SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL "1984" is NOT what I expected...

Reacting to Slaughter To Prevail's new song "1984"
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#SlaughterToPrevail #1984 #NikNocturnal

[@NikNocturnal]

*This good*

[@DMXIII]

People: Metal is violence, hatred and prejudice against others. STP: 1984! 🇺🇦 🕊️ 🇷🇺

[@Jens_Roadster]

Yes.

[@thesplitking6340]

This vary guud

[@tslayer_]

try 1.25 the riff. whole new world

[@danideath1726]

Well they had to move out from Russia to release this song. Its basicly taking a stand against Russia and the war in Ukraine.

[@cochase]

they said they didnt want to do heavy breakdown stuff because the message means so much to them they had to put as much feel as they could and to me it feels like it did have so much feel, the anger, the punch yet still so much sadness in their country at this point, the song compliments the point they want to get across flawlessly like they wanted, couldnt be more proud of the boys🔥🔥

[@lucca1826]

This is slaughter to prevail going soft? Hahahahha

[@cochase]

@@lucca1826 Dont think I've once said soft, it's them being metal as hell and using their platform to express themselves about a war they're not fond of lmao

[@lucca1826]

@@cochase im obviously being ironic

[@cochase]

@@lucca1826 my b, thought you were being toxic, got hella defensive, fucking love this band man LMAO

[@lucca1826]

@@cochase hahahahah np. This band is really something, pretty much the only “”extreme “” band i listen to

[@the_monke0302]

I'll be honest, im glad it's different than demolisher, baba yaga or other songs from kostlom. I like the changing sound of bands rather than songs being broken mirrors. 1984 goes hard, 8/10

[@B1smarkk]

I wouldnt mind. However, i love that they tried something else and i think it worked very well

[@rebel107]

Sounds like you're describing Lorna Shore to me. Their songs don't have much blatant variation. The rewards tend to only pay off to the most keen of listeners. Slaughter, however, jumped between different variations of metal through each song. There's easily accessible rewards for the listener.

[@the_monke0302]

@@rebel107 i might be, cause lorna is one of my favourite bands, but i have listened to bands like Attila, slipknot, korn, paleface, ov sulfur and others that have a sound that you hear and are like "hey thet reminds me of ___________". But at the same time lots of bands sound very similar unless you listen to them nonstop.

[@alexeypetkov9678]

You mean "broken records"

[@IWASLEFT2SUFFER]

Bonebreaker is my favorite slaughter song so it's safe to say I like the relentless slam metal but honestly this song was a pleasant surprise from them

[@93goryl10PL]

This song is more about the message it sends, not about going super heavy (which they do as usual) and with huge breakdowns. This song is about the lyrics.

[@bythelights]

which means it's not really what everyone expected?

[@goldenhate6649]

This will however be sick as fuck in the pit due to the fact the "breakdowns" are stomps.

[@14shyuga14]

This song is metal! Pure anger and straight forward lyrics

[@matin27laker27]

yes sure, sometimes people just forget about lyrics, i have listened to this band before, but didn't expect these lyrics. it's necessary to slow down and stop our heads from rolling, to think even for one second, as a lyric guy and a metalhead i say this.

[@PenguinzFTW]

In a interview for Revolver Magazine recently, Alex expressed how he is getting bored of Deathcore and just doing the slamming and breakdowns all the time. He wants to take STP in a direction that is unique in sound and I'm all here for it🤘 This track is still a slammer and the groove is definitely a body banging groove

[@artonaut_ganj]

watched a couple of reactors to this song & I'm a bit surprised nobody has touched the message of it....even though that's the core of it & reason why it's different from their other pieces

[@jappe66]

Yep same

[@hectorvegasduque2234]

The message is strong and anti war and all, But the lyrics are still a little cringe, it could have been done so much better.

[@b1kdmnd]

@@hectorvegasduque2234 have to consider he's not a native english speaker. The flow of the lyrics is much more similar to how a russian would speak, so it sounds a bit odd to a native or more experienced english speaker, maybe even a bit cringe at times.

[@hectorvegasduque2234]

@@b1kdmnd yeah that's true, and I mean I apreciate the effort of writing lyrics in a different language, It's got to be hard to express exactly what you want to say, so it's completely normal that they appear kinda basic. As someone who isn't a native english speaker I'm pretty sure I would have a hard time too. But regardless the lyrics are probable the worst part of STP for me.

