It's happening! ⏰ You can play along with this and many other Sleep Token songs inside Drumeo - Click on the link to get started: www.drumeo.com/trial.

@evanmorgan7421

4 ай бұрын

I'm just gonna be real for a second. No mere mortal can play along with this. Respect to II for being a God among men on the kit. 💪

@Vova94318

4 ай бұрын

This was fantastic thank you very much. I watch popular drummers, but this time i was surprised at the offbeats

@marcobruder5639

4 ай бұрын

Yeah sure, but what if I just don't?

@pobsdad

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, 'course we can! Is it ok if I use both hands, I'm a bit rusty?

@tor-erikeidissen9921

4 ай бұрын

@DrumeoOfficial play along??? 😂😂😂 Man I've been playing drums for 20 years, rock, metal and some progressive metal, but this... This is nex level out of this world drumming. II is an alien for sure 😍

patiently waiting for *II hears [insert band / song] for first time* and *II learns [insert band / song] as fast as possible*

@JesusFriedChrist

4 ай бұрын

YES YES YES II needs to play to a track he’s never heard before!

@nickg8165

4 ай бұрын

@ramm4life93in the other video II said Joey Jordison was one of his drumming inspirations, so unlikely!

@Childofbhaal

4 ай бұрын

I want to see him play The Mars Volta

@pres4515

4 ай бұрын

someone said this on the IG post and brandon responded with 👀

@ZL1LoVeR

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCelestialClubAqua Regia is jazzy, no?

II is an absolute unit.

@jedijazz21

4 ай бұрын

Fuck yeah he is. Must be mesmerising talking to him

@HelenNetallica

4 ай бұрын

Can’t agree more..his drumming is tight and smooth..the man is flawless🖤

@JesusFriedChrist

4 ай бұрын

Friggin’ eh bud is he ever…

@tassiotrevizor5556

4 ай бұрын

II is like the Jacob Collier Drummer version! he can blend world class skills, unique creativity and fuse genres like no other drummer! he's amazing

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power

4 ай бұрын

Wait.....does "unit" mean something different than what it used to? 😂

That look to the sky after the solo and opening hits of funk, just capturing that adrenaline and ASSAULTING that last section. You can see it in his eyes. Man is FEELING it. Phenomenal playing

@kevinporter6138

2 ай бұрын

His accuracy and technical ability drumming is just nothing short of mind blowing!! His fills are so clean and the use of those splash cymbals is just crazy....Ive never seen a drummer play/use the cymbals as much as II...so fast and accurate...he's on top of his game thats for sure...I cant wait to see them in Boston in May...

@tommysouthgate3579

Ай бұрын

Dude I agree with absolutely everything you’re saying here. I am very late to the party with this band. This fella is a weapon. A. FAAAAWKIN. WEAPON… But… can’t see nothing in his eyes man 😂

I know some people are sick of ST but I think this video alone shows that these guys are seriously good musicians and deserve their flowers. Edit: I think it's also important to know that Sleep Token in studio is just two people, Vessel and II. Vessel not only provides vocal duites, but does all guitars, programming, and handles some production. II does all percussion, including drum programming. Two people making music that sounds this big is hella impressive imo.

@black_phillipe

4 ай бұрын

I think they deserve a lot of flowers too! 💐💐

@themanwithinflatableknees8770

3 ай бұрын

Sick of ST??? how on earth does that work??

@bencampbell498

3 ай бұрын

The only people sick of sleep token have no depth

@ch_vky148

3 ай бұрын

​@@themanwithinflatableknees8770 for some reason, elitists thing that everything that goes a little 'out' of the main genre, and also if it doesnt sounds as smth they do like, and also if it gets success, is bad. but ffs who cares😅

@dalj4362

3 ай бұрын

I can't get enough of ST, and I've been listening to them since their first album. 😅

II's drumming is unreal. His playing is a big reason why I fell head first down the Sleep Token rabbit hole

@vargnaar

4 ай бұрын

You and me both. Was introduced to them by a friend a few months back but whichever song they sent didn't really hit so I ignored it. II comes onto Drumeo and unleashes the beast, I am suddenly and intrinsically hooked.

