"The Summoning" by SLEEP TOKEN is LEGENDARY!

[@AlexHefner]

What’s the next song we need to check out on the channel? Whether it’s sleep token or not! Drop those suggestions!

[@magda.3829]

Blind Channel Bad Idea

[@robdaniel3211]

Deftones “Digital Bath”

[@Tyzygy]

Phantom Elite - Inner Beast, great small metal band currently about to drop a new album, this is one of their new singles

[@Dontreadme]

SLEEP TOKEN - THE LOVE YOU WANT 🥰

[@billkersten1867]

Ren - “Hi Ren”. This one hits different, but well worth it. He was sick/bed-ridden for years, bouncing back and forth between doctors and having been misdiagnosed multiple times. The song is an inner-dialogue with his subconscious, and it is SOOO powerful.

[@La.Negra_Vicla]

Alex: How many genres are in this? Sleep Token: Yes

[@SpiicyKracker]

I wrote the exact same comment. And then saw you that you wrote this already. Hahahah

[@Gossetttt]

Welcome to Falling In Reverse

[@THEPURPLEHAZE1000]

The only way I can describe Sleep Token is “imagine taking a walk through a misty forest on another planet” there is just something so ethereal and haunting about them. In the best way

[@impossivel2006]

That's a great AI prompt

[@THEPURPLEHAZE1000]

@@impossivel2006 for sure dude

[@LifeofEbb]

Basically the premise of "The Love You Want" music video

[@NathanRush51]

With alien fireflys flying around

[@helenakasunic8810]

I love this so much, such an accurate description

[@jacobsobelman3923]

Chokehold, Aqua Regia, Granite, Vore, Hypnosis…the list of bangers goes on

[@minishark7630]

Alkaline

[@marketlg24]

Jaws and Atlantic

[@garrisonmoore1490]

Sugar Edit: I’m gonna list more as I think of them assuming nobody posts them, so… Nazareth (pretty dark but DANG)

[@wolfsbaneart]

The Offering

[@Mintyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

bloodsport drained my eye balls fr.

[@drskizz]

There's a musical inside joke at the heart of this song: Sleep Token is a metalcore band who often does a metal breakdown at the end of their songs (here they do it in the middle), but at the end of this song they do a "breakdown" in the style of 60's funk/soul music, which is where the concept of the breakdown originated. So, if listeners are expecting a big breakdown at the end, they get it, just not the type they were expecting.

[@collinqs2541]

Name a 60s soul or funk song that sounds like the ending of the summoning.

[@kuro21313]

​@@collinqs2541 faccs

[@TheGreatMaou]

@@collinqs2541 bruh why are you so combative, dude was just trying to say it had funk/soul feel at the end. touch grass

[@nickyhoward]

@@collinqs2541 It's not that serious bro, just shut up and enjoy the music.

[@coolmanplayz438]

@@collinqs2541 "Tell me something good" by Rufus. Not quite 60s funk, but 70s funk and sounds quite a bit like it. Gatekeep elsewhere please and thank you.

[@svmilt]

I think the summoning is what really brought them out of the amazing little cove they’ve been hidden in. They are a GEM, a rare find. I’m glad they are becoming more popular. Please listen to their older stuff though, it’s just as great.

[@xsourdieze1]

Been a fan of them since about a week after The Summoning came out. Two Ep is some of my favorite work theirs and Sundowning is one of my favorite albums ever lol

[@digitalmouse3314]

I did and it's freaking amazing

[@educostanzo]

I love how immediately when you said "my initial question is summoning what" the riff dropped like a direct answer.

[@distant6606]

that voice though...both harsh and clean vocals are straight up fire 🔥🔥

[@acurseofconstantobstacle5603]

I love how the faces made during this song are damn near universal. Confused stank face is the future of music 🤘

[@ebev91]

I think I could watch this video muted and know exactly where he’s at in the song just by the facial expressions lol

[@jasonconklin6702]

I'm lovin' this new baby-makin'-metal genre!!! Don't want it to stop

[@ryanchase5249]

Type o negative is the original baby making metal

[@jasonconklin6702]

@@ryanchase5249 I love TypeO-!!! Miss Peter Steele

[@evrth-angel]

This band brings the excitement back to music- EXACTLY! It's been so long since any artist has given me goosebumps with everything they put out. I love the sound. I love the lore. Sleep Token has made me fall back in love with music.

[@thethespianx9185]

Where do I read about the lore?!

[@AttilatheThrilla]

You should also check out the band Northlane.. The progression of that band is incredible and their vocalist is a God like creature like Vessel here

[@joannawrzelikowska3273]

Trueeeee ❤ so true

[@lysergiklich8205]

I'm glad you love music again!

