I don’t know what to make of Sleep Token. I like them, a lot, but what genre do they fit into? I’ve heard metal, and I can see that, but it’s a different type of metal, don’t you think?
I’ve thought of some names but they’d be new, I think? Operatic Metal or Theatrical Metal?
To me there is no doubting their musicianship.
You can hear the metal in songs like The Summoning but their new album, Even in Arcadia, is very melodic, not very metal. I know opinions will vary, that’s fine. Like I said, I like them, a lot.
They’re a melodic metal band. At times I’ve heard some Polyphia, at other times I hear grinding metal, and soaring lyrics, but it’s just great musician doing their thing.
Oh, I also love the look! If they haven’t said who they are they should definitely keep it a secret for as long as they can. I love the mystery of it. 🎭
Like Tool, they’re their own thing. At least that’s what I see.
