Slaughter To Prevail - Baba Yaga - Reaction / Review

[@monkvsiron]

It hit me immediately as a modern Slipknot song. The cleans felt like when Corey went clean on the first two albums. I’m a big fan.

[@tobibender7475]

it reminds me so much of my plague

[@PnlBtr]

Yeah Alex is a massive fan, can definitely see their influence.

[@CowboyBuffaloMufflo]

The riff at the start sounds like the song sufacing

[@Hostile990]

Bro I said the same thing on another reaction. Got some serious Iowa vibes

[@Metal_head87]

Couldn't agree more

[@GrahamRay2040]

The cleans worked. Certainly didn’t ruin the track or the moment. It’s a step forward for the band and doesn’t pigeonhole them as a stale deathcore band. Reminds me of early Slipknot

[@PCFixer]

Exactly, this was a freaking banger!

[@nnefariousjack]

Agreed. The cleans really work.

[@loganwolbert6367]

@@nnefariousjack I think this is what Suicide Silence were trying to go for with self titled album with the off key singing and what not, the way they did it didn't work. This song it's done in the right part of a song to where the vocals fit the structure, it gives off Linkin Park vibes for sure.

[@nnefariousjack]

@@loganwolbert6367 The cleans emphasize the heavier parts correctly. It's why it works so well.

[@ninegatesofale1898]

Disagree 100%

[@Nuntjako]

I don't agree at all. Love the cleans. It's cool to see the band and Alex evolve

[@seanbass7939]

Exactly I’ve seen a lot of hate for this song and my reply to those comments were so you guys just want to keep deathcore bands doing the same all repetitive deathcore bullshit all the time which is constantly relying on breakdowns and chugs if you keep doing that the genre will die it’ll get old and boring and stale

[@anthonybird8735]

The chorus gave me serious slipknot vibes and I loved it

[@omnicide3251]

The term "evolve" is really subjective tbh.. not disagreeing with your comment tho, absolutely love to hear them experiment

[@sarcana9377]

yeah, cleans are amazing, especially in this one

[@UltimateGamerCC]

@@seanbass7939 sadly this is a common thing in Metal, a lot of fans cant stand change at all, so in most cases the bands are forced into playing the same way, lest they get threatened with losing their fans and all the revenue that comes with. just to be clear... i fucking HATE people like that! Musicians are artists, and with art they have the right to create what they feel like creating! fuck the monotone fans with a rusty metal spike!

[@KarolisCarlos]

don't worry ,I think you'll find it more likeable after your 3rd 5th or even 20th listen. Unique chorus and something new, if you had similar songs to demolisher every time, it would start getting boring real quick no matter how good the song is.

[@DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez]

Have to agree fully and so far what I like is Agony, Demolisher, and Baba Yaga are all heavy of course. But the build up to the breakdowns are kind of similar to a point but what makes it so tasteful is each song really sounds so different!!! I’m loving the path that they are taking so much!!!!!!

[@SuperMadeinussr]

Ю гат дэм райт )))

[@tbrs4064]

I love this clean to full demonmode shit haha

[@danieleizaga3589]

This band is beyond great It just needs more exposure and the russian goverment has to losen Up with their ability to travel outside their borders . Clearly they LOVE their country and show It proudly.

[@Someguyy867]

I disagree if every song was like Demolisher that would be amazing. I only got bored of Demolisher and Agony because I listened to them 100x+ on repeat lol. But I don’t mind the cleans took a second listening to enjoy them a lot.

[@Arancellar]

На то как иностранцы говорят "Баба Яга" можно смотреть бесконечно

[@silverhand25]

Пойло Яга вспоминается))

[@Жухлыйпёс]

@@silverhand25 БАба Яга, всё верно, вспомни кто больше увлекался Ягой? Правильно всякие эмо подростки, это был план Бабы Яги по уничтожению детей, на диете видать, но решила на этом не останавливаться, а всякие 30-40 летние алкаши увлекшиеся ягой, это на самом деле дети которые первее всех начали её пить, последствия так сказать...

