Sleep Token "The Love You Want" | Aussie Metal Heads Reaction

[@ragingstorm79]

The moral of the story is, never bring a sword to an interpretive dance fight.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Hahahaha this actually made me laugh out loud 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@averkinswing7891]

Goddamnit😂

[@christophergibson6621]

Brother, I spit out my rice. Bahaha

[@muaddib4329]

I love that the moment in the music video when he wakes up after the fight just to repeat the same struggle again he says "the continuum" and then we see him tie the ribbon on the tree right above where he did the first time we see him and we realize he's relived this day hundreds of times. UGH. Such a cool concept. It's like the deity who gave him the powers in Alkaline is testing him and he's stuck in this limbo til he passes the test.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Wow great catch on all of that. But yep, incredibly well written and brought to life visually

[@tekfreek9687]

RIGHT. I REALIZED THAT AFTER MY 2ND TIME WATCHING IT

[@EskimoClownBoy]

This is such a good take, thank you

[@Leannebraniff]

Definitely! Its a groundhog day scenario. Each time it happens he ties a ribbon. Hes is literally living in hell day after day. Or hes waking from the same dream over and over.

[@Schwaaaang]

And the deity is Sleep

[@pmonette94]

7:45 "How is Sleep token not enormous? How is he not a superstar?"

[@shaunp2265]

I have a feeling this may be a reason that they aim to stay anonymous for now. Vessel has been around for a minute and could certainly have been world famous if he wanted to. I think he probably likes the ability to just let the music speak without his actual identity attatched. Also allows him to do other stuff without necessarily being "Vessel from Sleep Token". As much as I'd love to hear him do interviews and explain the meanings, lore, history, etc. Idk if he'd ever break that mystique.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

@@shaunp2265 this is true, but most people know who he is now. Even so, I just don’t know how more people don’t know them.

[@Minotaur-ey2lg]

Because people have poor taste and would rather listen to mass produced hip hop and pop garbage.

[@Akaicchii]

They are now, and they deserve it. They deserve the world. Worship 🫶

[@davidfyvie9480]

Sleep Token are like ERRA for me. Intricate, woven heavy and ethereal, unmistakable vocals, drums and guitar that defy logic, and can basically do no wrong.

[@mcdcurtis]

Found Sleep Token yesterday and was stoked to see a new single today. Absolutely worshipping them now.

[@White2098]

Check out the way the you were if you haven't yet, straight chills!

[@benjaminburton2082]

I’m literally just hearing of them. I like what I’ve heard but can u tell me what to expect? Instead of me just blindly listening on Spotify etc…is there anyone u would compare them to?

[@White2098]

@@benjaminburton2082 that's what makes them so amazing to me, you just can't compare them to anyone! Expect the most beautiful melodies in the world mixed with some of the heaviest breakdowns mixed in. The only screaming is on Gods for the most part and most of the metal sections are compliments to the song rather than the main focus. 👌🤘

[@mcdcurtis]

@@benjaminburton2082 eeeeh, kinda hard to think of other groups to compare them with. It's a blend of like lo-fi vibey, art rock, with modern Djent style production and the occasional 8 string riffage

[@FLmetalhead]

Welcome to the worship. Listen to all of their stuff on Spotify.

[@amy-luramon3833]

Another Sleep Token fan said Vessal may not want to be a savior but he is ours 💖🙏🏾 Worship ❣️

[@Papatoothwort]

Johnny’s visceral reactions to Vessel’s voice make me happy.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

It’s just THAT moving

[@peterbeveridge91]

Johnny expressed everything I feel about this band. Perfection. This album cannot come quick enough

[@charliesmith4951]

People have very much overhyped them for me. To me it’s just typical pop music with rock elements thrown in every now and then

[@EskimoClownBoy]

@@charliesmith4951 Let people enjoy things

[@greenskripie7944]

@@charliesmith4951 There's no voice like Vessel's, plus their composition and the way the feelings come into their songs is WAY different to anything else. Sleep Token is absolutely unique.

[@masonhawkins998]

Fancy seeing you here Pete 🤣

[@peterbeveridge91]

@@masonhawkins998 WORSHIP my man, that's what we do 🤣

[@Andrew_-nr7zt]

This single hit me hard and I have no shame in saying it made me cry but I loved it and can’t wait for the album in September

[@Commandercolt44]

This song is a masterpiece. From the composition of the song to the music video theme and choreography, even the COLOURS are stunning. I love everything about it

[@jon2986]

We get new Plot In You and new Sleep Token albums like a week a part...as well as Spiritbox.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

What a time to be alive!

