Is Sleep Token Behind the Mystery Band “President” at Download Festival 2025?

A mysterious new band called President has sparked wild fan theories after being added to the Download Festival 2025 lineup. With no music released and no known members, the secrecy surrounding this group has the internet buzzing—could this be a new project connected to Sleep Token?

The band’s official website, presidentband.com, is shrouded in mystery, featuring a dark red-hued room with two illuminated neon crosses and a cryptic 84-day countdown, set to expire on May 16—a month before Download kicks off on June 13-15. Fans who sign up receive a message stamped with an “Official Seal Executive Order”, hinting at a larger narrative or concept behind the group.

President’s social media teases only add to the intrigue. A 17-second teaser on their Facebook page and enigmatic captions like “Join the campaign” suggest a movement is brewing. Interestingly, the band follows acts like Mogwai, Underoath, The Cure, and Deftones—potential clues about their musical influences.

The Download Festival website further fuels speculation with a chilling statement:

“No names. No past. No distractions. At Download Festival, the inauguration begins… There will be no campaign, no debate, no opposition. Only one truth: President has arrived.”

Naturally, fans are drawing comparisons to Sleep Token, another anonymous act known for their cryptic approach. Recent activity from Sleep Token has only fanned the flames. Their new TikTok account directs fans to showmehowtodanceforever.com, a mysterious site with a word puzzle that sorts participants into two ‘houses’—fueling rumors of a “new era” for the band.

Could President be a Sleep Token side project or an elaborate extension of their narrative? Or are we witnessing the rise of a brand-new, faceless powerhouse preparing to make their debut? One thing’s certain—when President takes the stage at Download 2025, history will be made.

Stay tuned. The campaign is just beginning. 💀🗳️

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