[@LS-bn4ct]

Реакции на Саню можно смотреть бесконечно!))

[@blackscorpion49rus42]

@@LS-bn4ct особенно зарубежные

[@joeandassociatesinc2650]

Idk what youre saying but hell yeah brother!

[@reaperhunter7297]

I'm gonna play this on repeat until my neck is broken

[@briannacruz8206]

Yessssss

[@IQUITSOCIALMEDIAFORmymentalhlt]

Agreed

[@tombooth35]

And have it playing very loud as well to scare the neighbours.

[@ribeiropk5090]

Well... I did it with demolisher yesterday and now I can't move a thing from the chest above :)

[@TheDjentleman77]

For me, stankface from start to finish, felt the chorus was refreshing and the video itself is just pure gold! Can’t wait to see what they come up with next! 🔥🤘🏻

[@darktranquillitea939]

At first I thought the same about the cleans, but man, they really grow on you. I've listened to this Song a couple times now, and I must say, I love it. It brings variety, has a cool vibe... Just let it grow 🤘🏽

[@dapaintbrush6965]

Almost every reaction video is IOWA vibes or NU deathcore and im all fucking for it. That brake down tho OMFG ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥. The cleans are so fucking good honestly

[@reality8o]

The cleans were kinda confusing the first time I listened to this song but really, they got better and better with every listen and I would even go that far to say, that the chorus is one of the favorite things in this song now. Such a Nu Metal / Slipknot vibe that I love. So much different styles and influences in this song, it's just awesome. Killer song!

[@TheCokee47]

Same. When I first heard the song and that chorus kicked in i was like "WTF??" but after the second listen through I was sold. Baba Yaga is their best track they've released so far. And that says a lot because Demolisher is one of the best tracks of last year

[@cmcisa01]

The cleans did throw me at first but they grow on you

[@dapaintbrush6965]

I love his cleans so fucking good

[@camo_8903]

honestly they do. I felt they were a little weird upon first listen, but they do grow on you

[@todd_halfacre]

I agree with this. I think the blending of genres is what throws people. Which tbh. Makes sense. Emo deathcore? Wtf?!? Random. My initials are tbh. You’re welcome

[@user-tj3wr6dj4d]

They do . I just cant wait till he gets full range you know . Alex is an impressive vocalist no matter what . I think Everyone would love a Slaughter to Prevail and Slipknot tour or just even a collab with Corey . The SlaughterKnot Tour .🤘

[@ARLCorvette]

I had the exact same thought.

[@drumlion2005]

The cleans are thrown in quickly and short like a dagger. It honestly works for this song in my opinion. I like them changing it up a little bit as they release singles because you never fully know what to expect (outside of pure metal badassery).

[@Mattis_FH]

I have to disagree about the cleans. I fuckin' loved it and the whole song is a clear evolution on the right path, in my eyes and ears. I've fallen off the *insert core* core wagon a bit and to see bands take a wider swing at their music is just perfect. Great song, great video (Baba Yaga is a interesting myth) and I can't wait for more!

[@Phoenixgryp1]

I felt the same way at first but it grew on me man and now I absolutely love this song it’s creative loved your reaction man.

[@NoName-66]

Чувак, у тебя самая лучшая реакция из всех тех что я видел.

[@somethinginvisible784]

У него всегда по настоящему искренние и веселые реакции

[@NoName-66]

Я знаю) я смотрю его давно)

[@permachub]

That dark Choir ambience in their music is so dope. Love the reaction, my g

[@TheCHaakon]

I'm always excited to see what the intro will be, when I see videos from you I haven't seen before

[@tylerphillips1889]

Gotta tell ya man. Initially I felt the same way about the cleans. HOWEVER!!! 2nd and 3rd time through it really grew on me. Fantastic. Loved it.

[@TwoToeTags]

We love this track! Best song of the year so far! Sick video too.