[@lucasmourao751]

Yeah! The Plot in You, Spiritbox and Don Broco's albums will all be out in September 17th, great day to be alive

[@lush-synapse]

AND EIDOLA

[@jessicar5748]

Impossible to dislike. They can do no wrong. Stoked for the new album ❤️

[@jeanproctor3663]

This song is amazing. The video also is amazing. Combine them together and they're mind-blowing. I bawled my eyes out the first time I heard the song and then even more so when I watched the video. Sleep Token are capable of provoking some powerful emotions. ❣❣WORSHIP❣❣

[@elleash999]

Sleeptoken is my favorite band! They’re perfect imo. & Seeing Johnny’s reaction to his vocals makes me so happy 😂😭 goosebumps, every single time. 🖤

[@maggiemay539]

I don’t understand people who don’t fall in love with those vocals 😭

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Incredibly moving stuff right? Actual goosebumps!

[@johnnyneedham9831]

@@maggiemay539 I agree 100%

[@koenv306]

100% agree with everything you guys said. These guys are killing it, can't wait for the album. Also the drummer is an absolute legend don't know who he is but for sure one of my favourites too! 🙏🏻

[@acatlover138]

Goosebumps on my arms as we speak! And every time that man Opens his mouth.

[@Thischarletfire]

So the dancers are suppose to be spirits, and he is in battle with spirits and dies every single time hence all the bows tied to the tree. Love the song though, and great reaction guys

[@maggiemay539]

Sleep Token will always remain unmatched

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Sounds like me during my stint on tinder 🤣

[@maggiemay539]

@@johnnyneedham9831 hahaha oh no 😂😭

[@Chebawitch]

My son introduced me to Sleep Token about 4 yrs ago. Just love these guys.

[@joannahall8367]

Saw them 2 days ago at The Heavy Music Awards in London and they were absolutely insanely amazing 😍♥️ What a fantastic band! 🙏🏻 One of my favourites, that’s for sure. The show they put on was beautiful. Chaffed to bits I had a chance to see them live. 🥰

[@Benny3555]

Hadn't heard of Sleep Token prior to watching this and I'm so glad I watch you guys because the amount of music that I personally wouldn't have ventured out to find, but still enjoy, and have found because you guys react to it is astounding.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Love this so much

[@mchammer7777]

Lmao love the Grease reference ! Sleep Token is quickly becoming one of my favorite bands and I found out about them about 6 months ago!

[@kamilooss2113]

This is what i call music. No matter what fucking genre it is. Just pure MUSIC!

[@adamr6811]

I think we can all agree these guys r about to blow right up. Great reaction boys 🤘🤘

[@drolle3]

All their songs just make me cry, just pressing play 😂 don’t even know what the songs are about 😂🫠👏🏻

[@two_days_slow]

Best bad ever. So glad to see you guys pump them everytime! Worship!!!

[@newidenityguitarizt]

have you guys heard of the 2 man instrumental band called Vaudlow? it's a ambient guitarist and a drummer.. I don't know why but this song reminded of them. they have a song called this could be ours.. super dope video. the tone alone is worth checking them out if you haven't heard them..

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Will have a look thanks mate

[@SweenyTV]

Very nice GREASE reference boys..... lol. I recorded my reaction to this beautiful Sleep Token song/video....thought I'd watch some others....new sub here, nice work guys.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Thank you ☺️ 🤘🏽

[@Nondescript_Brit]

Glad you guys discovered Sleep Token. I discovered them at UK Tech Fest in 2018 and even then, when they only had like 7 songs out and I walked in having never heard of them previously, they totally blew me away. For me, it's because everything they do is done properly, whether it's an atmospheric ambient pop song like this, a full on metal banger like Gods, or anything in between. Their music never feels half arsed or like one type of music with another tacked on for the sake of it. It all feels coherent IMO, which when you add in the godly vocals and technical musicianship, you get something amazing.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Agree. Also my buddies band flew from Australia to play that festival too!

[@Nondescript_Brit]

@@johnnyneedham9831 Wasn't DVSR by any chance was it? I saw their set and had a lot of fun, it was cool to briefly meet them afterwards as well :) Also seen Voyager and Northlane there, definitely an Aussie friendly festival!