@XploringFive

4 ай бұрын

Make that the 3 of us!!!! Plus the fact that these guys are such talented musicians

@Thee_Man_of_Steel

4 ай бұрын

That makes 4 of us. I'm a drummer who watches Drumeo videos and I saw this masked dude being interviewed and was intrigued and then started listening to them and immediately was hooked. His drumming vocabulary is amazing and intense. II's interview is worth checking out!

@XploringFive

4 ай бұрын

@@Thee_Man_of_Steel so f**king good ay!!!

@TVHorrorArt

4 ай бұрын

This exactly!!!!

To play that precisely, with all of the ghost notes, dynamics, every little cymbal hit, and with the FEEL that he plays with, is incredible.

@woody4269

4 ай бұрын

Don't understand y. It's not like he wrote it first. Then played it. It's like saying, its insane how buddy rich can remember 'precisely' every rim hit precisely, with all....just insert your words here. ll is a beast of a player. He makes t drum part up to fit t song. Puts it in his brain, to body. T tab is after. Maybe in pieces, or as one, at t end of t process. Like Larnell. Or Brandon. Or every other insanely talented drummer.

@mattmarkus4868

4 ай бұрын

@@woody4269 I think what he's saying is that this drummer is great. And very creative and with a very unique style (that's whatI'm saying anyway)

@WizardosBoz

4 ай бұрын

​@@woody4269 bro go outside, the comment says he's incredible at drums that's it...

@commitdubs

4 ай бұрын

yep, and the creativity in his composition is also remarkable. tastefully busy.

@woody4269

4 ай бұрын

@WizardosBoz 🤣 I live in a tent. Maybe I should go indoors a bit. Actually speak to someone would do me wonders. On topic. He's absolutely fantastic. It was only t word 'precisely' that threw me.

this drum solo should be in the studio version of the song, it adds so much to it that its almost unforgivable. I fucking love this guy! Worship

@I_am_Felii

2 ай бұрын

I gotta disagree..the studio version has this amazing atmospheric break and build up with lots of open space to make the finale hit even harder as it comes so unexpected this drum solo in the live version is a great add on because 1. u dont have to worry about building up that funk part as the crowd is usually already familiar with the track and knows its coming 2. huge atmospheric parts over 1 minute can get boring for a crowd so in this scenario it is actually important to fill the space to keep the attention span 3. it proves how AMAZING the drummer is live and leaves a huge impression so over all live vs studio are just too vastly different scenarios that need to be treated differently as the listener is looking for different things

@janbean7514

Ай бұрын

I hope they make some sort of the summoning-live or something

I love that he was having fun with it. Like it wasn’t 100% perfect and he was being human about it.

@MirkoFustinoni

4 ай бұрын

He is indeed tight but you can hear those slight timing oscillations that actually make the parts alive and breathing. In a world of fake, overquantized performances, this to me is "humanly perfect"! I also love the fact that he leaves some room for improvisation in his playing

@RTSRAZORBACK

4 ай бұрын

​@@MirkoFustinoni yeah, I remember watching a video by Craig Reynolds (aka reynlord) speaking about Sebastian Lanser and he said that anyone who is so good that they can leave in tiny imperfections, they're SO good that they don't need to edit/fake it but they also care about their craft of musicianship. Plus, it shows that you can be an absolute beast of a drummer and still make minor errors.

@ChrisDarkMentaL

4 ай бұрын

A drummer can either drag or rush in order to create a unique groove so most of the "mistakes" are intentional

@stephanyampolsky7187

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisDarkMentaL true this also takes tons of practic idk how you guys do it

@stephanyampolsky7187

4 ай бұрын

So true

This guy is the reason why I like Sleep Token's songs so much.

@bacoraforever

4 ай бұрын

same

@blakec3323

4 ай бұрын

Agree, that's the beauty of this band though. Everything just works soooooo damn well together. Everything compliments. The drums, the vocals, the keys, guitars, sound design etc, they nail it like no other.

