WTF IS SLEEP TOKEN? - THE DRUMMONING

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[@LordDonnington725]

In his interview with Drumeo, he states that he takes some inspiration from gospel music. So that insight was actually spot on. Definitely recommend the interview, it was really well done.

[@maxmoller]

He also drops a bit of drum & bass in there 😄

[@GabbaViking]

Its freaking awesome! II is awesome!

[@lukebarnett8383]

Great call isn’t it! Nailed it

[@samcrorie]

I was going to say that. II says he takes inspiration from electronic club music, gospel and pop but has a metal background. Im paraphrasing.

[@The..Spirit]

II has to be one of my favorite drummers. he is crazy.

[@sheffielddavemt125adventur3]

The drumming in Jaws completely blows my mind. Been playing 3 years, started at 55, and this guy is clearly something very special. The whole band really works so well. Some of the best proper musicians out there.

[@joshuaberg2891]

Yes, after listening to it hundreds of times I'm still like "how the @uck"

[@Sluhrmz]

It's crazy that such talented people can manage to find each other

[@Tane_Colt45]

55 insane. I started at 32 and felt like I was too late to start. Love it.

[@stonekeeper09]

Jaws drumming is insane. The ghost notes are off the charts

[@5609Ali]

Man i’m so glad someone mentioned Jaws. This man is IN the pocket for that song.

[@hectoralejandroperezquinta7638]

"I bet you 5 bucks there's a priest under the mask" 😂

[@Strutsss]

Funny that cos Vessel definitely was part of a gospel before he was in Blacklit Canopy ;)

[@TySoVm]

Shadow Priest.

[@oziecowdroy-ling857]

I'm a priest. Yeah 👍

[@gregelden8611]

Im dying 😂

[@theworldaccordingtojoe9269]

😊

[@sourkat45]

The "Hypnosis" offering video from II is a masterclass in drumming. The way he moves and hits certain patterns blows me away.

[@noahl.5092]

The offering from II videos are amazing too

[@RuanLFC]

Way harder to play id say more impressive

[@countrydrift5500]

Joe

[@carriefish]

"Best P*rn Actor In A Mask category" took me OUT 😂😂😂 I love your energy. PLEASE more Sleep Token videos from you.

[@NightShade1161]

I know, right? I almost spit out my coffee. Goddamn damn that’s amazing. I love this❤

[@opengate13a]

Beer out my nose, best moment of the video hands down. I do love me some ST though, so yeah, keep up with them.

[@kingdingaling9756]

II is definitely a gospel chops drummer, fused with metal = next level

[@TwiitchMcGee]

What are gospel chops?

[@amaltoadie]

@@TwiitchMcGee Look up Eric Moore or "shedding"

[@miguelryde5654]

before they where famous the drummer had a youtube channel with covers from gospelsongs. but he deleted the channel.

[@DenEz_TV]

​@@amaltoadieor Tony Royster, Maison Guidry

[@weebsarecringe2102]

he was drummer in a deathcore band previously.

[@ItsSmurff]

His use of ghost notes on that snare are amazing as well. So subtle, but once you see/hear them, they stand out so much everytime.

[@rybo0072]

The thing I adore about II is the fact that he doesn't play the drums exactly the same as the studio version and experiments/changes things up depending on how he's feeling that night 🔥🔥🔥🔥 he's amazing

[@miscellaneous5215]

That's awesome.

[@clckhere878]

Most musicians do that live believe it or not

[@hmcdonnell23]

Gavin Harrison in an interview stated the same thing. He also said his live performances vary which is why he doesn't like those in the audience air-drumming. lol

[@bryanbryan6108]

Many many drummers do that. There’s a LOT of room for expression on the kit

[@x8jason8x]

@@clckhere878 No they don't, and it's usually a sign they don't know how to notate or remember what they played. Accurate drummers will always stick to a variation of what they did originally. You make it sound like all bands are just jam bands. You might be in String Cheese Incident, but most drummers aren't, and don't want to be. Could you imagine if Tomas Haake just started improv on Bleed? 🤣🤣🤣A Phish cover of Spiritual Black Dimensions? lmao Normies wanna be metal so bad, but they don't wanna listen to any of the music. What a joke. 😂

[@mikosobo2520]

He has a full one hour plus long session recorded with drumeo where he talks about his influences and plays a bunch of songs, you should really check out the Alkaline recording on this one. The grooves, fills, cymbal catches and everything else are just out of this world. Quite honestly the best drumming I've ever seen in my life

[@egarci1992]

When he adds the gospel chops is so crazy to me, so mind blowing

[@Zaxael]

To me it was Higer the part blew me out 🤣 in the studio version i didn’t realised he was playing the toms “borders” (sorry i forgot the English name at moment) To me he the most inspirational modern drummer ever

[@bryanbryan6108]

@@Zaxaelwow you people that are on Adam Pedder’s dick this hard really need to listen to more music 😂

[@JDJeanMichel]

So happy to see you geeking out to a band that holds a special place in my heart. II is a monster on the kit, and the way he brings some gospel elements to the metal drumming gives it a really unique sound!

