Sleep Token - ‘Alkaline’. An offering from II

Live performance of 'Alkaline' by Sleep Token, curated by II. Taken from the album 'This Place Will Become Your Tomb'.
www.sleep-token.com
Honourable recognition and praise towards the following; Istanbul Agop cymbals, Barry Race, Kevin McVittie & Tom Daglish at BR Distribution, Paul Loveridge at PA Lovetone True Solid drums Australia, David Phillips at DW Drums, Wayne Proctor and all devoted followers worldwide.
Audio engineering by Carl Bown & Jim Pinder at Treehouse Studios.
Mixed by George Lever at G1 Productions.
Visuals filmed and edited by Loki Films.

[@angelaa1611]

It's kinda crazy that there's a drummer THIS good...and we have no idea who he is. This guy is incredible.

[@victorcarvalho4713]

His name is Adam Pedder 😁

[@flkilosdealer]

@@victorcarvalho4713 please don't reveal the names of the band members

[@Crazy_Country_Redhead]

​@bailey rey why?

[@smittywerbenjagerminjenson5552]

@@Crazy_Country_Redhead because them being anonymous is the whole point of the masks and plus they stated in the only interview they’ve done that they are about the music itself rather than who the band members are

[@Crazy_Country_Redhead]

@smitty werbenjagerminjenson thank you for replying kindly. I'm a new fan to the band but obsessed with their music!

[@alldavids4202]

In light of Vessel’s outstanding vocals, it can be easy to dismiss the rest of the band. They’re all phenomenally gifted musicians, and I’m glad to be alive at a time when I can hear this music.

[@alchemyindextriforce]

Guess who plays all the instruments on the albums minus drums

[@harveydjent9228]

His vocals and lyrics are trash

[@nomenclator4339]

@@alchemyindextriforce Who?

[@rythecoolguy]

@@nomenclator4339 Vessel I plays everything for the album minus drums, then brings people in for the tours to play guitar and bass.

[@nomenclator4339]

@@rythecoolguy wow, that's amazing

[@horizon6552]

Literally one of the tightest sounding drum mixes I’ve ever heard, that was CRISPY

[@bassimprovjams3772]

It really is! It’s even better than Slipknot drum mixes

[@derpderpin1568]

@@bassimprovjams3772 not the highest bar but alright

[@thanksdad9514]

Chrisssssssssssssszzssszzzsssss Peeeeeeeee

[@floridawilldrown]

@@derpderpin1568 lol right 😂

[@floridawilldrown]

@@im1337ninja dude a program isnt gonna beat sleep token 🙄 you better start worshiping my friend

[@OnlineFlashReview]

Kind of insane how still he is whilst playing yet the sounds are so powerful. It looks effortless to him!

[@lesliehamilton2020]

Everytime I listen to Sleep Token i'm more and more impressed with how insanely well this man can play. His fill choices are so unique.

[@duffman9908]

Its so clean. And the flourishes don't feel over the top.

[@NOPPYify]

I’m a big fan too. But is it really UNIQUE? No. Does he play really technical but still rudimentary? Yes. And CLEAN

[@someguy7448]

@@NOPPYify in a metal band? YES, its unique, the type of stuff he plays...

[@andrewgrimason3483]

@@NOPPYify have to agree with you man. Unique in a metal sense? No.. impressive how cleanly and consistently he can play live? Yes… it’s rudimentary fills and rolls thrown into the mix to keep things interesting although not always delivering the somber edgy feel the song as a whole needs.

[@NOPPYify]

@@andrewgrimason3483 YES! Thank you

[@venomstellium]

This is my comfort video and I can guarantee I’m responsible for at least several thousand of the views on this. And I’ll never stop adding to that number honestly.

[@OnTheShelf64]

Il never understand how drummers can write stuff this complex. This was so sick

[@rosswoodland6449]

It's all about the feels. Being a drummer myself I draw alot of inspiration from the melodies in a song as the song is developing and being created. You just learn to have fun with it and you play around with different things and sometimes its something you compose before hand and usually, at lest for me, I have more fun just being creative and jamming it out and seeing what we can come up with. I'm self taught and this guys style is very similar to how I play. I wonder if he is self taught as well. hard to describe but something about his technique that is telling, not in a bad way, just familiar.

