Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Having achieved chart success across multiple continents with their acclaimed album “Even In Arcadia,” Sleep Token has expanded into a different domain: coloring books, as reported by theprp. The enigmatic alternative metal collective collaborated with Rock N’ Roll Colouring to produce an officially licensed coloring book titled ‘The Official Sleep Token Colouring Book.’ Copies are available for purchase through eyesoremerch.com and include a complimentary mandala print as a bonus.
Sleep Token formed in 2016 and since then consists of four members. All of them have adopted a pseudonym for the band. The frontman of the group is Vessel. He is responsible for the memorable vocals and also plays guitar and keyboard. The other band members are given numbers. Behind the drums sits II, III swings the bass and IV can be heard playing the guitar. The band comes from London and has given only one interview since their early days. Anonymity is a priority for Sleep Token. Whenever they perform live, the four musicians are wrapped in masks and impressive robes. On top of that, they wear a dark, black make-up. To this day, the secret of their identity has not been revealed, and in their fan community, the band’s privacy is respected.
But how did the band come about in the first place? The singer Vessel once had a dream in which, according to Sleep Token, the ancient deity “Sleep” appeared. This deity promised him both glory and magnificence if he followed him. In response, the band dedicates their songs and their performances to “Sleep” and worships him. Accordingly, the band name is also derived from this deity.
When the group was asked about their history in the interview, they only said:
How we got here is as irrelevant as who we are – what matters is the music and the message. We are here to serve Sleep and project His message.
