Category: Drumeo

Drumeo Interview 2023: II

Originally shared December 19 2023 on [IG]

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.
Worship.
🥁: ii_sleeptoken
🎤: sleep_token
🎧: Vore

Drumeo: Take Me Back To Eden, 2024

Watch Sleep Token’s II performs the title track from their 2023 release “Take Me Back To Eden”. ✊🏼
This track showcases complex drumming that mixes different styles and techniques. Notice how the drummer uses subtle details like soft ghost notes, detailed cymbal play, and varied snare drum hits to enhance the song’s mood and atmosphere. These elements add depth and interest to the music, showing how even small touches can make a big impact. 💥
Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the full #DrumeoLIVE session, where we discuss his musical journey, influences, and the creative decisions he makes as a drummer for Sleep Token.
🥁: ii_sleeptoken
🎤: sleep_token
🎧: Take Me Back To Eden

Originally shared July 22 2024 on Drumeo’s [IG]

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Drumeo: Higher, 2024

Sleep Token’s II performs “Higher” from their first studio album “Sundowning.” 🌙
This track features some of his most complex drumming – dense ghost note grooves, challenging over-the-barline rhythms, and tons of their signature linear chops. 👌🏼
Head over to our YouTube channel to watch his full #DrumeoLIVE session where we discuss his drumming evolution across three albums, focusing on expanding his techniques and maintaining variety.
🥁: ii_sleeptoken
🎤: sleep_token
🎧: Higher

Originally shared June 4 2024 on Drumeo’s [FB | IG | YT]

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Drumeo: Dark Signs

Watch Sleep Token’s II perform “Dark Signs” from their first studio album “Sundowning”.
This track demonstrates II’s seamless integration of electronics into his drum parts and how he can masterfully shape the dynamic arc of a song.
Click the link in our bio to watch his full #DrumeoLIVE
🥁: ii_sleeptoken
🎤: sleep_token
🎧: Dark Signs

Originally shared May 6 2024 on Drumeo’s [FB | IG]

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Drumeo: The Summoning

II Breaks Down Sleep Token’s “The Summoning”🤘🏼
🚨The dynamics, precision, and the ghost notes 🤌🏼 Unreal performance!
“The Summoning” is one of the most popular songs by the anonymous band Sleep Token. Click the link in the comments for an exclusive session with II where he teaches you how he plays this challenging song from the album ‘Take Me Back To Eden’. 🎬

Originally shared February 27 2024 [FB | IG]