[@ErikHansenDrums]

such an absurd pocket

[@JoshuaDoesTech]

@@rosswoodland6449 I feel like that same vibe applies to other things too but I get it just tapping along, I think it's the fact that II can correct their rhythm on the fly no matter what they do leading up to needing to get back on beat, something you can only pick up on through trial and error as you figure out your creative drum patterns with no one teaching you what to do

[@markblanch2905]

It's just called playing to/for the music

[@felipepistorio9190]

​@@rosswoodland6449 fact

[@infamousinferno2506]

I've listened to every bit of what this band has to offer. Every track from every album, and all the standouts. Every instrumental release. Every vocal performance from vessel. As many live performances as I can view here. Yet I still can't explain how or why this band effects me on such a spiritual level. Not that I'm complaining. This is, without a doubt, my favorite band. I knew within the first day of listening to their work that they would be. Worship.

[@bankslie4one]

I feel the same. This band has changed my life

[@Slayback2102]

I feel you 100%. Their music just resonates with me on a different level.

[@queue7604]

This is insane the way you described it. This is literally my fav band…of all time…no doubt no questions asked they are number 1 I knew day 1. I’ve heard everything. I know every word of everything that can be found. I started playing because they have so many piano pieces in their work and I just got a Gibson epiphone to learn on, will get a 7 string to be able to tone their music perfectly once I learn.

[@lolersauresrex8837]

I think there’s a legitimacy to their backstory that explains why this music seems to affect us on a deeply spiritual level.

[@aspenkrumrei452]

I heard that Vessel studied religious music and incorporated the techniques that made those songs so strong and spiritual.

[@frostfang1]

His drumsticks fly like skipping stones across water and ice. Before you realize there has been one impact, it's already fluttered across three other pools.

[@mangopie7602]

you make it sound like lyrics of a sleep token song

[@frostfang1]

@mango pie thank you, thats...very high praise.

[@skywalkerswag1045]

This is one of the best comments I've seen

[@mickfretty8038]

Such a beautifully written comment ❤

[@ashleighjohnstone1485]

Watching for the 3700th time. Still crispy. Amazing. II - you are a beast. Thank you for sharing with us. It was an honour to see you in Montreal.

[@Zombi3Engine3r]

he doesn't have to go so hard, but he does it for us

[@l.ronhubbard5445]

An offering...for us

[@bogdannenadic5712]

It's an offering, after all Worship

[@frostfang1]

For him too. Nothing More satisfying than pouring yourself into the art you love.

[@greggoncalves3731]

You have the heart man

[@alexgalley]

We need more offerings from II from the new album

[@RoseRampage]

I was looking for someone else to comment this!!💛

[@ryanmoore7927]

Go check out the video Drumeo just dropped. You're welcome ❤

[@xAlphaRob]

I laughed out loud like 4 different times, this guy is just something else man

[@garytackett8426]

Thought I was the only one!

[@D_Math]

Dittooooooooo

[@D_Math]

That crossover though…

[@islinn7310]

@@D_Math That crossover had me rewind that part like 4-5 times. Sooooo good.

[@josipristic]

Man is a cheat code, literally. He sounds so tight, so on point, that it's ridiculous.

[@cpHyphy]

I seldom comment on anything but this band has me enamored and I'm only 4 days into discovery. Should I say it? I'm gonna say it: Worship 🙏

[@Knardsh]

Day 7 and yep

[@keatonduckett6966]

Heresy! They are talented though

[@themckayjohnson]

WORSHIP! 🔥🔥🔥

[@lauraharris1359]

Worship!! Would love to see Vessel do one take vocals

[@RoswellContinuum]

Same

[@billie_thepeach]

I would cease to exist entirely

[@ER04040]

the closest thing we have to that is the room below version of blood sport

[@S1L3NTD34TH]

@@ER04040 No shit

[@drmarsh4287]

That would be an absolute hit for sure. I found these guys like 8 months ago and they are all such ridiculously talented musicians.

[@SteveV74]

This drummer is super accurate and clean, love that snare snap

[@deathcultcreative1447]

I can't be the only one that noticed how the song and mix sounded different but in a really good way. Loved it so much

[@moseygosey]

Yeh all of them have so far. I dig it, especially hearing the more raw guitar rather than the more produced “norm”, not that thats bad of course.

[@d77sauce]

Might mean a guitar playthrough is in the works idk

[@accordingly1]

Yeah, I prefer these mixes to the album actually... Much rawer and in your face.

