WHAT WHAT WHAT | Sleep Token - The Summoning | Reaction

[@Frenzy4457]

They went from Chunk Token to Funk Token. Love it

[@peterkondas1685]

That´s what I was thinking, funky jazz ending

[@darrengee936]

💀💀💀

[@CruciaLou]

Hopefully not punk Token lmaoooo

[@loz6445]

I would love to see a phonk token

[@CapraDemon101]

@@CruciaLou ahahaha fucking hate it

[@devdirty]

"That part fuckin fucks" My favorite phrase of 2023 so far

[@aaronnewell2349]

I'm laughing so hard at that lol

[@Weaai71]

OMG I laughed so hard at that 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@josephcamobreco9683]

I think its funny that both Metalbird and HardCore wore silent planet t-shirts while listening to this ridiculously awesome song

[@bogdanhxc]

both bought at the same show too

[@nathanhunter6201]

Weirdly, the funk ending wasn't the biggest surprise of the song for me. It was the guitar solo. That is super unusual for Sleep Token.

[@yourself_and_i_music]

telomeres had one and it was epic

[@Loonstadk]

My favourite bit just throw this outrageous solo in

[@CoronaryArteryDisease.]

The solo was awesome, agreed

[@funnyperson4027]

it's that guitar tone man, it's so beautiful was like a gut punch

[@medusa6491]

All that hornyness, chunky groove, synth elements & dreamy vibes is what Thornhill should have become. Never felt something like this since The Dark Pool.

[@John_Souls]

Bro it's January 6, and best song of the year already dropped. We can move to 2024.

[@BlaZe-pl4ym]

They went from putting me in a chokehold to completely pummeling me into concrete with these singles Cause GAWD DAYUM

[@TakenBySurpriseNS]

If the rest of the album is as strong as these 2 tracks, this could be my favourite Sleep Token album

[@JesusOfPaign]

I loved their last album, would’ve been on my AOTY list if i hadn’t waited til 2022 to listen to it. But these two tracks are by far their two best tracks, so whatever record they belong to, it’ll be their best album 😂

[@DrDeathbat]

It’s just singles so far. There is no album so far.

[@JesusOfPaign]

@@DrDeathbat Sure, but i’m referring to whatever album/ep these end up being a part of, if that’s what they end up being

[@roojothy9910]

@@DrDeathbat Well guess what There's an album

[@hunterreid3907]

@@JesusOfPaign there is an album, called, take me back to eden. Get hype

[@isnobodyreally102]

Only sleep token could pull a funk outro out their ass and everyone go "ok that works". Truely genre crossing at times is what people say bout them. This is just more proof.

[@colbyboucher6391]

So many bands do this sort of thing though... I've been listening to stuff like this for years and I'm starting to feel like I've just gone insane now that more people are hearing it.

[@Hodevine]

Well, not really. Twelve Foot Ninja succesfully mixed progressive metal, funk, disco, tango/bossa nova, reggae and other genres for the better part of a decade.

[@wllulu]

​@@colbyboucher6391share the knowledge bro

[@colbyboucher6391]

@@wllulu They're basically taking what prog metal has been doing for the past decade or so and making it... less prog, more metal. TBH I think a lot of the people coming from the metalcore side of things wouldn't like most of it? Not sure. But some of my favorite bands recently have been Vola, Leprous (at least everything before Malina, Bilateral is insane), every band Devin Townsend has been in... Native Construct, too. Some of what Hacken has done. This song *really* feels like they took some inspiration from Vola and Leprous especially. The Deftones and Tool obviously, too.

[@SACREDM16]

"He thinks this crazy" was all of us when we first heard this song haha. Thank you Bogdan for introducing me to this band! Worship.

[@frostynavs]

died when he said the tone was O B E S E

[@Pepper_Jvck]

Vessel REALLY stepped up his game as a scream vocalist for this song... He used to just kinda yell and it wasn't... great for his voice.

[@funnyperson4027]

yeah hearing him live now and it seems like he figured out proper technique

[@massaj88]

Just wait til you hear Vore.

