ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE

It's frustrating to see certain self-proclaimed 'metal elitists' dismiss Sleep Token as 'not metal,' claiming their appeal is solely to emotionally vulnerable listeners. As a metalhead of 24 years, I agree that Sleep Token doesn't fit neatly into the metal genre. Their sound leans more towards post-progressive rock, and the occasional growls or screams don't automatically qualify them as metal. My musical journey has spanned various subgenres, from classic heavy metal to nu-metal, metalcore, death metal, deathcore, and ultimately, slamming death metal. This diverse experience has taught me one crucial thing: genre labels are often limiting. Therefore, to those elitists who relentlessly criticize Sleep Token, I say: 'Learn to appreciate artistry and acknowledge excellence.' Regardless of genre classification, their songwriting is undeniably exceptional, and their musicianship is virtuosic. To deny these qualities is to ignore the sheer talent on display. It's about recognizing greatness beyond rigid genre boundaries.