Why Does Everyone HATE Sleep Token? (FIRST TIME REACTION to Take Me Back To Eden)

[@MegaMrASD]

1:13:57 I always find it a bit sad when new listeners to Sleep Token listen to Euclid without knowing the Lore and don’t get to experience how profound it actually is in context of the entire trilogy.

[@inviz88]

Metal heads are just pissed that the best new metal band has songs like Granite and Aqua Regia. The sweaty neckbeards can't handle it. They're like a kid who can't eat their veggies and only eats candy, they can only listen to chug chugs lol.

[@ChadGrattanMusic]

I have loved music since I was 10. Started to play music at 13. I have been obsessed with Pearl Jam, Tool, John Mayer and so many others. There has NEVER been music that has moved me like Sleep Token does. I'm a 45 year old grown ass man and I cry almost every time I hear so many of these songs. They just hit different. Find the rabbit hole and jump in. It's well worth the ride.

[@Саняз-в5щ]

The ones who hating sleep token for no reason are fools

[@haloedge2829]

It's when the eyes light up and never dim that I know Vessel's got them ❤ Vessel does a very interesting thing called "singing in cursive" and we usually see that style with modern pop artists (Billie Eilish, Halsey, Amy Winehouse, etc) so I think that's why it sounds so much like pop. I rarely see hate on them and I think only two reaction/breakdown channel didn't really care for them, not exactly hate them but couldn't get the hype, but both were prodomeniately Deathcore/metalcore vocalist. Now, Im an avid deathcore/metalcore fan, I have been since I was a kid, 2003 with the release of a hatebreed album, but we have to be open to different worlds and experiences. Music should be about the emotion it invokes. Vessel did that on such a profound, sometimes life changinng, way.

[@3xodus]

Fantano also ripped on them but it was very obviously he was playing up how "bad" it was

[@lolliedear5]

I see hate for them on fb and IG all the time. Always from the metal elitists who only listen to obscure bands, mad about them being labeled as metal.

[@andrewkerr3816]

Listen to the lyrics more and you will appreciate all their songs so much and their intermingling of lyrics and storytelling throughout all their songs. Also it was a pleasure watching you at first be a skeptic and then slowly progress in to becoming a sleep token fan, these are my favorite type of videos to watch.

[@gr3mlin404]

Sleep Token only gets hate because of their popularity. It's usually people with bad music taste or metal elitists. Their supporters heavily outweigh the haters. Hell, they sold out Wembley last year if that tells you anything. If you want to dive further into the band, I'd listen to their entire discography. All of their EPs and Albums are unique and worth a listen.

[@moseygosey]

It's almost 100% elitists. most people who hate on Sleep Token are those that complain they aren't metal 100% of the time lmao

[@itsme_merve]

"Seriously, that's his natural voice?" Yes 😃 No female guest vocalists on the albums, either. The very high and very low notes, it's all Vessel. He does all that and more during live performances, he has an amazing range.

[@Lauren__M]

His voice is top tier 😮‍💨

[@alexpereira7851]

LOVE youre genuine reaction!! This was me, every song I was like...wait what?! Music is music and this is what fits in my life right now

[@fleurdelisxliv]

Nobody hates sleep token if they do they don’t know music at all! Sleep token is the best ever, all three albums are amazing and the ep’s

[@triad6367]

if i saw tool with sleep token opening, nothing could ever top that.

[@alexaconsalo3151]

I’ve been saying this too!!

[@jessicaturner2890]

If this could ever happen at any point I would just self destruct when it was over omg. Idk if the earth could take it know I couldn't

[@FrøperatorTactical]

As a metal fanatic, I absolutely adore this band. My birthday was actually yesterday and I got my first tattoo as a gift from my father and grandparents. The tattoo I chose was the "angel of death" from the "Take me Back to Eden" music video

[@The5thColumn]

Great reaction! Just gonna call out that the end of Euclid, the "music festival material" portion, is actually a call back to the first track of their first full length album "Sundowning" which creates this really cool wrap up/loop of their last 3 albums.