[@al.ex.bey_]

They're only more raw here because the drums are meant to be the center of attention. This mix would not work on the original recording because it would most likely drown out the vocals

[@deathcultcreative1447]

@@al.ex.bey_ well yeah i get that, im just saying I really dig the sound!

[@josiahlukes5075]

sometimes you're playing the drums and you think, hey im pretty good. then you watch this guy

[@josiahlukes5075]

his attack with both arms is unreal.

[@monicagoethe8164]

Thank you for creating, existing, and sharing. You've impacted me in a way there is no words.

[@DevourTheBleak]

This guy is so awesome on the drums…only just discovered the band and blown away

[@kayxdragon]

Holy smokes, II is a fucking beast and we can finally witness it in full glory Worship

[@Beelzebubs696]

It never gets old, I have to watch or listen daily. You are an inspiration II

[@chaoticrevival6225]

I can watch II drum for hours. Too bad this is the final offering. Love what y’all are putting out, keep it up! Worship.

[@andreas9084]

Why is it the final?

[@chaoticrevival6225]

@@andreas9084 it was stated on their Twitter that it was final.

[@andreas9084]

@@chaoticrevival6225 too bad. 😓

[@ZL1LoVeR]

Oh man… what about offerings from III and IV??? 🥺

[@mael1515]

@@ZL1LoVeR it´s quite basic what they play, does not make much sense imho.

[@deborahgaertner7487]

His dance with the drums is hypnotizing.

[@andresdamont]

I’m ‘perfectly misaligned’ waiting for this 🛐

[@CordycepsHumanis]

I love watching a drummer with such an unorthodox style play so effortlessly. Worship 🙌

[@EvertonAzul]

He is phenomenal, I love this guy or whoever “Two” is, this drum offering gets to my musical emotions, is a symphony of rhythms that breaths and resonates, leaving you wanting more, it’s the best melodic drummer after Neil Peart RIP, and he was a Drum God.

[@mentatification]

I can eat that snare tone with a toast

[@Mattpav]

I want an “offering” from all of the members. Would be cool to see a vocal performance isolated for all their songs on the newer album

[@ILV_Coasters]

High water guitar!? That would be amazing Worship

[@someguy7448]

There's only 2 concrete members, Vessel and II.

[@codenamescarletfox]

why?

[@yesmannoman454]

@@codenamescarletfox for 2 concrete members is more to do with vessel being able to play guitar and presumably bass for the recordings with the the others only brought on for yours if I recall correctly

[@HalfStepTides]

@@yesmannoman454 Producer has played the bass historically.

[@TaraRyze]

So exciting to watch someone discover Sleep Token for the first time! You won’t be the same by the time you’re done with this journey…it’s intense, heart breaking, powerful, and immensely thought provoking

[@LaniakeaLeathercrafts]

One of the most tasteful and skillful drummers I've ever heard.

[@darthgodlike]

In maximum 2 years from now, everyone is gonna be talking about this band. They will be massive

[@supchelsearae]

I love how right you are already

[@IJayCee101]

So happy that they have done this song and that he is playing the live version rather then the recorded version as the fill at 2:50 is what I’ve been wanting to see for a while! Really changes the flow of that part in a very positive way

[@tylerlarsen7135]

Man I’m not even gonna lie I’ve been sleeping on the instrumental talent when this opened up I literally gasped wow I didn’t realize how equally talented each member of this band was til now

[@joshualeffall9977]

The way he picked up his sticks looks like he’s had lessons in jazz or classical type music tbh

[@paganspath6174]

I just can’t even with this guy…the best sounding snare in music period. He’s stupid good, what a beast

[@laceysnakes]

Oh our sweet II. We love you too much 🖤

[@oldhunterdraveris3940]

I love seeing these so much. Everyone in the band is just so unbelievably talented and II(The drummer) is no exception! Really cant wait to see them live and so glad they are touring the US!!!

[@garrthepirate]

Same! Headed to see them in Arkansas. So stoked

[@davidwaynemain]

Your a legend man! One of the greatest examples of how drummers evolve over the generations. I've said since discovering you guys that Vessel is the worlds greatest vocalists. How appropriate to have the greatest drummer in the same band. Love yall ❤from Kentucky

[@69JOSHH]

Found your comment, couldn't agree more David! I aspire to play like him- Hudson

[@fredrikmagnusson5638]

I'm in love with Sleep Token. I really am.

[@audionine6616]

Yup. That fill at 2:08 put me right on my ass. This is absolutely incredible!