[@NiKoJlaY]

Yesss! I'm waiting for this reaction 20 hours ! :D

[@stephenstrumpher8885]

The cleans went well with this song! Brought in a different energy it needed!

[@coltinhines6879]

Ya gotta keep bringing new content or it gets boring

[@devildog3606]

@@coltinhines6879 it also brought early Slipknot vibes which were a great choice

[@redbruhcolli]

the band is carving their path to more wider audience and I believe that Alex wants to improve his vocals to not be just a one trick pony, loving it and made me even more hyped for album!

[@teejshoots]

The cleans are so small in this song so they’re cool for me...this song is just filthy man. Alex does great cleans on the Scumsters album

[@jgee9272]

Felt to me like the cleans really sold the slipknot/numetal vibes in the best way

[@projectprism1591]

0:55 the expression is like damn this shit hit different

[@rodrigoraymundo8122]

Alex is a incredible singer, that's track proved that. Say hello for your Brazilian subscribers 🇧🇷🇧🇷🤟🤟

[@shizo66]

the clean hook was incredible wtf

[@matthiaskoehler7989]

The best laugh out there. Man you are great

[@dragonvarine7553]

@Nuba His laugh is more extremely obnoxious

[@Onecrunchypickl]

Dude it was awesome. And alot more range than other songs. Not every song is only to support a breakdown. I liked how he showed his range. I like how it was put together

[@ashleighjane2203]

That break down always gives me chills it's like when I heard parkway drive break down when I was 16

[@GoldenMoments-q5x]

Same with parkway drive as well

[@dixiewrecked1059]

The cleans were unexpected and awesome. Thought the fit the track really well. Slipknot nostalgia and I loved it.

[@MrSir2552]

I think the cleans fit really well. They sound almost dissonant and fit along with the horror theme of the song. He's also recently started with cleans and introducing them into an STP song this early on is a brave move. I find it to be really good, but others have other opinions.

[@Ledmaster2]

I was waiting for this video. Let's fucking go. The most metal thing of the year: beard man reacting to baba yaga

[@Dinkbass]

I loved the small open to his voice in demolisher and in babayaga he just opens it up significantly more

[@gingerwolf84]

Great review as always my dude

[@clintbeastwood5116]

This whole song feels like a massive flex from Alex. Kinda like, "Look at every vocal technique I can do." And the video is the most Russian thing I've ever seen.

[@Sossie99]

Love this. Love the variety. Bears repeated listening. 😁 A progression from Demolisher. Disagree with your view on the "cleans". But love your channel.

[@DoomHarvest8303]

Slaughter to prevail knocked another banger out of the park cannot wait for full album AND THAT BREAKDOWN OMFG 🤘🔥😈🔥🤘

[@dapaintbrush6965]

Oh to fucking right it will

[@ffaa.1650]

Them cleans made this song like a cherry on top....loved it

[@game-spot-ua1113]

Бородатый твой обзор лучше чем у многих , молодец, так держать. Успехов!

[@TenaciousJoe24]

Love how he transitions from Russian to English and back! Also zombie 2 EP reaction?? Yes please! 🙏

[@facundoquiroga5618]

I'm waiting this reaction!!! 🤟🏽

[@jimpickens8551]

I felt weird about the cleans at first, but that changed after listening to the song a few times. It's so fucking good

[@drydenhenry2555]

Loved the cleans, Alex nailed it.

[@nikolai6361]

love the Defamed hoodie, man!

[@stephensummers643]

I’ve never been a fan of Alex’s cleans but I didn’t mind em on this one. This is one that the more I listen to it the more the cleans and how he used them grow on me. Alex ain’t exactly a “singer”, he is a Russian demon made flesh but we know he works on cleans and respect to him for it. By far the best utilization of his cleans in my opinion is his cover of Rag and Bones man

[@Lord_Mafus]

the cleans are special for me because they add a little bit of disturbance to the dark growling and really hit you like a slap in the face to fit the theme of baba yaga more... I can´t stop listening to that song!