[@jeanpauls123]

I don't know about everyone? if someone doesn't like sleep token especially return to Eden then it's because they wouldn't know a great piece of music if it smashed them in the face at 100 mile an hour!

[@jeanpauls123]

It was just click Bate he **** loves it!

[@Lauren__M]

This is hands down the best album I’ve ever heard. Highly reccomend all of their music. IMO not a single. Bad. Song. Also, don’t ever expect to stay in the same groove for long 😂 people say they’re not metal, but then again, Sleep Token has never once said they’re a metal band. They’ve been defined as such and they’re winning all kinds of metal awards that people are salty about. Forget the haters. They’re gonna hate anyway 🤷🏼‍♀️ also, Euclid will make more sense if you listen to all albums and EPs. Truly a masterpiece of a song.

[@KORNBG]

I am an oldschool metal fan.Listening to death,black,doom,some deathcore.Recently discovering this band with II drumeo vid and i think blending all of this genres is absolutely fantastic.You just have to be openminded imo.Iis the music good?Does it bring you pleasure listening to a song ? if Yes so no problem despite being into metal or any genres.

[@RazLightbringer]

Only metal fanatics hate this amazing band, they just can't withstand more than classic metal 🤷‍♂

[@emileguilbeault7358]

They’re still stuck on megadeth ever since metallica became mainstream with one’s music video

[@vertigo8765]

Sleep Token has played several rock/metal festivals, and they always seem to be a hit. I was at Louder Than Life last year, and the sea of people behind me to watch them was insane. Hardcore metalheads are obviously not going to like them because they're not "real metal", but Sleep Token themselves have never claimed to be metal. From their very first album they have blended different genres into a somewhat heavier sound. “Life is dark. Life is bright. Life is ugly. Life is beautiful. Don’t get lost in genres, they’ll only disorientate you. Music is for everyone.” - Vessel

[@jonathanbess192]

I saw them at LTL and Blue Ridge Rock Fest and I loved them both times, Will Ramos of Lorna Shore was in the same part of the crowd as me for their performances and was so nice to everyone on the way out too

[@hye8769]

love sleep token with all my heart, nice reactionnnn 💮

[@jws.11995]

During the first 2 tracks this guy starts just really trying not to like the band, and by track 3 he's absolutely vibing 😅 Worship!

[@GreedFeat]

It’s def the sudden popularity when before they were more ambiguous and releasing several of the tracks as early singles

[@childrenofsleep]

Ok, I've been a Sleep Token fan since 2019 or something, and in my personal opinion, I think people just got tired of the fuzz that circled this band last year, they were really unknown before they released "The Summoning" and all of the sudden everybody were talking about them, like, A LOT. Just so you have an idea they went from 290,000 montly listeners in January 7 up to 1,8m in Feb 7 on spotify. I think some people were just mad about the fanbase or something, idk

[@EmilNoravian]

Iam deathcore fan but sleeptoken is higher level....

[@edelwiess2306]

I see the haters in comments and it mostly seems like younger individuals who copy others almost word for word on some bandwagon, even though the original comment didn’t even make sense, but they obviously find it funny. I think they do it mostly to get a rise out of the fans, who are very devoted. It used to get to me, but I just roll my eyes these days. I also know a lot of people didn’t like them on first listen, but after revisiting, absolutely love them now.

[@kylewelsh_krossdesu7700]

It's funny - I'm seeing all these videos suggested lately like "why does everyone hate Sleep Token." I got into them like 2 months ago and now I can't stop listening to them. They've become one of my favorite bands. But before I checked them out, I felt like every day for nearly a year all I saw and heard were comments like "Sleep Token is sex for your ears; the greatest band to grace the music scene in decades; the music of the gods" haha. So from my own subjective bubble, I was thinking more like, "why does nobody dislike Sleep Token?"

[@TheBeardsShow]

Euclid is a thank you to the fans, you need to hear the rest of the records to get it. This record is full of easter eggs

[@daveckel]

They truly get much more praise and love than they get hate to be honest! It’s just that, like always, the haters speak very loudly…

[@DigitalD20]

People hate sleep token? huh?