[@CVR306]

LOVE Eternal for Sleep Token....Wonderful

[@walleye306]

This song fucken levitates your soul. It's like an audible drug, it's fucken nutty

[@tashax747]

This song......this band!!!!! Good to see you FINALLY checking this song out! Been listening to them since 2020 and happy they are getting the recognition they deserve

[@joshuacorrea9847]

i found this band in 2020 as well through my teacher and i've been a huge fan since!

[@josiahbyju]

It's a proud feeling isn't it

[@Cinegavo]

​@@joshuacorrea9847yeah found during the beginning of covid

[@billie_thepeach]

Vessel’s high pitch scream takes me to another goddamn planet 🖤😩

[@ninab3234]

Mood

[@carters527]

We did it yall

[@CindyLou67]

Hell Yeah!!🔥🫶

[@andreadannibale2892]

the sought moment has come

[@unkletravelingmatt]

*makes proud papa face*

[@592Johno]

He's been summoned

[@CindyLou67]

@@592Johno I am so happy we spammed him something ridiculous & sent carrier pigeons & we finally got to see Alex get Summoned!! I can't wait to take this wild ride with him & y'all🤘🫶

[@granitecapital]

Alex: “Something tells me I am not ready for what’s about to happen…” Bro none of us were 😩

[@suz5765]

This band are completely changing how we look at different genres..the way they mix them is amazing! Also they are absolutely fantastic live..one of the best gigs I’ve been to..and I’ve been to a lot of metal gigs but they just pull you in.

[@SchnitzeIkuchen]

The structure and composition of this song is a masterpiece 😊

[@rayk141]

I heard of Sleep Token mentioned by Noah Sebastian of Bad Omens during an interview. He was asked if he had more control on who would play the line up, he would want Sleep Token on the tour. They've def. Got good vibes and a mix of styles in their music. Def. something different.

[@justsorandom764]

You touched on something that Sleep Token does better than anyone else imo. They seem to move seamlessly between genres and do a better job than anyone out there of incorporating a multitude of different genres into their music. Djent, jazz, pop, electronic, classical. It's like their music genre is literally fucking all of them.

[@MiguelRamirez-cr7gh]

There’s a ton of other bands that do this. We just haven’t listened to them yet. 12 foot ninja, Time the Valuator, Banks Arcade, Bilmuri, Scarypoolparty to name a few

[@13kellyr]

​​@@MiguelRamirez-cr7ghTime, The Valuator split up tho and 12 Foot Ninja is kinda mid imo

[@xRamZx]

The sleep token bandwagon is huuuuge and I've been on it for years, there's room for everyone!

[@samuelpartridge5496]

Just now jumping on... these guys are gonna get huge

[@Beforeiawake92]

The band we didn’t think we needed in our life.

[@aidanwalsh6265]

Hearing this live is one of life's best experiences

[@gamefan6142]

Sleep Token did something that hasn't happened to me in a long time. No kidding, from the moment I heard Vore and Summoning, I listened to both those songs 20-30 times on repeat. Those are just the types of songs I could have a 10 hour remix of. A little trippy at times, melodically awesome, airy(idk if that's an expression, but hey) and some good dj0nt in there for good measure. What more can a metalhead ask for? (No, it's not canceled vocalists, don't start with that)

[@digitalmouse3314]

Lol same

[@collinqs2541]

I mean I would say a metal head would want some more interesting riffs…not that ST is bad but their riffage needs some major work.

[@gamefan6142]

@@collinqs2541 I mostly agree on that. But in my experience, the simple riffs are usually the ones that go hard. Just look at Rammstein. Headbang central with 5 power chords. Of course there are also exceptions. Dream theatre is heavy AND complicated.

[@DemonessofRedSnow]

I know what you mean with having this insane love for a band that I haven’t felt since I was a teenager. I feel like I’ve been transported back to a time where I only had one CD and I was totally fine with that because I could listen to it a million times and not get sick of it.

[@izuniaborkowska4]

Same. My new music Big Love!!!

[@ATaleOfMenAndWolves]

Honestly, a song that does NOT get enough love is Atlantic. I'd honestly adore it if you checked it out. Lyrically its fucking amazing, vocally it slaps, overall it's just an insanely beautiful and emotional song. I personally haven't seen anyone react to it, which blows my mind. It's my absolute favorite Sleep Token song.

[@lesliehamilton2020]

I cried my eyes out the first time I heard that song. To this day it’s my favorite.