[@jakedull2553]

Yo his voice I love it. What a kick ass song 🤘

[@BeardedPotap]

Blyat', I was waiting for your reaction, you cool dude!

[@WinterTheFemboy-em0]

I overall very much loved the track, to me the cleans fit the song how they were used, at first listen it did throw me off and didn't like it much but after listening to it more the cleans are a nice touch to it and grows on you c:

[@shanenettles8378]

I really struggled with the cleans the first time or two through, but I came to appreciate the overall range that Alex brought. Just so long as this doesnt become a regular style.

[@slyesttrash6778]

Clean vocals made it for me, I was never a big fan of deathcore but Baba Yaga has made me want to listen to more

[@zigah6729]

Great song + great reaction = satisfaction

[@bingokill]

What a guy! 😂 I had the same reaction about the cleans at my first listen, now I appreciate them way more! The song is actually much more complex than what it might sound at first.

[@jacobdixon984]

Loved the cleans. The song was dope and the music video awesome. Creative and definitely original

[@parkerjohnson3122]

The cleans definitely confused me but now that I have listened to it more than a few hundred times, they definitely grew on me.

[@Ivan_Seven]

I also just want to say that the cleans fit for me… jea… it’s not demolisher… but do we need every single song of StP to be almost the same? It’s great that they mix it a little up. They’re still tooo heavy for a bigger audience… and for us metal fans, they are refreshing the music we already know 👍🔥 GREAT SONG AWSOME VIDEO … the album will be killer 🤟

[@Joose]

Those "cleans" are awesome to anyone who was big into old Slipknot. So good.

[@lorenzomonsif]

After listening to it alot, I love the cleans, they ground you for a few seconds and then Alex snaps you right back in.. Overall song is amazing and good to see Alex experimenting.. the album is going to be a journey!

[@decapitated2368]

I really like your reactions and I regularly watch them. You are my favorite reactionary producer. Your reaction for "the Prophets of Loss" by Cattle Decap was my introduction to your videos, in 2017. I just feel to express my opinion; I liked the cleans. It felt like the first time hearing Slipknot, when they weren't deluded by a commercialistic sound (like "Wait and Bleed" an example of when they were good. Their third album is when the commercialism really started to seep in). I felt it gave the song more dimension. It sounded kind of like what the band Textures does, in a way. I feel like it would have been a bit more monotonous without the break up, with this song, anyway. Just my take. Keep doin' the good work you do! through watching your videos, I discovered Archspire, Slaughter to Prevail, and Lorna Shore. Oh, and Leo Moracchioli. Thanks. Just a side note, my user name is due to the band that got me into REAL Metal. My First album was 'Negation'. I still get nostalgic listening to it. My Father is a drummer and I remember his reaction when I let him hear "The Fury" on that album. His face at the beginning was like: "ok, what the hell is this?!" All of a sudden, deafening precise drums and guitar, and the words: "Forward on! Just go on! Directionless rush, for close by, before Species specific-motion. No change for equilibrium-stop!" Man! that song blew me away! My Dad too. then we went on to Necrophagist and Meshuggah... and the rest is history, as they say... lol

[@systemofaslipstatic]

I loved the cleans they were sort and quick I think it added to the song! And the video very well done. Good song no complaints

[@JamieSlays]

this song is so good, absolute nu-metal vibes. so good, such a brave move

[@ryang3225]

Loved the cleans. It grows on you too.

[@mRcOOL5YO]

I liked it. The cleans felt like they came straight from some Limp Bizkit type song. A new sound form STP but a sound i like. Demolisher was just complete eardrum restructure. while this had sections where i could recouperate.

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

I loved the cleans. Took me a second listen, and it fucking works. Baba Yaga is my favorite STP track 💜🙌

[@mikepopo24]

When Slaughter To Prevail isn’t heavy enough for you lol. I’ll respectfully disagree and I think I after a couple listens you might feel it fits a little better...especially when the album comes out and it’s brutality after brutality. That being said love your stuff man keep it up!

