OVERVIEW ✎

CURRENT STATUS (2025)

Musical Career

• Faulkner is still performing and recording with Sleep Token, which remains at the forefront of the alternative and progressive metal scenes. The band released their latest album, Even in Arcadia (2025), adding to Faulkner’s critically acclaimed discography.
• He is credited not only as a vocalist but as a multi-instrumentalist and the band’s chief songwriter and producer, showing ongoing artistic evolution and leadership within Sleep Token.

Public Persona & Anonymity

• There has been ongoing speculation within the Sleep Token fandom and music community regarding whether Faulkner will fully unmask himself publicly, as the band’s recent marketing suggests increasing openness about the members’ real identities.
• Online discussions and dedicated forums suggest a gradual transition in how Leo Faulkner is discussed, with more public references to his real name (Leo George Faulkner) rather than just “Vessel”.
• The anonymity is fading: he is now regularly named in association with the band in media reports, streaming credits, and fan-driven archives.

SOCIAL MEDIA AND APPEARANCES

• Leo Faulkner or his team post selectively on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, where new photos and snippets occasionally emerge, showing his continued relevance in popular culture as well as among Sleep Token’s dedicated fanbase.
• Some content indicates Faulkner engaging with fans more directly or being present at music events outside of his masked persona, further fueling speculation about his professional evolution and personal growth.

ARCHIVAL AND SIDE PROJECTS

• Fan archives continue to maintain and distribute his previous musical output from projects before Sleep Token, such as Blacklit Canopy and Monkeyl0rd22.
• There is no substantial evidence of new solo releases outside Sleep Token throughout 2024-2025, though all his prior work remains accessible through YouTube and online fan-curated resources.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Faulkner (as Vessel) recently claimed notable accolades such as Best UK Artist at the Heavy Music Awards 2023 and Top Male Singer 2025 at major rock/metal awards events, keeping his profile and artistic achievements in the public eye.

FAN COMMUNITY AND SPECULATION

Discussions within fan communities signal major anticipation surrounding a possible future unmasking or further shift in the band’s public presentation. Despite rising fame and a diminished veil of anonymity, Leo Faulkner retains a loyal following appreciative of both his mysterious persona and his musical vision.

SUMMARY