"They summoned a cult classic": Fans react as Sleep Token lands first No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Even in Arcadia'

The masked UK-based band, Sleep Token, officially holds the top spot on the Billboard 200 with their fourth studio album, Even in Arcadia. It is a significant achievement, as fans and critics alike are cheering this milestone for the band.

According to Billboard, Sleep Token's Even in Arcadia debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated May 24, 2025. It has earned 127,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. during its first week.

This is Sleep Token's first-ever appearance at the top of the chart and their highest sales week to date. The group's music has slowly built a global following since their 2016 debut.

Fan reactions to Sleep Token scoring their first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with 'Even in Arcadia

Pop Crave took to its official X (formerly Twitter) to share:

"'Even In Arcadia' by Sleep Token debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 127K units (73.5K units). It becomes their first #1 album."

Fans did not waste time weighing in on the comment section of the X post as they celebrated the achievement. Below is what some of them had to share.

"Proof that mystique still moves masses. Sleep Token did not just drop an album, they summoned a cult classic." Declared a fan.

"woww sleep token really took over like that. first number one and they earned every bit of it this album hit different," expressed another.

"From cult favorite to chart-topping ghosts — Sleep Token did not just drop an album, they orchestrated a full-blown spiritual takeover." Opined a third.

Others also chimed in:

"Why is a Mortal Combat character number one on Billboard? Did I fall asleep and miss a trend or something?" Asked an X user.

"Their fan base is based. I love them, binged watched enough live shows to appreciate their talent on stage. True entertainment." Stated another.

"Attention fellow @Sleep_Token fans. Stop blowing them up. Gone are the days when we got to see them live for a reasonable price in cozy venues. Now we're gonna have to buy expensive scalped tickets in packed arenas. This band was our secret, and you're all ruining it." Remarked a third.

Sleep Token's Even in Arcadia has 127,000 units split between 73,500 in album sales and 53,000 streaming equivalent units, which is driven by 68.89 million on-demand official streams.

Notably, it sold 47,000 vinyl copies. Per Billboard, it is the most for any hard rock vinyl release in the modern era. This surpasses the record set two weeks earlier by Ghost's SKELETÁ.

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