Sleep Token - ‘Hypnosis’ An offering from II

Live performance of 'Hypnosis' 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.

[@m0nkeychemicals]

That fill at the whole song was sick

[@Ravelle17]

This is one of my favorite aspects of Sleep Token-they write these beautifully sparse arrangements that allow the drummer to wild out

[@lonnybonani9603]

Hahahaha yeah! That's what I was thinking. This dude's ability to maximize a groove is mad

[@dkrueger85]

You win the comments.

[@AttilatheThrilla]

@@Ravelle17They?.. Sleep Token is written by 2 musicians.. Vessel 1 and 2 .. 2 being the drummer

[@Disturbedmelloow]

​@@AttilatheThrillathat's still they right?

[@thetruextremeicon]

Are we really getting a play through from everyone's favorite absolute unit of a drummer?

[@foxfiremusic8387]

Dude I’ve been wanting this for years I’m so excited

[@zekeescra5791]

But what's his name!?!?!?!

[@hookersterminaltackle]

@@zekeescra5791 vessel 2

[@UkiRams1884]

@Isaac Anthony can confirm correct

[@Andrew_James_Drums]

@Isaac Anthony hmmmmm. im like who who who who who who hahaha

[@Rory426]

Hits the cymbals like he's conducting an orchestra 🥰

[@mishkae]

He is a one man orchestra

[@fireblade274]

I totally caught that.. Im a danny carrey fanboi; this guy here with his movements, its the most calculated and orchistrated motions ive seen in a live drummer. it is like hes conducting an orchistra.

[@Rogreedo]

The Ringo style

[@ReecePlaysDrums_]

it's actually just perfect technique, gliding across them like that will make them last a lifetime!

[@Knightlight02]

@@ReecePlaysDrums_ this guy knows. Thecnique on point. Most drummers could only dream of playing this well technically speaking

[@Sidearmplace]

It’s scary how laid back and relaxed he is. He’s scary good!

[@dchristopher7]

One of my drum teachers kept telling me to loosen up.. I guess it looks something like this.. 👀

[@Scott-sm1bs]

hes using the hinges in his arm to create the movement. Drumming is super taxing without the right form.

[@dchristopher7]

​@Fcukhammas what did he used to play? I'd like to check it out..

[@vapid9943]

@@Scott-sm1bs flicking the wrists a lot. very jazz!

[@danjordan2625]

​@@vapid9943 classically trained. His drumeo interview gets me thinking he was studying music seriously in his youth

[@LeeHarrison89]

Unbelievably talented drummer. Vessel is the soul, II is the beating heart. Worship.

[@tylerthurston7344]

And the blood shall pump through these veins like torrents.

[@apostolosfarmakis3659]

Looks a lot like Luke Hollands set by the way.

[@Hylxg]

@@apostolosfarmakis3659 Nah, the cymbals are set up too differently and Luke rarely uses two rack toms

[@tonytonytallboy]

@@Hylxg not to mention the technique is COMPLETELY different

[@apostolosfarmakis3659]

@@tonytonytallboy the technique is not that diferrent especially those hi hat rolls. As for the set i agree i checked afterwards.

[@1978SOOTY]

Just wicked. My 19 year old daughter got me on to this and just like her old man, she's got great taste in music.

[@BloodSavedMe]

Wholesome

[@alirezafazayeefard3417]

That is parenting done RIGHT!

[@AhmadAlkhatib-ys1yp]

you raised her right!

[@skyWalk02470]

My 13 year old daughter and I are hooked. Much love, Fam

[@andrewfletcher4329]

Just putting it out there, I'm 19 too! And yes Sleep Token is great!

[@50ULL355_music_gaming]

Love or hate Sleep Token, you need to acknowledge that this man is insanely good.

[@TheHouseOfMasks]

This was perfect.

[@robbiegill666]

Perfect as always Worship

[@coreyw5981]

Good to see youre a ST fan!

[@dxvexlmeida4256]

Indeed. I can only imagine the sweat tho haha sorry

[@DylNyeTheDrummerGuy]

When are you gonna show us a drum cover of something @the house of masks ?

[@noahfeikert7092]

AJ! Love seeing you here

[@craigmorse8724]

This dude has some of the best fills I've ever heard.

[@NoisieBastrdd]

for sure, absolutely tasteful

[@kevinoflion]

That cymbal grab at 4:29 -- hottttt

[@dalekay9ine]

That snare drum sound is iconic.