[@KyleWebber-wm6xl]

I couldn't get pass the vocals for like 2 years of knowing sleep token and the bands music was too slow for me but this recent album made me love the vocals and the slow build up now they're in my top 10 bands

[@charliedrummer]

Love this reaction!!

[@Acydrayne3]

Surprised to hear such negativity lol 99% of reaction videos are people absolutely amazed by them. They are not like any other band. Vessel is like no one else and his vocal range is incredible. I love how their songs incorporate so many different genres.

[@1scorpiogem]

the dancing made me like, comment & subscribe 😂

[@WOTVE-CW]

Sleep token is the best thing to happen to metal since animals as leaders. Taking beloved elements of multiple genres and tastefully combining them. For the metal community to diss them just shows how disillusioned the whole thing is. Metal, stemming from punk, is supposed to be about breaking down barriers and letting people that feel like outcasts know that they aren’t alone. There are more people like them that feel hurt, betrayed, oppressed, abused, angry, depressed, cynical, lost. ST targets an aspect of romance and emotion that isn’t really targeted anywhere else, People who struggle with toxic romantic obsession. All with a refreshing sonic pallate.

[@wordsbutnospaces]

Bro metal doesn’t stem from punk, metal has been around since the 60’s, punk is from mid 70’s NYC

[@WOTVE-CW]

@@wordsbutnospaces yeah guess I typed that poorly. I meant that as metal that stemmed from punk. Thrash, hardcore, whatever you call the Melvins, that kinda shit.

[@jdee999]

please react to there first 2 albums, sundowning and this place will become your tomb. i got introduced to sleep token through TMBTE and in my opinion is one of the best albums of 2023

[@CierrahMist]

All of their shows sold out in a matter of seconds and have been praised by many well known metal artists, I think they’re far from “everyone hating them”.

[@Kira-qc4qi]

It's clickbait

[@scubasteve8918]

ong bro. I tried to buy tickets the day they came out and they were already sold out :(

[@lolliedear5]

I definitely see tons of hate for them, but that happens to any band that gets popular. Even a vocalist from a band I loved 15 years ago posted on IG that sleep token is the worst band in existence and it broke my heart a little seeing someone I used to admire have that mentality. But I get posts about st from metal pages I don’t even follow on my feed and they’re always flooded with people hating on them.

[@dr.snuffleupagus1204]

The drummer is great, much love

[@szpynda]

You saw strange YT or it was clickbite only. Please go to live concert. Absolutely amazing and much more "harder".

[@mikeymofonz]

Sleepy Token is awesome!. Haters gunna hate 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nunomuacho446]

Album you'll hate? Overkill - I Hear Black

[@Fontzig]

Either way Sleep Token wins. If they made someone hate their music so much that it made that person record a video (recording and editing videos takes time) and post it just to tell everyone how much it sucks, then it's kind of sad. I think it's unhealthy to let something you hate have that much power over you. Like a puppet of sorts.

[@johncarpenter3751]

This is so far away from being the worst band ever. Their third album is a Masterpiece! I like it better than TOOL’s last album. I like some of their tracks from previous albums like Alkaline and Sugar but this new album is legit

[@JamesBondJovi]

Nice review, thanks

[@itsdaxr8550]

33:56 DOGGO CAM WHEN

[@warfinn8816]

Fym they're dope as shit

[@TheBeardsShow]

Slurpy drinkers, reign it in. Otherwise good reaction

[@cliffadams1795]

Honestly, there's some tracks that are borderline cringe but I don't even care. I actually just love the music.

[@alexanderharrold7936]

Are we going to ignore the dog licking his hands obsessively after he returns from the bathroom…….

[@norahdenovan8658]

Who cares that they mix, so what!!!!!!!

[@CHVSE77]

Sleep Token is your favorite band’s favorite band

[@smoothgooseasmr4022]

Just ask Will 😂

[@charbo187]

lmao dudes dancing and his absolute giddy laughs and enjoyment of this music is so awesome and wholesome. subbed! 100% the Sleep Token effect is REAL!

[@lessur]

that is his natural voice haha. he somehow sounds even better live, too edit: surprised you liked this album tbh

[@TheShovan]

The funniest part is that they don't even describe themselves as metal. The lead singer said they have no genre.

