Currently riding a wave of momentum that has positioned the band as one of the breakout successes of 2024, Slaughter To Prevail has added to their succession of towering singles with arguably their most dynamic, dominant showings yet.
Following the recent run of entries including “1984,” “Conflict,” “Viking”, and “Kid of Darkness”, "Beheit" serves as the band's latest offering and showcases some symphonic flair, coupled with the band's signature brutality.
The release of the latest single adds to the band's current charge that saw highlight performances from the year in heavy music - including a memorable showing at Download and the band's record-setting Wall of Death at Hellfest earlier this year - a moment that went viral and further added to the lore of Slaughter to Prevail.
Speaking on the source material for "Behelit", frontman Alex Terrible explains how the beloved manga Berserk played an integral role in the development of the new single.
"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."
Terrible further explains how the central character of the anime series has permeated in the music of Slaughter to Prevail. "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."
"Behelit" from Slaughter to Prevail is now available via Sumerian Records. Get the single - HERE
