Slaughter to Prevail, (does the name DEMOLISHER sound familiar? Yep, its that song influence), the Russian metal core band that has surprisingly taken over the world with their genius masked looks, ripping riffs and the world’s biggest wall of death.
GRIZZLY is the band’s next album, featuring well-known singles such as Viking, Conflict, and Kid of Darkness. This album has a lot to live up to since their break into the mainstream. So let’s see how Alex the Terrible’s band measures up!
Slaughter To Prevail – Grizzly Review
Banditos – An Explosive Opening That Doesn’t Wait Around
If you thought Grizzly might ease you in gently, think again. Banditos kicks the door off its hinges from the get-go. Evgeny Novikov’s drumming comes in like a machine gun, rapid and ruthless. Jack Simmons laces the chaos with a distorted, screeching riff, and before long, Alex Terrible arrives—roaring, howling, and unhinged. The chorus pulls things back slightly with a militant, marching drumbeat that somehow makes everything feel heavier. Just when you think the track can’t throw anything else at you, a left-field mariachi-inspired interlude comes out of nowhere—sung in Russian, of course—then bam, right back into breakdown hell. An opening statement that grabs your throat and dares you to look away.
Russian Grizzly in America – Growls, Speed, and Pure Chaos
Next up, Russian Grizzly in America goes full throttle. It kicks off with Alex declaring, “It’s gonna be F@#KING BRUTAL,” and yeah—he wasn’t lying. The song blends high-speed Russian verses with monstrous screams, sounding like a cross between demonic rap and guttural deathcore. It’s a side of Alex we haven’t seen much of before, and it’s clear his focus on expanding his vocal range is paying off. Fast, frantic, and uniquely brutal. Then there’s Песенка о Медведях (A Song About Bears), a weird and wonderful interlude that manages to be both hilarious and heavy. Alex’s final growl on the track sounds like it could’ve been sampled from a horror film. Terrifying. Hilarious. Brilliant.
Imdead (feat. Ronnie Radke) – Unexpected Collab, Absolute Chaos
Imdead might be the most unexpected moment on Grizzly, bringing in Falling in Reverse’s Ronnie Radke for a face-melting feature. The song flexes a huge range of vocal styles—Alex’s signature growls meet Ronnie’s high screams in a brutal call-and-response. The chorus is short and punchy, and the breakdown that follows is chaos incarnate. Evgeny’s drumming is feral, flipping between blast beats and double kicks like he’s trying to summon a thunder god. It’s a high-energy standout that screams to be heard live—and will definitely go off when it is.
Babayka – Heavy Metal Monastery Vibes
If you ever wanted to attend a black metal sermon inside a haunted Russian monastery, Babayka is your soundtrack. The drums are tribal and relentless, the riff is a deep chug, and the Russian chanting layered over the top gives the song an eerie, spiritual energy. The pre-chorus feels ritualistic, like you’re being summoned. The chorus? Massive. Jack’s guitar riff gallops, and Evgeny’s kit sounds like it’s being played with hammers. Just when you think you’ve survived the storm—one final bone-crushing breakdown drops like a guillotine.
Viking – Guttural Glory and Norse Chaos
Remember that single from 2023 with the horn blast and tribal chanting? Yep, it’s Viking, and it still hits just as hard. Alex Terrible sounds like he’s leading a war party across a frozen battlefield, barking and growling like a beast. His range is inhuman here—somehow fusing animal roars, guttural bellows, and chilling spoken-word. The chorus sounds like a thousand warriors chanting in unison. Evgeny, meanwhile, is doing footwork that shouldn’t even be possible. The whole track is an avalanche of primal rage and symphonic darkness.
Koschie – Acoustic Calm Before the Doomstorm
Slaughter To Prevail show a different side with Koschie. It starts soft—an acoustic guitar, almost peaceful—then explodes into a Rammstein-esque industrial beat. The Russian lyrics, snarled through a wall of distortion, sound like a demonic chorus echoing through a dark cathedral. There’s something cinematic about this one. It’s slower, but somehow heavier. The English lines in the final breakdown are chilling. It’s like staring into a storm that’s just about to break.
Song 3 (feat. Baby Metal) – Chaos, Collaboration, and Crunch
Song 3 is exactly what it sounds like: an unhinged, genre-bending face-off between Baby Metal and Slaughter To Prevail. On paper, it shouldn’t work. But it slaps. The Japanese vocals bounce off Alex’s growls like fireworks against thunderclouds. MOMO holds her own, firing off brutal vocals with confidence, while the chorus—pure Baby Metal catchiness—adds a wild contrast. It’s absurd, fun, and surprisingly tight. You’ll be humming and headbanging at the same time.
Lift That Shit – Your Gym Anthem Has Arrived
Need motivation? Lift That Shit is here to scream you into PR territory. The only fully English track on the album, it’s raw, relentless, and pure Alex energy. He doesn’t just scream the lyrics—he demands them. If this doesn’t push you through that final rep, nothing will. Knowing Alex’s life outside music—wrestling bears, bare-knuckle brawling, collecting weapons—it’s easy to see this as his personal anthem. Blunt, aggressive, and incredibly effective.
Behelit – A Haunting Tribute to Berserk
A powerful nod to the late Kentaro Miura, Behelit blends orchestral strings with chugging riffs and emotionally charged vocals. It’s theatrical, cinematic, and genuinely moving. Alex pours every ounce of grief and respect into his performance here. You can feel it in the wails, in the breakdown, in every crushing note. Watch the video. Watch Berserk. And bring tissues. This is deathcore with a soul.
Rodina – A Love Letter to Home
One of the most personal tracks on the record, Rodina (meaning “Motherland”) strips things back to the core. Alex sings—yes, sings—and it’s raw, honest, and moving. The acoustic intro builds into a chorus layered with traditional Russian instrumentation and thick, modern metal riffs. It’s patriotic without being preachy. A song about love, pride, and pain. Something deeper.
Conflict and Kid of Darkness – Chaos in Short Bursts
Conflict is 2:22 of pure mayhem—an explosive war cry of snarled lyrics, chaotic drums, and face-ripping guitars. Then Kid of Darkness slows things down slightly, leaning into eerie tension and sinister energy. Think early Slipknot but with modern fury. There’s a dread in the air here, a thick darkness. The kind of track you don’t just hear—you feel crawling up your spine.
1984 – A Final Roar for Peace
The final track, 1984, is a powerful anti-war anthem delivered through clenched fists and grinding riffs. It opens with an epic guitar solo before diving into a brutal, honest, and politically charged finale. For a Russian band to release something this direct and critical takes serious guts. The breakdowns come hard, but the message hits harder. It’s not just a closer—it’s a statement.
Final Thoughts – Grizzly Is a Brutal, Brilliant Leap Forward
Grizzly is a triumph. Slaughter To Prevail have levelled up in every possible way—vocally, musically, emotionally. It’s not just heavy for the sake of it; it’s heavy with purpose. There’s diversity, heart, and craftsmanship behind every breakdown, every scream. From start to finish, the album grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go.
Drawing from legends like Slipknot, Rammstein, and even cinematic metal acts like Fleshgod Apocalypse, Slaughter To Prevail are forging their own chaotic, world-crushing path. With Grizzly, they haven’t just made a deathcore record—they’ve made the deathcore record of the year.
This album doesn’t whisper. It roars
Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
