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Sleep Theory - "III" (Official Music Video)
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- Published on Mar 4, 2026
- "III" by @sleeptheoryofficial from the album 'Afterglow'
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Director / Editor / VFX - Orie McGinness
Producer - Michael Taylor
Cam Op / AD - Dana Willax
Director of Photography - Axia Serradimigni
VFX - Phillip Berg
Colorist - Bryan Smaller
AC - Allen Dee
Gaffer - Spencer Dubaich
Key Grip - Matthew King
Swing - Ryan Abdelnour
Swing - David Graves
Jib / Transport - Charlie Lenz
Production Designer - Reece Scarpignato
Art Director - Wenjing Cheryl Xia
Wardrobe - Sister Styling
HMUA - Mika Garcia
Set PA - Spencer Lere
Set PA - Dawnya Tapper
Set PA - Evan Draper
Production Company - SPVCE STUDIO
Written by Cullen Moore, Paolo Vergara, Ben Pruitt, Daniel Pruitt & David Cowell
Produced by David Cowell
Mixed by Zakk Cervini
Mix assistance from Julian Gargiulo
Mastered by Ted Jensen
Cullen Moore - Vocals
Daniel Pruitt - Guitar/Vocals
Paolo Vergara - Bass/Vocals
Ben Pruitt - Drums
LYRICS
I’ve seen things that I never wanted to see
pull me down and I can’t come back
(And) it seems like they’re always coming in III’s
They close in and I can’t react
I can’t - believe
That you’re a part of everything when
it breaks - In III
And you’re laughing back at me
In times of pain
And tragedy
It comes in waves, it comes in III’s
When everything
Comes down on me
It comes in waves, it comes in III’s
You burn everything
That you touch to the ground
You leave behind a trail of lies
You lost
Any chance to bring this back to life
I can’t - believe
That you’re a part of everything when
it breaks - In III
And you’re laughing back at May
In times of pain
And tragedy
It comes in waves, it comes in III’s
When everything
Comes down on me
It comes in waves, it comes in III’s
Well looks who’s laughing now
In times of pain
And tragedy
You’re behind it all
You’re the worst of III
So go and say it with a smile
It’s just another crooked lie
In times of pain
And tragedy
It comes in waves, it comes in III’s
When everything
Comes down on me
It comes in waves, it comes in III’s
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Sleep theory is going to be big very soon, they deserve it
They have been pretty big but they gonna keep growing this music is trying to come back
they already are dude.
they are on the fastest rise Ive seen in modern history.
they were literally no one with 1 or 2 songs 2 years ago, now they are a big time draw for live shows.
@ofox716I was literally their second sub and I’ve been supporting them ever since
@ofox716 They are still the first opener on a lot of tours.
Honestly I would say Sleep Token has had the fastest rise I've ever seen. They went from being a small band to a arena packing juggernaut in like one album release. I couldn't even get tickets for their show, because there as literally 30k people trying to get them. I had a much easier time getting tickets for Linkin Park and Bring Me The Horizion.
Their new album is going to give them a huge boost.
These guys literally do not miss. Every single song a damn banger.
True
Glad it’s the case for you. I would disagree
Hints of Sevendust
@OfficialRev0xagreed sadly. I haven't much cared for any of these singles. 😑 I was so excited to see where they were gonna go. I guess we'll always have the first LP. :/
facts.
Finally, a rock band with clear vocals that aren't drowned out by the instruments. Whoever does their mixing is doing a great job.
I found this band off my dad's Playlist of songs, it was playing words are worthless, then j found afterglow
the heavier vocals from Cullen are so good, had the pleasure of hearing him do some screams with Beartooth last summer at Upheaval, what a talented group!
