Sleep Token is a mysterious English rock band from London, formed in 2016. They remain anonymous onstage—masked in robes and body paint—and refer to themselves by numbers (Vessel is the frontman, with members II, III, and IV) to emphasize that “it’s the art that matters most” . Their concept revolves around a deity called Sleep, which their music and performances serve as ritualistic offerings—blending mythology, spirituality, and emotional storytelling .
Musically, Sleep Token transcends genres, merging alternative metal, progressive metal, djent, R&B, indie pop, trap, and pop‑rap into a cohesive, immersive sound . They debuted with EPs One (2016) and Two (2017), released their first full album Sundowning in 2019, followed by Atlantic – YouTube (2021), and Take Me Back to Eden (2023)—which became Spotify’s most-streamed metal album of that year .
In May 2025, Sleep Token released Even in Arcadia through RCA Records. It debuted at No. 1 on both the UK and US charts, setting streaming records for a hard-rock album . Its singles “Emergence” (charting UK #17, US Hot 100 #57) and “Caramel” (UK Top 10, US Top 40) marked the band’s first major crossover into mainstream charts .
