Sleep Token II Plays "Take Me Back To Eden"

[@Vicaralus]

Really need a video where II listens to a song for the first time.

[@hundredfireify]

I think that it would too much of a break out of character that his publicist wouldn't accept. I'd love to see this though

[@BeatsByBjornMp3]

please this!!

[@HelenNetoken]

He’ll yes!!

[@mriforgiate]

100% this!!

[@randyjnocharles]

It would be amazing!

[@ActualToucan]

The hype around the "II hears a song for the first time" video is absolutely massive. Lets f* go Drumeo we know your sitting on it release that ish already 😂

[@davetay44]

They're probably still trying to find one he hasn't heard 😂

[@blaineshores4184]

They’re either trying to find one he hasn’t heard or trying to figure out how to make it work and not blow the band’s cover.

[@85ddrummer]

I’ve never seen a greater example of a selected bunch of cymbals and drums that completely fit the tone of the rest of the band

[@ThatsMrDrDjent]

He’s really good at filling the spaces between hits and yes a fantastic array of voices from those cymbals. Just awesome.

[@Flamamacue]

The reason I love II's musicality so much is because absolutely every aspect of his playing is so intentional. Every drum/cymbal choice and every single note has. so much thought behind it

[@josehopkins1265]

Got me thinking about how people were saying that he didn't know how to play on the other videos

[@josehopkins1265]

Immaculate and very very accurate I'm sure it took time but he obviously kept on ❤🥁

[@blxstbeat1700]

The cymbals are indeed PERFECTLY complementing to the tone of the kit. Everything has its place and purpose, love it

[@WardenOfSouls]

i could listen to that Snare sound for hours

[@prometheusfallen]

Shoot.... I have! Many times! Lol. Intoxicatingly perfect.

[@redsed1565]

nice crispy snap!

[@SyntheticFuture]

I don't like it. Too high pitched 😅

[@WardenOfSouls]

@@SyntheticFuture all a matter of personal preference, i would not choose this Snare if im playing jazz either :D

[@WardenOfSouls]

@@prometheusfallen understandable, i listened so much to him that i found myself playing triplets in every fill without even thinking about it xD

[@Flon22]

Whoever did the lighting for II's videos did a cracking job.

[@crankyemma83]

And the fog machine is LIT

[@daniel_millican]

Well, they did a great job. Not cracked job😂 come on man😂

[@MetalheadOv666]

@@daniel_millicanI’m guessing your vocabulary is like a 5th grader 😂 “cracking job” is the same thing as “excellent job” There’s more than one thing to say a word or meaning and it makes you look smarter. He also could’ve said “stellar job” or even “great job” for your dense brain

[@AudioArcturia]

@@MetalheadOv666 cracking isn't used often as a positive descriptor in the US, so that may explain why he assumed it as a negative sentiment. Nothing to do with education, everything to do with location.

[@Tresla]

@@daniel_millican British vernacular. It's a good thing. It means they did a great job!

[@kevinfamoso1865]

Perfect example of not overplaying, super crispy snare, hi hat and cymbal technique is off the charts.

[@milesteg8183]

It’s so odd that you say he doesn’t overplay while he fills and flurries all over. You’re absolutely right though. It’s not over played in the slightest. Everything is right where it belongs, even if I personally never would have thought to put it in that place. Does that make sense at all?

[@kevinfamoso1865]

@@milesteg8183 Yes, makes complete sense, his fills are precise and placed with precision. There are so many blank spaces in this song where other drummers would just add but this cat keeps it wide open

[@FlannelDaddyActual]

II is the master of the pocket. Craziest part is he's been playing this well (but still improving) for over a decade. His playing has always stuck out to me, which is why when I discovered sleep token I knew immediately who it was. Same for Vessel.

[@NoMaamNo]

90% of metal musicians dont know when to shut the fuck up. especially singers and drummers

[@Vaginaattori]

@@FlannelDaddyActual Well who is he?

