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SLEEP TOKEN Shatters Expectations with Platinum Triumph

By Jason •
The enigmatic metal collective reaches new heights as 'Take Me Back To Eden' earns RIAA platinum certification.

In a seismic shift within the metal landscape, SLEEP TOKEN’s third studio album, 2023’s 'Take Me Back To Eden', has been officially crowned platinum by the RIAA. This monumental achievement marks a pivotal moment not just for the band, but for their label, Spinefarm, which celebrates its first-ever platinum album. The record, unleashed upon the world on May 19, 2023, has amassed a staggering two billion global streams, solidifying SLEEP TOKEN's reputation as a modern titan of the genre.

'Take Me Back To Eden' serves as the capstone of a trilogy that began with 'Sundowning' in 2019 and continued with 'This Place Will Become Your Tomb' in 2021. Each release deepened the band's mystique, intertwining ethereal soundscapes with hauntingly emotional narratives. The latest offering not only propelled the band to arena headliner status but also ignited two sold-out U.S. tours, showcasing their rapid ascent through the metal hierarchy.

With the ink barely dry on the accolades for 'Take Me Back To Eden', SLEEP TOKEN quickly turned around their creative engine, releasing 'Even In Arcadia' on May 9, 2025, via RCA Records. This ambitious follow-up debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and maintained a staggering 36-week chart presence, further entrenching SLEEP TOKEN as a force to be reckoned with. By January 26, 2026, the album also achieved RIAA gold certification, cementing their place in music history.

Not content with just commercial success, 'Even In Arcadia' catapulted SLEEP TOKEN into Grammy contention, earning nominations for 'Best Metal Performance' with 'Emergence' and 'Best Rock Song' for 'Caramel' at the 68th Grammy Awards. In a twist of fate, drummer II also snagged his first Grammy for his contribution to Yungblud’s 'Changes (Live From Villa Park)', showcasing the band’s expanding influence across the music spectrum.

Critics have hailed 'Even In Arcadia' as a genre-defining masterpiece—its sweeping instrumentals and emotional heft drawing comparisons to 'jaw-dropping' artistry and 'ghostly beauty'. As SLEEP TOKEN continues to shatter expectations and redefine boundaries, their sold-out U.S. arena tour marks a significant milestone in a journey that began in anonymity within the underground metal scene of London in 2016. Only two members, the enigmatic Vessel and the elusive II, have left their mark on the band’s four albums, adding layers to the intrigue that surrounds them.