[@randerins]

it goes like "tock"

[@AldermachXI]

clean as fuck

[@michaeldoyle189]

It reminds me of that heavy snare sound in old school jazz.

[@DieselTrashBat]

I just found this band like a week ago and I'm already obsessed. And as a drummer I'm in awe of II

[@larsulrich2300]

Same. 7 days. And oh boy, did I get put to School. II is amazing!!!

[@johnb6174]

Totally agree!

[@sxndrxdh07]

same haha, i’m absolutely amazed

[@Jimbo386000]

Same! I can't believe I'd never heard of them before

[@50ULL355_music_gaming]

Welcome home ladies and gentlemen.

[@Void-Realm]

I can't cope with how good this guy is. The drumming on every track is just outstanding.

[@ShittyCut]

Listen to Monuments

[@connorbuell9180]

Listen to Chris turner

[@keroflobs]

Listen to *insert band/drummer*

[@avadakedavra6277]

Listen to Shannon Leto

[@Void-Realm]

I'd kill to see a drum cover of High Water.

[@GothicConservative]

Oh me too!!

[@the_wilson_smh]

I want to see one for The Offering!!

[@atomictoaster8013]

I’d kill to see them play high water live

[@Enigmalake]

You might get your wish without out the murdering

[@SKMusic1985]

Yep…that ending gets me going in my car every time 😂

[@inthepocketbass]

It takes so much time and effort to make something look so effortless. This band is so disciplined it's insane

[@tmak4699]

They remind me of Tool

[@Wholelottalugs]

Could literally listen to ii drum forever, absolutely enthralled by his dedication and skill.

[@TheeEndrew]

II, one of the best drummers in the world, giving us a taste of his immesurable talent. Worship.

[@ShittyCut]

Who is he?

[@lauraharris1359]

@@ShittyCut the point is that you don't know who any of them are

[@ShittyCut]

@@lauraharris1359 kind of gay

[@zagreatandini2345]

@@ShittyCut Dave grohl 😂

[@ShittyCut]

@@zagreatandini2345 lmao!!!!!

[@davidlennox6085]

That was one of the cleanest drum play through's I've ever seen... .Worship.

[@RoderickvandenBrink]

Its an amazing performance, but I actually think that the best part of it is the fact that it is not 100% clean. It's a true performance and it has moments where it is not 100% tight because it is real and he did not fix it in post

[@J-Rock462]

@@RoderickvandenBrink yeah what's going on at 3:54 He's hitting the snare(ghost notes I know) and you can't hear it at all.

[@rusifuru4228]

@@J-Rock462 maybe not 100% clean, but 99.99%🤣

[@billolargo]

@@RoderickvandenBrink the snare *might* have been cleaned up/triggered/replaced in parts. Not certain. It's kinda expected on these kind of playthroughs anyways.

[@J-Rock462]

@@rusifuru4228 oh yeah it's still amazing! I'm a drummer so I'm watching every little hit haha. I hope all of them do a play through!!

[@theskincareskinny5006]

This drummer is on his way to being legendary, if he’s not there already… his technique is so CRISP and flawless!

[@meowmew444]

I always watch II's offerings when I need some comfort, joy, and inspiration. It's a beautiful gift to hear and see his playing in such great quality. I find that drummers are the most underrated members of bands since they're always in the background, so it's wonderful to see II getting the attention and love he deserves. Worship.

[@icestorm_rb9057]

The tuning of the snare paired with the massive sound of the room, and the outstanding performance of II. This is what perfection sounds like. This is Sleep Token. Praise from the Philippines. Worship.

[@rhcp357]

snare is nassssssty

[@scalagitara]

Papuri

[@zwanorama]

I think the snare is triggered.

[@icestorm_rb9057]

@@zwanorama Not sure about that though, I don't see a trigger on the snare drum itself

[@pineappl-e-3372]

He made this look absolutely effortless, truly an amazing percussionist

[@batsiebat7336]

The talent that drips from this video is insane. It really breathes all these little notes to life and shows just how much energy he exudes while playing. Simply breath taking.

[@kevinwinters9319]

Thank you Drumeo. Introducing II, and Sleep Token into my library will be greatly appreciated for the rest if time. To those who haven't seen his hour long offering on Drumeo I wonder why youd still be reading this.

[@jordanbabcock]

Glad to see a drum playthrough, II is a beast!! Wonder if we'll ever see any vocal playthroughs from Vessel...? 👀

[@suburban-vampire]

Just like a 5 minute one shot of the guy's mask?

