Sleep Token “Alkaline” | Aussie Metal Heads Reaction

[@brandenvargo6933]

II is definitely one of the best drummers in the world right now 😭

[@ReXtion88]

I see people repping Sleep Token, I jump in immediately. God this band are amazing

[@nathandjohnny]

Agreed

[@davitcandra9736]

​@@nathandjohnnyyou GAY??

[@cannibalcorpse123]

Whenever you get a chance to see sleep token live, never hesitate and just go. Their live performance is just in an insane league of it’s own.

[@nathandjohnny]

Funny you say that, we are actually seeing them Thursday!

[@davitcandra9736]

​@@nathandjohnnyyou GAY??

[@Vanilja]

His voice straight up gave me the chills. Such an interesting and cool mix of vocals and instrumentation.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Yep. Insane.

[@Smithysmithin]

The most amazing thing about this band is that they can repeat a lyric and melody but the drums always break it up. Or if the instruments are holding the line then Vessel is switching it up. It's always fresh. No matter how much certain parts repeat. You can always pick something new out.

[@blakeharman]

Sleep token is so good and soo underrated

[@owenbenjamin6413]

Just so you guys know - Vessel (the singer) writes and records everything himself apart from the drums... Absolute genius. (Or at least he has done previously so i'm told)

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Oh wow as if we didn’t think he was amazing enough already 🤣

[@averkinswing7891]

@@johnnyneedham9831 Hes overpowered af

[@stonekeeper09]

I always suspected this based on some other info, but it's not enough to know this. How did you find that out?

[@owenbenjamin6413]

@@stonekeeper09 George Lever (the producers of TPWBYT and everything prior used to write blog posts about the production process, Vessel and drummer are the only 2 official members

[@cassiemyersconcertvids]

@@owenbenjamin6413 Vessel and II are also the only credited members on TMBTE.

[@markuswithak5084]

I did not know what I expected but it certainly wasn't this. THIS is a voice I wanna hear more of.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Lucky for you they have plenty of music and another album coming!

[@vesves_4]

Discovered this band on my Spotify Discover playlist on my birthday in 2019 and I haven't been the same since.

[@arafatanjumkhan3091]

Dude. Sameee. Did you hear the new fall for me?

[@doctorstrainlove6318]

This is a god tier band.. tell me another vocalist vessel sounds like. The drumming is completely insane and sounds to be for the most part live and that's extremely rare in this genre.

[@stonemedia8901]

Jordan Hunt!😉😉

[@cassiemyersconcertvids]

@@stonemedia8901 Multiple people, including sources close to the band, have confirmed that Jordan Hunt is not the singer of Sleep Token. In fact, if you want to spoil the illusion, all the members are known.

[@stonemedia8901]

@@cassiemyersconcertvids Oh, I know Vessel's identity. I was just answering your question as to another vocalist who sounds similar to Vessel.

[@simonjay3913]

I saw them at this weekends Download Festival, it completely blew my mind, absolute perfection.

[@Jamieannjellybean79]

"Life is dark. Life is bright. Life is ugly. Life is beautiful. Don't get lost in genres they'll only disorientate you. Music is for everyone." -Vessel

[@aldusbrutus1401]

The most unique band in the scene, amazing!

[@whipsy]

Sensational band and imn so glad that you mentioned the drummer, he doesnt get the recognition he deserves but the bloke is nuts.

[@Zhos]

Just got into this band, and they've been on repeat for weeks. Absolutely incredible, and as underrated as they come. Looking forward to more music from Sleep Token!

[@wax743]

Only discovered them this morning while seeing everyone reacting to it and was hooked instantly. I see a lot a poeple praising the singer, as it should be, but in my opinion, this drummer is as big a highlight as the singer. I loved how it's mixed emphasizing the drummer.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Yeah the drummer is phenomenal

[@bertsteerswimmer]

The drummer is just in another league

[@morgonemusic3372]

YES DUDE. I absolutely need to know who the drummer is! He is one of the best I’ve ever heard IMO

[@jordanosz2962]

As a drummer I can't get enough of their music... It's just so perfect to my ears... The drums are very prominent and I can hear every little intricate thing he's doing while getting my ear bagels buttered by those THICC guitar riffs... Not to mention this like ever lasting / intriguing background ambience that underlies in a lot of their songs just ties everything in so perfectly.