[@b1kdmnd]

@@hectorvegasduque2234 yeah I kinda miss when he would speak more Russian in the other songs, the Russian is a lot less cringe

[@pasza_dem]

Message behind this track didn't allowed to end it with "fun" breakdown... This sad melancholic ending is right thing to do here.

[@Bassgangvt]

Banger song from an amazing band. That main riff is KILLER

[@voodoobar6314]

SLAUGHTER to prevail - “please stop the violence”

[@bythelights]

you have to be polite, though

[@Agedbean]

this songs lyrics has something to do with the war going on. as much as they want people to have fun with moshpits they understand we need to stop the killing.

[@DoomHarvest8303]

This track was fucking sick cannot wait for new album. Metal music needs to be appreciated more. People don't realize that metal music and especially bands like slaughter to prevail are trying to send messages like this. They just put out there in their style. Metal music needs to not be hated because of its sound. It needs to be embraced for the messages we are trying to send to People.

[@bonebreaker9103]

Gonna be some time before the album comes out . This does not signal new album

[@cumlord1337]

ты послушай что на русском написано. Нет никакого смысла, но звучит круто, это мне нравится. Может и в прошлых альбом пытался донести какой-то смысл, но в костоломе я такого от слова совсем не заметил. И да, мне похуй, если ты не русский и как ты будешь это читать.

[@Sheards]

​@Dragon Ball fans can't read says ur mom? deathcore is heavier than ur usual "metal" but ok.

[@ganjalfilv3rde508]

@Dragon Ball fans can't read don’t care + didn’t ask + cry about it + stay mad + get real + L + mald seethe cope harder + hoes mad + basic + skill issue + ratio + you fell off + the audacity + triggered + any askers + get a life + ok and? + cringe + touch grass + not based

[@deepsixd6620]

@@cumlord1337 правильно, братан, пусть русский учат)

[@Bassgangvt]

Fun fact, I think that my adhd is part of why I like deathcore, and especially stuff like Lorna shore so much. It’s so stimulating because so much is going on and that calms my adhd

[@bitterblack477]

100%, I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD since 5th grade, and I’ve been listening to metal to help it!

[@PhantxmWitch]

maybe that's why I like them so much lmao

[@Flare97]

same!

[@BratatoChip]

That actually makes so much sense

[@cxtuwu]

Been thinking the same thing since day one

[@Futureguitarist15]

It makes me so happy that they are being very outspoken about their opposition to the Ukraine invasion. Staying true to themselves regardless of potential repercussions. I've gained an incredible amount of respect for them.

[@DG_427]

Well, they are likely never going back to Russia, so I'm sure that is also part of the reason why they express themselves like this.

[@TenaciousJoe24]

Love that little guitar interlude, reminds me of SOAD. Also love the powerful message 💪

[@gman7774]

That’s high praise

[@xvor_tex8577]

@@gman7774 nah more like an insult

[@xvor_tex8577]

@khronosfateless I was talking about SOAD, Comparing SOAD to Slaughter to Prevail??

[@flyingmelon46]

Alex did a wicked cover of lonely day by SOAD, I like the blend of things going on in this song it was dope af 🤘

[@Greendayboy01]

They have become deathcore Slipknot and i am here for it

[@reezlaw]

Always have been

[@nickreid5939]

@@reezlaw better attempt now

[@wingsoficarus1139]

The main guitar riff gives me rammstein vibes but heavier.

[@jesusespada6753]

As a huge Slipknot fan,this band is one of my favorites too

[@zakdaq]

Lyrics matched w/ the name sounds like it may have been influenced by George Orwell's book "1984". Awesome song, glad to see these guys still kicking ass

[@alisazikova701]

Oh no, they influenced by all that insane sh*t, that our country make right now..

[@pilotpetrov3855]

They are evolving their sound and I love it. Thematically this is bold and for that alone it would be awesome already. Also lyrically it's very sophisticated!

[@residentevilclone]

They’re evolving into a 2000s nu metal band. Nu Metal core?

[@Ryo7_7]

They refined their style and songwriting. Such a great band. This is brutal 🔥🤘🏾.