[@ATaleOfMenAndWolves]

@@lesliehamilton2020 Actual facts. It's absolutely perfect at bringing out that emotion

[@mobius5]

thanks so much for directing me to this song. good song for sure

[@duffman9908]

Atlantic is easily my favorite Sleep Token song thus far. It is just perfectly crafted.

[@charlesjackson5745]

I listened to that album in one sitting, Atlantic was the perfect opener for it. My introduction to sleep token was Will Ramos doing the cover of hypnosis, and then I heard the summoning and went down the rabbit hole of listening to all their songs

[@Silo1776]

So cool that you’re a rap fan by nature, but are giving heavy music a chance. Much appreciated, coming from a metal head. I listen to rap sometimes, and some of it is actually really good. All genres have that small percentage that is amazing.

[@Sasquatch33]

I wouldn't really say he's "giving it a chance" he's been into metal for a couple years now after doing reactions. He even started learning guitar because of it.

[@Silo1776]

@@Sasquatch33 I know. And two years later it’s still cool to me.

[@Nathdood]

Awesome reaction, you get so excited for Sleep Token and I'm 110% here for it. I'm gonna go off on a limb and superultra recommend Calcutta. It's one of their older songs and arguably one of their best.

[@williamsummerson1204]

Alex is a f'n legend. Sleep Token is a special band, vessel's voice is unreal and soul piercing. Other songs of there's to check out. Bloodsport, The love you want, Granite, Aqua Regia, Jaws, Hypnosis and Chokehold.

[@poncakebruh126]

yes especially blood sport

[@darbytheturtle]

Bloodsport NEEDS to be next

[@liamwells2132]

Especially followed up by the Room Bellow version of Bloodsport as well, just to see the comparison and how flexible Vessels vocals can be with the same lyrics

[@Lachs89]

Dude, his voice is one of the worst and boring ones ive ever heard. Everyone could sing that and its highly edited. I just hope that this hype doesnt last.

[@poncakebruh126]

@@Lachs89 have u seen their live shows lmao. Also not everyone could sing like that

[@ihteshamkhan4696]

that ending was so unexpected but executed absolutely wonderfully. so different and unique

[@oIRONITEo]

The song goes from heavy chunks to straight up baby making music seamlessly.

[@bbschroeder7125]

YES I’ve been waiting for this one 🔥 I would recommend too that you listen to more Make Them Suffer. You listened to them before but I think they have some of the heaviest, chunkiest, most headbangable riffs. Songs to check out would be “Doomswitch” or “Hollowed Heart” if you ask me.

[@Ian-rk3co]

I definitely second Doomswitch

[@The261ride]

Doomswitch is so damn good. Same with Contraband

[@foreverdownboi4917]

DOOMSWITCH RIPS SO HARD

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*As a fan of Meshuggah and Alcest that also appreciates both the guttural and romantic singing, this is literally what breathing fresh air feels like.* Instant 10/10 for me.

[@joannawrzelikowska3273]

Omg saw Sleep Token Alcest and Meshuggah on one festival ❤ this year

[@TheDarkMannLXIX]

I've seen Mushuggah numerous times. I'm going to Sick New World in Vegas again in April and Sleep Token will be there! It'll be my 2nd Sick New World show!!

[@billkersten1867]

Ren - “Hi Ren”. This one hits different, but well worth it. He was sick/bed-ridden for years, bouncing back and forth between doctors and having been misdiagnosed multiple times. The song is an inner-dialogue with his subconscious, and it is SOOO powerful.

[@Plikso]

The amount of smiles and changes of reactions on this video shows how good sleep token is

[@TSenter82]

I've listened to this song at least 50 times already because it's that DAMN good, great reaction Alex.

[@necropunk7015]

Only 50? Those are rookie numbers! You gotta pump those numbers up!😂 Jk

[@Jmack7861]

Finally this one. Honestly I’m surprised you didn’t check it out when it first came out. The offering and gods are in the same vein as the summoning and vore if you want more sleep token like this and their latest release.

[@jenray7666]

"Something tells me I'm not ready for what's about to happen.." 🤣🤣🤣 boy you were so right lol

[@AcousticSerenity]

That freakin chorus is beautifully done and sticks with ya

[@Centeredandsoulful111]

Thank you so much Alex for introducing me to so many artists! I have been obsessed with Sleep Token since your last video. This song is truly epic!

[@mrmezmer]

I think you need a Sleep Token marathon.....We're ready for it

[@lunashipman8072]

That song scratches a part of my brain that I didn’t know needed scratching. It’s the greatest song that seems to take you on a journey. I equate it to the movie Silent Hill. That movie makes no sense but then it does somehow.