[@greateagle5555]

I love your honest opinion

[@urbanshade3930]

Some references, that can be found there. Baba Yaga - in slavic folklore its witch, that lives in deep forest (word Baba or Баба in russian means either grandmother or countryside style of calling any woman. Thats kinda rude, but still), and in some stories acts as helper to hero of story, and sometimes works as "horror" antagonist, like she's stealing children and cook em in big pot. Also, btw, anthropologists, who study russian folklore also associates Baba Yaga with... How to say that. Like gatekeeper between real world and world of the dead, like clear origins of that character are somewhat unclear. In famous John Wick series John's nickname is Baba Yaga, altough she's clearly mythologycally woman, no male counterpart. So i can think that they either played on topic of either Alex acting as Baba Yaga, like some of russian lyrical parts saying, or he acted as killer of witch, because you can see, that body parts - head look like kinda womans head. So, he killed and they with boys eaten Baba Yaga, presumably. Also, interior in start of video is clearly interior of traditional russian/slavic home from mid-ages to even nowadays in countryside parts of Russia. One of boys also cooked some body parts in pot in start. So, thats mythological references. English lyrics and some parts of russian one are in style of "Im so tough, cool, dont cross way before me", etc. So i assume, thats probably reference to John Wick, like all that lasers pointed at Alex, tank, rocket launcher, bulletproof west. Also, scene in the end, where they play russian roulette - they all wearing russian gopnik, or 90-2000's russian mafia style clothing, thats why tracksuits with gold chains, leather jackets, etc. It is canonical look of russian gangster from mid nineties to up to 2010. Also, whole scene, i think, is reference to somewhat "cultish" russian dark comedy, called Жмурки, or Jmurki in stransliteration. I dont know, how to translate that word in context, because there can be serious wordplay. That is very obscure, gory and dark comedy about some unfortunate russian bandits and their doings. Also, i think, that song is somewhat collection of all russian related stereotypes, like bear, russian house, baba yaga (folklore witch), tank, rocket launcher, AK rifle, winter, bandits, vodka, russian roulette. But its not just like stereotypes, but whole design of video is not just make fun of em, but to make em look cool and stylish, so group definetely embracing that "folklore". Sorry for bad english and long post

[@AngryGinja]

Usually don't get into the deep deep screaming but in all honesty the cleans kept me listening..

[@heathstory9655]

All if their new singles have been amazing! This album is going to be so fucking nuts!

[@discipleofshaco3166]

I had the same thought with the cleans first listen but it’s grown on me way more than I thought it would. Just seems to kind of fit now in my opinion

[@30LayersOfKevlar]

Being more of a metalcore person, I loved the cleans and the whole track is great.

[@alexr6913]

Great react bro, I was missin your Alex reacts

[@jimmie93x]

I got very heavy early Slipknot vibes "Agony" and then this track as well. I think i remember an interview with Alex where he talks about being a huge Slipknot fan. Maybe this album is heavily influenced by early Slipknot?

[@martinhrdina6210]

Love this man :D

[@Bleghdoof]

The cleans actually make this song new and refreshing. I loved them! Honestly though I'm tired of everyone comparing to demolisher like it was their peak song. I think I'm in the minority when I say I liked Agony more than Demolisher.

[@alexmarr6131]

The first listen the cleans did sound super weird, however after 5-6 listens they sound dope and really add to the song, breakdown hit harder then demolisher for me tbh

[@алексейкоршунков-д4ж]

Great reaction!! Thank you for that! Watching this video I realized that I totally forgot to Wax my tank and to feed my roommate - bear. Best regard from Russia! \m/

[@kellyberry3328]

His giggles are adorable

[@dannynazar8470]

Honestly, I loved the cleans. Added an air of eeriness to the video, I think it was possibly purposefully off key. Reminded me of like an emo throwback song (for that specific part). The song itself was wonderfully brutal along with the video. I loved it.

[@damianmccudden6795]

The cleans were very early slipknot, I really think they worked with this track, it was a banger like usual!