[@SAINT_SPYRO]

Rly love the decision to not kill message with breakdowns and stuff. Aside of that it showing how versatile this band can be and how differently they can write and construct songs.

[@pavelrunzhin7464]

this music video is banned in Russia, lmao. Great work Alex and guys

[@bythelights]

banned by American label 💩

[@petrussian9324]

Я ждал сраные 3 месяца, чтобы потом так подло поступил лейбел

[@kvg7518]

@@petrussian9324 ты ничего не упустил, трек - дерьмо. Ни один трек с Костолома не слушается так же плохо, как этот. И я сейчас это говорю не из-за кринжового текста, я все равно ниче не разбираю во время песен, а просто единственное, что тащит этот трек - его инструментал. Жека и гитары как всегда разрывают, но все у них не так, как было в предыдущих треках. Про скримы молчу - каждому свое (но мне не понравились они).

[@patches2221]

@@kvg7518 shit take,sit down

[@petrussian9324]

@@kvg7518, инструментал шикарен, ради него и слушал, я, конечно, понимаю,что песня для поддержки, но впутывать политику было лишнее. Спасибо, что поделился своим мнением, всего доброго вам и крепкого здоровья

[@SwordOdOdin]

I especially didn't expect the lyrics. Even considering that ofc lyrics have loads of room for different interpretation, they say a lot that can get you into a bunch of trouble in Russia right now. So... *tips fedora*

[@kemal1910]

Indeed

[@Pufferzsola]

i believe that even russians do not want that war. They lifted their voice because innocents dying in a war where no one should. i'm proud of them

[@theorionprogram3323]

They are also based in Florida now, so they have more freedom in terms of speech on the stuff going on in Russia than they would living in Russia

[@reezlaw]

@@theorionprogram3323 based in Florida? Are you sure?

[@necromaggot]

@@reezlaw yeah alex posted that on his instagram

[@CyclesAreSingularities]

this song is so fucking groovy, the energy, the drums being hit with the power of god and the ungodly amount of pinch harmonics are just amazing

[@TheMack177]

Fun (not really) fact - the original video is blocked in Russia by their label

[@alexandregolovanov5905]

Fun fact is that "independable" american label blocked it is funny and ridiculous to my ears

[@IwonaKlich]

@@alexandregolovanov5905 they probably try to save they lifes...

[@alexandregolovanov5905]

@@IwonaKlich cmon its not that bad in Russia;) we are not northern korea by any means.

[@metalcore69]

@@alexandregolovanov5905 yes, it’s probably better there than anywhere else! the whole world wants to move to live in Russia

[@gordon13344]

Unlike most Stp songs it's less like a punch in the face and more like being choked hard.

[@wildeyedcreativeco.5937]

Alex does Jiu Jitsu. He’s very good at choking people hahaha

[@christiankarl3496]

Nice analogy

[@_oneshtsnoop_4424]

Woah pause

[@vexmythoclast6591]

Been waiting for this i have

[@raulalbertotorresbahena3753]

Do or do not, there is no try

[@gordon13344]

Yoda?

[@vexmythoclast6591]

@@gordon13344indeed

[@DMXIII]

People: Metal is violence, hatred and prejudice against others. STP: 1984! 🇺🇦 🕊️ 🇷🇺

[@dekkan_0771]

I know some people wanted a heavy breakdown at the end, but they probably missed the message of the song, once I read the lyrics and the message I liked it even more, plus is something different from what usually get.

[@idrinkmilk282]

Because its terrible ? Message or not

[@aidenbohannon5377]

absolute killer of a song, fuckin love it 🤘

[@Jarlaxle_Baenre]

People talking about lack of breakdown missed the entire message of the song.

[@inkandivy1794]

Great review nik loved this, you gave me even more of an appreciation for the song.. I was originally a bit disappointed there wasn't that crazy brutal breakdown but the solo was sick and it was definately unexpected. The whole idea behind the song (its based on a great book) makes it even more epic.. and how insane is Alex's vocals now he's just working his ass off and it shows!

[@AussieBIMGuru]

These guys are slowly refilling a parkway drive sized hole in my heart.

[@mrsbeard5225]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@Diskent]

I can vibe with this. Great call

[@threefreaksonaleash6619]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Keep up the fantastic work here! I always have STP on repeat 🖤🖤🖤

[@jcassler1969]

“A different kind of slaughter 😌” 😂😂

[@DangerDMA]

Having a big breakdown at the end woulda been too predictable. It’s nice for a change.

