Good Things Festival and Knotfest Alumni release one of the hottest albums of the year!
Russian metal powerhouse SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL has unleashed their highly anticipated new album GRIZZLY, out now via Sumerian Records. The album smashes all expectations of modern metal, solidifying Slaughter To Prevail’s place at the forefront of heavy music.
Of the release, Alex Terrible said I think this is the best album we have ever written. We put so much effort into it. We spent a lot of time on every detail and really poured our souls into the songs. In the past, we were always rushing to finish albums and just releasing whatever we had. This time, we took our time, worked carefully on each track, and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. Hopefully it was all worth it
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Reviews
It’s the type of instant, hyper-aggro metal that scratches the same itch as Pantera, Slipknot or Korn, and will surely see Slaughter To Prevail leaving others choking on their dust. Metal Hammer. |
With Grizzly, Slaughter To Prevail prove they’re not simply riding the deathcore wave, they’re actively shaping it. It’s a bold, diverse, and meticulously crafted record that positions them as one of the genre’s true innovators.
A triumph in extremity and ambition. Heavy Mag
This album is a relentless assault on the senses—brutal, dark, and utterly uncompromising. It’s the kind of album that doesn’t just invite you in; it drags you through the pit, screams in your face, and leaves you questioning where you are and how you got there. A savage, epic ride that’s as thought-provoking as it is ferocious—exactly the kind of album that refuses to be ignored Metal On Tap |
Featuring “Russian Grizzly In America”
The raucous, relentless track showcases the band's visceral DNA and spotlights a gigantic grizzly bear, paling around Los Angeles with frontman Alex Terrible as the two find a balance between domestication and destruction.
The music video features explosive live footage of the band taking over the famed Whisky A Go-Go and other Hollywood landmarks and features a special cameo from UFC heavyweight contender, Alexander Volkov
The most recent single before the album drop, Song 3, paired Slaughter to Prevail’s raw, punishing vocals with BABYMETAL’s soaring, melodic choruses.
The result is tense and theatrical, but tightly controlled—a balancing act the band has long specialised in. The song was written between the UK and Russia by Slaughter To Prevail’s Jack Simmons and Alex Terrible before being sent special delivery across continents for BABYMETAL. BABYMETAL added their vocals — lyrics, flows, and verses all centered around the concept of “3” — unleashing their signature kawaii chaos
The accompanying music video follows a young version of Slaughter to Prevail’s Alex Terrible, bullied and outcast, as he transforms— guided by BABYMETAL themselves—into a force capable of confronting his past
Among the focal points of the presentation and one of the most discussed collaborations of the full length, the arrival of Grizzly is christened with the release of "IMDEAD," the chaotic collab featuring Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse. Instantly touted as one of the anchors of the album, the track revisits the magic of Falling In Reverse's "Ronald" which landed last spring and featured the union of Radke, Alex Terrible and MidWest spitfire, Tech N9ne.
On "IMDEAD," the tandem of Alex Terrible and Ronnie Radke make for a menacing pair as the two submit the kind of relentless performances that assert they remain in a league all their own.
Slaughter To Prevail is pushing heavy music to new extremes, delivering unapologetically hard modern metal while smashing expectations, and becoming one of the most talked about bands in heavy music in the process. With over 1.79M monthly Spotify listeners, STP are arguably the highest streaming band in extreme music, a fact further reflected in their live shows. Packing out sizeable venues on their headline shows, the band also draw huge crowds at their festival appearances, and led a record-breaking wall-of-death at last summer’s HELLFEST OPEN AIR.
Slaughter To Prevail’s journey began in the most unlikely of ways—two musicians from completely different worlds. Alex Terrible, forging his monstrous vocals from a small bedroom in the cold, rural Russian city of Yekaterinburg, crossed paths online with guitarist Jack Simmons, who sharpened his craft in a quiet town on the outskirts of Essex, UK. What started as a distant collaboration quickly turned into a brotherhood, as their exchanges of ideas took shape, songs were formed and it became apparent to Jack and Alex that they were on to something special.
Initially capturing a global audience on YouTube with his demonic takes on songs by bands such as Slipknot, Suicide Silence and Linkin Park, Alex began to share the fruits of his labor with Jack under the name Slaughter To Prevail – and the internet liked what it heard. Catching the attention of Sumerian Records, one of the most respected labels in hard rock, Slaughter To Prevail had found a partner to provide a global platform for their music. Hundreds of millions of streams later, it’s safe to say it’s a partnership that has served both parties well.
When they’re not commanding festival crowds, front man Alex Terrible is proving his fighting spirit beyond his musical career. Earlier this year he made his bare knuckle debut with a brutal 37-second knockout in Russia’s RCC Bare Knuckle—a promotion known for its savage, no-nonsense fights. Alex continues training to sharpen his skills, and recently took to the mat in Moscow against Danil Aleev as part of Top Dog FC’s Top Dog 37 pay-per-view event. Though he ultimately lost by decision, Alex held his own in the headlining bout. Discussions continue regarding his American debut with Bare Knuckle FC and, whether wrestling bears in Siberia, preparing for fights in the deep South, or bleeding on stage across the rest of the world, Alex thrives in the most unforgiving environments.
With the summer packed with main stage festival performances across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, 2025 is already shaping up to be a career-defining year for Slaughter To Prevail. Their logo now sits high on the world’s biggest festival posters, a reflection of their rapid ascent. This summer, the band will unveil a brand-new live show, reimagining their already punishing performances with a harder-hitting, more visceral production—an experience designed to pull fans deeper into the chaos, making every moment feel explosive and unpredictable.
All of this momentum leads to Grizzly, their most anticipated release yet. Featuring previously released singles “Conflict,” “Viking,” “1984,” “Behelit,” and “Kid of Darkness,” the album is a relentless assault, balancing raw aggression with massive, unforgettable catchiness, and packed with hooks strong enough to hang a bear from.
This is Slaughter To Prevail’s moment. Grizzly is the culmination of everything they have built, a defining record that cements their place at the top of modern heavy music