[@sgordon57xx]

II is so insanely talented. Such a graceful and fluid drummer. Everything just flows together and he has such a HEAVY fucking groovy feel to his playing

[@maxihetfield6635]

Sleep Token it's like drugs man, once You get to them.. You have no escape. I WARNED YOU.

[@The0nlyy]

I can definitely see why females are super into this band

[@mariocastillo8334]

@@The0nlyy I've never really convinced my wife into listening my metal bands. Sleep Token was almost too easy.

[@rawke7279]

Totally agree. I'm a hip hop head but cannot stop listening to sleep token. IIs drumming hooked me and as it's so complex I get something new each time I listen to their catalogue

[@EmiliaJay]

This!!

[@parkercreative_au]

They are ok

[@cantthinkanameup]

ALL of their music is like this! The offering from drumeo is amazing. You gotta watch it. If nothing more than for inspiration, if you like this, you will love it. Thank you for everything you have done for the drumming community. You really are an inspiration. When I am having a tough time getting motivated to practice, I turn your videos on and without fail, I find myself on the kit with a smile grinding away. Youre the man.

[@troruaz]

II did a great Drumeo feature and has a few older drum focused playthroughs.

[@kinerufcb]

Su último álbum es de lo mejorcito que he escuchado en los últimos 15 años. No hacen metal,hacen música

[@MrMalice420]

You should react to II playing through Hypnosis. Such fantastic grooves and musicality.

[@DanLearnsDrums]

Yeah, Hypnosis is insane. Trying to learn it has been ridiculous. It's all over the place.

[@tacticalteager7920]

My thoughts exactly, the drums are stellar on this song.

[@dylancampbell8064]

That is literally one of the greatest music performances I've watched. There is something magical about it.

[@Sjr930]

Hypnosis is something else my favorite song of theirs

[@LingtonTV]

yes yes yes yes yes!!

[@stevejordan1354]

@El Estepario Siberiano You know what I really really admire about your channel? It's not your phenomenal drumcraft- it's the infectious passion and love for other drummers. You bring light and lift up others, bro. Keep doing you.

[@GlocksicYT]

Gospel Grooves, Deep Enigmatic Metal, Spiritual and Emotional Music. The lore of the band is much deeper (to people who read into them) and sometimes simply beautiful music with a message. Glad to see you digging them as well.

[@NeilD1]

Animals As Leaders are a big inspiration for the guys in this band. II is the vocalists writing partner, so stands to reason it translates into their craft. Otherwise members have all played in alt metal bands, punk bands, and even singer/songwriter acoustic groups. There is also high level classical piano training behind a lot of the basis for the songwriting.

[@starxcrossed]

What’s funny is I saw someone try to drag vessel by saying “they’re trying way too hard to be progressive” … soo wrong; I think knowing his background he’s probably trying way too hard to NOT be totally progressive 😅 if anything trying hard to be more pop?

[@mathias841]

I dont hear classical piano tho (but I love them)

[@GrimOne87]

I'm so fucking thankful and happy you've finally covered this band.

[@theprimitivista]

Thank you for mentioning the gospel that is SO CLEAR in their music! Everyone else is like, "I don't know what that sound is....JAZZ?!!!??" Nope. It's clearly gospel and is also very evident in Vessel's voice and piano when he does live versions of "Give" and "Sugar" when it's just him and the piano. It's so haunting and beautiful when he throws those riffs in there. Brilliant!

[@biggiemac42]

Saw this band live twice in the last year, loved it so much. The first time i was totally caught off guard by the drum solo on the summoning, the second time I was ready and tried to pay better attention. II is legendary

[@russellsullivan7366]

I’m so happy that you are feeling his drums. They are my favorite band. There are so many songs that have layers like this

[@Nikolito0000000000]

Productor: Oye II, cuántos fills va a tener la canción? II: Si 👍🏽

[@dirkstadil8621]

Stumbled in the last fall upon "the summoning" and was completely blown away. Bought the album and heard it a lot since then. Love the drummer! So good, so tasty! Would love to hear your version of this. But I also think, that you would dig 'Chokehold' from the same album. Might be an easier start into the world of Sleep Token.