[@thomaskaiser2475]

Subbed, your reaction is perfect. I can tell you know you don't want to waste my time. Great job.

[@zane_706]

The pinch harmonics go crazy 😩😩

[@locke778]

Discovered them about 3 weeks ago and i cant stop listening. The music is awesome!

[@JocieFox53]

I knew Alex moved to the states which had me excited for touring purposes, but I had no idea him moving would open avenues like this. This is amazing. Always an STP fan but this, this is huge

[@kaynesantor8136]

I'm scribed, buddy. You deliver all round.

[@taytymrayne]

Been a subscriber for the last few years now brother!!

[@RespiteofChampions]

This song didn't need all that heavy breakdown brutality STP is known for because this song was about the message rather than brutality. And I think they did a fucking tremendous job

[@thalloutboy]

It was really cool to see the guitar work take centre stage in this song, slaughter gets really vocal and drum heavy sometimes.

[@thedayidied]

Lmao I love how even the vocalist knows it's time to throw down in the pit

[@PalmelaHanderson]

This is easily my favorite song they've ever done. I can't wait for what comes next.

[@CheeseburgerStreaming]

Bro this song came out 8 months ago already?! Damn time flies

[@Jens_Roadster]

This song is one of my favorite songs by them.

[@hi0b]

Huge lyrics in times like ours, Good job alex and Company

[@nateynate1235]

Love your takes on songs like this. This band is fucking fire.

[@sirgecko666]

I never loved something they did. Now I am fxkn happy with the message and the way they came along with it. This is huge!

[@ogincubus7140]

It's literally impossible not to headbang

[@terred999]

love you to deep dive into the lyrical content. I saw someone saying they had to record this outside of Russia....sounds like an anti war song

[@artyomfomin5218]

This ever doesn't uploaded in Russia. It's kinda dangerous here to publish something opposite to "special operation" vibe . It's not a problem - after all blocked services we start use pirate content (So sad, because Russians only started buying internet content)

[@metalcore69]

@@artyomfomin5218 я даже не представляю как вам тяжело!!!только покупать начали и сразу же перестали!И «группам» вашим записываться нужно где-то ?)))И текст там типа против «спецоперации»!Бедолаги вы там!!!Может вам чем нибудь помочь?

[@artyomfomin5218]

@@metalcore69 чел ты...

[@diode_wow]

When the guitars go "dun dun wheee".

[@RJS2303]

Beast of a song, love the harmonics

[@nightmarecoins8265]

I've listen to this song 10 times and watch 16 reactions to there video and I'm still head banging

[@jose_roa]

Really loved this one, the main riff hits super hard

[@cmbtking]

Just saw them at Blue Ridge last weekend. They've got so much energy live, insane show.

[@BigTiddyPig]

Duuuude….I was there. Great fucking show, I thought they should have been closing that night instead of Mudvayne.

[@cmbtking]

@@BigTiddyPig definitely won't take long for them to start getting later time slots and bigger stages at these festivals. That crowd was massive that early in the day.

[@cynicald380]

The music video of theirs I found very effective. Very simple but great

[@gatling216]

This is probably the most accessible song they've done yet, and given the subject matter, I can absolutely understand why.

[@altonb93]

Yeah this is a song that could be played on Octane and everyone would love it🫡

[@venezuelanomori15]

FINALLY IVE BEEN WAITING SINCE YESTERDAY

[@Someguy-uh4lv]

Not every song needs a breakdown, this song rules.

[@lesalterman]

Даже дэзкор становится гуманнее новостей и несёт свет и надежду на хорошее в людях🔥

[@blairbird8022]

Was waiting for this reaction.

[@northernninety7]

I love the experimentation they do.

[@stephenstrumpher8885]

Song was great with the emotional twist. Loved it

[@worshipguitardictionary7677]

Omg they bacc! Remember? That song where they go durrrrrr and blegggghhhhakkk and katakat

[@gdfighter]

Love this song soooo much

[@KHA0TIC_NINJA]

Blew me away back to 1984 when I first heard it so heavy much anger

[@Dontreadme]

That guitar squeal sounds similar to cannibal corpse and I love it 🖤

[@S.O.G13]

This is my favorite song of theirs 🔥🔥🔥

[@An0nymous_L0gic]

The structure of the song perfectly compliments the message. Their evolution beyond their pure deathcore roots is, to be frank, fucking stunning.

