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Slaughter To Prevail present their new album "Grizzly: An album with depth - Our "Album of the Month"

On behalf of Asgard, I greet you!

Hi, it's Thor here.

When the thunder rumbles and the winds of battle howl through the halls of Valhalla, you know it's time for new material from Slaughter to Prevail. With "Grizzly", the Russian-born deathcore horde once again rises from the darkness like a Fenris wolf - powerful, unstoppable and hungry for destruction.

Led by frontman Alex Terrible, guitarist Jack Simmons, rhythm guitarist Dima Mamedov, bassist Mike Petrov and drummer Evgeny Novikov deliver an album that is not only heard, but felt.

Even the opener "Banditos" is no prelude, it is a frontal assault. With powerful breakdowns, abrupt tempo changes and a groove that won't let anything stop it, the song sets the tone for the entire album. The sudden stops are particularly impressive, with the music briefly holding its breath, only to strike back with double the force the next moment. No wonder this track is already considered a highlight of the band's career.

Slaughter to Prevail also use Russian language elements on "Grizzly". This gives the album a clear identity and reinforces the dark atmosphere. These influences don't seem artificial, but deeply rooted: an element that clearly sets the band apart from the rest of the genre.

Drummer Evgeny Novikov sets a technical exclamation mark in the song "Babayka". His snare work is so precise and dominant that it seems like a second lead instrument. Every beat is spot on. The intensity is high without ever seeming chaotic. A prime example of control and power in a genre that often relies solely on brute force.

But "Koschei" - named after one of the darkest creatures in Slavic myths - takes a different approach. The song begins quietly, almost like the deceptive morning mist over a battlefield. Acoustic. Gentle. Almost... sad. But don't let yourself be fooled. The storm breaks in and sweeps everything away. The subsequent breakdown is one of the heaviest on the whole album. This contrast works brilliantly and gives the track a dramatic depth. It's not just about volume here, but also about dynamics and structure.

A special stylistic detail are the bass solos that appear in several songs. Especially in moments when the guitars briefly take a back seat, Mike Petrov comes to the fore. His playing gives the album additional depth and creates small pauses for breath between the massive waves of sound. The bass is not a mere foundation here, but an active part of the musical narrative.

"Grizzly" impresses with its clear, powerful production. Every instrument is clearly audible, the sound is heavy and uncompromising. The band remains true to its roots, with brutal vocals, massive drums, strong grooves and Russian influence, but at the same time brings in fresh ideas that give the album new facets.

With "Grizzly", Slaughter to Prevail show that they not only belong to the technical pinnacle of their genre, but are also ready to evolve. For veterans of the genre, "Grizzly" is a gift like a horn full of mead after battle. For newcomers, it's a baptism of fire. Anyone who has missed Slaughter to Prevail so far has overlooked one of the most uncompromising, creative and merciless formations of modern extreme metal and should definitely make up for this.

"Grizzly" is not a record. It is a thunderclap.

Asgard listens to you!