Masked Metallers Sleep Token Covers—Of All Things—“Dancing In The Dark”

During Sleep Token’s most recent tour for Even in Arcadia, the group shocked their audience in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by performing Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 single “Dancing in the Dark” in a stripped-down style. With piano and the lead singer Vessel alone, the intro was both simple and heartrending. From the effortless vibrato and vocal depth to the emotive crescendo (which led into the chorus), the performance had live listeners awestruck.

While the cover is currently facing stark criticism on Instagram, the cryptic diction and delivery are utterly spellbinding. “This man pours his heart and soul out through music and provides a sense of connection to others through our shared emotional experiences as humans,” one defender wrote. Listen to the music below, and see how Sleep Token transitions from “Dancing in the Dark” to the heartrending “Rain.”