Upheaval, it's sucha a luxury living in Grand Rapids for Upheaval events. No travel costs ^.^
45 minute drive for me lol. I got Tix to see these dudes in both Detroit and gr this year. Lol I'm hella excited
he is insane ! even live
Just saw them last night, they were amazing
"Oh look at us...we're Sleep Theory...and all we do is pump out banger after banger..."
hahahaha crushed it again fellas
Facts they haven’t made a bad song yet
Dooooooone
Sleep Theory pumping out YET. ANOTHER. FUCKING. BANGER.
Today is a damn good day for music.
1. Sleep Theory puts out “III”
2. Static Dress puts out “face”
3. Sleep Token puts out “Caramel” in a little over an hour.
It’s such an amazing feeling to be alive and have all three of these bands at the same time.
I just want you to know that I saw your comment and it got me curious about Static Dress. Sleep Token and Sleep Theory are my top 2 right now so I figured you've got good taste. Listening to them now and I already love this. Thank you for accidentally helping me find a new band to binge-listen to 😂❤
Static dress now have a new subscriber thanks to you - thankyou for the recommendation! 🔥
Have you heard Silent Theory?
@spinnerpip love silent theory!
If you haven't heard of smash into pieces I strongly recommend checking them out 🔥
@jennywren10322
Took your advice; killer sounds!!
Saw these guys live on the 12th in the London, they don't miss, can't wait to see them again.
The hooks, the riffs, the screams. The whole thing just works.
OMG!!! LOOOOOOOOVE THIS BAND SO MUCH❤❤❤❤
I clicked here faster than the tornado behind you.
Love this music video.
Same 😂😂😂
very fitting for the weather lately xD
bad timing XD
I was thinking the same thing! ❤
Same.
Dude right lol. Overcast high winds tornado warnings all around. My friend from the west keeps posting beautiful sunny weather pics and im like bruh.
Fellow Ohioan?
They just keep on delivering.
They god damn deserve to be massive and world wide known.
That laugh at 2:08 got me feelin like hes some x-men villian spinning them storms up on purpose. Badass little add in there
I thought it was Homer.
@wherepossumsabound😂 oh good I hear it now
as a black man i think its always gonna be funny to me that i found this band during black history month
I found them during valentines day
This happened the same thing with me when I find living color on Black History month.
Black people are funny. I'm Mexican and saw a taco truck on Cinco de mayo. It was crazy.😂
I found them randomly a few years ago, and I'm a black man who loves rock and metal music, I'm glad I found them
idk why but they remind me of a band named SEVENDUST, no its not the black man frontman thing they just do... if youve never listened to SEVENDUST check them out! So underated
I will always think it's awesome to see a black man as the lead singer of a Rock or Metal band! One of my favorite bands with a black singer is Magnolia Park.
Magnolia Park is great, too bad about Oceano though.
I've always said the same thing
@jonathanwatson5818 Adam is kind of a dk, MP is awesome for sure
Agreed but you must hear “Control” or “Cage” by SLT 🎶🔥🤘🔥🎶
Killswitch engage is a great older band that I grew up with one of their singers is a black man, his songs are what I think of when someone mentions killswitch engage, he has such a distinct voice. Cullen has an amazing voice on albums and his live vocals are insane. This band is amazing!
I only found these guys a couple of months ago. I am hooked. They just. Don't. Miss. These guys deserve to be massive, and I don't think it will be long.
