Sleep Token has officially returned with exciting news for fans, announcing their fourth studio album titled "Even in Arcadia," set to release on May 9, 2025, under RCA Records. This follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2023 album, "Take Me Back to Eden," promises to explore new sonic landscapes, continuing the band’s exploration of feelings and sound, effectively bridging reality with the ethereal.
The announcement was made on March 13, 2025, joining the release of their new single, "Emergence." This track combines elements of soulful melodies with intimate piano sequences, setting the stage for what fans can expect from their upcoming album. The song dynamically transforms throughout, integrating rhythmic electronic beats and powerful guitar riffs, culminating with the unique addition of a saxophone solo—one of the many surprises packed within this new release.
Alongside the album announcement, Sleep Token also unveiled plans for their highly anticipated "Even in Arcadia" tour. Kicking off on September 16, 2025, the tour will span 17 U.S. cities, wrapping up on October 11, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Promoted by AEG Presents, this will mark Sleep Token's only headline tour of 2025. Fans can look forward to exhilarating performances as the band hits major cities including Orlando, Brooklyn, and Denver.
The complete list of tour dates is as follows:
- September 16 - Duluth, GA - Gas South Arena
- September 17 - Orlando, FL - Kia Center
- September 19 - Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life Festival
- September 20 - Greensboro, NC - First Horizon Coliseum
- September 22 - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center
- September 23 - Worcester, MA - DCU Center
- September 24 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
- September 26 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena
- September 27 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket Arena
- September 28 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
- September 30 - Lincoln, NE - Pinnacle Bank Arena
- October 1 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
- October 3 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena
- October 5 - West Valley City, UT - Maverik Center
- October 7 - Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome
- October 8 - Portland, OR - Moda Center
- October 10 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena
- October 11 - Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena
To provide fans with the best chance to purchase tickets at face value, Sleep Token is utilizing Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange system. With this initiative, fans who are unable to attend can resell their tickets at the original price on Ticketmaster, ensuring more equitable access to tickets without scalping issues. Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the general public on March 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time.
States including New York, Illinois, Colorado, and Utah, which have passed laws mandishing unlimited ticket resale, will not have these resale restrictions; nonetheless, the band encourages fans to sell their tickets at the original price on Ticketmaster where appropriate.
After the successful completion of their U.K. arena tour last December, which included two appearances at the esteemed O2 Arena, Sleep Token continues to solidify its standing as one of the leading rock acts originating from Britain. Despite only having formed in 2016, the band members remain anonymous, performing under dark cloaks and masks—their true identities concealed from the public. Only two members have been publicly acknowledged, lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Vessel, alongside drummer II.
Industry reaction to the album and tour announcement has been overwhelmingly positive, reflecting the band's rapid rise to fame and their unique ability to blend various musical genres. Building on the anticipation since their recent success, fans eagerly await the release of "Emergence" and what may become another groundbreaking project for Sleep Token.
Their new album "Even in Arcadia" intertwines sound and emotion, inviting listeners to explore its depths. With the new single and album planned, alongside their tour, the future looks bright for Sleep Token as they prepare to navigate through another exciting chapter of their musical odyssey.