@TheKingVaris

4 ай бұрын

Same

@jamesadamgleason9471

4 ай бұрын

No II No Token

@levisalvini4110

3 ай бұрын

Same here...

The Drummoning is my favourite part of the live shows! Absolutely in awe of his style 😍

@Mpw19

4 ай бұрын

The drummoning 😭😭😭

@sleep_broken

4 ай бұрын

@Mpw19 I just had to give the solo a name when he left me with my jaw dropped after seeing the debut live @ Takedown last year 😂 🥁 this video is everything 👌

@dianaharris2389

4 ай бұрын

I was right above him in the balcony at my show and got an awesome video of it.

@jorrvaskr9963

4 ай бұрын

It’s all trap beats wym

@sleep_broken

4 ай бұрын

@jorrvaskr9963 wym wym!? Gtf 😴

Man, you dont see a lot of drummers do that strong of a paint stroke technique on the cymbals. Its cool to see.

@Hadgerz

3 ай бұрын

This guy, and Matt Halpern, are the ones i know who absolutely own it

@Nefville

3 ай бұрын

Bryce Butler is a young up and coming metal drummer that does. I say up and coming, the guy is already amazing.

@JackoWillMakeLives-loveu

28 күн бұрын

@@Nefvillewatches and metal lol I guess we run in the same circles

@Nefville

28 күн бұрын

​ @JackoWillMakeLives-loveu Haha what are the odds?!? I'm a HUGE metalhead, and I try to play the metal drums but I suck. I started too late into my 30s to be any good. Damn well we definitely have a lot in common, that's awesome! I'm sure I'll see you on Tim's channel 👊🤘

WE NEED THIS MAN ON THE “HEARS SONG FOR THE FIRST TIME SERIES”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m glad the musicality of Sleep Token is getting recognized in North America. All of its members elevates each other in every song and create a very immersive experience

@galsaksida8977

4 ай бұрын

still waiting for them to become more popular in europe

@ziggybadans

4 ай бұрын

They're starting to get pretty popular here in Australia too! Lots of my friends know them, can't wait to see them with BMTH in April.

@LotFrat

4 ай бұрын

​@@galsaksida8977agreed, I've only been able to convert one friend

@Beast_Hub

4 ай бұрын

@@galsaksida8977they are mate, they’re from London

@ElectricTurkey1

4 ай бұрын

Technically the only members are Vessel and II. Vessel writes and plays all the guitar parts for all their current recorded music. But you're right, they compliment each other perfectly.

That drum solo just seems insane to play, what a talented player holy shit

Dear god that interlude solo 😮 I mean…I can’t remember a drum solo ever giving me straight chills. Can we agree that II might just be one of the best modern drummers alive? I can.

@CplSpider

3 ай бұрын

Easily

@lifeunderthestarstv

3 ай бұрын

Given rev and joey are dead, competition has been pretty meh since then

@oksam5232

3 ай бұрын

@@lifeunderthestarstv ngl if sleep token releases another banger album ill put II with joey and rev.

@CplSpider

3 ай бұрын

@@lifeunderthestarstv ooo you've been missing out

@CplSpider

3 ай бұрын

@oksam5232 II is already with Joey, imo. personally I'd put Rev a half step below them, I have to put Clay from Polyphia up with II and Joey though

6:25 I think what I really love about this whole thing, is that, even here, in this studio, recording this video of a song he’s played plenty of times, he looks like he’s still having so much fun doing. That or he’s just super pleased with himself for that solo, and either option still makes me smile.

Idk how a little black void surrounded by a glowing golden kit can be vibrant and incadescent but he is.