Their new album comes out in May and then they start their first headlining tour. I think people will start paying attention to them
@whitneyhendrix8075I can agree over time they will grow in popularity
I saw them open for beartooth a year ago, now they are headlining
Same for me, I feel very late to the party with only discovering them about a month ago
😊
You guys are gaining a lot of interest out in Washington PLEASE come out this way! Would love to come to a concert, one of my top bands - always good music
Banger after banger I can't seem to dislike any of their songs it's too good!! This album will defy human comprehension and I'm ready ✌
Old School metal head here, I absolutely love these guys. Its old & new in perfect balance
What is new, exactly!? I'm honestly curious, I don't know shit really
daniel had no business going this hard with the harsh vocals
You have no idea
They need to produce some hard stuff. People that like this music like the hard. Hope some of the songs are on this level. Sounds like wage war
Daniel makes this song 🔥🔥🔥
@robg4238facts 🔥🔥🔥
@robg4238 I am so glad that i personally know both him and Ben and i am so excited and proud of them 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Every day is a good day, but a day with new Sleep theory is a great day
Sleep theory and Sleep token
Wow they made a song about living in the south
🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂 exactly
😂😂😂😂
@zacstrawderman1675 r/woosh
@ well all that matters is that someone IN THE BAND and IN THE MUSIC VIDEO found it funny
I can already feel this next album is gonna be absolutely AWESOME
“IF YOU FEEL IT, CHASE IT”
Feel like they should be a lot bigger. Every song they release is amazing and could be on the radio
Every song Sleep Theory releases DOES NOT MISS. they're all certified bangers
I LOVE THIS great job guys!! 🤘
Love your work.
you should do a cover of one of their songs
Fancy meeting you here.
Little V! Love seeing ya, you should try a cover of Static or Numb
Anyone else get notified of them releasing this song and instantly putting it on repeat?? Another banger! 7 hours so far on repeat!
Love that diversity in the band 🙏🏾👏🏾
Agreed but you must hear “Control” or “Cage” by SLT 🔥🎶🤘🎶🔥
I honestly have not been this hooked and excited about a band since I discovered Story of the Year as a teenager in the early 2000's.
Such a great feeling in this mad world!
Love from the UK ❤
Dan is killing it with those harsh vocals. Actually the whole band is killing it. Y'all seriously never miss.
Sleep theory is the new sevendust and im here for it.🤘🔥
They are better tbh
The new Nonpoint and Veer Union
Should have been on the Twisters soundtrack
never heard of these guys b4 ...but you have my attention !
No matter what colour we are.. It's all about music. This guys always awesome
Thanks to Storm our X-men omega for contributing to the music video ! Love her 🌪🤍
RR&B singer Rock Rhythm and blues
Thank you for all you do
Just discovered these guys. Probably my favorite band now every song is a banger
This band deserves so much more recognition 👏 2 months till I see them in Denver 🤘🤘
Okay are we gonna talk about cullens absolutely bone chilling maniacal laugh!!! That was awesome!😂
This band is something else. Just wow
Im a simple man. I see sleep theory I click it. 🔥🔥🔥
I haven't been into any new music in the last 10 plus years but these guys have a bright future. I'm addicted to this song and will be buying the cd. I'm highly impressed. Keep up the good work and am looking forward to your future releases.
This is about betrayal and the pain of trusting someone who ultimately lets you down, according to frontman Cullen Moore. The song explores the feeling of realizing not everyone is who they claim to be, encouraging listeners to learn from such experiences rather than being broken by them. The title "III" may also allude to the superstition that bad luck or negative events often come in threes.
Daniel is KILLING IT in this one!
2025 has been a great year for rock/metal music.
Afterglow is definitely becoming one of my anticipated albums. So glad a friend of mine recommended these guys to me last year.
BLZ, agora vocês tem mais um fã no Brasil 😅💥💥💥💥💥💥
Agreed but you must hear “Control” or “Cage” by SLT 🔥🎶🤘🎶🔥
Man these workout sessions are gonna go HARD with this song😮💨🙌💪
This video is like Mudvayne meets Sevendust.
This is giving early 2000s music videos and I fucking love it. Yall crush it
Please come back to Tucson! We saw you at the fair and you were the talk of the entire event. You guys are amazing. Arizona loves you!
I'm really liking this single. I like that these guys really have developed their own sound. But they went a bit more aggro and metal core with this one while keeping their trademark melodic and pop sensibilities. Great band. Looking forward to what they come out with next
Saw them live in Dallas last year. They weren't the headliner but ive loved them ever since
Thank you RUclips for a proper recommendation!
fair enough, welcome back KSE
Oddly enough my two current obsessions come together in one video; Sleep Theory and Tornadoes. I feel a simulation
Also it’s called III, their name has sleep in it, and they keeping dropping everything they make really close to Sleep Token? Am i reaching?
come to peru pleaseeeeee
These guys are awesome and the fact they’re from my hometown puts the icing on the cake! I can’t wait to see them live soon!