[@Pepper_Jvck]

@@massaj88 oh I have. Vessel’s got PIPES.

[@massaj88]

@@Pepper_Jvck POIPES

[@SimplySideStep]

Actually it was IV i believe who did a huge load of screaming on this song

[@rewoundmusic2312]

It is insane to me how they managed to go from stupidly heavy to jazzy and funky in the same song and make it flow perfectly.

[@colbyboucher6391]

If that's an idea that you like you might appreciate Bilateral by Leprous and Quiet World by Native Construct. Maybe some of Devin Townsend's music (especially his latest album Empath). ...Also VOLA's first EP, Monsters.

[@rewoundmusic2312]

@@colbyboucher6391 i actually love pretty much all of those bands, Leprous, Devin Townsend, and Vola are great!

[@colbyboucher6391]

@@rewoundmusic2312 Lmao I was on the money. The way this huge army of metalcore fans are getting introduced to this kinda psuedo prog metal sound is making me go a little insane. On one hand I'm massively excited, and on the other It's already a flood of "wOw has anyone done this before?"

[@rewoundmusic2312]

@@colbyboucher6391 yeah lol I feel you

[@angelruiz8371]

Tbh the end part did not blend in good at all hence why they had to do a whole min of just pure “vibes” and the breakdown or the two breakdowns both generic one is a triplet which we heard a bunch and the other is just a two step me personally this song had nothing unique about it at all

[@joshfitt9026]

The scary thing about Sleep Token is they are still so slept on as a band. Yet they’re still taking over regardless

[@QuantumFeldspar]

Yeh man thats actually so very scary, not sure what to do

[@AB21]

this song will blow them up for sure but i hope they do more heavy shit like this

[@TheNamesFathom]

guess what

[@Moosetattchio]

The final jazz part was bridge into final chorus. So gooood. I think part of the story was that vessel had an...ahem...intimate encounter with "sleep" This makes sense with the way the song is laid out. They did the summoning for sexy time with "sleep" which seemingly explains the "bow chicka wow wow" ending.

[@psrevoke8343]

Bro that scream during the second half of the breakdown is nuts. I didn't expect him to sound so good, it used to be kinda weak and really raw when he screamed but that has POWER behind it. Gave me goosebumps. I love this song.

[@bennyhaslonghair]

Album of the year is going to be VERY hard to decide if Sleep Token, Spiritbox and Make them Suffer release new albums in the same year.

[@j.r.v.p_14]

Plus Loathe. They said they wouldn’t be doing their 2022 tour in the UK to start working on a new album. So hopefully 👀 All I know is this is going to be a good year for us fans

[@joanriera99]

Don't forget Invent Animate

[@SeelsOfElation]

@@j.r.v.p_14 to finish their album not start on it. It was already underway I’m pretty sure

[@CartmanRobin]

Don’t forget Currents. They could drop one this year too

[@codym3380]

Currents and Polaris and Kingdom of Giants though

[@silentagony1019]

The more I listen to this song the more I realize how much of a masterpiece it is. They literally switched genres in the song and did it so well. We had a hard hitting breakdown, nice double kicks, soft ambiant, and at the end we had a jazzy blue. This is something different that you can’t really tell the genre of this song.

[@colbyboucher6391]

There's plenty of bands that do this, they've just never been very popular before.

[@jacksonconstantine5740]

@@colbyboucher6391 if no one’s heard of them there’s a reason for it

[@EscapexEU]

Honestly the way they releasing this is such a great idea and it builds hype

[@teampb6255]

Usually I love reaction channels to discover a song along with the reactors... for this song I heard it before the reactions and it's been SO enjoyable knowing what's coming and seeing you go through the same rollercoaster of emotions I did on first listen 😂

[@danteramosmusic]

What I love the most about these singles is how Sleep Token is starting to feel more like a band rather than just Vessel having his guys around him. Not implying this has been Vessel's own vanity project or anything, especially since Vessel II has always been a highlight. But I like the new direction more because of how it sounds "fuller"? And I don't feel like this only has to do with the production or it being heavier. The guitar solo and the funky part both say a lot about this. They're making different decisions while remaining true to themselves and I'm all for it. Simply incredible and I can't wait for the rest!