[@johnnyneedham9831]

@@Nondescript_Brit hahahaha it was! Jules the bass player is a good mate. Fun fact, he used to sing for an Aussie band called “Heiress” if you wanna look it up on Spotify. I feature on the track “Heisenberg” and Jules featured on one of the tracks from my bands album years back.

[@Nondescript_Brit]

​@@johnnyneedham9831 Sorry Johnny sir, that Nondescript Brit (Plus considerable booze) turned back up to ask whether you're seeing Sleep Token live on that Aussie Northlane Tour! I had to ask as I saw Sleep Token twice on their most recent UK tour (THEY WERE SO GOOD), and have loved Northlane sets all the way back as a Northlane fan (ALWAYS BEEN GOOD), so it seems you have a mahoosive tour on your hands sir

[@johnnyneedham9831]

@@Nondescript_Brit actually, thanks for reminding me I need to get tickets to that! Legend.

[@pewpewparamedic8255]

I think Sleep Token, Spiritbox, and Silent Planet are the best newer artists of the last 5 years and have really changed the industry for the better.

[@brendangibson8200]

I mean Silent Planet is great, but I wouldn't exactly call a band that's been around for over a decade a "newer artist" lol

[@deanstavrides9087]

And Loathe!

[@Ewright85]

Loved the Grease reference 😂😂. Keep up the awesome videos

[@prototype102010]

This album is easily, and honestly, my favorite album of all time. There isn't another album that I've heard that hits me the same way. I knew right from Atlantic that this was going to be a special album. This song is easily one of my favorites on the album, it's just so huge and open, yet intimate. Vessel's vocals are literally insane. However, I do have a friend who HATES his vocals, says they sound like nails on a chalkboard to him.

[@nathandjohnny]

You deserve better friends

[@deathcultcreative1447]

HUGE FAN GUYS and would love to do merch for yall. but also, the drummer is actually named "Vessal #2" writes a lot the music as well with Vessal being the main songwriter. KEEP IT UP,. Oh and WORSHIP!

[@DarkFableMedia]

GLAD YOU LIKED THE VIDEO :::)

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Correction: loved haha

[@chronosanomie234]

Please react to 終わらぬ涙の海で by 摩天楼オペラ(Matenrou Opera)🙏🙏🙏

[@wormierdock1085]

incredible 🔥

[@raele1gh]

Fox Lake - Born 2 Lose

[@codsta1324]

Metal head Aussies and sleep token? I subbed 3 seconds into the video.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

You’ve got plenty to catch up on 😜 thanks for the sub

[@stormfox6005]

New fan love you guys so genuine sending love from sicktoria if you know you know haha

[@ian3314]

I'm not really a fan of interpretive dance, I find it kind of silly, but this was beautiful.

[@jaysummer848]

Great song!!!

[@revel1763]

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

[@TheAntarcticaProject]

🔥🔥🔥

[@owe-em-gee3218]

Please please please react to Our Last Night's new song Hell To Have You 🙏🙏🙏

[@jns5255]

Tell me what you think of the comment I left on the original video “The love you want”. I posted it March 30th, 2023… this song and video is a profound experience with incredible depth that pulls on every single heartstring

[@rickpearson7943]

They should switch record labels because they're clearly not promoting this band enough. They should be huge by now, crossing a fan base outside of heavy music.

[@Omertahun]

My wife likes Sleep Token and she hates metal from the bottom of her heart

[@johnnyneedham9831]

THAT is awesome

[@Omertahun]

@@johnnyneedham9831 Lol she went if he kills the spirits I dont wanna watch it then in the end Gosh I really thought he would kill them

[@johnnyneedham9831]

@@Omertahun 🤣🤣🤣

[@tylercarman2010]

Same here.

[@blessup7271]

Can you guys please check out damage control by ANNALYNN ft Masato from coldrain I’m sure you two will love it!

[@sultan.amj29]

React to KSI X LIL WAYNE- LOSE It’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@antoccocarraf5580]

Ehy guys!! i love your reaction!! Can u react pls to "ur best friend " by kiana ledè and kehlani?

[@ericarodriguez662]

So after my 2nd time listening through their new album, I realized I thought this is what the singer from Volbeat would sound like. I don't like Volbeat, but I probably would if he sounded like this.