[@lostintheblur4380]

great song as always

[@chrisschofield6652]

That pinch harmonic is very Zakk Wylde-esque and I’m all about it!!

[@Th3BU1LD3Rs]

My god that guitar is gorgeous

[@everythingtcg7590]

ive been waiting since release foer this - i held off from listening to the song cause i wanted to listen to it with Nik.

[@NoeCorr]

My favorite song

[@semu8030]

When I saw Alex Terrible doing a vocal remix of a song from the DOOM OST I thought, "damn, he looks a lot like the character of that game and Quake" when he makes those facial expressions. He would fit perfectly on a movie adaptation of the Quake franchise as the main character for looks and the voice

[@tyrantking9362]

It's definitely a great track, no doubt. Can't wait to see what else is coming!

[@aaronfowler382]

That ending kind of reminded me of a segment from a FASSW song from their album Delenda. Anyways, this song slayed.

[@Allwaysflying]

Saw you at the Erra show in TO

[@xvor_tex8577]

I love how STP is doing their own thing and paving the way to something other than just Death-Core, probably the best way to describe their new sound is if Death-Core had a baby with Groove-Metal and sprinkle in a little bit of Gojira and Slipknot, and I'm freaking here for it 🤘🖤🤘🖤🤘🖤

[@rufysufy]

love the track! You really need to do a reaction to Bloodywood - Gaddaar. Would totally make my day. You won't be disappointed. Just found these guys out randomly and it blew my mind

[@tlatsegms]

Amazing⚡

[@corpsegrinder12]

Those pinches would make Zakk Wylde proud.

[@mitchellcambron2440]

Excellent track, love it.

[@vaultbrutes.1749]

They should definitely do more like this.

[@NoahConnatserr]

ABOUT TIME MY BOY UPLOADED 😩😩

[@GapeGang]

This is sick

[@embersong]

"Metal makes me smile" So true

[@emmanuelgomezlosada9645]

The disappointment in your face after the build-up, hahahahajaha

[@FateMissedDeath]

This sounds like if Slaughter to Prevail covered While She Sleeps. Although it's a good song, I don't know if it's a song I'd be having on loop. I do appreciate the work put into it though.

[@teeoh9192]

I'm 55 years old, somehow came across this video on IG, & I CAN'T STOP PLAYING IT! I NEVER listen to this kind of stuff, but...they made me want to jump into a pit & wild TF out! (never been in a pit, either)

[@thereflextester]

Love the subtle hardcore influences in their music

[@profound369]

The meaning of the song is the heaviest part

[@Geese_boi777]

I think keeping their songs spicy with different twists between tracks is definitely the plays. I love the breakdowns on the Kostolom tracks but it would suck if it became stale and predictable

[@KingCrusoe]

This sounds basically like if Slipknot and Aliencore had a baby. I love it.

[@MobbsRadicalOfficial]

This is different from their usual! This is a sick ass band for sure 😈😈🔥

[@nickwick35]

3:02 onwards is ridiculously good

[@Staticaru]

3:16 the kind of slaughter when you're over looking the final boss thay took everything out if you

[@vteso0190]

This song reminds me to Parkway Drive in Atlas era

[@thegrandmaslayr]

Ash Avildsen, the founder and CEO of Sumerian Records which is the label Slaughter to Prevail is currently signed to, is Ukrainian and wrote something really heartfelt in the comments section of the official music video for this song. The link to their music video is in this video's description and I encourage everyone to check it out for themselves. However, Ash essentially said he's against boycotting and the censorship of his labels music being available in Russia. By what he said, you can also tell that he and the band have mutual respect for one-another. Judging by what other fans have said, it sounds like the band knew how special 1984 was on a personal level, and you can definitely tell when comparing it to their usual sound. I respect them for writing something unique to emphasize the lyrical content, instead of taking the easy route and treating it as though it were business as usual.

[@c4ss1133]

this song actually fucking slammed, i loved every single second of it! its great to hear them being mature and creative with their music. its still clearly STP but they have evolved a lot since kostolom, in my opinion