Fan theories are circulating about a possible connection between the mysterious new band President and Sleep Token. These discussions have gained significant traction on Reddit.
President, a masked group, emerged on social media in February and released their first song on May 15. The timing and circumstances have led fans to notice several coincidences suggesting a connection between the two bands.
A fan highlighted the suspicious timing of events: “Is this just a coincidence that this band has popped up randomly, and now has a place at Download? Eden co-producer has also shared this band on their story after sharing the link to the new ST code website.”
The immediate visibility of the band raised questions from another fan: “It does seem odd that this new band pops up, is immediately on the download lineup with no existing music and is being shared by so many people associated with Sleep Token. It has to have some relevance to Sleep Token. But I don’t quite understand why!”
Some fans expressed doubt about the theory based on business logic: “Realistically I don’t think they would just abandon Sleep Token in a name of some new project. Like I know their bio states ‘nothing last forever’ and whatnot with the trilogy but they seemed bit of greedy with a merch lately so I really don’t think they would just drop like this something that is clearly working and making good money.”
Speculation has also emerged about the vocals. Some listeners suggest they belong to Fightstar’s Charlie Simpson. No official confirmation exists for any of these theories.
The mystery surrounding President continues to deepen through their recent activities.
Soundsphere Magazine revealed President’s booking at Download Festival 2025. The band will share the stage with established acts like Green Day and KoRn. This achievement stands out as unusual for a band without any released music at the time of the announcement.
Impericon Magazine detailed President’s cryptic marketing approach. The band maintains their mystique through several strategies. These include a mysterious website with an enigmatic countdown and a cryptic call to “join the campaign.”
Vinyl Me Please noted similarities in marketing strategies. President’s approach to anonymity and theatrical presentation mirrors Sleep Token’s successful formula of complete anonymity and cryptic messaging.
President’s emergence coincides with two significant events. Sleep Token has experienced a recent surge in popularity. They have also completed their musical trilogy. These coincidences have intensified speculation about connections between the two acts.
