British progressive metal band Sleep Token have deleted their Instagram page, worrying fans. The media recently confirmed that the rock stars made the drastic move after the identity of one of the members was revealed. At the time of writing this article, they had not addressed the incident publicly. However, fans took to the internet to express their shock over the incident.
For those uninitiated, Sleep Token are a popular alternative metal, post-rock and progressive metal band. They gained massive traction after releasing their debut EP, One, in 2016. Since then, they have released several albums, including Take me back to Eden, this place will become your grave, And sunset. At the time of writing, they have amassed over 500,000 followers on Instagram.
The band recently removed all of their Instagram posts and left an ominous bio on the social media site: “Nothing lasts forever.”
According to Loudwire, a netizen claimed that the birth certificate of one of the band members, III, had been leaked online. Not only did III deactivate their page, but the band proceeded to remove all of their supporting posts. Other members' Instagram pages remain as they were.
The band was known for its anonymity, and fans were unaffected by the incident. Many took to the Internet to express their frustration with the event.
“Just enjoy the music and leave it at that”: Netizens express their anger after Sleep Token member is subjected to investigation
Fans Boarding The singers were upset about this issue. Many expressed their anger over the leak of the Sleep Token member's identity. Others shared memes that reflected how they were feeling. Read some tweets:
As many thought that III had been doxxed, others speculated that the band was going to release a new album, as it's not unusual for singers to clear their social media accounts to spark a new era of music. It is still unclear what exactly happened.
What are the band's plans at the moment?
While Sleep Token faces the alleged doxxing incident, they are also preparing for their upcoming Australian tour in April. They will also appear in the US on April 27 at the Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas. Details about their upcoming shows are available on their official website.
According to Legit, Sleep Token includes lead singer Vessel along with the other members – II, III, and IV. The website revealed that Vessel worked on a solo project called Dusk before joining the band. He was also a former writer for Sick Chipse. Before becoming the lead singer of Sleep Token, he was also a member of Black Canopy.
II is the drummer in the band. He has played for many other bands, including Morbid Remands, As Winter Burns White, and Belial. III is the guitarist in the band. The fourth is the guitarist in the band.
The band's fans are now waiting for the members to address what happened to III's Instagram account and why they chose to delete their Instagram page.