[@benmancuso3776]

Been loving the class Jorge, really glad to see you finally do a ST cover, I love these guys.

[@ariana.cherise]

there’s a whole one hour drumeo video with ii, the only spoken interview any of the band members have ever given, mentions his inspirations and influences as well as showing off his skills and more of sleep token’s songs. you’ll love it!

[@Self-Delusion]

If you haven’t, watch II playing Hypnosis. His offering for Drumeo is epic as well

[@frankmaxwell2052]

Check out the Drumeo special with him. It is the best 45-60 minutes of drumming I’ve ever heard. He talks about his influences and styles he enjoys. Truly a master class of using acoustic drums alongside a few digital bars and a 12 pad thingy. Super innovative.

[@HelenNetoken]

Just saw them in concert ( 2 shows back to back) ii was phenomenal live ..an amazing drummer and his kit is magnificent!!

[@rocket1az]

Awesome to see someone as good as Estepario enjoying someone else's musicianship so much.

[@Dan____]

I'd love to see you watch this. "Dan Presland (Ne Obliviscaris) And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope studio play through" It's got Gypsy violin, multiple times changes and styles, many very fast metal parts and a 12/8 blast to top it off.

[@jackinthebox1817]

Dan blows all this kids away in his worse day

[@TheMechaW]

THIS! I just watched that video because of this comment and I cannot stress enough that a Dan Presland react video would BLOW ALL OUR MINDS!

[@sawzall12000]

The bass drop at the end, the sound guy actually boosts the reverb and throws an effect in on that exact hit everytime, to give it that tone. Saw an interview with him a few days ago. He has triggers on the drums but only uses them for gates for the mics.

[@zackcraft9081]

Funny enough the lead singer of Lorna shores said one of his favorite bands is sleep token.

[@TheRealTej]

He said it is his absolute favorite

[@jackinthebox1817]

Whats the shocker

[@WizardTimeSessions]

Will has also stated he doesn’t even listen to metal/heavy music anymore. He tries to be completely influenced by his own style when creating and not by external influences.

[@stu.chainz]

Who cares lmao

[@MitchB.]

Wills covers of Sleep Token are - in my opinion- the best at showing his range and how dynamic his vocals can be. I dig the instrumental of LS, but have a hard time get getting behind the vocal sounds. I want to, but they just don't float my boat

[@OnDrums77]

“That must be a G, you guys count with letters?”😂 typical drummer. Why doesn’t it work like the drums do. Love this dude.

[@MikeKobb]

Didn’t realize you’re doing drum reactions. This was awesome! I really enjoyed your thoughts on II’s playing, and on the musicality.

[@softlk8810]

I love your personality man!! As a drummer, I can feel your passion and you have a great way of explaining what is happening.

[@dwightholden7847]

SLEEP TOKEN is an experience! Yes, you're my favorite drummer, and SLEEP TOKEN is my favorite band, so learn everything 😅

[@froddy32623]

Now we need a groove father drum cover of sleep token

[@turnitr]

Since you've mentioned TesseracT, how about a reaction video on Jay Postones's drumming? All in all very good video El Estepario.

[@SCBiscuit13]

The drumming in Sleap Token is insane. The vocal craft of Vessel as well.

[@russellsullivan7366]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm on these guys. Because I love them so much 🙏

[@whatchasplace2445]

I just really started getting into these guys. They are simply unmatched in this genre. Frankly, there needs to be a genre that’s just theirs, because they are all over the place in every song and it’s fire!

[@francoisdewolfgiammattei9610]

Thanks a lot !! What about Sonic Youth ? Pipeline kill time, chapel hill, shoot, swimsuit issue, rain on tin, 100%, wish fulfilment, bull in the heather, pink steam, paper cup exit... to name a few songs with nice tricks and special and powerful ambiance. I would love to hear from you about SY, and man if you do one song or intro from them you're going to make my month or even my year.

[@Loothansa]

"That must be, i dont know, like a G, tuning in G? I dont know you count with letters guys?!" lmaooo thats a real drummer speaking

[@adamdodd2853]

Those are gospel chops! 🤯🔥💚

[@depechex]

Good ear! Yes, they are. II said it himself in a Drumeo interview.

[@adamdodd2853]

Oh snap, you’re right I remember that now. You have a good memory. 🔥🤩

[@philippecote8571]

I legit can't listen to the original without drum solo ever sine II flexed it on drumeo, love how much your appreciate artists in these reviews man. As I lay dying - 94 hours cover

[@Rodrigues013-w7e]

Definitely one of my Fev new band’s 🔥 SleepToken .

