The 11 Best Bands Like Sleep Token, Ranked By Fans

Bad Omens and Sleep Token share a newer, experimental, and sexual wave of metal. Bad Omens mixes metalcore, alternative metal, and industrial sounds, mirroring Sleep Token's dynamic range. Bad Omens' frontman Noah Sebastian's rich, intense vocals match Sleep Token's Vessel's R&B style. Both bands deeply connect with fans through themes of mental health, complex relationships, and overt sexuality.
Two sensual, provocative metal bands, Bad Omens and Sleep Token, align for a newer, experimental, sexual metal wave. Bad Omens blends metalcore, alternative metal, and industrial. This mirrors Sleep Token's sound. Bad Omens' frontman Noah Sebastian uses rich, intense vocals, similar to Sleep Token's Vessel's R&B style. Fans connect deeply with both bands through explorations of mental health, complex relationships, and sexual themes.

Rock Out To Their Most Popular Songs:
"Just Pretend"
"THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND"
"Like A Villain"

Their Deep Cuts:
"V.A.N."
- “Limits"

Spiritbox blends metal subgenres into a cohesive, emotional sound, much like Sleep Token. Both bands master metalcore, progressive metal, and djent, adding electronic elements and atmosphere. Courtney LaPlante shifts effortlessly from melodic singing to intense growls, matching Sleep Token's Vessel's shift between ethereal vocals and guttural screams. Spiritbox creates deep emotional connection while pushing metal boundaries for Sleep Token fans.
Spiritbox fuses metal subgenres into a cohesive, emotional sound, similar to Sleep Token. Both bands master metalcore, progressive metal, and djent. They skillfully add electronic elements and atmosphere for a unique listen. Courtney LaPlante shifts from melodic singing to intense growls, matching Sleep Token's Vessel's vocal shifts. Spiritbox evokes deep emotion and pushes modern metal boundaries for Sleep Token fans.

Rock Out To Their Most Popular Songs:
"Circle With Me"
"Holy Roller"
"Jaded"

Their Deep Cuts:
"Blessed Be"
- “Cellar Door"

Architects combine metalcore with atmospheric and melodic elements, creating a sound as intense as it is introspective, similar to Sleep Token. Architects evolved from aggressive technicality in "Hollow Crown" to expansive melodies in "Holy Hell" and "For Those That Wish to Exist". Architects' complex guitar work, rhythms, and harsh/clean vocals complement Sleep Token fans seeking boundary-pushing sounds.
Architects combine metalcore with atmospheric and melodic elements, making a sound as intense as it is introspective, like Sleep Token. Architects evolved from aggressive technicality in "Hollow Crown" to expansive melodies in "Holy Hell" and "For Those That Wish to Exist". Their intricate guitar work, complex rhythms, and harsh and clean vocals suit Sleep Token fans looking for boundary-pushing music.Hollow CrownHoly HellFor Those That Wish to ExistArchitectsFor Those That Wish to ExistArchitects parallel Sleep Token's genre-blending versatility. Themes of personal and existential struggles mirror Sleep Token's storytelling. Intricate guitar work, complex rhythms, and mixed vocals give Architects a sound that enhances diverse Sleep Token fan tastes seeking deep, boundary-pushing music.

Rock Out To Their Most Popular Songs:
"Animals"
"Doomsday"
"Hereafter"

Their Deep Cuts:
"Impermanence"
- “Seeing Red"

Architects share a similar vibe to Sleep Token.
Linkin Park set the blueprint for modern metal. They blend genres and explore deep emotions. Their big risks match Sleep Token’s game-changing approach to metal now. Linkin Park's music offers an emotional, angsty experience with themes of personal struggle and introspection. This mirrors Sleep Token's style. Linkin Park, especially early work, established the model for bands like Sleep Token.

Linkin Park's most popular songs:
- "Numb"
- "Faint"
- "In The End"

Their deep cuts:
- "Crawling"
- “Breaking the Habit”

Linkin Park and Sleep Token vibe:
Motionless in White uses dark, introspective themes that match Sleep Token's sinister, sensual stories. Both bands blend genres like metalcore, gothic metal, and industrial metal, making complex, atmospheric sounds that make you weep and bang your head. The duo matches well in their theatrical looks and strong live shows. This adds eerie sexuality to their bands and excites their fans.