[@nicholassparks8841]

There's the blood sport video with vessel in the room below session..

[@infamousinferno2506]

@@suburban-vampire Someone's never seen/heard the "from the room below" version of Bloodsport. It's so much more than that. It's the closest you can get to the man.

[@DillonPatton]

@@infamousinferno2506 Best way anyone can describe that video. Just pure, raw emotion that honestly makes me slightly tear up thinking about it. Time to get back in my feels this Saturday morning lol.

[@Napalm-Eyes]

A great drummer makes an outstanding band. Love to see II getting the spotlight to show us some mad skills! Worship!!

[@michaelgrindy6913]

I hear that snare in my dreams

[@lateralus0678]

That snare tone is absolutely insane, your fills are unlike any drummer I've heard before, *and* you look so relaxed while playing. I'm mad at myself for waiting this long to dive in.

[@rochastyle7235]

I found Sleep Token through watching Will Ramos of Lorna Shore do the vocal cover of this track and I’m glad he did because I can’t stop listening to this band. This track just hits my spine and it’s just a phenomenal musical journey. Watching the drum play through just makes it more incredible.

[@Tarantula7Tom]

I'm the same. The music gets under your skin!!

[@brandsdiggity]

I heard Will’s cover of Chokehold first and had to hear the original. One of the best decisions I have ever made musically

[@jeanetteperry3402]

I went through a rabbit hole when I found them 😂 it was videos of metal vocalists guessing other bands different vocals. I stumbled across will’s video and was like, “oh this guy is so chill and cool?” Then at the end it showed his snarl from the end of the the hellfire and I was blown away. Then went to him doing videos with charismatic voice gushing over them, and then his cover videos, and FINALLY found sleep token 😂

[@joranmoore5663]

I found a live clip of this on tiktok and I was hooked ❤

[@_gangar_]

I don’t care what it is, I’m ready

[@frostfang1]

I'm not.

[@coreyw5981]

It'll be a drum playthrough

[@_gangar_]

@@coreyw5981 yo I was so excited I didn’t even read the description 😂

[@Freamey]

I could watch this monster play drums all day and never get bored

[@JeremyBurch-td7no]

His snare sound is fucking otherworldly!!!!

[@xanderalexander5258]

This man came up to me after their performance and shook my hand. It was in Oklahoma, where their tour in america started. this was before anyone was really listening to sleep token and i made sure to set the energy when they came out and i think he appreciated that lol. i should have never washed the black powder off my hand

[@levsco_]

I'm jealous, but they're gonna be in Oklahoma again this September and I can't wait to see them live

[@damianmonke3922]

Wait he was in OKLAHOMA! no one told me!

[@Poofter]

don't ego trip when some of us don't talk like that and we have been here for almost five years...the FOMA is real

[@DasBeefCake]

@@Poofter man you’re just going around starting shit on everyone huh? Got nothing better to do just because they reposted the video on social media huh?

[@xanderalexander5258]

@@Poofter so you started listening to them the same time everyone else did

[@slycooper7513]

I love this guy's drum style, a sneaky great drummer. HE SMOOTH WITH IT

[@annieallen1588]

.... He's just so damn graceful

[@ColieBear18]

That's such a good description. Hes so at ease

[@djvar94]

Just wanted to say, I can't stop replaying this over and over. Your playing style literally hypnotises me. It is a thing of beauty, but also this instrumental version without the vocals makes elements of this song shine where in the version with the vocals they are more hidden and definitely not obvious. I absolutely love the emotion in the chord progression and the fact that I can hear the bass a lot clearer here which feels like discovering this track once again. This by the way is one of my favourite songs from you guys, and it is the one I came to discover you in the first place. So for that I say thank you to you Sleep Token and to you II for bringing this absolute masterpiece of a performance.

[@therider4909]

Like you, I keep coming back to watch this video. It moves me to tears every time. I have been listening to a wide range of musical styles and incredibly talented artists for over 40 years and NEVER seen or heard anything quite as spectacularly brilliant as this. And I don't even play the drums.

[@renaexxx5246]

He is so freaking talented and he does it so effortlessly!! Simply amazing. WORSHIP.

[@coreyw5981]

I swear ive been waiting over 4 years for a playthrough from him. Was hoping it was through an endorsement brands channel that way he can get more exposure

[@mohanklein5502]

there are some playthroughs of him haha :-)

[@coreyw5981]

@@mohanklein5502 where?

