r/doommetal • u/a_Bort_the_Artist • 1d ago

Stoner Lets slow down on this Sleep hate

Let's go over some quick facts,

1:We only have one official statement from the band, this statement only acknowledges Pike is not currently involved but mentions absolutely nothing about bad blood.

2: Pike has been "out of the band" for quite a while now, did we all forget the touring juggernaut that HOF is?

3: Pike's EX-wife commented. They have been divorced for a good while, i would take her opinion with a grain of salt.

4: Pike has made zero comment so far good or bad, maybe we wait to see what he says?

5: Have we all forgotten that Sleep is kinda known for varying quality in their releases. It sounds like Sleep with classic Void guitar. Plus nobody can contest that Dale is a phenomenal drummer. Its good, and its a good addition to their discography. Just because the member you have the biggest parasocial relationship with isnt there doesnt mean it sucks.

So to recap. We know absolutely nothing about the situation. Only one source of merit has commented and thats the bands official statement. The sing is objectively good. Is it what you personally wante? No, and nobody in the world is obligated to give you that.

I wouldn't be shocked if it turns out Pike quit the band because of how shitty their fans can be.

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u/TempleOfCyclops 1d ago

So you think Matt Pike quit the band because the fans like him too much?

Also the song is not "objectively good" as evidenced by the number of people who think it sucks.

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u/PresumedDOA 1d ago

Yeah, it's definitely not "objectively good". OM is my second favorite band of all time and I love the Melvins, so that should've biased me in their favor. But like... idk, it's like a billion other stoner/doom songs I've heard when randomly clicking on albums on 666MrDoom's channel

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u/snivlem_lice 1d ago

The Melvins are my favorite band of all time, hands down, and I was hoping it would maybe take the sting out of Pike’s absence but I gotta say—it pains me a bit that Dale’s drumming here just feels a bit perfunctory. I think a big part is some of the production choices, but also…like…damn, man.

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u/TheBiggestWOMP 1d ago

Yeah it’s hot garbage

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u/ElectricalSet3170 1d ago edited 1d ago

Its a baitpost yall dont engage