WE REACT TO SLEEP TOKEN: THE SUMMONING - THIS IS NEW...

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[@amsa928]

Not all their songs are this heavy. But this band is absolutely incredible. Definitely need to dive down the rabbit hole with this one. They literally don’t know how to make bad music.

[@13kellyr]

If they want heavy they should listen to Gods lol

[@amsa928]

@@13kellyr right lol

[@RandomApexLootbox]

Oh they have a few filler songs, imo. THe super slow stuff on previous albums was just "meh" to me. The 4 singles from the upcoming album are spot on, though.

[@amsa928]

@@RandomApexLootbox i get what you mean. I personally wouldn’t call them “filler songs” though. I know they might not be everyone’s cup of tea. Some of them require a certain state of mind to really appreciate them. There were a few I couldn’t really get into at first, but went back to later and it just hit differently. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@paintedlady_81]

Exactly. There were a bunch that I wasn’t that into the first time through. Hypnosis was one. I had never even heard of them, but they opened a show I went to last year. Higher hooked me. I was intrigued and they stole the show, for me. Now, I love Hypnosis, Alkaline, even The Love You Want and on, and on. Even the ones I don’t necessarily love, I can appreciate.

[@samcrorie]

Anyone: what genre is this? Sleep Token: yes I love this band. The whole Take Me Back to Eden album is great. I'd recommend listening to the Sundowning and TPWBYT albums also.

[@xNghtMRxEdgex]

"Do they just do like every style?" I already knew you were in for a treat at the end lol

[@bradleysmid737]

That last part is what we call baby makin music

[@hjthesurvivor2757]

Kyle’s facial expressions when it goes heavy make this reaction lol

[@eerhtM]

Listen to Alkaline. You're welcome.

[@hjthesurvivor2757]

The post above this is absolutely correct!

[@mkennedy319]

Listen to the lyrics in alkaline. Masterpiece.

[@helixgaming9058]

Chokehold, Alkaline, The Summoning, Higher, Take me to eden, dude almost all their songs are masterpieces.

[@Ericsaidful]

They all sound the same to me.

[@Ericsaidful]

@@helixgaming9058They sound sort of like Breaking Benjamin to me. Edit: I said this before I watched this reaction

[@Elariana_Tawarwaith]

I love how collectively EVERYBODY vibes to the outro of the song. It's so seductive and such a great contrast to the heavy first part of the song. I'm glad more bands are blending genres together.

[@ireladdy]

Really like that you noticed they repeated lyrics from the earlier part in the funk outro, and both fit so well. Not a lot of reactors I've seen have acknowledged that.

[@13kellyr]

The first one to really notice it that I've seen lol

[@tabithacattbooks]

I heard someone refer to this song as "baby-making metal" and now I can't think of it any other way. Their back catalogue is bonkers. I'm obsessed.

[@alejandromuro6639]

Cum Metal I heard 😂😂

[@CorneliusYeasteroni]

You guys mentioned that you couldn't really hear the vocals as well as you want. Sleep Token did that intentionally. They mix their music so every piece is equally as important and no one part is more important than another. As opposed to most pop music quieting the track and letting the vocals be front and center. I think that's why people love ST because they don't miss in any category!

[@AverageJ03Gaming]

This. You gotta selectively listen to different aspects on multiple runs.

[@EvenFlow1970]

The production on this album is spectacular. Its also crazy thst Vessel is playing all the instruments but drums as well.

[@erisptolemy]

Vessel does all the instruments except the drums. II does drums on the albums 😊

[@smward87]

That's not as uncommon as you'd think, not to take away from Vessel from being someone that can do it. Prince, Beck, Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails, Kim Dracula, Dave Grohl on the first Foo Fighters album, Damon Albarn from Gorillaz, Brendon Small. Just a few off the top of my head.