[@alexanderlinderson2655]

I'd love to see more sleep token stuff on the channel! Reactions like this, covers, the whole thing!

[@hugoalju]

Hah! I also started listening to them this month, and man... What a band! You took the words out of my mouth, I was missing a band that wasn't afraid of trying different things and still deliver it in such a neat package. Nice to see you so pumped up about it!

[@UpwardDragon]

Ive been patiently awaiting you to bring Sleep Token to your videos and I am not disappointed in the slightest!

[@elcrackengaitos_bs4804]

Hey Estepario! Make sure to check out JILUKA! They're a Japanese band that combines deathcore with dubstep and "japanese anime music" (idk how to call it lol), and they're INCREDIBLE If it's possible check out their song Kumari, you will be amazed by the musicality and the constant time signatures and tempo changings Cheers man!

[@the_user_redacted7924]

Dubstep + deathcore + j-pop is a fever dream of a genre

[@elcrackengaitos_bs4804]

@@the_user_redacted7924 fr

[@drummermikerocks1]

The thing I appreciate the most about this is it’s all in 4/4. For anyone wondering. But the over the bar line/metric modulation all over this makes it sound so sick.

[@losingsighthxc]

I am so excited to see II get some shine on your channel, El Esterpario Siberiano. He's really doing some incredible drumming work here and glad to see him getting some mainstream recognition from you! Let's fucking go!!!!!

[@artylols]

Loved seeing you geek out ! Hypnosis would be another awesome one to check out from the drum aspect.

[@rangeandravine]

2 of my favorite drummers! I admire and learn from II, and I'm taking a course from Estepario right now as well. Amazing! Check out the videos of II playing Sleep Token songs without Vessell singing. There's Granite and Alkaline and maybe a couple more. Such good camera angles and footage in the videos! I've wanted to hear Estepario play some Sleep Token for a while.

[@ownagemunky]

I wanna see this song live so bad just to get the solo through the bridge. The outro already hits so hard, but with the solo I feel like it's even more powerful

[@adamdodd2853]

Those ghost notes are super tasty

[@n3hux935]

Tenes que ver su entrevista en Drumeo, no tiene ningun tipo de desperdicio, saludos desde Uruguay! Sleep Token mi banda favorita por lejoss

[@adamdodd2853]

His ability to compose is next level for sure!

[@jamesgrant9184]

Love this video! My request for your next video would be anything by Sikth.. maybe a track such as 'Wait for something wild', 'Scent of the Obscene', 'Skies of Millennium Night', 'Bland Street Bloom' or even 'Pussyfoot'

[@mylesthedrummer18]

1:19 June 3th 😂

[@damienvaldez5330]

Love the feedback from the perspective of an amazing drummer as yourself. It has helped me (as a non drummer) really hear a different dynamic from this song!

[@nickunnerved]

you should check out the drumeo videos with this guy

[@Pegadoalatierragirando]

Estoy completamente enganchado a esta banda, hacia mucho que no escuchaba tanta calidad en una composición rítmica con permiso del próximo álbum the dream theater de nuevo con el Sr.Portnoy

[@claudiomercatanti3500]

You should run and listen their whole 2021 album "This place will become your tomb". Like, you really should.

[@ownagemunky]

The best advice I got for counting this song is just to treat it as a straight 4/4 173 BPM track. It's kind of awkward at first because of the snare and crash placements, plus it even drops from half time to "quarter time" in the outro, but with some practice it feels very natural

[@tuukkahalttunen2046]

This guy is... Delta Empire? 🤔

[@KDHD.12]

Never heard of him but after looking their kit layout is entirely different, II's smaller symbols are on the left while Delta's are on the right

[@heybradk]

I can't help but think this too. Yes, completely different kit setup but wouldn't you want to do that to throw people off? Not saying II is Delta Empire but...🤷🏼‍♂

[@ScreamingInSong]

No. You can find who it is really easily. All of the members are from very small or obscure projects. I also won't help you with the name out of respect for their anonymity.

[@STEM2049]

It’s definitely not him. If you do a search for who II is you can easily find it

[@tuukkahalttunen2046]

​@@STEM2049 Yup, but how can we know for sure it isn't Delta, as we don't know who Delta is? 😅

[@geraldpinkerton6412]

I got turned onto Sleep Token about a month ago. They are the best band on the planet right now IMHO. The lyrics really speak to me & the eclectic mix of style captivated & moves me. Can’t wait until they tour the states again, I’ll pay over $300 a ticket, I don’t care’

[@adamdodd2853]

I agree he plays masterfully very tight and so well thought out!