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@JoeLuna237 you would have to know what his real name is

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@coreyw5981 that requires his real name which most people arent just gonna drop in the comments

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@JoeLuna237 no idea how to do that

[@MaskedRiderChris]

This dude's groove is just plain impeccable, and he makes this look totally effortless! Best drummer I've seen in a long minute, for sure.

[@icanmakeeverythingilovedie9861]

Lore and fandom aside, the fact that these go out on stage and play actual sets with all those layers on is some legit dedication. Even if I didn't absolutely love these guys, I'd be hard pressed not to respect that.

[@poragburagohain87]

That hit at the breakdown after that pause was so satisfying

[@ArturoGarcia007]

And the part he mutes both cymbal hits 🔥

[@oviate1]

Dude’s fills are crispier than a perfectly cooked potatoes chip!!

[@martinbrown1913]

crisps you heathen

[@oviate1]

@@martinbrown1913 They are English, so touché 😂

[@adamc4576]

​@@martinbrown1913 potatoes chip

[@gasergaming7713]

@@martinbrown1913 😂😂😂😂😂

[@xXlAscendlXx]

This song is written so well, shout out to vessel and II for their writing skills. its unmatched

[@selmonpogba6080]

Worship ! 🙌

[@AdNoctemMedia]

Absolutely love this band. Utter simplicity when it's needed and intricately complex when there's something more to be added. Nothing feels extraneous or wanting. Can't wait to see what else they'll do.

[@VanHalenDrummer]

THE SNARE TUNE

[@grabarcnr]

This man hits the pocket and does not leave, despite how flashy he is. Absolute greatness. What a musician.

[@sarahbellum6571]

This Band Will Become My Tomb

[@amandacoffey6170]

This drummer is pure rhythmic madness stuffed into a human body. 🖤 Worship!

[@loganwelty7094]

I’m at a loss for words. This man’s gift of rhythm is something truly special.

[@nathanhunter6201]

He's so casual the whole time. Like, he's doing all of this outrageous shit on the drums and he's just chilling there like, hoo boy, Tuesdays, y'know?

[@DynastyInferno]

He's in the zone for sure.

[@gasergaming7713]

Outrageous shit 😂😂😂

[@drewhugginsmusic423]

II’s drum tone is immaculate! That snare is like butter and the drums sit so well in the mix.

[@marcusplaysmusic8628]

Yo that snare tone makes me moist

[@carlosonthedrums]

I watched this for a full minute and a half before I even noticed this was an instrumental version of the song. Ghost Note-Chop Fill Daddy has blessed us here.

[@rowdyringsak9448]

This shit gives me the chills. How easy he makes it look. Speaking as a drummer. That shit is more than impressive...

[@Disturbedmelloow]

Best drummer 2023 for sure!

[@PK14701]

This drummer is absolutely amazing. God I love this band!

[@jagspelargitarr]

One of the most interesting drummers in todays contemporary metal scene!

[@Gardner33]

The way he makes this look effortless and his rhythm is mind blowing

[@dannyrash4777]

I LOVE how he sweeps his symbols. It’s sooo smooth, and probably adds a lot of life to them too

[@Drewrandomdude223]

Shout out to everyone who went full Patrick Bateman with an "Oooo" in the middle of the breakdown when he did the pause.

[@quinnf7839]

I keep returning to II’s offerings. The most incredible drummer. Worship

[@themissyharwood]

This song is everything. II is incredible and this song will forever be my favourite. The grabbing of the symbols is 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠 perfection.

[@AwesomeShotStudios]

That's playing on another level. And just listen to that fantastic mix. Worship.

[@monsieurbreakdown4814]

Finally some love for one of the most talented drummer out there. Whoever this man is, he's a powerful inspiration.

[@rockyowitz]

Also, complete props to everyone involved with the audio engineering and mixing (Carl, Jim, and George). Y'all did some incredible work, and these might be my favorite drum sounds I've heard in a long time.

[@rodneyamidon271]

II is a god on the kit! Please keep blessing us with more of this! I could watch this dude play drums all day, and the instrumental vibe is perfect for when I'm studying. -WORSHIP-

[@patricktopp2377]

As a ex drummer myself, I must say that I’m just absolutely in love with your playing, it touches me like nothing before, in my humble opinion, your probably the best drummer I’ve ever seen, keep it up ❤️

[@nadaayman519]

I’ve watched this an unhealthy amount of times 🔥

[@micahdoig937]

Absolutely made my day. One of them best drummers if not the best drummer in the scene finally doing a playthrough. He is a beats and it shows in how precise this man is with ever rudiment, hit. Brilliant use of time and the speed of these fills are phenomenal.

