Today, Slaughter to Prevail unveil their new EP Behelit! Featuring tracks like such as ‘Viking‘, ‘Kid of Darkness‘ and ‘Conflict‘, the Russian deathcore band is creating a real sensation with its new self-titled single! Adopting a fresh approach flirting with symphonic deathcore, the band’s departure from their usual sounds has not failed to generate strong reactions from fans online.
In addition to this single, the band has released a video clip inspired by the famous manga series Berserk. The clip, reminiscent of the AMVs (Animated Music Videos) once found on YouTube, delights fans of the work, who find a certain nostalgia in it. As for the lyrics, they also pay tribute to the universe of the legendary Kentaro Miura, creator of Berserk and sadly deceased in 2021. Admiring the strength of Guts, the main character of the work, Alex Terrible (vocalist of the group) says:
“I don’t usually watch anime, it’s not for me, but ‘Berserk’ is different. Guts, the main character, he is not like any other warrior. His determination to become the strongest fighter—this is something to respect. But what really gets to me is how he is shown—ruthless, unstoppable, yet with some hidden vulnerability, like you never know what he will do next. Guts is not just fighting enemies; he is battling demons from another world, trying to save humanity from things beyond understanding. What’s interesting is, he doesn’t think of himself as a hero many times, it seems like he even hates the responsibility of protecting others. But still, his honor makes him continue, driven by something much deeper than just glory. His huge sword is like a symbol of his strength, it’s almost like a metaphor for life. We all have our burdens to carry, and it’s on us to deal with them the best way we can.
Actually, my Kid of Darkness character, I take a lot from Guts. There is something very strong, very real in how Guts fights, and I want to show this. ‘Kid of Darkness’, it is not only about being brutal, it is about fight inside, like you carry heavy things you never ask for, but still you face them. Guts, he never gives up, even when everything around him is bad, this is what I feel close to. This way of thinking, it is what I try to do in my life, on stage and not on stage too.”
This statement echoes the comments he made about his own journey during the band’s concert in Antwerp on January 30 of this year.