[@wormierdock1085]

Yes finally more people reacting to this under appreciated band 🔥🔥🔥

[@Mr_Toodles]

This is my absolute favorite song from them. And possibly one of my top 10 of all time favorite songs. I didnt even know who sleep token was 1 week ago and now they have utterly captured my attention.

[@giure4447]

This song is wonderful; his voice and the tone are hypnotic. I do agree with you about the echoes choir that are perfect. The drummer is insane and yes the song is heavy and even if it's not! I dind't know them before last Thursday and I immediately fell in love! I'll listen them much much much more!

[@RespiteofChampions]

But that's the thing that I love about this band. They've been going strong since 2017, and you'd think in this day and age someone would know who he is, and only a very select few actually know, and the people who DO know, have all collectively decided to just keep the man's trust and NOT reveal his identity. NO ONE has. And I think that is so SO incredibly amazing. Five-Six yeats down the line and NO ONE has figured out who any of them are, and those that do know have all collectively decided to just not reveal anything. Keep the mystery alive, but it's also just the fact that no one NEEDS to know. It's all about the music and the message, no one NEEDS to know who's behind it

[@Strike1stCobraKaiTV]

I mean you can literally just google it lol But yes, I know who he is but I dont spoil it for anyone or for him

[@RespiteofChampions]

@@Strike1stCobraKaiTV You COULD but then where would be the fun in that?

[@amyr6698]

Never heard this band before, what an amazing introduction! His voice is perfect

[@ad0492]

You guys need to react to Loathe, they blew up after their sophomore release… Two Way Mirror and Gored.. love your reactions guys ❤️

[@johnnyneedham9831]

We love loathe, so there’s no point reacting to songs we’ve heard many times. As soon as they drop something new we’ll be all over it.

[@mooredog73]

This song is awesome. Their last album was a freaking masterpiece

[@brianalmeida1964]

Along with Nightwish, Sleep Token are a constant playlist in my car, house and anywhere else I happen to be. Great reaction guys. Stay safe 🤘✌

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Agreed! And thank you 🙏🏼

[@CHVSE77]

The band Ghost has successfully done the anonymous thing for several years now. They are known now but it was a secret for awhile

[@The88royal88]

nice reaction...sleep token music is really amazing.,.so excited for their upcoming album 🔥🔥🔥 plus i agree the drummer did what’s needed 🔥❤️

[@norahdenovan8658]

I agree, I absolutely adore this band, there is just something special about them. Talent, conviction, soul, feeling. WORSHIP ❤

[@UtkarshSingh-uk6ey]

THE OFFERING PLEASE! you are gonna love it please

[@WhatTheINDIE]

I love this band so much, I can't wait for you to review "High Water" this arguably my #1 song by them. It's a masterpiece

[@GCoWife]

These are a new love of mine. Sleep Token are bloody incredible and the lyrics in this song are genius. 🤘🏻

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Agree

[@anonghost5578]

The future is more that promising for them bois

[@MyersXS]

II is hands down the best drummer currently

[@Widetrackband]

All vocals, guitars and keyboards by Vessel1; drums by Vessel2; bass and recording engineering by George Lever

[@freya3789]

"I don't care who it is, I love it." GOOD MAN. worship.

[@Eightphoenix]

I can definitely see where people think he's the vocalist from Bastille. That's the first person I thought of when I started listening to Sleep Token.

[@ollywilkinson770]

100% thought the same 🤘

[@BugsakaJon]

his voice reminds me alot of lower than atlantis

[@trav202]

Glad you guys did a reaction to this band, never heard them till know. Awesome sound.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

You’re welcome mate!

[@rich8091]

U have to react to the 2 new sleep token songs PLEASE!!!!! U will love both! This band is just getting better and better!