[@frostfang1]

I think touring together and meeting other bands has really allowed them to grow and expand, but also just achieve absolute creative mesh.

[@Glintingbeetle]

such a great song, if you can even call this journey a song anymore. it feels like more

[@OccupiedMuffins]

It’s just a song bro chill

[@hawthornedrive]

@@OccupiedMuffins it's not "just a song" fr

[@edaro636]

@@OccupiedMuffins ur name is dennis, shut up

[@Penguino19]

@@OccupiedMuffinswhat💀💀

[@RattyBlueWIZARD]

@@OccupiedMuffins no.

[@kenn0th3]

Saw them tonight together with Northlane as special guests for Architects. Was absolutely incredible and they delivered a great show.

[@CSARdrums24]

Good lord that’s a powerhouse of a lineup!

[@dropwafflez]

my biggest regret is i didn’t fly out to attend this show

[@gafuraskarov2814]

2:24 that moment cracked me up clicked on the video just see that reaction

[@TheAsphyx666]

I just love that they never do what you expect them to - but it always kills.

[@joshforeman1648]

Tbh they usually follow the same formula in every song, especially on the last album. This song is definitely the best thing they’ve ever released in my opinion.

[@rumandbass]

i've been listening to this on repeat. it's like an entire album in 1 song. they are madmen!

[@SleepToken29]

The part at 2:26 is how you know a true metalhead lol. You heard half a chug and had to pause it and run it back 😂

[@patbateman8116]

calling it now, one of my songs of the year. this song is beyond a journey and such an evolution of their sound that i can’t help but literally drool over it. i mean they’ve always been one of my favourite bands but now, they’re moving up, a LOT.

[@doxbtw]

Nice, very nice. Let's see Paul Allens song of the year.

[@cracyzero777rat]

It became the number 1 heavy song on spotify

[@gooseofthecosmos2805]

The blend of the piano melodies and distorted guitars is so beautiful and that break down(s) all hit harder than a fueled up drunk

[@Vahle.]

This song is transcendent bro. Like I can’t help but have it on repeat the chorus is absolutely phenomenal

[@Joygloom]

It's nice to see Sleep Token let the guitarist shine more.

[@Arcdemon44]

These two singles so far are absolute bangers, this could be album of the year material already.

[@Jehkosa]

Honestly at this point the only thing you can expect from Sleep Token is that its gonna be great. Anything else is up in the air.

[@Sour_patches_96]

I love that every person I have seen watch the ending makes the same face. It's a freaking vibe

[@danielmatos5025]

Imo this is the best Sleep Token song i ve heard . The song have everything i love about this band and explores a lot of the potential heavyness they tease in other songs, and then that outro leading to that "blues breakdown" is so refreshing and different, i dont remember the last time i ve been this satisfacted with a song .

[@Kolobochok95]

Saw them live last night - the most insane band I have ever seen and the craziest part is they sound exactly the same live.

[@tripxez8478]

This might be one of my favorite tunes i have heard in 28 years

[@TheErazar]

They got me hooked. Now I NEED their third song

[@averkinswing7891]

we need the ALBUM😂

[@marleysumerlin9413]

Bro this is spicy, heavy,chill, surprising,sexy

[@rubenernestofariaslemus4533]

Discovered Sleep Token because of you 4 days ago and now I am going to a concert this next Friday, in Berlin to see Northlane, Architects and SLEEP TOKEN, being Northlane one of my favourite bands 🖤🔥

[@MojiiOkay]

This might be Sleep Token's best song, like from an objective sense. An actual journey where for each sound they wanted to accomplish they went full in instead of going half measures like a lot of their music does. When they wanted to go heavy they went HEAVY, when they wanted to groove, they went intensely groovie.