[@tanushahot]

I just want to erase my memory and hear Sleep Token again for the first time... There’s something special about this group. These talented people. Incredible. ii is a phenomenal drummer. I can watch him play for hours, he makes it so easy and effortless, while transmitting us so many feelings and emotions❤❤❤. WORSHIP 🖤🖤🖤🔥🔥🔥🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@DeFausti]

His drumming is incredible but I find the band pretty boring in general

[@tanushahot]

@@DeFausti This band has a special atmosphere. They’re not for everyone. They have everything I love about music. It’s enough for me.I respect the choice and opinion of others.impossible to please everyone😌But deny that they are damn talented we certainly will not😁

[@obs3ss3d1]

Sameeee

[@andrewsullivan3180]

​@DeFausti it's incredibly boring...I don't get it at all

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Their lyrics would make you think it was a pop band with a 16 year old female vocalist. On the surface level the musical skills are there, but there's nothing deeper. It's imagine dragons with heavy instruments. Auto tune, lazy cliche lyrics, marble mouth singing. Is it bad? No. Is it world changing and ground breaking? No...

[@brandondrush]

That snare is just CRISPY

[@AngryAmerican1776]

Crispier than a fuckin Mchicken!

[@tokistea]

II single-handedly made me fall in love with the drums. I could watch him play for hours !

[@aod_music]

Double-handedly

[@TurnerBrisen]

@@aod_music gottem 😂

[@juanbustamante86]

Actually.....both hands and both feet

[@TurnerBrisen]

@@juanbustamante86 DOUBLE GOTTEM

[@P1OOD]

Anyone else think it's just the coolest thing ever that II has agreed to do all these things with drumeo?

[@art7867]

Nope.

[@S1L3NTD34TH]

They like money

[@pandadoublexl]

Too pretentious

[@hundredfireify]

​@@pandadoublexlhuh? Do you realize he really didn't have to give an interview ever, and accepted to give a generous one to drumeo. Which is a drums *teaching* platform.

[@pandadoublexl]

@@hundredfireify how's any of that relevant?

[@theperson101ful]

"My, my, those eyes like fire, I'm a winged insect, you're a funeral pyre" and it gets more and more epic on every repeat, absolutely adore this song.

[@Flamamacue]

I'm so so grateful that for such a mysterious and anonymous band, without any interviews or anything, that Drumeo was able to give us these videos. II is a total phenomenon and to get so close to his playing, to hear his thoughts and all produced so beautifully (visually + audio are each done incredibly well) is a true gift to drummers worldwide. One of my favourite video series ever. Thanks Drumeo!

[@SonOfJupiter56]

I remember watching sleep token in the smallest stage tent at Download Festival in England a few years ago and being amazed the entire set, got home and was gutted they only had 1 ep and a couple singles. Seen them like 4 times live since, fucking love them

[@TempestCoreKid]

I was at that festival and hadn't heard of them at the time so didn't go see... FUMING when I realised a year later!

[@tomia89]

Dont have chance to see them anytime soon, i found this band last september, and have bought all 3 albums allready. They are just something really special what they are doing with music

[@reneeholiday]

wow. me.NV

[@3.D.L]

and now they are headlining. crazy

[@SonOfJupiter56]

​@3.D.L I know right?! I can't wait to see them again next week and then again at download next year

[@kantayoshino1259]

The last few seconds made me want to listen to an entire DRUMS ONLY version!

[@os8856]

I think I speak for everyone when I say this whole composition is *chefs kiss*

[@BigCarso]

Except for Brandon creeping in the background

[@Pailhead33]

Not everyone I'm afraid.

[@nighttrain831]

A Chad Smith video led me here. I’ve been on this page for 3 hours watching videos, and thank God i clicked on this. I’ve never heard of this band but i’m about to listen to every song they have now!

[@jonathanearley8588]

Have fun! Their entire discography is excellent.

[@shadowfire_08]

SAME BRO 🤘🏻🔥🍻 I’m in the Coheed vein, but damn this shit hit something 🤯

[@nighttrain831]

@@shadowfire_08 love Coheed!!