[@brandonpuckett4089]

If you know anything of the story behind Sleep Token, I'm fairly certain the vocal layering/harmonizing is representative of the Vessel and Sleep singing in union. If you're not aware of the story, Vessel is merely the physical, Sleep is a god as old as time who's name is not intelligible by human tongue, but closest represented by the word 'Sleep'. Sleep inhabits the physical Vessel after the events of the song 'The Offering'.

[@Young_jokes]

This songs dope as fuck😮

[@jerrybell781]

That drop in. Need more of that

[@koenv306]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS so much hype for the new album these guys are SO SICK

[@koenv306]

Also told you the drumming was gonna be sick!

[@matthewbateman1017]

You guys should breakdown twelve foot ninja - Long Way Home

[@mostofusarenormal]

I'm so happy about this; have been following and a fan of Sleep Token back to their cover of 'Hey Ya' days and oh my god. Phenomenal. So glad to hear some familiar accents appreciate it too!

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Thanks for joining us!

[@cannotwaittoseedavanteadam4301]

Most people think it’s this relatively unknown singer, not the guy from Bastille. I won’t say his name in case people don’t want to actually know.

[@bertsteerswimmer]

Wait is he the singer from bastille?

[@ErdemRAvsar]

his vocals remind me of Katatonia's super talented Jonas Renske! I might be the only one though.

[@missinbrain]

100%

[@MethsiaMae]

Same and I am a huge fan of Katatonia AND Sleep Token... and I have no clue how to deal with myself

[@ErdemRAvsar]

@@MethsiaMae thank god I'm not the only one haha :D but yes, once you hear that katatonia vibe you can't unhear it!

[@jon2986]

HELL YEAH BROTHER(s) Sleep Token is the most interesting new band.

[@EetYajKundorp]

It reminds me of Gemini Syndrome if Dan from Bastille was their lead singer. So good.

[@mojitojones2592]

They need to react to Gemini Syndrome. Love that band, and I'm impatiently waiting for album news!

[@tombland3779]

If I don't get to see this band next time they tour I will have a breakdown

[@johnnyneedham9831]

🤣🤣🤣

[@skylar8197]

Man it hurts knowing the vocalists old music project and loving all of the (very few) songs that they released and not being able to share them. I can guarantee that he is nobody you have heard of therefore there’s no satisfaction from knowing his name but I think this album will bring sleep token to a whole new level

[@bellablue5285]

Honestly having very quickly scoped a couple tracks out, I'm not sure I would think to tie the two together.

[@simone6677]

I can’t stop listening to this song 😩🙌🏼

[@85ddrummer]

I was talking with a mate the other night. He described ii’s drumming style as sexy and I have to agree. So much style, confidence and taste in his playing. Sexy drumming for sure

[@highandtight5544]

Never heard of them, now I'm gonna try it out!

[@melissaparkinson5667]

First time listening, but loved it! Thanks for reacting and sharing!

[@johnnyneedham9831]

You’re welcome!

[@MetalBere]

Love this band

[@michaellopez1533]

the drummer is amazing.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Yep!

[@SeelsOfElation]

I know a lot of people do know who vessel is but i swear… i never want to know. I dont know what it is, the music hits different when they’re all anonymous. Great reaction as always too you two!

[@nicneff4111]

It does kinda ruin the fun. I wish I hadn’t figured it out. I still love everything they’re doing but the mystery adds something

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Yeah ive seen people putting his name in comments and i find it incredibly disrespectful. If people want to know, they can search themselves.

[@shinokugt]

I doubt they actually know, people just like to feel special.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@shinokugt many people legitimately know, and its easier to figure out than youd think. If you really wanna know ill tell you by email, but i wont put it here

[@DJ_CREME_BRULEE]

You guys gotta do Motherload by Mastodon, it's a wicked sick song and has a pretty cool video too!

[@FauxRain]

Most underrated band and group of musicians on the planet. Also, Vessel1’s identity was leaked unfortunately, but good to know it’s still kind of a mystery for some.

[@Samcon95]

Who is it then?

[@FauxRain]

@@Samcon95 I’m not gonna spoil it here for people who want to keep it a mystery. But all it takes is a quick Google search.

[@verytallmidget]

@@Samcon95 Leo Faulkner

[@mylesfell7589]

Such a good band.