[@mr_dean]

“That part f*cking f*cks” best part of the video 😂 3:35

[@SpaghettiWithMeatSauce]

That chorus is freakin gorgeous

[@obiwanjustpeekinginonya]

A phenomenal song. They keep getting better it’s amazing

[@philpfaff7999]

Im seeing them tomorrow with northlane and architects together. I’m a happy boiiiiii

[@ianwest7763]

20k views in a day? Bro you’re killing this one haha. This track is so mind blowing and incredibly written. Sleep Token got slept on by me for a long time. Can’t ignore anymore. Going back into the discography.

[@cameroncampbell5447]

"That part fucking FUCKS" My thoughts exactly

[@rationalgayz]

ive been waiting since i woke up to see your reaction to this... actually the best song ive ever heard

[@victorloureiro_bodyboard]

The magical ambience this album is generating reminds me of the Thornhill days with "Dark Pool" coming out of the oven.

[@Ally_and_Gigs]

The good days

[@victorloureiro_bodyboard]

@@Ally_and_Gigs those were good times yeah 😅

[@erik6737]

Seeing them live as a guest before architects was a real treat

[@micahdoig937]

Never have I cried tears of joy after hearing the perfect chorus until this song

[@aliyahburnette8018]

When I first heard it it was like RED and thornhill had a baby the guitar riff sounded like cauterize.

[@Meowmeow0506]

I've heard Hypnosis before, this song made me check out the rest of their discography last night when I decided to check this song out on a whim because I saw it in my recommended and it had just dropped minutes ago lol this song fucks

[@loathy4528]

So glad they brought back these super long and progressive songs. Calcutta was literally my first Sleep Token song and hearing them getting THIS big is so beautiful.

[@heretech7025]

Calcutta was my first as well. It's been an experience following them. Such an unreal band

[@jiska111111111111111]

"That part fucking fucks!"😂👌

[@Kalasuffe666]

"That part fucking fucks"

[@Axksis]

Heaviest song of the year..... somewhere Will Ramos just sat up in his chair, we might regret that line haha Honestly love this song, This Place will become your tomb was my top played album last year, but this new sort of direction is AMAZING

[@nick_Kom]

The entire song is absurdly good, but when that solo hit i had the exact same reaction. 😂

[@sevyreyna3623]

They made their heavy break down to a funk break down. That is brilliant!!! 😢 That high hat!

[@ZeroHarvester]

That twist ending, though... masterfully done!

[@maffrocks666]

These guys are going places, Jesus this new music is incredible

[@DizzyMan24]

I love songs like this. I'm definitely looking forward to the album now.

[@CPTBacardi]

My buddy sent me a text for both Chokehold and The Summoning when they released. I checked here first to see if Bogdan had released the reaction before I listened to it. I wish I listened to the reaction first, because they always make me so happy, hahaha. New Sleep Token makes my year, and the year just started!

[@andrewsimms2597]

“Hey guys what style is our new song gonna be?” Sleep token: “yes”

[@petramichelle5355]

I screamed so many times on the first listen 😭😆 amazing song! Cannot wait to see them live this month 🙌

[@nehemiasgonzalez6989]

Apparently the new album is called Take Me Back To Eden

[@godwings101]

These singles are blowing me away. Was luke warm on them before but god damn they've won me over.

[@OG-PranksterCat]

Progressive-Shoegaze-Funk-Core at its finest? 🤔 Honestly this is my new favorite Sleep Token song since Sundowning, hands down no contest. They are changing the game and I love it!

[@mrtysmth]

Sleep Token 🤝 Polyphia

[@vsevolotti]

Shampoo comparison killed me

[@mckeoncrawford9262]

Probably a top 5 track from the band. So unique

[@Aprilsreturn]

its this one man, they finally have gripped me

[@Ma4t2t0_]

Had no idea who these guys where until recently and these guys are unbelievably talented musicians and I'm liking the heavy jenty vibe with the soulful vocals and funk fucking digging this new style I'm here for it 🤘

[@Victorvonbass]

Sleep Token out here blending metal with every genre like they are Bilmuri

[@heroofhellview9523]

The change ups, my friend!!! These individuals are on a level that I haven’t heard in a hot minute! It’s on a level of Rivers of Nihil with the musical shifts. I’ve been listening to Sleep Token since the Calcutta days and this track hits in ways I can’t explain…from the shoegaze, to the thrall/breakdown, to the funk-groove ending. They definitely know what they’re doing!!!