[@scottmurray8920]

2:18 might be even better

[@Froahk]

They're so creative, no one does it like him (at least I don't know anyone)

[@mikediamantakis5528]

Joey jordison eats that dude up for fun

[@johnseibert3909]

@@mikediamantakis5528not anymore sadly.. rip to the founder of the Knot!🤘

[@cmja09]

it's 2:19 for me! crispy off-beat hi-hat chops. Sexy

[@adammurray9639]

This Band.... Holy shit...... Just Thank you!....

[@tonyflamingo6681]

i like how he has the snare relaxed so its a very clear hollow hit

[@Artburndesign]

He’s the force of the band, and deserves most of the credit. So tight 🤌

[@brivalkyrie436]

The object of my desire. Worship 🖤

[@Terry.M.I.]

bro its crazy to love the offering as much as the full masterpiece both are on the playlist

[@3R45U5]

I never realized that the guitar was tuned that low until now. I paid so much attention to the vocals... This is why I love instrumentals.

[@ronaldwood6040]

"no one cared about who I was until I put the mask on"

[@Beats4472]

What do you mean by that? 🤔

[@jooshua1327]

MF DOOM ! I MISS THAT MAN

[@ns-Arde]

Ironic isn't it

[@Tigerjunky93]

I will never be as good at anything as this man is at the drums. It takes SACRIFICE to be this good. While his friends were out partying homeboy was filling that bag and now he’s all the way in it all the time

[@JeffWrestledABearOnce]

Let me just say, those istanbul cymbals have been my favorite for a while now. Glad to see someone using them at this caliber. They sound amazing in this mix.

[@shadowx4705]

Let's talk about how fuckin clean those cross overs were, legit chills. Amazing job.

[@VibeVocalStudio]

Yes! And the lighting fast cymbal stop on that break. Chills.

[@boopthesnoot719]

I'm so incredibly happy I discovered this band.

[@stiofaininnichlerigh8168]

YYYYEEESSSS yes yes this is the song I've been waiting for II to do Can't wait if he does the ending like he does in concert.........yes

[@artybone6946]

We need a video like this with the whole band doing their thing.

[@Lisergic]

Oh yes!!! .. Finally 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Wormzzzzz]

who else was inspired by this legend to become a drummer?

[@Mikejones17369]

1:44 double bass kicks in with the riff 👌🏼🤌🏼

[@Daniellexox]

Just discovered this band 3 days ago. I can’t get enough and can’t stop listening. Beyond amazing.

[@florinkirk7198]

Ghost notes, polyrithm...this dude is insane...Worship

[@shayeshaye2318]

The cymbal chokes are a gift to me💃

[@genehumphreys2803]

All I can say is wow!! Mind blown 🤯

[@239AMG]

This priest has the best sounding drums I've ever heard, mom!

[@XenoHunter616]

I've just discovered these guys and Holy smokes they are insanely underrated. New fav band.

[@Jenapantano]

How these guys all found each other is beyond miraculous. Absolutely amazing. Talen from every single one of them.

[@jimmygee5]

Great to actually see the 2:18 fill being played. Love it so much

[@mruniverse5704]

He is my favourite. I love how he is playing and i hope one day i will met him, hug and tell him "He is the best!!!" II thanks for this and thanks guys for your music.

[@Rymo-xo3dn]

Just got a practice pad because of these covers! I hope to one day come even CLOSE to being this good!

[@katelanhowell2748]

I’m not crying! A piece of drum stick flew in my eye😩

[@davidguthriemusic]

the amount of need i have for a Sleep Token US tour is IMMENSE; what incredible musicians!!

[@iamcringebutiamfree123]

aaah same!

[@Smashdreamm2]

The way this guy switches phrases and signatures is mind boggling. Absolute f*n unit of a drummer

[@matthewvaccaro8877]

One of the most innovative drummers currently. Blows my mind how interesting II is at create dynamic fills, using the white space and keeping things so damn thiccccc and chucky

[@33heavens]

Damn...!! I couldn't take my eyes off those flying sticks even for a millisecond. It flew everywhere so hard. WORSHIP!!

[@Sound_And_Color]

I don’t know how I ever stumbled on this band but I sure am glad I did. There’s such an intense, heaviness to their music that’s undeniably addictive.

