An Offering From Drumeo | Sleep Token II

This is the first recorded video interview that any member of Sleep Token has ever done. We are honored that II has decided to do this with Drumeo.

II is a founding member and the drummer for the anonymous band Sleep Token. Join II and Brandon as they discuss the band's recent album 'Take Me Back to Eden' and the evolution of his drumming style across their three albums. He gives us a unique glimpse into his drumming techniques, how he creates his drum parts with Sleep Token, and vocabulary that defines his drumming style.

This is an offering from Drumeo.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:06 - “Vore” by Sleep Token (Performance)
05:29 - Welcome
06:37 - "The Night Does Not Belong To God" by Sleep Token (Performance)
09:16 - Influences
09:51 - "Chokehold" by Sleep Token (Performance)
12:48 - The Evolution of II's Drumming
14:15 - "Gods" by Sleep Token (Performance)
17:55 - "Dark Signs" by Sleep Token (Performance)
21:47 - Developing Drum Parts
23:36 - "The Apparition" by Sleep Token (Performance)
26:53 - Drumming Style
28:30 - "Atlantic" by Sleep Token (Performance)
29:59 - Favorite Rudiments
30:25 - "Alkaline" by Sleep Token (Performance)
32:58 - "Like That" by Sleep Token (Performance)
36:15 - Creative Liberties
38:19 - "Rain" by Sleep Token (Performance)
41:27 - Favorite Drummers
41:58 - "Take Me Back To Eden" by Sleep Token (Performance)
47:52 - Favorite Songs To Perform Live
49:01 - Final Thoughts
49:16 - "Higher" by Sleep Token (Performance)
53:00 - Outro
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[CAPTAINCHAOS_]

I am not surprised II chose Drumeo for this. They are nothing but professional, respectful, and passionate about the craft.

[dannysparrow]

This was really cool. I showed it to my kid (who I'm about to teach drums to) and told her nobody knows who the band is, she said "not even their mothers?"

[sainzfab]

Well done to Drumeo for filming this in a way that preserves the Sleep Token lore

[dgutierrez]

I’m a 53 year old drummer. I’ve been playing for more than 40 years. It’s rare, but every once in a while something fresh emerges and this is one of those times.

[chaoticeloquence]

I love that Sleep Token's first interview consisted of questions about their music, not about their life. I'm so glad Drumeo is all about the music. Respect.

[charliekruse]

Guy has no idea how many potential drummers he's just inspired

[yoiselmartinez]

This is the first time we will hear a member of the band speak, this is modern history.

[auteur]

II is clearly professionally trained and likely a music school prodigy with the language he uses, influences and his narrative style. Blown away and massively impressed with his grace toward his craft. Doesn't matter the style he's playing, you don't even need to hear his playing, his ability to share his interpretive vision and technical appreciation is master craft level.

[raulgullon]

The fact that this is COMPLETELY FREE on YouTube, blows my mind. What a performance. Wow.

[Ali]

The way he doesn’t waste any movement is so impressive. He hits cymbals as though he’s conducting an orchestra.

[vforvasilis]

Please tell me we are gonna get a " II hears a band for the first time"

[shcramlyfaction]

I really like the idea of a totally anonymous band. It's all about the music and their personal identities have nothing to do with that. I respect it. This man is incredibly talented.

[justinjaime]

This truly was an offering. No giant interview, just a few thoughts to understand II’s process and inspiration and just watching all of these parts in a studio setting. He’s a freaking genius

[JoeMACofNAC]

That snare should have its own fanpage. It's so damn iconic.

[noahmoore]

It’s probably because his face is hidden but imo he looks so damn comfortable behind the kit. Like the body language is so chill and relaxed. Seems like he’s genuinely having fun playing and that’s the best thing you could ask for as a musician.

[roxanne]

Even with the voice distortion, I could listen to this man speak all day. So comforting.

[slash]

The fact that Sleep Token would go for this shows how respected Drumeo is among pro musicians. And what a display of musicianship.

[JannikBork]

It‘s not the complexity that makes him an insane drummer. It‘s his tight playing with all of these little details. Very inspirational!

[theskincareskinny]

The scream I scrumpt when I saw that he would be on Drumeo… and an actual INTERVIEW TOO? I have never been so psyched for something!!

[prometheusfallen]

I finally get it. I finally see who II is in all this. It's in his style and flow. The band is the accompaniment. He is The Conductor.