[@cocoacrimson]

In my experience like 98% LOVE Sleep Token and then the other 2% either genuinely don’t like them, or they don’t like them because they want to be the odd man out from the crowd. Me personally, I freaking love Sleep Token🖤 I’ve never really had a favorite band until I heard their music, and now it’s them hands down🙏🏼

[@makedamnsureeeeeee]

Life is dark. Life is bright. Life is ugly. Life is beautiful. Don’t get lost in genres, they’ll only disorientate you. Music is for everyone. - Vessel

[@J.J.Gosnell]

Cheers to that Forever in Life.

[@arkogonsohi9756]

I love when people label bands just so they can get angry and say "theyre ruining *genre*" despite the bands not coming out and labelling themselves as any one genre. I personally think Sleep Token is the future of music.

[@childrenofsleep]

Haha, yes, never considered Sleep Token metal, I know they have heavy songs especially in the new album but I love the clean ones way more. Like, my favorite song by them is Give, and a lot of the Sundowning songs which in my opinion is their best album by far. Don't care if they're metal or not, as long as they are Sleep Token doing songs like they feel like.

[@TyConquers]

he's a baritone just with a crazy falsetto it's why his voice can go from so deep to so high. Seen em live a few times he absolutely pulls it off every time.

[@PeteBaldwin]

They got mis-labelled as metal and some people felt threatened by that. I've seen loads of videos saying stuff like "is this the future of metal" etc... No. No it isn't. It's Sleep Token. Metal will continue to be metal. Chill.

[@K.O.TsitraEht]

The fact that a person can be pissed because "This metal band is mixing with a genre i don't like" is beyond me. Like, dude, you don't like it, don't listen to it, simple as that. Great reaction, btw, loving the natural, very honest reactions! >v

[@zealous944]

lol everyone does not hate sleep token. People who say x y band are ruining metal do not listen to enough sub genres of metal and by extension aren't really metal fans. that goes double for you punk.

[@DanSkinny]

Congrats haters, you created a new fan.

[@VeeOasis]

you absolutely need to listen to all their stuff to really feel euclid

[@bullo3238]

Amen

[@GEVRANTH]

True, the first time I heard Euclid I balled for a solid 5 minutes. That ending hit me right in the gut.

[@Josh-so6nj]

Anyone who knows Sleep Tokens history knows what they are about. I'd argue that this is their best album. I think they are finally at a point where they understand there sound and what works, and how to keep things cohesive while switching up there sounds. I've listened to them since 2015 and they have really evolved as a band.

[@TheAquaponic1]

As an actual Old School Rock/Metal musician, this is probably one of my favorite bands ever..... "Traditionalists" of any genre are trippn, but as some one who grew up in a house that did not limit listening taste we had it all. I would listen to ZZtop, Sabbath etc. and then go to the local mall and break dance to Grand Master Flash. This is the future of music and all I can say is, it's about time! Stop with the fuckn' labels.

[@veihnq3329]

i’ve barley seen anyone, if anyone at all, say they dislike sleep token? lol weird title

[@derfloh8986]

Thought the same

[@CheeseToastie-f1x]

love them and this album. metal scene unfortunately has an overabundance of incel gatekeepers

[@InfamousDominion]

True, the gate keeping is incredibly annoying and unnecessary. My experience with the dumb dumb gatekeepers is they are usually the 20 & 30 somethings. I like to remind them as to how many sub genres Metal has.

[@CloakerJosh]

The obvious thing to point at for their hate is the melding of the various genres (there's the obvious pop/metal mix, but there's elements of acid jazz, rock, classical, trap, r'n'b etc), however I'm convinced the reasons are more shallow than that: It's brought a massive amount of new non-tradional fans to the metal space, and metalheads are traditionally gatekeepers. Between these guys and Bad Omens, their surge in popularity came from TikTok thirst traps and their female fans probably outweigh their male fans. That said, I find that the audience for ST is massively wide - there's everything from 15 year old girls to 65 year old dudes and everyone in between. It's a shame that most metalheads can't pull their head out of their own arses long enough to be exposed to music outside of their general tastes because there's a world of instrumentation out that that should be celebrated by all. This band is sick, and I'm stoked to be catching them next to Bring Me The Horizon later this month.

