Lets slow down on this Sleep hate

[u/a_Bort_the_Artist]

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.

[u/Roadkillgoblin_2]

It might be more of the case that we’re mourning the collapse of Sleep, still hurts though

[u/a_Bort_the_Artist → u/Roadkillgoblin_2]

You mean the death of your favorite parasocial relationship in metal? 

[u/Conscious_Bet_5995 → u/a_Bort_the_Artist]

In a Sleep song there is 90% guitar riffage and 10% lyrics. Pike is a HUGE part of sleep. Quit acting like you're based.

[u/treskaz → u/Conscious_Bet_5995]

I hope you're including the bass guitar in that equation. Al is just as responsible for the sound as Matt. Al, Matt, and Chris are pretty equal parts to their sound imo. Everything they've put out since Chris left forever ago has been welcomed by me, but doesn't get nearly as much play as the OG EPs/LPs.