The transition of the solo to the funky/soul part was just perfection. I really love his feel for the music as well as his precision. Excellent job II

@mclovinlife4018

3 ай бұрын

I get so hyped when he crosses his arms during the transition lol it’s unbelievable talent

I don’t ever want to hear this song without that drum solo again, that was fucking amazing

@diogobotelho5141

2 ай бұрын

yea, the live version of this song fucks 😅

In my nearly 40 years on this planet, I never have once had my soul removed from my body, solely from watching a drummer play. I can admit that I can not say that tomorrow. II, you are an absolute monster. Thank you for your art

@Skaatje

3 ай бұрын

Let me introduce you to Danny Carey: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKent66Hd7bAeaQ.html

@elias41790

3 ай бұрын

He's a monster of a drummer but listen to some of the great jazz kits and they operate the same

@cerebrix

3 ай бұрын

As he said, he's inspired a lot by Pridgen and Royster Jr. If you watch shed sessions, you'll see a lot of guys that play like that. Not taking away anything, it's a compliment as that's an unreal group of percussionists to be inspired by. There's actually a shed session with both royster jr vs pridgen I highly recommend you watch if you haven't. You'll see them both play a lot of licks you see see regularly in II's playing. The man has good taste in percussionists for sure.

@joestewart5692

3 ай бұрын

danny carey.......

@cerebrix

3 ай бұрын

@@joestewart5692 Danny Carey isn't a gospel chops style drummer. II is. Completely different kinds of percussionists. Go watch gospel chops volume 1 or 2 with the shed session of Tony Royster Jr. vs Thomas Pridgen and 3 minutes in you'll go "oh i see what II is doing" and you'll also understand that Danny, which a great percussionist is a completely different style of percussionist.

There's something so deliciously absurd about a guy in full getup just calmly and normally walking you through something.

That’s a man who’s not afraid of a cymbal.

You can definitely tell how much II has thought about each song, and how what he plays can change not only the music of the song, but also emphasize Vessels voice. You can also see how much II enjoys playing for each song.

The way his body looks so relaxed, he controls those drums so casually it’s beautiful!

II is quite literally my biggest inspiration for getting back into drumming. Dude is absolutely insane

@Tftapodcast

Ай бұрын

Same here! Got a simple little kit and I’m practicing everyday!

It’s so great to see how technical II is. Two brilliant minds connected, Vessel and II. I totally understand why Sleep Token has become so popular. It’s going to be interesting to see what happens next with a new label.

@TheRealProdigy

3 ай бұрын

They have a new label ?

@danielekenmo2886

3 ай бұрын

@@TheRealProdigyYes, they just signed a record deal with RCA.

@dalrend7413

Ай бұрын

​@@danielekenmo2886 Damn, can't wait for their next record

I love how in keeping these videos have been with Sleep Token's priorities. Connecting with the fans through focusing on the music and the technique, rather than any egos. Thank you Drumeo for bringing this to us!

I haven't been this obsessed with a band in a long time.

Every aspect of ST is just exceptional. The drumming, the guitar, the lyrics, V's voice. Just 110% ethereal.

@sarajamesaerial

2 күн бұрын

Sleep Token is absolutely incredible, top five band for me for sure.

the drum monsters you guys are pulling out of the vaults is astounding

This man cannot be human. Also, that cymbal choke at 6:50 was surprisingly satisfying!

This is like my 50th time coming back to this video (i actually lost count). I watch it at least once a week. Sometimes multiple times a week. I absolutely love II's playing! The solo on is absolutely phenomenal, but I really like the beginning part also.

@tgardner2076

3 ай бұрын

Same here!

II is a beast, he is so wonderful and unique that I admire his style and technical ability as a guitar player. Thanks Drumeo for making this happen. And of course, thanks II :)

@luinkazofeifa

4 ай бұрын

Guitar player?

@yeserguitar

4 ай бұрын

@@luinkazofeifa I'm the guitar player here? I said "I admire his style as a guitar player(myself).It's my second language so grammatically something might be missing, but I'm quite sure I delivered the right message :)

Every single part I hear from II makes me appreciate his feel and gospel touches he puts into the band. Incredibly well shot as well

That drum solo into the funk part was so damn clean. Incredible drummer

This guy is so ridiculous! Not just his skill but also his creativity and ability to accompany the music and melody so perfectly! My new favorite drummer. Wow!

