by Slaughter to Prevail frontman Alex Terrible has responded to negative reactions following his announcement of the band’s planned two-year hiatus. He addressed the criticism in a candid statement shared on Instagram.
The vocalist recently revealed that after an extensive touring schedule in 2026, the band will take a break in 2027 and 2028 to focus on writing music and family time. However, the announcement sparked unexpected hostility from some commenters.
“After my announcement that my group and I are taking a 2-year break, many magazines picked up the article and reposted it. I go on Facebook to read what people are saying and, surprisingly enough, many comments are along the lines of: ‘Why only 2 years? Make it forever!’ or like, ‘Wow, that’s the best news today.’ And there are a lot of comments like that,” Terrible said.
The singer questioned the motivation behind such reactions, suggesting jealousy as a possible explanation.
“I only ask myself one question: are you jealous? Because I can’t find any other reason. If you don’t like our music, that’s fine! But if you don’t like our music and at every possible opportunity you throw in your two cents under an article about us—that’s obsession. You can’t imagine how many toxic followers I have. They watch my life and constantly write to me saying they hate me. Or they just hate me for no reason. Is that what success is?”
Terrible reflected on the broader pattern of negativity directed at successful underground bands.
“I see the same thing happening to all popular bands that came out of the underground. So much envy and venom from people who can’t get their own lives together. I’m just as ordinary a person as all of you. Success didn’t fall on my head. I built it myself and keep on developing. And damn, it’s so strange to open my messages and see text from complete strangers like: ‘I hate you, I want to kill you,’ etc.”
The vocalist expressed concern about the nature of some of the hostile messages he receives.
“When I look at their pages, I see they’re someone’s husband or wife with kids. And I’m like—seriously? These are the people around me? When you become popular, you start to understand a lot. For example, how many mentally ill people live right next to you.”
The hostile reactions stand in stark contrast to the band’s remarkable commercial success and growing international fanbase.
Spotify data showed that Slaughter to Prevail currently has around 1.6 million monthly listeners as of early October 2025. The band has amassed over 434 million streams on Spotify alone. Their top tracks collectively gained hundreds of millions of plays. Their album GRIZZLY reached #10 on Apple Music in Russia, as reported by iTunes charts. The album also charted in other countries such as Venezuela and Finland, demonstrating their international appeal.
Alex Terrible has built his career independently, rising from the underground deathcore scene to international recognition through hard work and persistence. Beyond his role as Slaughter to Prevail’s frontman, Music Metrics Vault revealed that he individually has approximately 1.2 million monthly listeners and 124 million total streams as of August 2025. He created the persona “Kid Of Darkness” and released the original song “DOOM SLAYER,” adding to his profile as a solo artist.
The band’s powerful vocal style and technical skill have earned them a dedicated fanbase worldwide. Their notable song “Death” has been streamed over 4.1 million times on Spotify since its release in 2016. This showcases the longevity of their appeal in the deathcore scene.
Before the hiatus, Slaughter to Prevail plans an ambitious 2026 touring schedule including European, North American, Asian, and South American dates. The band’s large streaming figures and international chart success indicate high demand likely reflecting in strong tour attendance for their final year before the break.