Those triplets in the pre-chorus hit so damn good. What a banger.
Sevendust... I've fell in love with that band since I was in Highschool.... F*CK... This band is beautiful ❤🙏🏽🤞🏼
This is my next favorite band!!!!
One band I got to see live❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Agreed but you must hear “Control” or “Cage” by SLT 🔥🎶🤘🎶🔥
Sleep Theory and Sleep Token in a span of 14 hours. I'm stoked!
I appreciate the heads up. Now i need to go check then out lbs
With the hat dude looks like Justin from donut media
This band is blowing up and im here for it!!! The vocalist is amazing. Keep it going Sleep Theory.
This reminds me a lot "good bye for now" from P.O.D
Best new band I've heard in years.
Favorite song hands down keep killing it boys!
My favorite song by them, followed by "Static" and "Enough"...just saw them live last weekend...out of the hundreds of bands I've seen live, they are by far the BEST LIVE! AMAZING SHOW!!
Agreed but you must hear “Control” or “Cage” by SLT 🔥🎶🤘🎶🔥
HOLY BANGER 🔊🔊🔊i can thank sleep theory for infinite gym PRs
You guys can't miss. I'll have this on repeat for a while. Cullen's vocals cut all the way through to my soul as always. 🔥 😍
What a cool song and music video.
Agreed but you must hear “Cage” or “World” by SLT🔥🔥🌎🔥🔥
I was suggested here while listening to the song “Dupe - International” 😅😅
L song
@ nah sleep theory did his thang
@fortheculture1537 I’m talking about dupe “international” don’t ever listen to that song again bro 😭
@ that song is actually goated too . I love independent artists
Wow I love it!! Biggest fans out. Come to Australia soon 😍
When yall get big, remember me
This tune absolutely rocks. Love it. Keep at it boys.
The riff and the beat are addictive.
Video is a destructive tornado in farmland and a random highway
Whole band is wearing flannels
These guys know the Midwest
Agreed but you must hear “Cage” or “World” by SLT🔥🔥🌎🔥🔥
Love every song and I cant wait to see ya'll live one day!
ANOTHER Frickin' Banger! This is FIRE! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Saw them open for papa roach in Toronto and can’t wait for them to do a headline! Amazing
I discovered Sleep Theory at Rocklahoma last year and have been hooked ever since. I can't wait for the new album 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
This video just makes me miss Texas!!!!❤
Oh so you guys filmed the video in Kansas
I love this band this song slapped hard
Bro wtf this shit slaps
Darius Ruckers alter ego. This song's been on repeat since it released.
Agreed but you must hear “Control” or “Cage” by SLT 🔥🎶🤘🎶🔥
1 : 42 👍🏼🔥
What a banger!!!!! The next thing yall should do is do a reimagined version!!!!
These guys are fxxxing AWESOME! It's been a really long time since I had this hype for a band! 🤘
preach fam
Reqlly need to see these guys live!!! Every song is a Banger!!!!
What a great way to wake up on a Thursday morning to some new Sleep Theory 🙌🙌
ITS COMING IN THREES WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥
I love how this band keeps finding ways to try new sounds this early in their career AND it works whether it’s their slower songs or this. Keep that up! This band is ABSOLUTELY going places!
saw yall at rockville for the first time yall killed it for my first time seeing yall preform
At 0:01 I knew it was another banger.
new favorite band. found you 10 minutes ago... ill be seeing you in june
i love this groups whole sound and presence. this is becoming my most anticipated album..
Absolutely amazing 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
How DARE RUclips hide this from me for an entire hour!
I know right
I saw it while i was at work couldnt have gotten off any sooner.
RUclips hid it from me for almost a whole day like come on
So i was today years old when i discovered you 😮