I need that drum solo version of The Summoning on Spotify

My new favorite FAVORITE drummer. Haven’t seen skills like this get noticed so genuinely in a long time.

I watch this at least a few times a week, and it blows me away every time. It's such a wonderful mashup of influences and styles that demonstrates how studied II is. And that solo is truly a feat of musicality *and* athleticism, if that's possible. So, so good!

So cool that this here is the biggest hit Sleep Token has put out. And the song has a guitar solo and a live drum solo.

This entire song is amazing on the record, but doing a song breakdown on it is HEAVENLY! The live drum solo addition is amazing, I've watched this twice now and the talent II brings is making me want to pick up drums as a new instrument.

@dragracingpainter4462

4 ай бұрын

It makes me want to quit drums..lol

II is a very large part of why I enjoy Sleep Token as much as I do. The hand speed, precision, and fluidity are awe inspiring! He’s just so gat dayum crispy! Getting to see the solo was a treat. Thank you Drumeo and II. Christmas in February!

II is is unreal and the song recently hit 100mill on Spotify so congrats to the band great song

I cannot stop watching these videos, II is such a badass. After seeing them the first night in Chicago, I had to go to the second night because no way am I waiting over a year to see them again.

Because of Drumeo I've learned about this music band. And I'm completely hooked for the last couple of weeks and for many more to come!

This dude and vessel are why this band will some day be legendary.

I love how this song is evolving. It is hard enough to play in its bare bones form but to play it with this kind of style adding a bunch of extra accents, ghost notes and whole extra sections. This dude is incredible canr wait to see them again in November

God those punches in the funky breakdown at the end.

I dunno how many times I've watched his solo at this point, but my god, it never gets less impressive 🤩😍

The sound of II's kit is out of this world, as well as his technique. Can't wait to see him live

I haven't stopped listening to ST since I discovered them back in like November, literally no other artist/group comes close to satisfying the musical itch these fellas have scratched, and a big part of my love for their sound comes from II's godly drumming. I've never even really paid attention to drums before in music, but the way he plays hooked me from the very first listen of The Summoning. I've found something that I didn't know I was missing from my life, thanks to II and Vessel. So grateful every day to have discovered Sleep Token. Worship 🙏🖤

@mertzhs

3 ай бұрын

I relate to every single word in your comment, these guys totally changed the way I view and judge music.

For pure musicality, and technicality, II is an absolute monster on the kit. All of these fills are tasteful, while being mind blowing at the same time, a superb sense of time he has.

Seeing this live was genuinely one of the best moments I've ever had at a gig. II absolutely goes off on the drum solo and it's amazing.

Good god. This guy is on another level.

Putting an ad in the middle of this was evil 💀

@sarvolkskaya

2 ай бұрын

jail

I know it has been said before by others, but I would love to reiterate how amazing the sound engineer/team is for micing up the kits and mixing! Your skill has not gone unnoticed! Absolutely gorgeous to listen to!

That drum solo was absolutely flawless!! I wish it was part of the song on the album

@RealTroyE23

4 ай бұрын

This is my biggest wish and the only thing I would change about the album

That drum solo is jaw dropping! Damn..

I feel like i haven't heard such musical mastery over a set of cymbals since Peart... II just exudes a sense of knowing his instruments so precisely and selecting the right cymbals to complement each other and the other instruments playing, watching him with those cymbals was like watching someone play a keyboard or something. Really incredible

I just sit here shaking my head. I have never in my whole life, seen genius like II. His artistry is not of this world.

That snare tone is so freaking good in every single setting!!

@Kyle_Evers

3 ай бұрын

I cant get over how good it sounds, probably the best-sounding snare Ive ever heard

His skill is awe-inspiring. I'm always so impressed by him like I'm hearing him play for the first time each time I see him. I can't wait to see him live.

i just still find it hard to believe that two people this talented are allowed to exist at the same time. the rest of us never had a chance.

I don’t know the first thing about playing the drums, I’m just a massive Fan of ST, but watching 2 and hearing him speak about how he creates, this dude is special

He's good. Really good! There's nothing more to say. No point in trying to add ever more adjectives. Just sit, watch, and appreciate.