Linkin Park's most popular songs:
- "Another Life"
- "Masterpiece"
- "Voices"

Linkin Park's deep cuts:
- "Reincarnate"
- “Eternally Yours”

Linkin Park and Sleep Token vibe:
Vola fits the metal scene by blending genres and making atmospheric music for Sleep fans. Both bands deliver complex, progressive music mixing progressive metal, electronic music, and intricate soundscapes. Vola uses odd time signatures, melodic choruses, and a mix of heavy and light sounds. This matches the genre-blending style of Vola. Vola’s focus on emotional struggles and mental mazes aligns with the introspective writing Sleep Token fans enjoy.

Linkin Park's most popular songs:
- "Head Mounted Sideways"
- "Alien Shivers"
- "Straight Lines"

Linkin Park's deep cuts:
- "Paper Wolf"
- “I Don't Know How We Got Here”

Linkin Park and Sleep Token vibe:
I Prevail combines heavy riffs, melodic choruses, and charged lyrics, matching Sleep Token’s mix of progressive metal, indie rock, and electronica. Both bands fuse styles like post-hardcore, metalcore, and alternative metal for a diverse sound. Albums like "Trauma" and "True Power" show I Prevail crafts strong, introspective anthems that match Sleep Token's storytelling and atmospheric music.

Linkin Park's most popular songs:
Blank Space
Gasoline.
Hurricane.

Their Deep Cuts:
Can u see me in the dark?
Hate This Song.

They and Sleep Token Vibe:
Leprous has the same atmospheric depth, emotional intensity, and musicianship as Sleep Token, even without Sleep Token's massive cult following. Experimentation drives both bands. Leprous fuses progressive metal, progressive rock, and avant-garde elements into a cohesive, evolving sound, mirroring Sleep Token's mix of progressive metal, indie rock, and electronica.

Rock Out To Their Most Popular Songs:
Atonement.
Like a Sunken Ship.
Silently Walking Alone.

Their Deep Cuts:
Starlight.
Unfree My Soul.

They and Sleep Token Vibe:
Listeners of Sleep Token will find many similarities and influences in Tool. Both bands use genre-defying sounds and eerie atmospheres, mixing progressive metal, alternative rock, and visual artistry. Tool flips the metal genre, using progressive rock, unconventional time signatures, and deep lyrics, which matches Sleep Token's eclectic style of blending sounds that shouldn't work but create great music.

Rock Out To Their Most Popular Songs:
Schism.
The Pot.
Stinkfist.

Their Deep Cuts:
Parabola.
Jimmy.

They and Sleep Token Vibe:
Deftones set the standard for how bands like Sleep Token succeed with their innovative sound. Though Deftones' careers are ending, their music—heavy riffs, emotional vocals, and ambient textures—mirrors Sleep Token's genre-defying approach. Deftones blends alternative metal, shoegaze, and experimental rock; Sleep Token mixes metalcore, R&B, and hip hop. Boundary pushers always exist; just find the right place.

Rock Out To Their Most Popular Songs:
Changes (In the House of Flies).
My Own Summer (Shove It).
Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away).

Their Deep Cuts:
Entombed.
Beware.

They and Sleep Token Vibe:
Ice Nine Kills is an innovative metal band. They have a unique trademark, similar to Sleep Token. Ice Nine Kills focuses on the horror genre. They build atmospheric, dramatic stories in their music. Their stories differ from Sleep Token's, but they create songs in similar ways. Ice Nine Kills blends metalcore, melodic metalcore, and theatrical horror narratives. This parallels Sleep Token's mix of progressive metal, indie rock, and electronica. This offers a different, yet somewhat similar, emotive and expansive sound.

Rock out to their most popular songs.
"A Grave Mistake"
"The American Nightmare"
"Stabbing In The Dark"

Their deep cuts:
"Meat & Greet"
"Welcome to Horrorwood"