitlinjackisch9043]

Are you going to do more sleep token???? please 😅

[@michaelandkaitlinjackisch9043]

oh I see more!!

[@Vyngraven]

Start your girlfriend off with "The Love You Want", then move into these.

[@lush-synapse]

I've been a listener since 'One' and 'The Love You Want' is one of my top 5 of all their releases

[@Lestat13]

Aye, @Killermcknight, I just discovered you & subbed because of Sleep Token. I’ve got a request....You, your girlfriend & Sleep Token...reacting to Sugar. I’m a female. Trust me, she’ll like it🖤🌹🖤🧛🏻‍♀️

[@JustMeBroooo]

"Not what I was expecting". If Sleep Token had a nickel...

[@PhotonBread]

Sleep Token is Wife Metal, confirmed

[@pyewacket24]

Show your girlfriend the Will Ramos cover of Sleep Token's Hypnosis - well known gateway to both metal and sleep token.

[@Vyngraven]

It's a gateway for current metal heads, not non-metal heads like his girlfriend.

[@azraelcales]

Honestly I think most people our age have a tattoo that we got in Florida lolol. Don't ask.🤪🤘🔥

[@alanponikvar3921]

These tracks are atypical and heavier than most of their music. Listen to Atlantic or Distraction from their previous album.

[@jns5255]

Show your girlfriend “shelter” by sleep token! If she loves Lewis Capaldi… she’ll love this… trust me!

[@lush-synapse]

Girlfriend Sleep Token: Atlantic The Love You Want Sugar Missing Limbs Distraction Mine Blood Sport

[@sperry156]

Please do a reaction with your lady friend. those are the best, just seeing it hit people for the first time.

[@abrazor]

Next: Ascensionism

[@rowanlovelock8208]

Is it thall you're talking about?

[@Killermcknight]

Yes! Omg thank you

[@Nonya12608]

Guitar bend.