[@YairvanEer]

II mentioned in his Drumeo interview that he has a lot of gospel influence in his drumming. I love the orchestration with his cymbals as well as hi tone. The way his drums sound to me is just perfection.

[@urpwnd]

FINALLY he’s found Sleep Token!

[@sbyrum]

I have seen a thousand reactions to your drumming videos and today when I finally ended up on your page i subscribed instantly!

[@YoteNick]

Ummm sleep token is amazing. II drumming is superior. His technique is crazy

[@teecowo]

It’s so awesome to see your humor transfer over to English as you’ve gotten better at speaking it over the years. Fucking love you dude

[@stephenandrew6087]

Two of my faves converging. Has Christmas come early?!? All kidding aside, super stoked you've found them and look forward to much more in terms of review and covers. Cheers mate!

[@Spot-t]

Serj??? You've outdone it in that one El Estepario. Long time viewer, keep up the great work. Also amazing to see you discover Sleep Token, what an amazing bang, worship. 🤘🤘 (edit) Yes, the drum solo should indeed be on the record 🤤

[@themadhiker]

“It’s like he’s painting”. I absolutely love the gracefulness in II’s cymbal strokes.

[@themadhiker]

Also in terms of the depth of the drums in the mix, their front of house sound guy is a drummer so he’s making sure that sound is front and centre!!

[@StrobeFireStudios]

well done for picking up on the gospel influence, ii mentions that in his drumeo appearance. great video mate. sleep token are my favourite band!

[@caneshreds]

Seeing II’s drumming live, especially the solo on “The Summoning”? Absolutely mesmerizing! 🤘🤘🤘

[@Nuggetron-r5m]

dude, you gotta check out Charlie Thorpe from Malevolence, the way he plays works so well with the rest of the band, and his fills are amazing, also clearly loves exploring the symbols.

[@KimberlyBuckner415]

Yes.. especially if you like it. Go for it. I like the solo too. Never heard of them until now. Wild back story.. but hey .. i like the solo.

[@kiragi17]

Wild how diverse the styles are. At 12:43 it's like some Dave Matthew's Band dealio. Just all over the place.

[@maudernmusic]

One of my favorite youtube creators (and musician) covering one of my favorite bands!

[@oviate1]

ii is the most tastefully busy drummer I’ve ever heard. Accents and fills are constant and complex, but every hit is exactly where it needs to be. Dude is leaps and bounds above everyone else in the game.

[@Venexian_dude]

Definitely you have to check the "an offering from II" videos. It's a couple of song with the drums play through without the vocals, II is mesmerizing. The influences are from Deftones to Tool to Gospel RnB Trap. Vessel I and II are the geniuses behind it. I'm super stocked to have know them. Definitely well deserved all the success they are getting imo.

[@starxcrossed]

Thanks for the review! Sometimes it’s hard to appreciate all the drum parts when the whole is just so incredibly talented. II is definitely a key component. It’s like he uses drums like a language.

[@Mis3ryMach1ne]

ll is the best pocket drummer in the game right now. The guy speaks with drums fills like guitarists speak with riffs. It's unreal.

[@stephenisaac7140]

I got on the Sleep Token train late myself. They blew me away, especially II. My personal favorite is Hypnosis. His cymbal play during the verse is amazing. Check it out!

[@andrewmcbride88]

I need more sleep token vids from you man. So awesome

[@sethwhite3424]

Metal with musicality. Man, you've got to listen to more prog. Haken, Leprous, Caligula's Horse... amazing metal moments, incredible melodies and harmonies.

[@josefgordon7712]

I love seeing people appreciate ST and justifying my total obsessions with them 😆

[@joshuavc30]

You should listen to the band ISSUES from Atlanta. They are the band that introduced Sleep Token to the US scene when Sleep Token (along with Polyphia) opened for ISSUES in their US tour back in 2019. They drummer Josh Manuel is insane and he also has his own YT channel. He now drums for the band Bilmuri and is the drummer for Kane Brown.

[@BneiAnusim]

The EQ of the drum is AWESOME! It sounds so good!

[@jeffmullen8436]

That dancing around the rhythm is just so intricate and beautiful.

[@jeffmullen8436]

Hahaha dude, the skrillex comment on live preference aspect was real. Good stuff man!!!

[@willeklund6376]

It’s the Alesis multi strike pad. I agree, gospel influence for sure. II is a cold piece🤘🏼

[@BrandinooWOW]

He absolutely fucking nails the drum solo every time too. Saw them live last year and he's tight af

[@kadirbasri]

The more I listen to II playing, the more he sounded like the late Aaron Spears & Thomas Pridgen. Both have tasty & fat fills at expected counts but seem spontaneously groove too…very weird & satisfying.