[@pjbuma13]

Snare drum sounds amazing.

[@TheMusicandAudiofans]

Pure craftsmanship on the drums... a master, II is a living legend. This clip fascinates me. Also from a technicians point of view, I'm amazed to see such a wide range of different microphones being used.

[@adammoore7034]

Art, Beauty, Sadness, yet Love. A pure master piece.

[@HarryIrvine]

that snare POPS

[@reidwegrecki2653]

Such consistent hits. Such a relaxed grip. So performative without being over the top. Just pure perfection 👌🏼

[@MultiBernadette1]

Lost count of the amount of times I have watched this. Superb skills.

[@GhostOvPerdition]

This was incredible 🙌 His sharp groove and crisp accuracy are beyond phenomenal. The tone of that snare is pure perfection on the pop and depth. Please Sleep Token do more of these because I have got to see this man slice through High Water at some point 🙌

[@prototype102010]

I hope we can get an Atlantic offering from Vessel soon. One of the single greatest album openers I've ever heard, and still gives me goosebumps. But this is truly WORSHIP seeing II be the absolute UNIT of a drummer he is. It's mesmerizing

[@paulwaddell7633]

That piano melody from Atlantic has been stuck in my head for days. Beautiful melodies from this band.

[@VIPER401]

Drumeo brought me here! This is gold!

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Im here for that hoodie ..

[@bradyischamp1641]

That was literally some of the cleanest drumming I think Ive ever seen

[@anoxia999]

I love how chill he is while being so sick, his composure is enviable

[@jonbonetti]

Blows me away how well he not only fills with complimenting accents but he uses space as well. Not a ton of ppl with the guts to let the silence make music 🙏

[@myveryhipusername]

This band has captivated my entire soul in less than 14 days. Really wish I was around for their early days but I’m not going anywhere from now on. ❤

[@shanadiwinata]

can't wait for more offerings from III and IV

[@dolipops]

3:36 SHEEEEEESH! The form & composure is just so sick. II really makes it look effortless.

[@10ekrom]

I get chills every time I watch this. The timing, the fills, the groovy beats, ughhhhhh in LOVE! I dare you, no matter what genre of music you like, to NOT bop your head to this. So good.

[@kingkoopa_]

More of these vids. Bring the rest of the members into the fold. Guitar play throughs, bass play throughs. Worship!

[@briannanavarro5432]

It just looks so….natural. So fluid, literally hypnotizing. No pun intended but also kind of intended. Edit: I wanted to add this in because I feel like I have to. My husband introduced me to them, he was trying to explain the lore to me and i became absolutely fixated. I usually never go for this kind of horizon of music but Sleep Token is clearly different than your average. My husband is overseas currently so we share this bond of music together amongst other things. I actually ended up having a dream that we went to one of their performances and almost the whole time we just stood next to each other silently crying in a happy/blissful way. There's something so powerful about these people and the way they operate behind the masks.

[@Annatar_Lord_of_Gifts]

The sign of a god tier drummer

[@reallifeshaggy328]

*slaps drum kit* this bad boy can fit so many ghost notes

[@Psyk0pepper]

Idk how many times I’ve watched and listened to this video but I just keep coming back

[@jessecompestine7861]

This dude is insane. The licks this guy is playing are jaw dropping. Effortless. Going on Sunday stroll for this guy. Wow.

[@lilithxm]

all hail II.

[@tugliife]

Oh II is gonna tear this up and I can't wait!

[@lexikareen6093]

🖤🤘 my dad would have loved this drummer and his double peddle. Thank u for existing, u have awoken something that was asleep in me, feeling🖤

[@RanjanKumar-bu7ws]

Snare sound is the perfection

[@bymyself11]

II killed it!!!!! I would expect nothing less from this absolute unit lol I'm literally obsessed with this band. Can't wait to see them live for the first time on their upcoming US tour.

[@afromuthfuka]

Saw them on the northlane Aus tour. Theyre incredibly theatrical but they command a stage. Youll love it. WORSHIP.

[@hebikira91]

Absolutely perfection! Now we need a play trough of "The Offering" 🙏

[@tung123451]

I just searched sleep token just to hear the drummer to get this beauty, thank you so much

[@owoden2361]

of all the drummers in the world, i wish i had II's talent the most. no one else has the same finesse with a kit like they do.