An Offering From Drumeo | Sleep Token II

Summary by Krater

The drummer of the anonymous band Sleep Token performs several songs including Vore, The Night Does Not Belong To God, Chokehold, Gods, Atlantic, Dark Signs, and Take Me Back To Eden, and discusses his drumming influences, techniques, and song development with Brandon Toews.

From the video

Answers: How does the drummer of Sleep Token approach drum parts and what are his influences?

• Sleep Token drum playthrough
• Drumming influences
• Linear sticking patterns
• Gospel chop drumming style
• Incorporating vocals into drum parts

What it concludes

• The drummer builds drum parts by paying close attention to vocal rhythms and specific syllables to fill in gaps.
• Borrowing styles from other genres like R&B and gospel helps add versatility to metal drumming.
• Touring a setlist over long periods changes drum parts organically and naturally.