[@sternblaze]

The clean shows dynamic, and there's nothing wrong with the notes. This song is incredible, all the genres seamesly blended creating a new kind of beast. I am one who always appreciate new ideas and experimentations, and to me they should implement even more melodies.

[@mayhemmkr9493]

Slaughter to Prevail never disappoints, And is the best band I've ever heard hands down 💯

[@everlastmastery61]

They share #1 with Shadow Of Intent and Hollow Prophet

[@dc.8049]

Shadow of Intent > Slaughter to Prevail

[@Comicdude205]

That was fucking amazing and I loved the clean bit as well

[@C0d3B14ck]

I especially loved the clean mixed in parts. This song is dope 🤟

[@bigj0550]

The groove is so strong on this one.

[@Tyndaal604]

The cleans were supposed to be sung with the purpose of capturing angst and anxiety and sort of how you'd sound when you're feeling sick. The lyrics in that particular part are "I can't stand Your promises and words, I'm done and sick", I'll admit that it sounds shrill and I'm not even sure if it's in the right key, but it's because it's supposed to be. 😂

[@pharm30]

That breakdown was badass 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@brianbumstead2682]

Loved the intro

[@Trixta007]

Dude, I wasn't ready for this one HAHA When Alex goes solo part sounds a bit of slipknot

[@tomyrizzo]

Baba Yaga comes from Slavic mythology. She was a terrible witch who lived deep in the woods in a chicken's paw hut. She kidnapped people, mostly children, and ate them.

[@DevilsCustomsandCreatures]

You rocked the cleans the first time around GC, but then didn't the second time around? Check back at 2:00 in the video, you had your head nod shit going. Then made the yuk face on the second chorus. Or did you just not like it in that spot? I thought it tied in great. As a metal vocalist, I always loved going clean to heavy/guttural. Takes the fans on a roller coaster ride.

[@PnlBtr]

Lost count of how many times I've already played this. Was looking forward to your thoughts.

[@T-lycan]

I actually love the cleans. Obviously very Slipknot inspired, and I don’t feel they were off key at all. Personally, it hit in every way perfectly. My favorite was definitely the nu metal bits with Alex making them sound nice and brutal!!

[@СергейФилиппов-ш6ю]

Man, i never heard in any deathcore song so clean and catchy chorus. So i think at least they try do something else, unusual. May be it first step of evolution of the genre

[@An0nymous_L0gic]

That intro was beautiful

[@samlee-fe4gu]

This is the first song i've heard from them and I loved it. I do see your point but I kinda like the singing parts but that's me.The drums reminded me of am AK-47 the lead singer is a sawed-off shotgun and the guitar and bass are like pistols. I'm gonna get one of those mask funny the one you have is the one I like the most. How long did it take too get it amd did you have any trouble getting it?

[@seanbass7939]

I loved it I like the clean vocals had a slipknot vibe to it it’s all about keeping it fresh doing something different you can’t keep doing the same all repetitive deathcore bullshit all the time chugs and breakdowns and breakdowns it gets old and stale need to change it up and try new shit and it worked

[@anthonyeveringham677]

And that's why it sucks.

[@VulgarMidas]

@@anthonyeveringham677 because of the cleans?? Im confussed

[@anthonyeveringham677]

@@VulgarMidasthis song sucks because it had a slipknot vibe as he mentioned (I hate em and deathcore, period.) I cringed at the cleans in this, because it wasn't in tune and it did not fit in this song.

[@waiz0231]

@@anthonyeveringham677 Worthless opinion, Slipknot changed Metal like it or not

[@PCFixer]

This song was a total banger, and the cleans were fine. "BLOOD WE DRUNK / FLESH WE ATE!" Loved it!

[@davidwood1562]

It's the other way round for me. I much prefer metal with clean vocals mixed in which is why I love Slipknot so much and bands like that. So when I heard the cleans in this song, it blew me away. So I can understand why lifelong fans of this band and the people who are in to extreme death core may be disappointed in them but for me, it worked a treat and I love this track 🤘