Typically a band simply rockets itself as much as the highest of the mountain… and in 2023… that band was Sleep Token. With the discharge of Take Me Again to Eden, it turned clear that metallic discovered its subsequent torch-bearing act — a ferociously lovely and djenty group draped in Lovecraftian thriller.
Like Slipknot or Ghost, Sleep Token will probably turn into a gateway band for numerous metalheads-to-be, so if you happen to’re at the moment passing by that gate (otherwise you simply need some suggestions) listed below are 10 acts that Sleep Token followers want to take a look at.
When you wanna scratch that heavy grooves / blissful vocals itch, VOLA is your band. The Danish band’s off-beat riffs, spacey soundscapes and heavenly vocal leads needs to be a gravitational pressure for Sleep Token followers. “Straight Traces” is a superb place to begin with VOLA, however something off their 2021 album, Witness, is absolute gold.
Norway’s Leprous proved to be fairly forward of their time, getting particularly lush with their prog-heavy model on 2015’s The Congregation. The vocals on tracks like “Slave” are decadent, the manufacturing is stellar and the ambiance is true up the alley of any Sleep Token fanatic.
Deathgaze daddies Kardashev will not be a band you instantly affiliate with Sleep Token, however there are some stylistic parallel strains right here you could take pleasure in. Vocalist Mark Garrett is virtually operatic together with his clear vocals, and “Snow-Sleep” will conjure tough-guy tears with every hear. Give the Liminal Ceremony album a spin, too.
Many Sleep Token followers have already gotten their Holy Fawn repair, however there’s nonetheless time for the remainder of you! “Darkish Stone” is a must-listen for metalheads who love an emotionally devastating opus, so zone out to this magnificence for the following six superb minutes.
Is evident to see why metalheads dig The Anix. The synth-driven grooves are straightforward on the ear, whereas remaining simply abrasive sufficient to present off heavy vibes. When you’re extra into Sleep Token‘s ambiance than their riffs, The Anix could also be up your alley.
However if you happen to’re fiending for some huge, atmospheric riffs, get Cloudkicker‘s early materials into your ears. Scorching rattling, these instrumental tracks by no means get outdated. “Seriosity”… “Subsume”… “We’re Going In. We’re Going Down”… it is a flippin’ post-metal buffet.
Is it a sizzling take to say Sleep Token sound extra like Crosses than Deftones? No hate mail, please. Both approach, each Sleep Token and Crosses make music richer than chocolate mousse, so if you’d like extra music that’ll shoot jolts into the again of your jaw, give “Sensation” a spin.
When you forgot how nice this band is… this is your reminder. The Contortionist have been making haunting and heavy jams for 15 rattling years, with their newest album, Clairvoyant, actually delving into their prog aspect. Extremely really useful if you happen to’re wanting so as to add some refined magnificence into your metallic rotation.
Some have referred to as this band the “feminine Sleep Token.” The instrumentals are undoubtedly Sleep Token-esque, however you are not gonna hear Vessel on this tune. “I will See You When the Night time Comes” is basically extra like if you happen to mashed trendy pop vocals and trendy metallic soundscapes collectively. Give it an opportunity and see if you happen to agree.
And naturally, we won’t make this record with out Dayseeker. The multilayered act has gotten immensely widespread within the final 12 months or so, because of a few of the poppiest sections you may ever hear in a brutally heavy tune. The steadiness of Dayseeker‘s music is fairly masterful… and it has the ability to intrigue nearly anybody.
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