Rock Feed Slaughter To Prevail
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Oct 1, 2023 
Join Alex Terrible and Jack Simmons of Slaughter To Prevail as they delve into their unique journey in deathcore. Alex shares wild stories from growing up in Russia, including wrestling trained bears for music videos. He also discusses how his extreme vocal style was inspired by iconic bands. Jack reveals their ambitions for new music that blends heaviness with melody, focusing on live energy for big venues. Together, they reflect on cultural differences and their love for American fans, making this a fascinating conversation.
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Viral Cover Sparked The Band
- Alex Terrible and Jack Simmons met after Jack messaged Alex about a viral YouTube cover Alex posted when he was 20.
- They started Slaughter To Prevail remotely, met in person about a year later and toured Europe with only one song.
Touring Toughness Built Momentum
- Their first European tour was rough: sleeping on floors, making no money, but they were happy and hungry to succeed.
- That early struggle bonded the band and laid the groundwork for later success.
Dutch Chalk Triggered A Turning Point
- Jack recounts a story of Alex high on weed in a Dutch town reading Russian chalk that said 'hell is Satan', which freaked Alex out.
- The moment made Alex decide to quit and became a memorable early tour anecdote.