[@crm71mo41]

This band is so underrated, and I’m glad they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve! Vessel is such a phenomenal vocalist-his scale runs, the way he enunciates the lyrics, the soulfulness in his singing-brilliant! Vessel II’s drumming is soo fucking good!!! WORSHIP! 🙌🏻

[@Earthshadow4]

I have been impatiently waiting for y'all to do ST since you did Will Ramos' cover of Hypnosis. They've blown up with Summoning this month. You never know what you're going to get with these guys musically, I can see y'all getting into them. Welcome to the rabbit hole 😂

[@Earthshadow4]

To give some more background though I'm positive you're going to get a lot of people elaborating on the band: Sleep Token is an anonymous collection of musicians. The band lore goes that they're united in worship of an ancient deity only known as Sleep who appeared to Vessel, the singer, in a dream. The songs are taken to be sort of offerings or rituals to her. Bit or genuine belief, all members are masked, cover themselves in body paint, and Vessel at least has never spoken on stage. There's so much symbolism in their music, a whole section of the Discord is dedicated to hashing it all out. They've done one interview, email only, with Loudwire several years ago and iterated not to think of genre when it comes to them. Musically, that tracks. They'll do switch ups like this in their music, but Summoning is probably the most switch-y of their tracks in my opinion. They'll go anywhere from metalcore sounds to funk to R&B to some pretty gorgeous piano ballads to jazz and beyond. Sundowning is their first album, it's phenomenal. This Place Will Become Your Tomb is their second, also great. And the recent singles are believed from a leaked tracklist to be part of an upcoming album Take Me Back to Eden. I'm a pretty genre-fluid person when it comes to what I listen to so that's why they appeal to me a lot, and from watching y'all you seem to enjoy or at least appreciate that stuff which is why I'd hazard you'll like some of their other songs. You'll get the running lists of recommended songs so I won't repeat them, but they haven't had a song I haven't liked, so if you do look more into them, it should all be pretty good! The few music videos they have are also trippy. Happy listening!

[@emilylothchomphou3716]

I'm so glad your introduction to Sleep Token was The Summoning. It was my first listen on the album too. It's transformative. It's got the sickest guitar riffs and solos, tight ass drumming and a slappy funky chunky bass. What more can you ask for really?

[@MrJdub322]

Brooooo you got a do “Granite” “Aqua Regia” and “Chokehold” by these guys, not only are they bangers but you will get a better understanding of how much range this band has, they are literally on another level. Thanks for the upload! Worship.

[@NahIamgood]

Heavier songs from them would be The offering, Higher, Hypnosis and Gods. They have a really diverse catalog and the lore of the band is really interesting.

[@ThunderRooster]

OH BOY! I am glad you guys got to this one! I have reacted to 3 songs by them now, and Holy shit! Really sinking my teeth into this one!

[@makennaallen4246]

The commentary at the end about them all having different sounds they want for the song is so funny because the only people who wrote/played on the album are Vessel and II 😂

[@Munin92]

PLEASE DO ALKALINE!!!! COME ON PEOPLE, GIVE THIS A THUMBS UP!!!

[@scrptar129]

They don’t always do this, but they can do anything and do it well. You really never know what you’re going to get when you listen to Sleep Token. Worship.

[@faheemahmad9204]

Damn!! This is where the boy's journey began.

[@EdansHuman96]

Ahhh you guysssss have to do aqua regia and granite next

[@descantinginsalubrious]

Yo, the whole album is taking you to church. The gospel influence is STROOONG. II even said he was massively influenced by gospel drums and describes his current style as linear gospel + Abe Cunningham Deftones heavy groove.

[@thejuniorseas7683]

That Drumeo interview is awesome!

[@Djenta94]

"He's taking us to church now" got me lmaoooo

[@Kelly30stm]

Finally!!!! Listen to everything they have. 😊 Sleep Token is always a vibe. They are even more amazing live. Worship

[@jessicar5748]

That was my face the first time I heard The Offering a few years ago 😂 Been in love ever since! Worship

[@jenniferlchainmailjen152]

The Will Ramos clean singing performance was a Sleep Token song.

[@jrayne93]

You brought up song structure and the interesting thing about this song is they threw the playbook out the window. The entire song is refrains and chorus variations. There's not a SINGLE verse. It's crazy

[@Bluhawke]

Love Sleep Token. Glad y'all reacting to this. They've dropped a lot of new tracks in the last few weeks, all of which are awesome, but I'm partial to Granite.

