ii is the driving force behind Sleep Token’s rhythmic architecture, blendingpower, finesse, and technical command into a style instantly recognizableacross both studio recordings and the band’s live rituals. His drummingbalances precision with feel — shifting seamlessly from delicate ghost notesand intricate layering to overwhelming bursts of force that reshape the room.
In the studio, ii’s instinct for dynamics and texture plays a crucial rolein shaping Sleep Token’s sound. His parts are crafted with intention: rhythmicmotifs that evolve across songs, subtle percussive colours, and grooves thatcarry emotional weight as much as musical impact. His ability to merge modernmetal vocabulary with touches of jazz, electronic, and cinematic percussion givesthe project a rhythmic voice unlike anything else in heavy music.
On stage, ii’s performance borders on theatrical. His physicality, stamina,and showmanship elevate every moment — commanding attention without everbreaking the anonymity central to Sleep Token’s identity. From blisteringpolyrhythms to hypnotic, ritualistic patterns, he delivers each set with anintensity that has become one of the band’s defining signatures.
ii’s drumming is more than foundation; it is momentum, tension, release, andnarrative — a vital part of what makes Sleep Token feel as vast and alive as itdoes.
"Remo heads allow me to achieve the sound that is in my head when I come to think of how a drum set should be. No other brand out there allows me to so easily obtain my sound and deliver a distinct and uniquely focused, rich tone. There is a reason as to why they are the originator and continue to produce products of which are head and shoulders above the competition. For as long as I'm a drummer, I will forever play Remo" -ii
