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SLEEP TOKEN

SPINEFARM

UK’s enigmatic pop/metal cult-starters expand their reach

WHEN SLEEP TOKEN released The Summoning in January, it broke the internet. They were already one of our world’s most talked-about, divisive bands, splitting listeners between those who viewed the masked, anonymous collective as a pretentious gimmick and those enthralled by their blend of ambience, thunderous tech-metal and mournful pop melodies – all elevated by their ritualistic live shows and singer Vessel’s soulful, cursive vocals.

the second single from third album stunned fans and earned them a legion of new ones. Taking every idiosyncrasy of the Sleep Token experience

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