[@jimjamjo1]

I think because this song is so complex, they keep the music video basic so it isn’t overstimulating. It allows you to feel the music without being visually distracted

[@rebeccalevy8491]

Welcome to Sleep Token. Such an eclectic and talented band. Each song will take you on a different journey. Worship!

[@inori433]

Ya'll already heard a Sleep Token song. The one that Will Ramos covered! They are such an incredible band. Found them through Wills vocal cover and never looked back. Worship!

[@CMFoodFun]

You guys have already watched Sleep token, just a cover sang by Will Ramos, that was Hypnosis. Other songs that you guys will enjoy: Jaws, Atlantic, The offering, Granite, Alkaline, Sugar.

[@traceysketchit5248]

Coming back here after your most recent ST reaction (Jericho). It's super interesting to see your initial reactions to this band, and then compare to how deep down the rabbithole you have gone lmao. Eric and Kyle of the past really had no idea XD

[@Daniyvet1264]

All of their songs are experiences! ♥️♥️♥️ they’re always taking us to church lol check out more!!

[@xcheyxhorrorx1031]

The song that got me into Sleep Token was The Offering they did shit like this and it got me hooked a few years ago. A lot of their music to me just ugh makes me feel like I can make stories out of it. Totally recommend you guys listening to it I'd think you'd really like it. It's nice to see this band getting the recognition it deserves.

[@dougsparks66]

watching now...can't wait to see Kyle's face on the bass riffs

[@dougsparks66]

LOL I called it!! His eyebrows raised 2 inches!!!! 🤣🤣

[@infin8reactions]

Sleep token are their own genre, it's more an experience!! Alkaline that's been suggested is an awesome song

[@infin8reactions]

@Rykerroad... nob off spammer!

[@jrayne93]

What genre should we do for the summoning guys? Yes

[@_.gray._]

They play with genre all the time, and they never miss! I recommend checking out their other new songs like Granite or Aqua Regia to get a feel for just how diverse this band is - their old stuff is just as magnificent. From their classics, I recommend: - The Offering - Calcutta - The Love You Want - Blood Sport (There are two versions... Do both. Start with the album version.)

[@Bonz-vc8zd]

I’m a huge metal head. But I can’t stop listening to sleep token. Their past albums are just phenomenal music I’ve never really heard before. Please react to more! track- HYPNOSIS!!

[@prodigalmarine5772]

Gentlemen. I am really enjoying your reactions. This old disabled veteran has a long time favorite 'christian' band called project 86 that have been together for over 25 years. I've met the lead singer and he's not only a very talented writer but he's also a pretty stellar human being. They just released two songs called 'metatropolis' and another called '0 is greater than 1.' Songs themselves are about the future of humankind and the dangers of transhumanism. The videos are incredible and it's the heaviest stuff to date for the band. I would love for you guys to review these two songs not only because it would bring more exposure to project 86 as a band but it would forever cement my love for your channel. Take care gents.

[@RockWoman248]

Checked 0 (is greater than) 1 and they slap! I will for sure listen more and show them so love, thanks for this!

[@prodigalmarine5772]

@@RockWoman248 you're awesome!! Thank you

[@nzed99]

Hey bros. Just wanted to say I love yall and how you guys unpack these songs. You guys have an amazing way with words. Much Love.!

[@vPERFECTIONv]

Eric bring a whole vibe😂 “LETS GOOOO”😂

[@ghosttrucking33]

I have watched every reaction on this song and absolutely love that look on your guys faces

[@taylorjones3436]

I’m so pumped you guys are going down this road. Cannot wait!

[@JessicaJones33333]

So glad you finally listened to them! Can't wait to see more reactions to their songs ☺️

[@tracyraines1059]

Y'all have heard a sleep token song before cuz you watched Will Ramos cover it and y'all loved it. So y'all should have kinda known what the band kinda sounds like. And you definitely need to do more cuz they are fucking amazing the one that dropped after this one is really good too and I think Eric will like it cuz it's got a lil more of a hip hop r and b sound to it and vessel giving a lil attitude in it, it's called granite and it's probably my fave out of the 4 songs they drop in the last month.

