Sleep Returns Without Matt Pike | Rock Music News

Sleep’s long-awaited return is here — their first full-length album in eight years, “Hemispheres,” drops September 3rd, marking a seismic shift with the band’s first record without founding guitarist Matt Pike. The new lineup features Al Cisneros (vocals/bass), Dale Crover (drums, ex-Melvins), and surprise guitar pick Bubba Dupree from hardcore outfit Void — a move that stunned fans but clicked instantly in the studio. Cisneros raves about the chemistry, comparing the sound to Tony Iommi at his peak. Pre-release tracks “The Morrisist” and “Have Spacesuit Will Travel” are already available, and the physical edition hits shelves October 30th via Third Man Records. The tour kicks off September 8th in San Diego — while past tensions, including former drummer Jason Roeder’s ousting by the band’s manager in early 2025, add intrigue to this new chapter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7159625f107aa5d2