That is maybe the greatest drum playthrough I've ever seen. And I've seen a lot. There's just so much to revel at here. He's incredible, what a musician. Amazing.

Wow! You have your own sound. If I ever hear drumming like that I will absolutely know it’s your playing. You’re a gifted player that’s for sure! That rest hit on the tom and snare was killer!

I mean probably ONE of the BEST drum sets I've ever witnessed!!!!!!

Just started listening to ST a few months ago. I could listen to II drum all day.

II’s drum tone is heavenly, the tightest drummer of this generation, all hits right on the pocket

I’ve been play drums for 30years and this guy is the dynamic player I have ever seen.

I wish I never heard this song before just so I can relive hearing it for the first time again

This guy gave me a much deeper appreciation for drumming. Worship! 🤘

I don't say this about many songs but this one... this one is a masterpiece. Like an absolute total masterpiece of the medium. Like cinema for your ears.

I couldn't even fathom how to create a drum part like that. Truly mind blowing the skill of II

I just absolutely can NOT fucking wait to hear this live in a month. Its the first time ive been so excited for a concert.. and actually the first to go to one ive wanted to go to myself. (All other concerts were always for someone else). So im super stoked. Missed last years tour because.. well, life. But I just cant to see ii in action along with everyone else. Absolute legends.

@hardypahardypa1

3 ай бұрын

Same in May in Mtl!

@mandab2909

3 ай бұрын

@@hardypahardypa1 enjoy the shit out of it❤️

@hardypahardypa1

3 ай бұрын

@@mandab2909 100%!!!

II is the reason i was so attracted to Sleep Token, then the rest of it took me for an experience unlike no other. I appreciate what they are doing, and glad i stumbled upon them!

hearing this solo live back in NYC was such a treat, unreal and totally unexpected.

I’d love for this to become a series of him breaking down certain songs of theirs. ii is a beast and we love him!

Thank you for introducing me to a new band. Never heard of them, but now have all the albums. 👌

that bit at 03:05 mans playing like a machine gun

Yep. II is top tier. I get goose bumps every time with his flow in this one. His ghosts and other techniques is unique and his own. An amaizing drummer and song in more ways than one.

Can we all pls appreciate real quick how smooth he plays the sexy part, so the second half of the song ( 6:29 ) Those fills and the pauses… Mhm soooo good He’s definitely by far the best drummer I’ve ever seen and without II sleep token wouldn’t be what it is rn. Sooooo amazing ^^

just had an eargasm.... thanks 😃👍

Always getting goosebumps at the solo. This is just phenomenal! Come on Sleep Token, just drop the Instrumental Version of TMBTE already.

Watching II play is such a pleasure. Thank you for presenting this offering for us mere mortals.

definitely a jazz drummer with that movement, what a god

I don’t know wtf you call what’s happening at 4:48 but it’s the sexiest thing I’ve ever heard. 😮‍💨

@_httpsxwhirr

Ай бұрын

😂🔥

I'm convinced that II is one of the most talented drummers in the world. Absolutely bonkers

You can see how much II loves his craft and sharing it with others. What a remarkable drummer and human being!!

this guy is insane, you don't know who he is by looking at him, but you immediately recognize him by listening to his playing.

I wanna see Chad Smith play this song

was seriously wondering for a moment if the video was sped up during that drum solo. he's crazy talented

That snare sounds absolutely stunning 🤩

Well, didn't knew i could be in love with a snare

Heard the solo live, but seeing it from these angles, holy shit the technicality and proficiency in moves. Solid solo, gd...

Thank you II Thank you II Thank you II for being the drummer you are 🙏. A humble Master of the craft. You'll inspire a new generation of great drummers. IMO, it's been a while since a new icon like you stepped up. Keep up the great work man ❤️‍🔥 (and the sight and sound of this kit in this lighting is sooo damn sweet ✨️)

Holy eff that drum solo from 5:30-6:30 was heavenly

ii you legend.