[@shadowfire_08]

@@nighttrain831ONE AMONG THE FENCE BABY 🙌

[@shannonwilkerson]

Do it in chronological order!

[@PatioDrumz]

Bro plays with such elegance

[@Oilcancap]

I do not play the drums, but the way II moves across the kit just feels so satisfying... Every movement a purpose, every sound an addition...

[@SalmanKabirk9]

I have never heard drums being played this melodically

[@nerdknight111]

II is a freakin' genius

[@emriding8263]

It's almost like II has 8 arms with how relaxed he is whilst playing and still being able to produce such great quality sound. The guy is masterful.

[@SwordOfS]

Never heard this guy before, that I'm aware, and ... I'm impressed by his way of feeling music and his way of playing drums. The symbals play a melody ... and that snare sound is mesmerising.

[@Mrs.Frankenstein]

This song is amazing ❤

[@nuxborns]

4:49 I will never forget the moment I first listened this change, such a awesome song

[@myveryhipusername]

All in the wrists with him - such control. Makes it look so effortless. He’s an absolute pleasure to watch.

[@TrippyWheelz]

so beautifully simple. I swear sometimes some of the best music is when people just do what the song is asking for instead of forcing it. I am a guitar player and this goes for ever instrument.

[@spacegirl226]

Fantastic. I'm becoming more of a Sleep Token fan by watching these Drumeo videos. Thanks to all involved!

[@SuodesTzeos]

GOD DAMN that snare sounds so mean, what a beautiful sound it makes

[@rabidsmiles]

The way this is lit...simply gorgeous. Your lighting person needs a raise. Isn't he stunning? I could listen to this for hours.

[@sparklingvibesx]

The way he's playing the drums for this makes me fall in love with this song all over again! 😩😩

[@I_am_Felii]

this song is so ethereal its unreal

[@tricky48]

Yes. And I love how it transitions (ascends?) into Euclid... I can't separate the 2 songs now. Hell... I have a hard time not listening to all 3 albums in order now, too lol

[@Rose_in_Eden]

My fav song ever Made

[@missamandaroberts]

Seeing II play live was such an amazing experience, you can tell he loves his craft and loves sharing it too. What a talented band, deffffffinitely gonna dominate my Spotify Wrapped this year lol

[@adam-_-923]

This band recently flew into my radar. Thanks algorithm. You nailed my preference in music once again.

[@dokedoo632]

This guy has the ability to make me watch him for hours and hours without getting tired. What a good guy playing the drums

[@CTODGhost]

Ahhhh man I love these videos. II makes the art of drumming look beautiful and effortless in a way I don’t see from the other guests, not to diminish their abilities because they’re all talented as heck.

[@jamielynn587]

I can't get enough of ii's work, he's so talented. ST is a gift. This is the drummer who made me notice drums, and I have so much appreciation for this dude.

[@ericdravenX00X]

II's fluid drumming abilities are amazing to watch along with his bursting fills that are very precise..

[@rafanj824]

God, THAT SNARE is EVERYTHING!!! Pure orgasm when the song faded. Outstanding sound and production.

[@Michael-xb4ws]

It somehow sounds like a deeper and more resonant piccolo - cracks with depth, nuts.

[@joshdunlap7766]

Best snare in music!

[@craftistic82]

I COULD WATCH THIS ALL DAY What an absolute machine. Thank you again Drumeo!

[@jumper55ful]

Sleep Token is just a GOAT of a group, the musicianship, singing it is something else and not of this world!

[@Rose_in_Eden]

Exactly!!! This guy is insane. The music arrangements of ST, Vessel's voice, their creativity. They can play and sing all the music Styles. GOAT band Worship

[@sudamadasa2994]

@@Rose_in_Eden i agree there music great gatekeepers hiss in the dark

[@sandramlz2650]

I had never been so interested in and liked the sound of a drummer until I met II, I fell in love with his sound, with the magic that drums can achieve 🥺

[@brocyd3573]

0:54-2:00 is so fucking beautiful. A masterpiece. And the fill from 1:41-1:44 is my absolute favorite. So tasteful. Gave me chills.