[@bcog9519]

Morning lads! This was a fuckin banger of a tune! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Morning dude! Hell yeah it was

[@bcog9519]

@@johnnyneedham9831 dude actual haunts me with that voice just surreal talent in that band man

[@ireladdy]

I'm sure you've had a million requests already, but you gotta check out the 2 new tracks from Sleep Token!

[@Mass-produced]

Worship 🙌

[@xXiBannyiXx]

WARGASM (UK) GIVE A LISTEN GUYS YOULL LOVE IT

[@sandcake]

Worship.

[@heathstory9655]

Paleface- Curse Us please fellas. Chuggy and bouncy

[@han6276]

Johnny I love you.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Thanks guys 🙏🏼

[@hika8298]

i've found my type of metal then

[@KaliLux8]

I know it’s not him but he’s voice so similar to ansel elgot

[@LMonty10]

Yooo react to Make Them Suffer's new song - Contraband

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Coming soon

[@nathandjohnny]

Clip isn’t live yet

[@LMonty10]

Legends! Just heard it on Triple J. banger incoming

[@Thischarletfire]

When I see this music video he reminds me of a Sith Lord

[@johnnyneedham9831]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Kuraihunter619]

Hadnt listened to these guys before good track :). A new track by Make them Suffer ft. Courtney La'plante from Spiritbox called contraband came out yesterday its an absolute banger you guys gotta check it out

[@johnnyneedham9831]

As soon as a clip drops we’re on it

[@Kuraihunter619]

@@johnnyneedham9831 It came out today :)

[@johnnyneedham9831]

@@Kuraihunter619 thanks legend!

[@missinbrain]

Worship!

[@cefirosol6791]

If Sleep Token aren't in your fuck music playlist you're not living to the fullest.

[@nathandjohnny]

Hahahahaha

[@johnalexander5896]

So new Sleep Token and Jinjer in the same week, Could we be any more spoiled?

[@johnnyneedham9831]

And spirit box not long before that. What a year for music

[@Mmaayo12]

Reactions to Blood Sport please!!! WORSHIP!!!

[@johnnyneedham9831]

We feel it’s pointless “reacting” to songs we already know. Takes away any shock value or surprise.

[@97Mizzo]

WORSHIP

[@bellablue5285]

My god yes the vocals are so similar to Bastille, this one threw me for a loop (or hybrid of Bastille and Hozier maybe?). Either way, never heard of this band/artist (can't tell from comments) definitely will look them up. Also my unsolicited two cents, I'm okay personally if you guys have to roll to blurred or no video; I can appreciate the additional context and visuals, but usually on a first play I'm paying more attention to the song and the discussion you guys have (particularly if it's something I haven't heard before). I get that deviates from the whole reaction style, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do though.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Yeah, it’s a little hard at the moment. We are getting smashed with copyright, but we’ll just do our best to keep the content rolling!

[@bellablue5285]

@@johnnyneedham9831 yeah there seems to be a lot going on lately, seen some horror stories from other creators, and there doesn't seem to be consistency either (and I'm not sure what will bring bad press, so leaving it at that). Appreciate what you guys do, and also aware that we viewers need to be flexible when the rules in the background keep changing unbeknownst to us

[@HorrorHarbour88]

React to Lorna shores new track pls, the breakdown at the end is amazing

[@johnnyneedham9831]

It’s coming!

[@TheDoooburner]

Drummer is insane

[@revel1763]

You have to react this bruttal band... deadsquad - murder 🤘

[@battlegoff_8319]

Sounds a bit like the singer from Modestep, could be that this song reminds me of them as a whole. Great track though 😎👍

[@askgee111]

Vessel is a genius regardless but pure love needs to go to the drummer. So good

[@WishMount]

Where's ur jakcet from brotha it looks sick!

[@nathandjohnny]

It’s from our merch store

[@WishMount]

@@nathandjohnny guess i’m copping a jacket then ❤️

[@jonrian7667]

Can you react to “Run Away With Me” by Carly Rae Jepsen please? She’s so underrated!

[@johnnyneedham9831]

If they’re new clips we’ll have a look

[@jonrian7667]

@@johnnyneedham9831 thank you!