[@champbrandon837]

Sleep Token will take you in 8 million different directions in a song and you'll enjoy all of them.

[@rogerthatzz]

It's funny how EVERYONE have the same reaction about sleep token songs.

[@MouseArchives]

I absolutely love this song, it fucks. That being said, the funk drop at the end makes perfect sense in 1 context only.... this song in its entirety is about monster fuckers.

[@northernxdarkness]

I saw them yesterday with Architects and Northlane and I've seen both bands, but Sleep Token... Damn that was sth else. They're sooo increble live. I can Highlights recommend going to their live shows. To me they were much more interesting than the 2 hours Architects Set. Architects was really really good, probably one of the best metal shows I've ever seen. But Sleep Token... that was magical. Hearing Chokehold live and already knowing the words was great, sadly they don't play Summoning, but they played my fav ST song, The Love You Want, wich made me happy. This band is sth else. And I really don't like progressive metal. But to me this is different, it has pop vibes and I just love their Sound.

[@breakdownstv9284]

2:33 A very cool breakdown! I'm surprised! 🤘🔥

[@jonygulavideos]

the production value in this is crazy so much flavour in all the little parts. i want more

[@janocronismo]

"That tone is obese", I cracked.

[@greghollander1799]

hahaha your rollercoaster of emotions that you went through was identical to how i reacted the first time i listened. loved the vid, man

[@tacballa]

What an amazing ride of a song, would love to see them live!

[@whatthefu3786]

What a band. The jazzy guitar solo at 03:00 reminded me a lot of Jinjer's "Pisces" :)

[@williamsummerson1204]

Amazing reaction hardcore. These last two songs have been an experience like no other. The band is special and vessel is not human. Worship. 💙

[@CodaMais]

This is two songs and a intermission in the middle. Thats amazing!

[@darrengee936]

this was easily my fav reaction video from you my guy. Cheers

[@Xlulu-et6nd]

Just discovered sleep token on Monday, I work a desk job and I think this song immediately jumped to my most played song. This song fucks and I think the funniest part is that none of my coworkers know that I'm just listening to this beautiful masterpiece!

[@bigbunn_]

Never listened to them before until chokehold cuz it had cool artwork and it's great and this song is even better! Love the singer's voice and will definitely be going through their catalogue. Fans of the band recommended me some of your favourite songs please:)

[@josephindorf759]

Bro definitely. Mine, offering, dark signs, give, high water, higher, gods, levitate 💜

[@thewretch4081]

Hypnosis is also a banger

[@teme9132]

hypnosis

[@domili_]

Definitely check out The Offering, Jaws, Hypnosis, Higher, Dark Signs, High Water

[@ironsusgaming540]

"The night does not belong to God" is easily one of their best. If it's heavy you want then The Offering, Hypnosis, High water, and Gods.

[@evansommerfeld3669]

SOTY and we’re not even a week in

[@E11_]

god didn’t think it would get better but it just did

[@charizardmaster13]

didnt think they'd get better than the last two albums but godamn this is the best song they've ever written

[@viktorsuprun8792]

"Hellooo" ahahahah

[@angryorchidsprod.4668]

Apart from the song being absolutely masterful, the synth section with the big change-up reminds me of Sewerslvt and I'm so here for it

[@sylverscreamqueen]

This isn't a song This is a taste of the Divine It is a mind melting mind , body and spiritual experience And by the time it's gets to that sexy AF funky jazzy Part and Vessel delivering that " Did I mistake you for a sign from God" I mean every fiber of my being melted into the Earth's Core

[@LeftSoulz]

it just got better the second listen with u bogdan, very fcking good intro for 2k23

[@argentlupus13]

Was waiting on your reaction to the last part! Love the reaction!!! ^-^

[@roojothy9910]

There's an album coming soon

[@gunjin4145]

All of our ears are now pregnant.