[@K1NGD0M]

Can you guys react to "HELL TO HAVE YOU" by Our Last Night? Film Clip just got posted and it's a verfied banger from the #BangerVault

[@johnnyneedham9831]

We may give that one a miss, only for the fact we’ve done literally everything they’ve released lately haha. If there aren’t enough clips next week we may do it!

[@marshallbutler3884]

Johnny there's new Don Broco

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Reaction has been filmed, dropping soon!

[@krimsonmarksAU]

'and were idiots' 🤣🤣

[@johnnyneedham9831]

🤣💁🏼‍♂️

[@13kellyr]

They sound like what Imagine Dragons should've been with this song lol

[@myworldfromenock5264]

React to Selena -Top 40 Miller Outdoor Theater

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Spamming every post with this is the sure fire way to make sure we don’t even look at your request.

[@lush-synapse]

Hi, me again, "Loti' by Eidola, please.

[@dmitriypachko5403]

Mark my words - as said before the vocals is definitely Rob Damiani of Don Broco!

[@twall91]

No it’s not. I unfortunately figured it out as well.

[@johnnyneedham9831]

Similar tone but the identity has already been revealed. Also don broco and ST are both too big and busy for him to do both I’d say

[@yourmatejay]

Holy shit!! I love don broco and never even thought of this!! They do sound similar!!

[@jboone89]

I swear this is George Ezra

[@nathandjohnny]

It isn’t

[@jakexe3009]

Elden Ring song.

[@DoomagaGames]

FYI - Sleep Token is just Vessel (wont reveal real name obviously) and everyone else on stage is a session musician. So the drummer isnt in the band, which makes me like the band less if I'm honest. Still love the music though.

[@duskdreams909]

The drummer is an official member, he's listed as Vessel 2 in the writing creds :)

[@SuperStrangSshadow]

His name is Leo Faulkner, I think. My fave of them is The Offering. His voice really shines in that song.

[@shaunp2265]

Dude, dont out him like that please. If he doesn't want it to be super public, just respect that please. Lots of us have known for years without disrespecting his wishes.

[@SuperStrangSshadow]

@@shaunp2265 I am not a dude and wanted to find out who he was because of his voice. Blocking you for attacking for no reason at all. They were anynomous until a while back.

[@shaunp2265]

@@SuperStrangSshadow okay lol. Can't really block people on youtube, but go off i guess. If that was an attack, then you have some serious sensitivity issues. Nothing I said was attacking you, in fact I think it was a very nice way of asking you not to out him. I even said "please" lol.

[@tomcanningmusic4923]

Don't name drop, the band don't want it and neither do the fans. Just take the first sentence out of that comment and it's fine

[@SuperStrangSshadow]

@@tomcanningmusic4923 It doesn't matter. I won't comment anything on this channel anymore. I have commented just a few times and people bark at me no matter what. You don't need to edit me because I don't edit other people.

[@glennmartin1738]

Yea this song sucked much like the previous track by them. Don’t get the hype at all

[@johnnyneedham9831]

I feel very sorry for you

[@muaddib4329]

I've described Sleep Token to friends as "probably too metal for pop fans and too pop for metal fans" but I'm curious what you didn't like about them. Not saying you're wrong in feeling this way I just genuinely wanna hear what you expected vs what you heard and why it didn't resonate with you.

[@glennmartin1738]

@@muaddib4329 I’m honestly not sure what I expected from the hype, maybe hoping for heavier. The guy has a great voice and all but so do a lot of rock/metal singers. Idk people seem to go nuts over this band on several metal channels and I guess Their sound just isn’t for me.

[@glennmartin1738]

@@muaddib4329perfect way to describe them too

[@muaddib4329]

@@glennmartin1738 thats totally fair and I can see where you are coming from. As a fan of the band I am biased of course but I think even diehards can admit that the band has a very wide range of sounds throughout their catalogue. Songs like "Gods" are pretty damn heavy. The ending of The Offering is basically just Djent for like 2 minutes. But then there are songs like this one that are mostly soft, atmospheric poppy material with some metal in the mix at the end. So far, I wouldn't put these two lead singles for the new record on my list of top 10 Sleep Token songs but I do enjoy them. I think this band really does focus on the record being more of an experience and songs make more sense in the context of the record as a whole. All that to say, nothing wrong with this not being your thing. If you were willing to give them a little bit more of a chance, my personal recommendation would be the song Jaws as I think it strikes a nice balance between soft pop and metal.