[@danielcharlton2645]

So glad this guy has finally got the recognition he deserves. Such a great dude! Killed it bro!

[@traviswilliams3366]

Just filthy can never get enough of II drumming!

[@kamthedrummer]

I’ve never listened to sleep token but I’ve seen 2 drum before and he’s a amazing drummer and he is insanely talented

[@Corifu22]

I would watch II play drums for hours... Now it’s just missing that he listens a song for the first time, it would be awesome!

[@cedricbarber8883]

This is the first time I've heard of Sleep Token and the first time listening to this song ever. What an epic, amazing tune. The crazy changes of genres on this is 🤯

[@philchilds9297]

I'll never get bored of coming back to this utter masterpiece

[@RealTroyE23]

Now this is how you start Monday off right🔥

[@Peter_Gozinya_]

He is hypnotizing to watch play. Such a master behind the kit

[@myp3tmonster]

Take me back to 3.32 and put it on a loop 🥁 Amazing song, amazing drummer, amazing band

[@kingggslayerr]

II looks like a Dementor playing the drums here and i cant unsee it. His fills are insane 🔥🔥

[@paulvenn4447]

That right hand is like he's using an Elder Wand. Pure magic.

[@menm_91]

What a thing to wake up to 🥹🥹🥹💙💙💙

[@avro55]

That album changed my life

[@dadygee]

I love how ll make every second snare a rim shot and the next one a fat smack in the middle. Sleep Token saved me when I needed it the most. True inspiration and made me pick up my sticks again. And my bass, guitar and singing. And I wonder were V´s lyrics came from but he probably go/went/gone through the same hell as I...

[@EmmeKah23]

He's so precise, so elegant...I really love his drumming.

[@tonyderosso8125]

Great song. And that snare sounds amazing

[@jlhtheone5640]

Just got onto this band!

[@QuentinKarentino]

The drums in the offering... check it out if you haven't already. 👊

[@joshdunlap7766]

Check out all their previous work and enjoy the journey! I discovered them a few months ago and they've been on an almost constant repeat since. One of the most talented and unique bands in a long time

[@idn]

This song is a masterpiece. The chord changes hit so hard and II's drumming is fantastic. Saw this live at Radio City Music Hall and it hit SOOOOO hard. Great experience.

[@Linda-md3kl]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏for this beautiful creations 🥁love ❤you guys so much🫂🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Mandk1108]

Drumeo made me fall in love with sleep token but I can listen to all songs just on drums that’s what makes them now my favourite band ii is an incredible drummer and musician. ❤

[@doomiag]

You can feel every minute of passion poured into the composition of this gem watching this 💜🔥

[@xXxXxgears]

II is the best drummer to come around in this generation since The Rev passed away. This man will be in the Rock and Roll hall of fame one day.

[@Violet.embers]

This song is a whole journey 😊

[@mattclever822]

I could watch these all day! II is the best!

[@stephj7858]

What a great Monday morning gift. This is the one I've been waiting for.

[@ckatech]

Just going to love on that breakdown from 4:50 on and the continued bit after the other instruments cut out

[@mikefearon3577]

Excuse me, Algorithm, how dare you wait 5 days to show me this. I demand to speak with your manager.

[@chaseyoung8308]

Thank you Drumeo for putting me on to Sleep Token. Some of my favourite music !! More ll content plsss

[@keirz007]

I am still in absolute shock that i get to see them play live this year, seeing II play this in the flesh is my dream come true

[@samanthabaines3578]

Same here!!😮

[@kjensen13]

I love rewatching this interview! II is amazing at what he does and is so hypnotizing to watch! Thank you Drumeo for posting these individual videos and for doing the original interview ❤

[@JoltColaOfEvil]

Thanks to Drumeo for bringing my attention to this band. Have been on heavy rotation for the last few months. Such majesty.

[@SamMeza-u2e]

Seeing them live at the Red Rocks Amphitheater is something words can not express.