[@0103harleyq]

As a woman who likes to dress vintage and LOVES ST because of thirst traps, yeah I wanna go to a concert but I might be outta place

[@RY30DM]

You forgot prog rock

[@timothydrake6040]

​@@0103harleyqpeople who hop on bandwagons because of TikTok thirst traps are the reason why fandoms fucking suck. They're usually teenage girls who listen to Are You Really Okay? And then make mental illness their entire personality because they relate to one song by a guy with abs and "unique hands." I'm not accusing you of being one of those people but if you think that you're out of place at a metal concert because you dress "vintage," then maybe you should take a step back and realize that anyone who is there for the music does not care about your outfit.

[@Jkheretic]

Who hates sleep token I see nothing but praise

[@lolliedear5]

Go to any post about them on a metal page and see all the metal bros crying about them being imagine dragons wannabes and saying they’re the worst band in recent history.

[@Jkheretic]

@@lolliedear5 oh metal gatekeepers, makes sense. I remember when I was a cringe lord like them. Everything changes when you get older.

[@lolliedear5]

As a huge fan I can understand why some people hate them. Some people like music to fit in a tidy box, and anything outside their box is “bad”. If you don’t have an understanding or appreciation for music in general and only like specific sounds then it makes sense that sleep token would not be received well. I like to compare their music to foreplay, because it’s a whole experience from start to finish. Some people just want to get straight to the point and get it over with without savoring it, and those are the people who hate sleep token. Beyond the sound of it, the lyrics are incredibly well thought, and relatable, and heavy, and uplifting, and all the things.

[@mayonice3577]

tldr; elitists don't like change

[@mclovinlife4018]

But what some people might dislike or hate about them is everything I love about them! I enjoy many different genres so the blend of hip hop, R&B, metalcore, pop and everything else is a godsend. They’re the only band I listen to where I have a visceral reaction. Some people might complain it’s too dreary and sad, but I love that. It’s good to feel pain and sadness at times. The lyrics are just unparalleled. Vessels voice is top tier and he has wide range with it. II is an unbelievable talent on the drums. I just can’t fathom hating this band or at least not being able to find a few songs of theirs that you really enjoy.

[@0103harleyq]

I love your edging/sex analogy. It's why I want to have sex with the album playing 😅

[@kebry1496]

I couldnt imagine not being able to write what comes to me because 'the genres dont mix and it will feel forced'. I dont think Sleep Token is going out of its way to be too experimental. I just think they write what comes to them, no matter which form it takes.

[@ex0gen-]

Watching ii ( sleep tokens drummer ) play on drumeo, he really made me appreciate songs like vore for its intense instrumental.

[@rjcelmer]

Who the fuck is "everyone"?

[@duckquack1032]

Fr . I love them

[@PeteBaldwin]

The moment I saw Sleep Token vaguely described as metal, it was obvious they'd get a lot of hate from people who only like metal. The moment I heard them, it was equally obvious that they were going to get a lot of love from people who don't confine themselves to a single genre.

[@GoalPost_er]

Personally, I would be questioning what your "online" surroundings are. Take Me Back To Eden was the most streamed metal album on Spotify in 2023. Hate is the exception, not the standard. I don't see hate anywhere. I only see love for this group and album. Reset your algorithm.

[@Ghostgamer84]

52 year old metal head here and personally I love them! Worship.

[@rellik9869]

People that hate sleep token have never been to their concerts. Dude puts 1000% into his performance and is extremely grateful for his fans. If you hate the band, its simple don't listen to them and move on.

[@EmotionalLemonade]

I hear a lot of hate for sleep token from people who have only heard 1 song. I also hear the word "pretentious" a lot. I think a lot of it has to do with the fan base being so full on. If you hate them then don't listen to them maybe? It's been a couple of decades since a band has hit me so much in the feels.