[@ManuelGuillenMusic]

6:11 you were killing that little tiny mini improv, broooo!

[@nb970]

Watching people listen to this song for the first time is so satisfying hahaha. All of your reactions were just *chef's kiss* priceless 5:23 hahaha no, you're not haha

[@sintaxera]

I don't have to skip ahead to know what that timestamp refers to

[@VideoEgo1]

Know what it is without knowing when it happens lol .

[@QuantumFeldspar]

@innominata well wait for it, whats the point of your comment?

[@zenw8]

"This band brings the exciting back to music" so freaking right. To me this was a huge breath of fresh air!

[@Snowflakelefki]

Sleep Token‘s tour with the Architects was what they needed! So happy they are finally out there! Was so hopeful for them the past few years!! 🥰🥰

[@johnsearing9736]

I rarely comment but this song.... Is what I've been waiting for ... For 39 years !!! Everything type of music just all jumble up together perfectly! Sleep token is just different in the best possible way

[@djpinger]

"How many genres are in this song?" Me: "yes".

[@kristinsevin]

Lmao yup

[@Gl00mySunday]

I have waited so long for Alex to discover Sleep Token, wrote a shitton of dm's pretty much begging... it's good to see this now haha 🤣👌🏻🤟🏻💜

[@JacqueALoo]

Mission accomplished 👌🤣

[@06SteveO]

These guys and Deftones are what I put on when I just want to close my eyes and be transported off this planet.

[@Bawby4489]

These guys must be the best up and coming band at the moment. I love every track they release. Not been this excited for an artist since I was at school which was a very long time ago lol

[@thenateyoulove]

You know what same, this band gets me sooooo excited to see what they're gonna do next it's just unbelievable.

[@jillian_duz]

This song, Alkaline, Chokehold, and Granite are my fave songs from them right now! 😁👌🏼✨

[@KJiinX]

I actually discovered Sleep Token from your reaction to Alkaline, and ever since I am OBSESSED! Little late to the party just now listening to their older songs. Appreciate you my guy! Stay blessed and take care 🙌

[@adambt6859]

The Offering. Sugar, Higher, Jaws, hypnosis,the list of bangers goes on and on. To kinda get a good idea of their earlier stuff, i would check out Jaws first

[@onlyether]

Alex, you have to listen to Chokehold by Sleep Token next! It will blow you away!

[@edhannigan4327]

This album has set a new level for mixing, the clarity and punch in this mix, tone of guitars, width of whole mix if f**king HUGE !

[@BigSparkzy]

One thing I found listening to this song on freakin repeat since it dropped, the entire thing is in 4/4. If you get the groove early even the polyrythms will match up and the whole song becomes god like

[@mattnorthcutt3622]

I loved your reaction to such an awesome song and band. I couldn't agree more about your comments on how music should be, so good that you never want a song to end, and this song gives me goosebumps too. With that being said you need to check out their song called Sugar. Just like in the last verse of The Summoning when they bring in the FUNK. The song Sugar is nothing but stanky sweet FUNK! This song should be on everyone's bedroom soundtrack, if you get what I'm sayin. 😉😉

[@birberking6999]

Undeniably a mind blowing song… a true work of art!!.

[@yevheniia_zinko]

I am for the second time here🙃, I love Summoning, I love Alex reactions❤️‍🔥

[@stephenblack4902]

Been listening to these guys for a year now and telling everybody about them. I have their first two albums and they just keep getting better with each new release.

[@christofts857]

Imagine seeing this live. I had the privilege a few weeks back. It was utterly mindblowing. 2023 is their year man.

[@Rob_0_Pierce]

This song live is unreal. II does an amazing solo during that break… ugh.. it’s pretty amazing

[@seanmace8331]

I listened to their Playlist on KZbin cause of your Vore video and yeah The Summoning is so awesome

[@cradlegrl]

This song is fantastic!! Shows their talent!

[@CosmicGoatBear1]

This song is dope as hell I love it. You are the best Alex!

[@amature15]

Love this song, its been on repeat

[@salknight30]

The beauty of life if you know this song, so addicted

[@justinarcher9172]

Love how the most replayed part in every one of these reactions is the “funk” part. This song was my intro to sleep token, and is still right at the top for me.

[@oviate1]

They’ve actually been around since 2016 but just now getting the attention they rightfully deserve with the recent releases. Time for you to finally cannonball down the rabbit hole and join us in worship.

[@loribee2654]

I love to come back to this video as this was what got me worshipping from the rooftops. I'd never given Sleep token the time of day until this video, now I'm obsessed, I've seen them live and am going to see them again 😁 Thanks Alex 🤘

[@JamiAU]

You asked "Summoning what?".. everyone, that band is summoning everyone.

