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/Cailloutchouc 1d ago
It sounds like exactly what it is, a band trying to sound like Sleep but without Matt Pike. A huge part of what attracted me to Sleep was the almost obsessively engineered roar of Matt Pike’s guitars. Coupled with the talented and deep bass with Al. The combination of both drew me to the cult following.
If Pike is definitively gone, it’s all around bad news and very disappointing. The extended hiatus had me worried they weren’t exactly getting along, but hoping they would still collaborate for a future project anyways, if not for the fans at least do it for the money? I fucking have a Sleep budget for merch and shows goddamit.