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This message was up on their Twitter last Sunday.
Rumours started and now it seems to have grown legs with a few websites reporting it. https://www.revolvermag.com/music/sleep-go-indefinite-hiatus-following-three-year-end-shows
Nothing beyond the above screen from the band though.
I have a ticket for one of those final Chicago shows since they went on-sale months ago - there didn't seem to be be much uptake in them at the time. That might change now.
I highly doubt this is the end of Sleep, they were never going to be a band that regularly put out albums but they'll do shows again. Pike has said Sleep reforming is what finally gave him the ability to quit his day job and do music full time. I'd imagine they'll focus on HOF/Om for a couple of years then come back again.
Hopefully anyway as I haven't seen them live yet :abbath:.
No loss, that last album was very poor.
Yeah, it was an absolutel stinker, and proof that stoners are easily fucking pleased.
I think "The Sciences" is a good album. Maybe not in the realm of "Dopesmoker" but certainly as good as "Holy Mountain" - definitely more disciplined and focused.
I'm not a stoner but Sleep are one of my favourite bands so obviously I'm a little biased but, if it was shite, I'd have no problem saying so.
Ah here, honestly , "Holy Mountain" is far better. There's actual riffs and songs on it. TBH I prefer that and Vol 4 to the "Dopesmoker" era though, I find that stuff far less interesting and more self indulgent.
I didn't even bother listening to the sciences, once I realised two songs weren't even new. I think one other track is supposed to be Pike fucking about with his toggle switch. I had totally forgotten about it now, must go and actually listen to it.
As much as I love Sleep and went to see them at the 09 reunion, they really are living off the mythology surrounding dopesmoker.
I would agree with you there pentagrimes, the earlier stuff wins over dopesmoker. I think the only time I've listened to the whole thing since my teens was the drive to the last siege (I live in the North)
Ah lads, Dopesmoker is fucking ace - though I prefer the original Jerusalem release, it's fatter and heavier mix, just so tasty. Many times it rattled the fuck out of the sides of my old van when it came out. I used to love driving around in the sun listening to it. It was hard to go back to Holy Mountain or Vol 1 afterwards, they sound so thin in comparison. The Sciences... yeah, got to agree with Pentagrimes, it's not great at all. Hopefully, it's not the end for them all the same.
Love Dopesmoker, definitely my favourite by them.
Holy Mountain is class too. Really enjoyed The Sciences when it came out but haven't went back near it in a long time now, just didn't really have any lasting power unfortunately.
The Botanist is one of the best things they've ever written imo.
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Quote from: Juggz on November 14, 2019, 10:46:15 AM
Ah lads, Dopesmoker is fucking ace - though I prefer the original Jerusalem release, it's fatter and heavier mix, just so tasty. Many times it rattled the fuck out of the sides of my old van when it came out. I used to love driving around in the sun listening to it. It was hard to go back to Holy Mountain or Vol 1 afterwards, they sound so thin in comparison. The Sciences... yeah, got to agree with Pentagrimes, it's not great at all. Hopefully, it's not the end for them all the same.
Don't get me wrong, I listened to it flat out when I first got into Sleep. I think at this point in my life I just don't have the time to really get the most out of long releases. A nice fat mix of holy mountain would be ace though. Am I right in thinking that the holy mountain recordings were supposed to be demos, but they ended up using them for the release?
Hoky Mountain is definitely their pinnacle. Like Pentagrimes said, Dopesmoker/Jerusalem is just self indulgent, not every idea you have when you're stoned is a good one, lads.
The Sciences is actually my favourite Sleep release, Marijuanaut's Theme and the Botanist along side the two older tracks Sonic Titan and Antarcticans just sounds so good. Perfect album for me.
Caught them on the tour for it too and thoroughly enjoyed the night.
A break and some new Om and some Om gigs would be just the job though.
I don't think that OM have stopped touring since they formed. They've been on the go pretty much every year bar 2017 - including headlining Desertfest this past April.
A new album and an Irish date would be nice though. They're on tour in the US next month and early next year so perhaps they'll float this way.
Old thread but fuggit...
I'm not a vinyl fan at all but this is nice:
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https://earache.com/products/sleep-sleeps-holy-mountain-fdr-picture-disc-vinyl-w-limited-mirrored-sleeve
Picture disc though, it won't sound the best, but Earache for all their faults do tend to have decent enough quality control for their stuff.
Vinyl sounds shit anyway so no loss. I just thought it looked cool.
Sleep awakens, sort of. No Pike. Bubba Dupree on guitar, Dale Crover on drums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhwiNPsaPfA
The new Sleep album is out on September 3rd but - and this is in true Sleep fashion - will not be available as a physical record until the end of October.
I will not be buying it - purely based on the dogshit single that they released from the album so far.
While I'm on this subject;
Does anyone have the new (?) version "Holy Mountain" on vinyl that boasts "Full Dynamic Range"? It's on their Bandcamp for a surprisingly reasonable price inc. shipping so I am tempted to buy yet another copy of that record - and I assume that they get the cash, not Earache.
It'll be earache getting the money, but their fdr pressings sound great and they've better quality control than third man records.
Quote from: Sworntothecans on August 06, 2026, 11:47:36 AMIt'll be earache getting the money, but their fdr pressings sound great and they've better quality control than third man records.
Nice one.
Does this look really cheap to anyone else? As in - too cheap. Am I missing something obvious? I haven't ordered a record from the US in a fair while.
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Import fees and customs will probably double that price.