[@NRRV_]

There really are no words to describe these musicians. They go beyond the term musician. They are parallel to the definition of "reality" just being. Absolutely historic in music. Worship

[@mortkb]

just got turned on to these dudes and WOW...just WOW. I am a drummer and really appreciate extreme drum talent and II has got one of the coolest styles I have ever seen. Such a unique use of cross-over fills and cymbal chokes. Just wonderful to watch.

[@Ordacleaphobia]

Don't even need to comment on how insane II is but sweet christ, you want to talk about PERFECT engineering. I've never heard a mix this good in my life.

[@Bridgette33]

Insanely talented 🤯

[@deandarbourne1576]

Honestly one of the best bands I’ve heard/ Seen. Drummers ridiculous makes me buzz how good he is. Singers Amazing and the guitarist and bass player and quality too. Love the choir too. Metal is great again!!!

[@morgonemusic3372]

My body is ready to receive this

[@schism8286]

The production.... My monitor headphones are making love to my ears right now.

[@BLeeFAFO]

Now we need III and IV please! Worship.

[@S1L3NTD34TH]

Bro they don’t exist. They’re hired members

[@BLeeFAFO]

@@S1L3NTD34TH So you say. I know who both are, And I've spoken with ST's Mgmt rep for the US back when they toured here last. Their involvement may be limited but they've both been in since early 2017 and late 2018 respectively.

[@Smithysmithin]

Yeah I mean, even if they dont write, they've been with the band for years performing. So I'd call em 3 and 4 haha.

[@S1L3NTD34TH]

@@BLeeFAFO 🧢

[@S1L3NTD34TH]

@@BLeeFAFO Considering one of them used to be Kubrick, you’re already wrong.

[@Glanzern]

I've never heard a drummer complement the melody of the song and rhythm of the guitars as well as this guy. Pretty incredible.

[@cymeyers1255]

Great stuff from II so far. On the edge of my seat

[@nzchrisgirl]

I know nothing about drumming, but whenever I hear him play I get the same feelings I did when I first would hear Ginger Baker playing in Cream. He always said he wasn’t a rock musician, he was a jazz drummer and it always felt so different from what everyone else did. That’s the same feeling I get listening to II, it feels more melodic than other drummers. Absolutely just love it.

[@IzoFitness]

Greetings from istanbul you deserve those cymbals more than anyone man awsome work !

[@TommyG_0311]

My brother tried to put me on to these guys a few months ago and I stumbled across this video and BOOM. instantly hooked. It's absolutely absurd how insanely talented this dude it.

[@carl0183]

The symbol grabs are sick as f&ck. Dude has some skills.

[@roastedyams]

I have absolutely 0 musical talent. Like, none - and one of my favorite things is seeing drummers react to how good this guy is. It reinforces to me I guess how *good* the band actually is. Not just a fad, but straight up good musicianship. I love it.

[@mikedison]

Man I can't freaking wait for this

[@woodguyty3228]

This has to be the most incredible drum style o I’ve ever heard

[@grtfl_thank]

II deserves to have a unique mask imo. This drumming is too good!! Glad to see II take the spotlight over these past few weeks. Worship🙌

[@SirFooplesTheThird]

I hope all of them get a unique mask. Get some Slipknot shit going

[@grtfl_thank]

@@SirFooplesTheThird 👀👀 this is the content we need right here

[@twall91]

I’ve actually preferred it this way in Sleep Token it works more for the culty aesthetic that Vessel is the only one with a unique mask. Like he’s the one who has been chosen to deliver “the message” while the others just help carry it so to speak.

[@thekaos9401]

I have a strong appreciation for instrumentals, I have enough of my own thoughts rattling through my head let alone other person's words from TV, Internet, radio. Music like this is like a soul cleanse, emotions come out as they resonate.

[@_piccoloser]

As always, Worship.

[@jelcafisher]

He makes it look so effortless

[@jimmyseit934]

how can II make drumming look easier than BREATHING AIR

[@debashley4418]

I saw them live and I noticed how good the drummer was when I was watching them in Chicago the band really impressed me it was the first time I ever saw them live and yeah he is amazing

[@GothicConservative]

I got my 5 year old son into sleep token. I couldn’t be more of a proud momma for showing him what GOOD music sounds like in a world full of shit music. 🤘🏻

[@JoaLis91]

the sound of his drum kit and the mix are insane

[@Hatem-]

That pause 2:59 🔥🔥🔥🫡

[@Linda-md3kl]

Thank you. Your the BEST🎉❤🎉