[@danimayb]

If you hate a band but a lot of people love them, and you feel the need to openly hate on them, that's the point of jealously not just your opinion. Opinion is opinion and we are entitled to them, but there's absolutely no need to go out of your way to to be dick out loud.. So there must be a fire inside you, a jealous one. That's how I see it :)

[@Cinteck]

They just played a festival back in October 2023 with Tool and there was about 30,000 people crowded around a small stage to watch them! haha

[@theloveyouwant]

i love every sleep token reaction i see theres someone saying at some point "is that him?" when he goes high or screams it delights me so much . cus yeah :D hes all the vocals in the studio recordings :D including the bg vocals :D ALSO if you listen to him live, that IS his voice!! he leans more towards his mid range in live performances, but he can and DOES use his low range live too !! hes very much Trained himself to sing this way, if you compare their earliest stuff to tmbte the difference is staggering

[@LauraRocksDenver]

I'm an old-school metal fan (I'm almost 56), and I LOVE this album and I love everything about this band.

[@estebanogazon]

The funny thing here is that nobody (in the band) said they were a metal band.

[@joshuaschultz6012]

I would recommend listening to Jaws, then there first album sundowning. After that This place will become tomb. I would listen to the two EPs last because you'll respect it more after going through there full albums.

[@dianaharris2389]

He doesn’t know whether to headbang or dance😂

[@TheMike76312]

Sleep Token gets hate because they are popular and they are very good at what they do. All the metal elitists get triggered every time they are mentioned because their style of music and they mix and match different things. It’s something new and refreshing and lots of the haters don’t like that cause they’re not used to change.

[@chrisbarnett6389]

They ant a metal band. They just take elements of different styles they obviously like and cleverly blend them into there songs in a not so obvious fashion. There musicianship is great And personally I like it. It's a breath of fresh air in a time where you can fart into a mic and it makes the charts.

[@angryasianjim]

I was born in the 80s. Cut my teeth on Ozzy and Nazareth, grew up with Pantera and White Zombie, went through my teenage angst with Korn, Rage Against the Machine, and System of a Down. It’s safe to say that at this point I’d be considered an old school metal head. Metal is, and will likely always be, one of my favorite genres. I’m the sort of dick to have a metal playlist with a Whitney Houston song tossed directly in the middle. A Hip-hop playlist with a classical piano piece in the middle. I love (or at least appreciate) all music, I just happen to like metal a little more than most. That being said, Sleep Token is my favorite band. Vessel is a very talented individual. He plays all the instruments on the album except the drums, sings, and helps in production. I love that their albums take you on a journey. I’m glad you enjoyed them.

[@CountessDixon88]

Sleep Token does not suck the haters are just mad cuz sleep token is too awesome to handle.

[@gr3mlin404]

Real

[@mkennedy319]

This band has done to me in the last few years what Deftones did to me in 1997.

[@LouiseBaxter-ld7ok]

ST are an awesome band. Haters have no taste in damn good music

[@run4walk]

They get hate because they're too metal for pop/rock fans and too poppy for metal fans. As you've said, this isn't the first time we've seen this. But Sleep Token's absolute explosion of popularity in 2023 has thrust them into the spotlight. They had 200 thousand monthly Spotify in January 2023. Now they have 3.2 million. With this massive surge in popularity, it's trendy to talk about them. So you're hearing a lot of negative opinions - because there are an *awful* lot of opinions being shared. Make no mistake, there are thousands of people who are obsessing over this band as well. And as with anything that's popular there are a healthy dose of people who just don't like it because it's popular. Always happens to a degree.

[@niteranger]

lol old school metal head... I'm 52, about to be 53, and i've listened to metal since I was 10 lol.. I love this band. Rethink what you know about us old metal heads bro lol

[@ChadTheAlcoholic]

Lots of the so called priests will be offended are offended. That’s all good though. There is no true equality in music or anything else. Except in death

[@hardypahardypa1]

Same

[@Defury8285]

Anyone saying Sleep token is objectively bad has objectively bad taste in music

[@89ceilidh]

Yes that IS Vessel’s natural voice lol

[@NeilWoolley]

I love seeing a Sleep Token fan being created. Discovered them on the release date of Take Me Back to Eden when I was looking for something different, can’t get enough now. If you like metal for metal’s sake, that’s cool but you don’t have to listen to this.

