British alternative metal band Sleep Token have taken issue with members of the public appearing to claim that they are in the band. The mystery surrounding who the actual members are has long captivated Sleep Token’s audience, with some going so far as to take false credit for being a part of the quartet.
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— Sleep Token (@Sleep_Token) May 19, 2023
Sleep Token have taken the world by storm over the course of the recent year, selling out shows, releasing their critically acclaimed album Take Me Back To Eden and being nominated and winning numerous awards. The band affirmed their status as one of music’s hottest properties by selling out a December headlining show at Wembley Arena in under 10 minutes. A remarkable feat indeed for a band that no one knows who the members are, with their anonymity arguably adding to their appeal.
With everyone remaining more or less clueless as to who comprises the masked individuals, it has, perhaps inevitably, led to some disreputable members of the public trying to convince the masses that they are, in fact, members of Sleep Token. And, unsurprisingly, this does not sit well with the band who have thus far painstakingly guarded their identities.
Not only have the band rigorously protected their secret, their legion of fans have also fiercely safeguarded the band’s anonymity, despite various internet sources claiming to have worked out who the members are. It is the fact that apparent scammers have been reaching out to the fanbase and posing as members of the band, that have moved Sleep Token to address the false information being spread throughout their community.
In a message to their supporters via Instagram, the band have stated, “followers, it has been brought to our attention that a number of unscrupulous individuals have been masquerading as members of the Sleep Token collective, in order to exploit members of our extended community. Let it be known any unsolciited contact from ANY person claiming to be a member of the collective should be disregarded, and their profile reported to the relevant administration. We thank you for your understanding.”
While it may come as little surprise to casual observers of the band that some people may look to capitalise on Sleep Token’s mysterious membership, other ‘anonymous’ bands have faced similar intrigue in the past. Slipknot members have long given up their rigid hold on their anonymity, although newer members are often nameless for large periods of time and Tobias Forge remains the only (certain) member outed in Ghost.
Remaining unknown is an important facet of what makes Sleep Token so fascinating and the actual members of the band undoubtedly plan to continue the mystery for as long as possible.
