Sundowning

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The first and second verse sound like someone literally ‘offering’ themselves up, which is a good reason for the overt use of the motif. It’s a surprisingly well-considered little riff that places the previously sparse, tonic-octave-tonic leading line into somewhat of a more ambiguous context. Despite the band’s name, at no point are we supposed to empathize with or idolize Sleep in the way Vessel does.

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to specific synth sounds and booming tom tones that reek of the kind of arena rock stew white megachurches near universally drink of. Vessel is so desperate for answers that he reaches for anything that seems good, which Sleep has not only recognized in its new Vessel, but made him promises.Emphasized throughout the band’s discography is the inherent difference and polarity of Vessel and his loves yet the apparent necessity of being together. Never trust an upcoming band that gets radio 1 airplay (UK), occasionally they fluke it (Black Peaks comes to mind), but usually not. With “ The Offering”, Vessel, seeking Sleep’s favour, asks him to take a bite, a metaphorical piece, of him – the first of many. Static, which quite jarringly closes out the record, is often used as a sonic device to describe memory loss or the process through Alzheimer’s to sundowning, a neurological condition associated with restlessness in the twilight hours. System Of A Down and Slipknot are headlining next year’s Sick New World, while the one-day mega-fest also features Bring Me The Horizon, Alice In Chains, Bad Omens, Sleep Token, BABYMETAL, A Perfect Circle and so many more.

Sundowning (Deluxe) by Sleep Token on Apple Music ‎Sundowning (Deluxe) by Sleep Token on Apple Music

With such an arcane approach to circulation, as well as their allegorical lyricism, it is important to note that the lore of Sleep Token is not something which can be truly pinned down. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. With the hidden identities behind bands like Poland’s Slavonic-speaking black metallers Batushka and Sweden’s Ghost being unveiled to a curious public in recent times, it means that the similarly secretive Sleep Token might just be the most compelling group with their masks still in place.

Hiding their identities behind masks and black body paint whilst baring their pain for the world with their music, Sleep Token are among the most enigmatic outfits in metal.