[@Amiamigg]

"Everyone" huh, one of the biggest bands in metal in a long long time. That's because they appeal to musicians and generic music lovers alike. Only people I've seen hating are purists and non-musician music critics (and honestly I don't trust critics that don't do music themselves, they lack insight I feel, sorry to sound elitist, Corey Taylor loves this band, I'm sure tool does too, ain't gonna listen to fucking Anthony Fantano before actual metal musicians). I'm a metal head and found these guys through Aqua Regia, by chance. Good music is good music, and jazz fusion is where it's at. EDIT: That's absolutely his real voice. Without telling you his identity, his voice is pretty much the same since long before sleep token. And he's great live too. I think his voice isn't neccesarily super low, it's just the round tone he has that makes it sound like it's super deep. Also, their drummer is insane, there are a few playthroughs with him. He won 3 awards from Drumeo just the other day.

[@Hoganply]

A good litmus test for determining if someone will like Token is establishing the breadth of their musical taste. It's an imperfect test, but a reasonably reliable one, since one purist's 'weird' or 'jarring' is a prog head's 'interesting'. I've heard others express their distaste maturely, without trying to call the intricately produced 'basic' and the carefully curated 'jarring' in an attempt to intellectualise their aversion, and they're the ones to respect.

[@AvidPaladin]

People just hate on them cause they’re popularity

[@P4PKing]

I genuinely haven't seen much hate from people... Not anymore than I've seen from any other band anyway.

[@PeteBaldwin]

I've definitely seen quite a bit of hate but without exception, the people involved always have long hair and are wearing a black shirt with un-readable white text printed on it.

[@Bibyte]

@@PeteBaldwin And you can smell them trough the pics.

[@lolliedear5]

Yes 🤣

[@jamesschultz8260]

They blew up and now they have haters. Happens all the time.

[@crystal95405]

People like to hate on things that are popular.

[@Hoganply]

@@crystal95405 Or different from what was previously popular.

[@InfamousDominion]

I’m an old school Metalhead and I ❤ Sleep Tokens music

[@BigBev121]

I dont know who you have been hanging out with, mate, but i don't know anyone who hates ST

[@thomasandrewhitchen273]

Most KZbin critics hate Sleep Token. Needledrop, Brad Taste, etc. Being a music KZbin creator, that's likely the opinions he sees.

[@childrenofsleep]

Almost all my friends hate Sleep Token mostly because I speak a lot about them. I see a lot of people on the internet that can't stand them as well

[@thebreadman5949]

all those music critics that don't actually like music have been putting dirt on it

[@tanyastanley5730]

The haters are in the minority and most of them can’t come up with an intelligent reason for why they hate them. IMO I think it’s because they have become so popular and it’s always “cool” to hate on something popular. Sadly, it’s that’s way a lot. especially in the metal fandom. Old metal fan here. Plus they appeal to women quite a bit. Not something insecure men like. I’m a big fan of them myself. They are a breath of fresh air. The vocals and the lyrics sold me at first then came the instrumentals. I think they also appeal to musicians who automatically hear the talent that went into each song. You definitely should listen to their other albums as well. You won’t regret it.

[@TheShitpostExperience]

I'll be reductionist and say that the hate is just metal elitism, there isn't much more to it. Generally if one doesn't like a band or a style they just move over, they don't make threads on twitter/reddit about hatting the band, even if it's successful. I showed a couple tracks from this band to my dad and his cousin who are more into hard rock/classic metal, think kiss, iron maiden, dio, and they were like, "yeah, not my thing", didn't really bring it up anymore again and that's what I'd expect for most people to do. Only those who are terminally online and think the music they like is the best would spend time hating on sleep token or any other "non-standard" metal band.

[@Hoganply]

Its usually down to not liking prog or any number of the fusion elements (elitism or having a specific palate). Those who intellectualise it will say that the transitions are 'jarring', or the individual elements are too 'simplictic' or 'trite', but, even if that were true, we all know something can be greater than the sum of its parts.

[@nicholemedero]

i loveee watching people's face once The Summoning gets funky hehe