Sleep Token The Summoning Is A Heavy, Funky, Progressive Masterpiece
Sleep Token keep the spoils coming. Only 24 hours after the release of their atmospheric track “Chokehold“, the band release a second single “The Summoning“. One track was a big enough surprise, but twice is twice as nice. Does the band capture lightning again so soon? Let’s jump on in and discuss the new Sleep Token song, The Summoning.
Sleep Token – The Summoning
Sleep Token have done it again. The Summoning is nothing short of a progressive metal masterpiece. Somehow surpassing the incredibly high-bar placed by the first surprise single “Chokehold“, the track is equally brutal and heavy as it is melodic and funky.
The most impressive feat is how neither of these sounds take away from the other. The collective entirety of the 6:35 run-time of this magnum opus is delightful and works so well together. Sleep Token has never pulled off a song so headbang worthy and dance worthy all at once.
Like with “Chokehold“, everything is kicked up to 11 for The Summoning. The instrumentals are devastating (intro and breakdown) and groovy (outro), all while Vessel delivers his best vocal performance to date. Additionally, the screams featured within this track is the best that have been displayed in a Sleep Token song to date.
The breakdowns are masterful and impossible not to headbang through. The progression within the track is utterly wild as well. Going from blast beats to funk is no easy task to pull off. It is safe to say that The Summoning is destined to be a fan-favorite from Sleep Token.
It is a bit early to tell, but The Summoning may just be my new favorite Sleep Token song. It is safe to say that the upcoming record is shaping up to be another incredible entry into the Sleep Token discography.
Sleep Token – Take Me Back To Eden
After the release of previous single “Chokehold“, I reported that a full-album may be following. With the release of The Summoning, I believe it is safe to say this is indeed the case. Take the album details with a grain of salt however, as there is no official announcement as of writing. However, Genius has posted a tracklist that was correct about the existence of both tracks.
The album listing on Genius also includes a tracklist that can be found below. If this is legitimate – and in the right order – Chokehold may just be the intro track to the album. This would make sense, as the beginning of the track screams “intro”, and it would fit well as an opening track.
Sleep Token – Take Me Back To Eden Tracklist:
- Chokehold
- Euclid
- Take Me Back To Eden
- Rain
- DYWTYLM
- The Apparition
- AYROK
- Ascensionism
- Vore
- Aqua Regia
- Granite
- The Summoning
Once again, take this tracklist with a grain of salt. While we now know that Chokehold and The Summoning do exist, it is still possible that this is not the final tracklist.
Additionally, I have seen a different order listed in social media, and the other order makes more sense to me as of now. That tracklist placed The Summoning directly after Chokehold, which I think is great. I will update the Take Me To Eden tracklist as more information is available.
Regardless, I am excited to see what comes next for Sleep Token, and I am incredibly happy to already have two brand new tracks from the band.
Sleep Token Fans Are Feasting Right Now
Sleep Token fans are absolutely feasting right now! Join me in discussing the latest singles from the band and what might be coming next.
In this video I breakdown both Chokehold and The Summoning. Additionally, I also go over current rumors regarding when we might see the next couple of tracks from Sleep Token’s upcoming album, Take Me Back To Eden.
You can find the video on my Youtube channel or just by clicking here.
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Sleep Token – This Place Will Become Your Tomb Track-By-Track Album Review
Need more Sleep Token in your life? I highly recommend you my This Place Will Become Your Tomb track-by-track album review. In this in-depth review I breakdown Sleep Token’s sophomore attempt piece by piece and track by track. This was easily one of my favorite albums of 2021, and if you want to know why then click the link below.
Sleep Token – Chokehold
Yesterday I covered the first single from Sleep Token’s upcoming album. If you missed it or want to know my thoughts on the track, check out the post below. The first surprise was amazing enough, and I am in absolute shock that we were blessed with another song today. This is a great week to be a Sleep Token fan.
Closing Thoughts
There you have it! Sleep Token have kicked off 2023 with not one, but two incredible singles. Between The Summoning and Chokehold, it is safe to say that Sleep Token may just be building up to releasing one of the best albums of the entire year. For now we wait for official confirmation of Take Me Back To Eden. Worship.