[@courtneyclass2383]

miley cyrus just released a collab/music video today with elton john, yo yo ma and WATT for the metallica cover album y’all should check it out if u want

[@SimplyBaKeR]

W O R S H I P

[@garrisonsk886]

I know who the singer is 😊

[@naokesutrakotzu]

Why the vocal sounds completely like Rob Damiani of Don Broco?

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Hahaha I can definitely hear some similarities

[@Dirty_Dev]

I thought that too a while back.. I think it's just because of their accent from being for England

[@naokesutrakotzu]

@@johnnyneedham9831 It also might be Michel Bohn (ex-issues) cause noone knows how he really improved his clean vocals for the last couple years) maybe this way)

[@naokesutrakotzu]

@@johnnyneedham9831 but for the record, the way the vocalist moves live is really same one to Rob Damiani

[@chrisbirch3243]

Anymore Kenny Hoopla ? :)))

[@nathandjohnny]

When a new video releases

[@lovemikey21]

It's also perfect for polyjamorous people with ADHD like me.

[@aleathabeardsley9334]

React to Now United-Party

[@liviasundberg]

Miley Cyrus just released a Metallica cover of Nothing Else Matters! I'd love to see you guys react to it :)

[@johnnyneedham9831]

We’d love to but Metallica songs are a no go unless you want copyright strikes

[@liviasundberg]

@@johnnyneedham9831 bummer :(

[@PierceAkers]

Love this band! Immediately bought the hoodie/vinyl bundle and I can't wait for the album! Apparently the vocalist is pretty accurate of being Leo Faulkner from Blacklit Canopy but it is not confirmed 100%, but I jus wanna know who that beast of a guitarist is! Love the channel as well!

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@dankersmate3456]

The band was so good, the drums the guitar 👌 may just be this song but I honestly found his voice a lil bit whiney? Like blink182 kinda whine? Great video lads 🤘

[@fatdudeinamiata]

First time listening to this band and wow wow those vocals give me chills. Top notch vocalist however in my opinion the instruments were a little boring in this one but I’ll have to check out more by them for sure

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Boring?! I think you need to listen to it again and pay attention to the drums haha he’s incredible

[@fatdudeinamiata]

@@johnnyneedham9831 I’ve been listening all day at work and I do agree with the drums. They’re top notch along with the vocals. I just feel like the guitar is a little underwhelming compared to everything else. But I also don’t really have any room to criticize when I have zero musical talent😂

[@johnnyneedham9831]

@@fatdudeinamiata hahaha hey I have musical talent and even I wouldn’t criticise someone like sleep token because they’re just too talented haha. But that’s a fair call. Nothing wrong with having an opinion my friend!

[@dimashunofficial3458]

Reaction Exo MV monster🙏

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Fantastic fantastic band. I will say it is possible to find out who the singer is. I wont say out of respect for the band, but i do know who he is. It is not the guy from bastille, it isnt jordan hunt, and he isnt originally from the metal scene. His only work before sleep token was a 5 song ep with what you could call an electrofolk band. I also know who the drummer is and he isnt from another band either.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Yeah I think I know who it is. I thought it was jordan hunt for the longest time though.

[@garrisonsk886]

Not saying anything tho

[@Geirmann]

With some searching I probably found the identity of the vocalist, but dont want to reveal it here. Maybe many like the mystery ;)

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Oh come on now you can’t do that!

[@Geirmann]

@@johnnyneedham9831 Haha! I can tell you in secret if you want

[@shinokugt]

I bet you infinity dollars that you're wrong - and just saying you know is the lamest flex if you don't even have the balls to say what you think

[@Geirmann]

@@shinokugt Think what you want. If you just use 3 minutes of your time on google, you can find out yourself. Its not hard and no flex. I know people like the mystery and im respecting that. So why do i bother saying it then? Well now people can search after it and find the answer if they want. Im just trying to be nice and give information.

[@Sturmbro629]

Not a fan of this sound. Really does sound like guy from Bastille, and I don’t like them either

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Hahaha although I love sleep token, I love how this comment was delivered