[@BowlingWolf855]

From your guys first listen to this to now going on a reaction of their catalog is awesome to see!

[@Siendorf]

Been waiting for this. Their catalog is amazing. What a journey it will be

[@MegaMrASD]

12:40 this was the business upfront and party in the back of music 😂

[@colinwatkins9018]

Lore time with Sleep Token nerd: Vessel is now with the lover he encountered in Chokehold. He’s got a “river running right into (them)” or a “blood trail, red in the blue” which indicates there’s blood in that river, despite him being tied to them. The chorus is Vessel accepting the other person as a lover, saying he wants them, to ascend as lovers with them. (this info is not mine)

[@connorprescott9827]

I described them to my Dad as "Heavy Metal Jazz" lol

[@mikemurrauy1511]

Hell yeah, definitely need to get on some more token! Also you guys really need to do a reaction to Hi Ren from Ren!!!!

[@LarryVitas]

all their new songs are fiiiiiiiiiiiiire. I really like Granite. WORSHIP.

[@st421D]

Was waiting for this one! This is a fairly new band to me as well, looks like the comments have it pretty well covered. On another note, Termina just dropped a new single Parasocial. It is an absolute must listen

[@pink_alchemist]

holy shit. i was not too impressed initially, but once this song was complete -- it's on the playlist!! I LOVE this trend of no singular sound/genre bands are doing. I heard Alkaline before this and loved it, so when this was so different, I was like wait...what? But a full listen really makes this song take shape and it's beautiful.

[@Lunar_Asylum]

So fun fact, III and IV do not record the music. It is only Vessel and II. So Vessel actually writes it all in that aspect =D

[@davej.4989]

Waited for you guys to react to Sleep Token. You have now entered the world of Vessel. Worship.

[@F7K7K7K]

Eric never had a normal cup fr

[@jw4792]

Yeah y’all really need to go down a Sleep Token Journey!

[@YodaRules]

I literally just discovered these guys last week! They are fire from what I had heard from them so far. Definitely different but I am digging this band. I had not heard this one yet so this was just as much a reaction for me as it was for you guys...lol Great reaction yet again guys! Can't wait for the next one!

[@erinlaboricua]

YES!!!! YES YES YES, insanely excited to see you guys getting into them.

[@DylanThompson02]

This song really goes from ethereal metal ore to UK blues on a dime! Killer track 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Dude42471]

You guys need to dive more into Sleeptoken

[@rouge_nyx]

Listen to The Funeral Portrait! They are amazing

[@Obliviari]

Been waiting for this one! Great vid guys

[@HopeAnchors7]

I definitely would love to see you guys go down this rabbit hole, the whole album is sooooo good. Not a single bad song from these guys!

[@danielleyoung3133]

Omg finally!!! I hope u go down the sleep token rabbit hole! These guys r so atmospheric, saw them live in Sept and they r just as insane live! One of my favorite bands for sure, vessels voice is crazy and their drummer is not praised enough!

[@1KrasserDude]

I saw them Live here in Hamburg, Germany where they played Chokehold after first playing in in Frankfurt 1 Day before and i gotta say Live they are something else and just in General the Lineup through the Tour with Architects and Northlane was crazy good.

[@sandcake]

Also saw them in Hamburg. Just went there for them and left after. Was way too short, but perfect.

[@name_less__ghoul]

i love sleep token im so glad they did this video!! and im pretty sure iv might be singing in the background as well (i could be wrong)

[@tylerdowney9841]

Going back to this video after you have discovered fully these guys, kind of cracks me up 😂 saying they sound like breaking Benjamin and that they’re sounding like falling in reverse. I love it. Lol

[@davidemery4759]

It is hilarious watching their ST videos backwards from Euclid to this one and hearing them talk about not knowing them. 😂

[@user-pw9vc3yd7e]

this is the first song i heard of theirs and i instantly heard breaking benjamin as well, interesting to see someone else arrive at that conclusion also.

