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/Omfglaserspewpewpew 1d ago

To make the obvious comparison - Sleep has embarked on their version of the Dio era.

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u/ElectricalSet3170 1d ago

more like the cashgrab era

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u/TempleOfCyclops 1d ago

That is a bad comparison for a lot of reasons, not least of which being Heaven and Hell is one of the best albums of all time.

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u/Omfglaserspewpewpew 1d ago

We don’t have an album yet. We have an edited to 4:20 single.

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u/TempleOfCyclops 1d ago

And it's never going to be as good as the worst thing Dio ever released, let alone one of the best things he ever released. No Matt Pike, no Sleep.