The Downbeat

SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL: Alex Terrible + Jack on Bare-Knuckle Fighting, Life in USA & Metal Controversy

The Downbeat

Show Notes

My guests on the podcast this week are Alex Terrible and Jack Simmons of Slaughter To Prevail. In this no-holds-barred episode I talk to the Russian deathcore band about their meteoric success and Alex’s recent bareknuckle boxing injuries - as well as settling into life in the USA, wrestling with bears... and the full story on everything controversial surrounding the band.

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