[@user-em2rj5wm6t]

YESSSSS I’ve been waiting for this!! :)

[@nathanhunter6201]

Since one of you likes metal and the other likes hip hop, Dark Signs and Granite should 100% be on your radar, since those songs offer both genres. Oh, and they're both fantastic damn songs.

[@jeffshoemaker9817]

I was wondering when you were going to get to Sleep Token. This group is so good.

[@weirdtacoeaters2005]

The ending is perfect fucking music

[@josefgordon7712]

Mostly color shaded visualizers for their last album and this one so far has a different model for each track. Pretty cool artsy shit.

[@ninertactics]

The entire Sundowning album is awesome.

[@christbland]

Kyle gets the best stank face ever lol. Love it!

[@Josh_DoesStuff]

This is the first song from them that I listened to

[@Siendorf]

WORSHIP

[@yevheniia_zinko]

Need more and more and more your cool reactions to Sleep Token🙏 Every their song is not a song, it is Sleep Token Space Tour💙

[@grimfist79]

That dude with a guitar at the crossroads image is so spot on, as Vessel was in kinda folk soul rock whatever, almost acapella, duet years ago.

[@ReXtion88]

FINALLY. Been hoping you guys would come back to Sleep Token after hearing Will Ramos' Hypnosis cover. They're a band that do a lot of experimental things, but of their material so far this is comfortably the wackiest. Shit is fire though. I really hope you guys come back to this band, especially on later listens they really colonise your brain.

[@PlaceHolder994]

This band is such an experience. Some of my favorite songs are Hypnosis The offerin Gods Jaws Descending. Like that.

[@amandag1337]

Sleep Token! Finally!! Also, I love Eric's shirt

[@TattooPirate]

i definitly find that they have a tool'esc vibe when it comes to their music with the unorthodox time signatures and vocalizations

[@tracyraines1059]

Thier older songs have some really wicked videos and a good bit of them are really dark and the songs start out kinda lighter and then get really heavy towards the end. They are all beautiful and dark and most are love songs in one way or another it's pretty much a love hate relationship with the deity they worship at least that is what I get from listening to every song they have every made. But they will all touch yours soul cuz vessel sings with more emotion then anyone I've ever heard. So if you jump down this rabbit hole be ready for a roller coaster ride of love hate heart break joy death and every thing in between.

[@kevinbourne3017]

Since this song came out I cannot stop listening to it!

[@SHGibby2021]

Been listening to it on repeat for the past 3 days.

[@allisonmallory]

I never get tired of your intro to Sleep Token

[@bearkrazyb7185]

Definitely need to check some more songs out and you guys will be hooked guaranteed!!!

[@Misstizzylush]

Stoked to see you guys reacting to this, I'm only 4 months late in NZ hahahaa

[@nicholashofbauer6880]

This is where it all began for both of you❤

[@TootyLootyFruity]

you guys are slept on, i allways enjoy your reactions going through your catalogue and I seen you are late to sleeptoken. Please try do there earlier stuff.

[@beccareichard9649]

please you need to go down a sleep token rabbit hole. you never know what you’re gonna get from them. the way they blend genres is insane. only sleep token can make a song like this and make it work. vessel’s voice is ridiculous and II’s drumming is so precise. like i’m annoyed at how good they are.

[@mirkatch7175]

I'm ready for this rabbit hole.

[@Edd25164605]

Coming back to this after Kyle &Eric became fans. It's funny how here they compared Sleep Token to this band or that. Having seen their journey through the discography they realise how unique Sleep token are 👍

[@Rinny_Rin_Rin]

So excited for Ya’ll to fall down this rabbit hole. Sleep Token has some formulas they do very well but they are also very good at doing something you don’t expect. They don’t really stick to one genre. They do whatever they want and they do it fucking WELL. Every song is an experience. All the new singles feel like them going “we can do anything. And we will.” Lmao some of my favorites are Granite, The Night Does Not Belong to God, and Give. But any of the new singles are worthy! Any song really. I’m obsessed. 😂😂😂