The enigmatic and rapidly ascending band Sleep Token has made a monumental impact with their fourth studio album, Even In Arcadia, which has debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart this week. The album’s first-week performance not only secured the top spot but also broke multiple records for a hard rock act.
Released recently, Even In Arcadia achieved an impressive 127,000 equivalent album units in its first week. According to Billboard, citing data from Luminate (which has tracked sales since 1991), the album set a new benchmark for the most vinyl sold in a single week by a hard rock band, with 47,000 units purchased in the U.S. This surpasses a record set just two weeks prior by the theatrical metal band Ghost for their album Skeletá, which sold 44,000 vinyl copies.
Furthermore, Billboard writer Keith Caulfield reported that Sleep Token also achieved the “largest streaming week ever for a hard rock album” with Even In Arcadia. This success is particularly noteworthy as it marks the band’s first release on a major label, and its reception has been described as “staggering,” indicating an appeal that reaches beyond the traditional metal sphere while simultaneously solidifying their dedicated fanbase.
The remarkable debut of Even In Arcadia is considered a significant feat for the anonymous modern metal collective, showcasing their boundary-pushing sound and rapidly growing influence.
The tracklist for “Even In Arcadia” is as follows:
- “Look To Windward”
- “Emergence”
- “Past Self”
- “Dangerous”
- “Caramel”
- “Even In Arcadia”
- “Provider”
- “Damocles”
- “Gethsemane”
- “Infinite Baths”
Following this chart-topping success, Sleep Token is set to embark on an extensive run of tour dates across Europe and North America throughout 2025.
Sleep Token – Upcoming Tour Dates 2025:
June (Europe):
- June 6-8: Nürnberg, Germany – Rock im Park 2025
- June 6-8: Nürburg, Germany – Rock am Ring 2025
- June 14: Castle Donington, United Kingdom – Download Festival 2025
September (North America):
- Sep 16: Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena
- Sep 17: Orlando, FL – Kia Center
- Sep 19: Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 2025
- Sep 20: Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
- Sep 22: Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
- Sep 23: Worcester, MA – DCU Center
- Sep 24: Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
- Sep 26: Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
- Sep 27: Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
- Sep 28: Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
- Sep 30: Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
October (North America):
- Oct 1: Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
- Oct 3: Denver, CO – Ball Arena
- Oct 5: West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center
- Oct 7: Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
- Oct 8: Portland, OR – Moda Center
- Oct 10: Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
- Oct 11: Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