I made the mistake of buying a couple of Earache FDR CDs, they sounded weak amd thin compared to the original releases. No idea about their vinyl as I don't buy it.
Pretty sure that's in Freebird in Dublin currently. Check the website
The Sciences was where they should have ended things even with Pike still in the band, which I'd imagine is the issue, High on Fire are pretty successful, Om aren't nearly on the same level.
Quote from: Pentagrimes on August 06, 2026, 12:35:24 PMPretty sure that's in Freebird in Dublin currently. Check the website
Nice one for the heads up. Had a look, it's listed on their site but marked as sold out.
Quote from: StoutAndAle on August 06, 2026, 12:39:59 PMQuote from: Pentagrimes on August 06, 2026, 12:35:24 PMPretty sure that's in Freebird in Dublin currently. Check the website
Nice one for the heads up. Had a look, it's listed on their site but marked as sold out.
Recordhub/Spindizzy might be another local option.
Otherwise the earache EU store.
Another new one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6G3GUMwnPA
Another shite one. All bass and only notional guitar, just call it Om and be done with it.
Yeah, weak as fuck.
I was always a big fan, just watching and listening to this unfold it's sadly not worth the effort, which to my ears is exactly why Pike fucked off. Boring shite.
Quote from: StoutAndAle on August 06, 2026, 12:39:59 PMQuote from: Pentagrimes on August 06, 2026, 12:35:24 PMPretty sure that's in Freebird in Dublin currently. Check the website
Nice one for the heads up. Had a look, it's listed on their site but marked as sold out.
There was some form of vinyl copy of Holy Mountain in there at lunchtime today anyway. Dunno if it's the version you;re after but it's definitely there.
Quote from: StoutAndAle on August 06, 2026, 11:22:11 AMWhile I'm on this subject;
Does anyone have the new (?) version "Holy Mountain" on vinyl that boasts "Full Dynamic Range"? It's on their Bandcamp for a surprisingly reasonable price inc. shipping so I am tempted to buy yet another copy of that record - and I assume that they get the cash, not Earache.
Yes. It's excellent to my ears anyway, felt like I was hearing it to the first time again when I played it, and I actually remember checking the sleeve thinking it has to be a remaster (didn't notice the Full Dynamic Range thing when I was buying it).
Quote from: Pentagrimes on August 06, 2026, 06:45:52 PMThere was some form of vinyl copy of Holy Mountain in there at lunchtime today anyway. Dunno if it's the version you;re after but it's definitely there.
Sound. I'll get onto them.
Quote from: Yung Led Zeppelin on August 06, 2026, 06:55:47 PMYes. It's excellent to my ears anyway, felt like I was hearing it to the first time again when I played it, and I actually remember checking the sleeve thinking it has to be a remaster (didn't notice the Full Dynamic Range thing when I was buying it).
Class. Nice one.
I can't bring myself to listen to the new track.
Is the album artwork A.I. generated?
No it's done by a legit artist called Dan McCarthy. He's done gig posters for Melvins etc.
This is like everything insufferable about stoners generally in musical form. Fucking hell. Clearly more money in using the Sleep brand than in Om at this point, and he's probably got to pay his dealer somehow.
Quote from: StoutAndAle on August 06, 2026, 12:39:59 PMQuote from: Pentagrimes on August 06, 2026, 12:35:24 PMPretty sure that's in Freebird in Dublin currently. Check the website
Nice one for the heads up. Had a look, it's listed on their site but marked as sold out.
In case ya were still on the lookout for it
https://sentinelrecords.com/product/sleep-sleeps-holy-mountain-lp/
Quote from: Pentagrimes on August 07, 2026, 05:22:40 PMThis is like everything insufferable about stoners generally in musical form. Fucking hell. Clearly more money in using the Sleep brand than in Om at this point, and he's probably got to pay his dealer somehow.
He gave up smoking years ago and coincidently has done nothing worthwhile since.
:laugh:
Down with stoner slander!
Quote from: moose on August 11, 2026, 03:32:12 PMQuote from: Pentagrimes on August 07, 2026, 05:22:40 PMThis is like everything insufferable about stoners generally in musical form. Fucking hell. Clearly more money in using the Sleep brand than in Om at this point, and he's probably got to pay his dealer somehow.
He gave up smoking years ago and coincidently has done nothing worthwhile since.
Really?Mad.
I've lately found myself getting into Om having had zero interest in them before. So much so that I had a look for my Sleep- Dopesmoker record to spin (having previously thought it was shite) only to find it gone. Fairly sure I gave it away or traded it years ago. Might be for the best! I may have to pick up some Om CDs though.
Quote from: Eoin McLove on August 11, 2026, 10:25:09 PMI've lately found myself getting into Om having had zero interest in them before. So much so that I had a look for my Sleep- Dopesmoker record to spin (having previously thought it was shite) only to find it gone. Fairly sure I gave it away or traded it years ago. Might be for the best! I may have to pick up some Om CDs though.
The debut, variations on a theme is brilliant. None of the rest are quite the same level though I do quite like god is good.
Quote from: Sworntothecans on August 09, 2026, 10:37:01 AMQuote from: StoutAndAle on August 06, 2026, 12:39:59 PMQuote from: Pentagrimes on August 06, 2026, 12:35:24 PMPretty sure that's in Freebird in Dublin currently. Check the website
Nice one for the heads up. Had a look, it's listed on their site but marked as sold out.
In case ya were still on the lookout for it
https://sentinelrecords.com/product/sleep-sleeps-holy-mountain-lp/
Sound - thanks. I'll get on that.