[@danmansyx9]

Thank you! We finally got you to listen! It’s my favorite!

[@jenseay593]

Totally came across his banned by accident and boy am I glad I did. I mean they have so many layers so many genres and they pull it off so well I mean every element of every song is uniquely different and the vocals are amazing and don’t get me started on the drumming I have never heard more bed or drumming in my life, I love this band They’re fucking awesome.

[@souflikar6702]

"This band brings excitement back to music". Perfect description!

[@S2023T]

Haha your facial expressions during the song are awesome 😆🙂 Great reaction! 👍 I also really like that about Sleep Token. You never know what to expect, it's always exciting. That's what makes this band so incredibly unique, I think. And this song is just badass...in different genres 👍🤘😏

[@S2023T]

@Mr_alexhefner________ I'm sorry but I don't use telegram 🙈🙂

[@DieHumanless]

This song has more genres and time changes than a Mr. BUNGLE song. Sleep Token has been around for nearly a decade, and had a decent sized fan base, but the new album has greatly increased their popularity.

[@greg0063]

Symphonic metal, smooth, melodic, cool...oh wait... insert The Black Keys cameo?! Very unique.

[@amsa928]

Yo I love watching people reacting to Sleep Token. This is 100% how excited I get when I listen to them. Love it ❤

[@paulroberts4667]

Anything off the new album is phenomenal!!! BUT, to get a real feel for their music, the Sundowning album is a masterpiece!!

[@MegaStagers]

"How many genres are in this song?" Yes, Alex, we've all been asking that the whole time.

[@BrutalAwesomeMusic]

Dude I came from the Metalcore/Hardcore scene. I listen to EDM Dubstep and all that shit too. I never listened to a fucking masterpiece like this. It's just out of this world.

[@stephenhill1716]

I haven’t seen ALL his vids; but for me this is without a doubt the first time I’ve ever seen Alex go without pausing a song.

[@devinstark2787]

I love this song but the second half of it is what gets me every time!!!

[@brianwittmuss8036]

Yeah I love them! They have Gojira, Rivers of Nihil and Architects sound with just pure originality ❤

[@luv2behot2003]

Yes!! I've been waiting for this!! Thanks alex!

[@mherron2004]

"something tells me in not ready for whats about to happen" nope you just finally got to the best part

[@PaddleboardingFL]

I hope this song becomes the Bohemian Rhapsody of future generations!

[@JJScrotus]

Dude your outfits are stylish as hell. I truly love it. Never change, Alex.

[@BlackVeilDiscoRoyaleInReverse]

Yeeeeeeeeeee! You have to check out aqua regia or chokehold next!

[@reefermadness6758]

I have been waiting for this! Thank you!

[@rasmachris94]

I dont know if it's actually what they're doing but this song really gives me Warhammer 40k vibes, from the model standing with lasers pointed at them to the lyrics saying 'take me past the edge, i want to see the other side'. Warhammer 40k is set in a grim future where humanity has to fight off hordes of aliens, giant bugs called the tyranids, demons and immortal space robots. Their most intelligent and powerful leader the Emporer was betrayed and mortally wounded, so to keep him alive on his golden throne they have to feed him 1000 souls a day. It's incredibly dark, foreboding but cosmically beautiful.

[@haveyoureyesopened]

Alex said it, those guitars are friggin majestic on another level.... I couldn't feel any better type of way.

[@BB-BA55akaMR-BLEGH]

We need merch just based off all of Alex's "Alex-isms".

[@nathangibson6037]

That funky pink Floyd bit at the end was amazing.

[@Sasquatch33]

Kinda reminded me of the end of shine on you crazy diamond with the way it starts all majestic and groovy in the beginning of the song then goes into a pure slow funk-like jam towards the end.

[@WalkerTxsRngr7]

You should check out The Offering. It's one of their older songs and it's the first one that brought me around to listening to them.

[@justintime82jb]

It's not a genre it's a mind melt no genre blend .... so sexy .. violent .. beautiful dreamscape!

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

Let's be honest here, many of us were conditioned into expecting some of the filthiest or most epic breakdown/outro at the end of that song... which is why the FUNK was so shocking. You know for a fact that Sleep Token did that just to catch people off guard.

[@jakeharmon542]

2:49. "How many genres are in this song?" Oh... just you wait

[@jernst7569]

"That's some majestic shit, like riding an all-white unicorn through space"...Alex, you legend :)

[@joshcastle9257]

Man couldn’t have said “how many genres are in this song” at a better moment 🤣