[@michaelevans9320]

Everyone! Watch the way he hits his crash in the final chorus! It’s like he’s moving in slow motion from the crash to the snare 3:45 rewind a few times to actually see it in action. He does it twice in that final chorus

[@maurer_media]

I could watch and listen to his drumming all day everyday.

[@kumadrums]

I love cymbal-addict drummers. This guy is incredible!

[@contentuser8821]

This a MASTERPEACE of Music! Legendary!

[@Sabin41]

There's something incredibly musical about the way II plays. It feels like he's telling you a story in a way a lot of drummers just don't do.

[@Gabrielito.7]

II IS CRAZY GOOD and that SNARE is just amazing!!

[@delaneymayberry3668]

He plays effortlessly. Flawless.

[@lynntrannguyen]

just hearing ii play i’m in awe by how he’s able to have such amazing hand/eye/foot coordination to make the drumkit sing like that!!

[@ornella8389]

There's something about II playing the drums that just really tickles my brain in all the right ways.

[@barrybark8610]

All good dummers make it look easy but this guy takes it up a level.

[@dr.timschurig234]

This is solid drumming, but why is it "next level" in your opinion? Don't get me wrong, he plays musical and the sound is great, but I can't see anything special except the mask 😷 .

[@DanikaCirice]

​@@dr.timschurig234have you heard their other stuff? If not you should give it a listen and see why he's a next level drummer.

[@WSlopeAggie]

​@@dr.timschurig234Be real man.

[@paulspradlin3620]

​@@dr.timschurig234the guy is incredibly talented and his drumming accentuates the music perfectly.

[@thodstagshorn1198]

​@@dr.timschurig234 You ever leave any positive comments or you always a pr!ck?

[@cmg3988]

This dude is unreal live

[@matosaw161]

Keep em coming! Seriously II just became one of my all time fav drummers since the first Sleep Token song I heard.

[@miloradmickovic2831]

This man sure loves his cymbals... Not that I mind as the music is amazing.

[@t3nsi0n14]

I can't get enough of this band -- every single aspect.

[@davedronski7749]

My god that snare is just perfect!

[@itzjustnoize]

You know you're there when you make it look easy

[@brandonbonnell79]

“I guess it goes to show, does it not? That we've no idea what we've got until we lose it,and no amount of love will keep it around If we don't choose it” Hits like a truck every time.

[@JefftheKiller-hm7xk]

II is such an impressive drummer, such great use of blank space and subtlety to create tension, he always looks like his heart is in it. Love how well the crew have captured this!

[@colleensnyder8943]

A musician and an educator.

[@Childofbhaal]

If you know his real identity he quite literally was a drum teacher

[@shaggyrogers4898]

Brandon must be one of the luckiest guys on earth, getting to see II play that close to him and talk to him, first time in history. Great job all around, the whole video and the clips!

[@burgos1349]

dude !! It’s not human, it’s a beast

[@dcassis3051]

His sense of space is unbelievable. The cymbal groupings to fill space in the grove has never been done before. The most inventive and innovative player since John Bonham. Phenomenal

[@lsebk1]

Need a video of him drumming the whole album now! Or perhaps their whole discography

[@craftistic82]

The 1 hour he did with Drumeo was as close as we're gonna get to that. It was glorious

[@martinrivas40]

Right now at this time, FOR ME, I can tell that he is the best drummer right now. What he does, and the way he does it is perplexing. I do really enjoy watching him play.

[@r4dbro]

The atmosphere that II gives is just so fucking good, gives the song more feels, not to mention the grooves and simplicity that II gives, sooooo goood

[@ab72_s]

That snare though. It's like a mixture of normal snare combined with a little bit of Lars' pang snare from St. Anger. I just LOVE that sound! Anyways, an immaculate performance by II right there!

[@joshuawarren1968]

By far my favorite sleep token song, it’s been my number 1 on Spotify for a year now I never skip it ❤️

[@nrae24]

Genuinely can never get enough