Slaughter to Prevail Vocalist Addresses Nazi Allegations AGAIN

Slaughter to Prevail vocalist Alex Horrible has issued a brand new assertion addressing accusations of Nazism and far-right help because of a black solar tattoo he obtained in his youth and has since coated up.

The frontman has routinely addressed this challenge and the backlash that has include it, together with stress from followers for different bands to drop off excursions with Slaughter to Prevail.

Horrible denied help for Nazism, contending he by no means held the beliefs to start with, regretting the individuals he surrounded himself with on the time he obtained the tattoo.

This new assertion, he stated, serves as a warning for anybody who could tour with Slaughter to Prevail and yet one more clarification in regards to the controversies of his previous. And within the feedback, a few of his friends confirmed their help.

What Did Alex Horrible Say in His New Assertion?

The Slaughter to Prevail singer provided a prolonged missive on his Instagram and started, “I wish to make one thing very clear to anybody who works with me, needs to work with or is contemplating doing enterprise with me sooner or later,

Horrible later acknowledged, “Everybody has the precise to make their very own determination. However I additionally need individuals to know precisely the place I stand. I’m not a Nazi. I’ve by no means thought-about myself a Nazi and I by no means will.”

He additionally revealed the circumstances surrounding getting the black solar tattoo and the way his personal associations on the time didn’t match that of the Nazism that has usually been tied to the image by others, as an alternative utilizing it as a logo of rebel.

“Taking a look at it now as an grownup, I perceive that my private interpretation of a logo doesn’t erase its historical past or what it represents to different individuals. I perceive why individuals see it and instantly make sure assumptions about me,” Horrible admitted.

In taking private duty for his actions, the Slaughter to Prevail vocalist turned his consideration towards who’s now — “a musician, a father and a husband who’s making an attempt to know himself and turn into a greater model of himself each single day.”

He went on to thank those that’ve supported him and appreciates those that’ve put their popularity on the road to take action. His full submit might be seen under.

I wish to make one thing very clear to anybody who works with me, needs to work with me or is contemplating doing enterprise with me sooner or later.
I’ve massive plans for my music, my profession and all the things I’m constructing round it. Through the years, some individuals and firms have chosen to not work with me due to controversies surrounding my previous. A few of them have even advised me privately that they respect me and help me, however they’re afraid of how being related to me may have an effect on their popularity.
I perceive that. Everybody has the precise to make their very own determination. However I additionally need individuals to know precisely the place I stand. I’m not a Nazi. I’ve by no means thought-about myself a Nazi and I by no means will.
After I was a teen in Russia, I frolicked round right-wing individuals and the soccer hooligan subculture. I knew what the Black Solar was and I knew its historical past. However inside the particular subculture I used to be a part of in Russia at the moment, I didn’t understand carrying that image as a declaration of Nazism or fascism. To me, it represented one thing excessive, rebellious and related to the surroundings I used to be surrounded by.
Taking a look at it now as an grownup, I perceive that my private interpretation of a logo doesn’t erase its historical past or what it represents to different individuals. I perceive why individuals see it and instantly make sure assumptions about me. I additionally perceive that selecting to place that image on my physique was my determination and I take duty for that call. But it surely doesn’t imply that I used to be, or am, a Nazi.
At that time in my life, I might barely even go away my home due to panic assaults, melancholy, and coronary heart issues after an overdose.
And I’m saying this clearly proper now: I’m not right-wing. I’m not left-wing. I’m a musician, a father and a husband who’s making an attempt to know himself and turn into a greater model of himself each single day.
In case you don’t wish to transfer ahead with me or work with me due to the controversy surrounding my previous, I perceive. However I additionally gained’t work with you sooner or later.
Lots of people turned their backs on me prior to now, however as soon as I grew to become profitable, all of a sudden they needed to work with me regardless of the very same controversy. No, thanks.
And to everybody who has labored with me and continues to work with me — each label, band, firm and each particular person concerned — I really respect you. I perceive that generally you’re placing your individual popularity on the road by standing beside me.
Thanks, genuinely, for not turning your backs on me due to the errors I made in my previous and for believing in me as a human being.

How Did Different Rockers Reply to Alex Horrible’s Assertion?

The remark part was full of dialogue on the vocalist’s assertion, together with some indicators of help coming from the rock and metallic neighborhood.

Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia commented, “I don’t know you tremendous effectively however I actually suppose you’re a good human. Whereas touring the world for therefore lengthy I actually understood how completely different cultures, language limitations, manners, sort of humor, personalities, completely different backgrounds can confuse how we really feel about one another. All I can say is that I met a man who was tremendous candy, nearly shy that’s changing into a demon on stage due to the eagerness instilled within the music and [I] care about that real impression. All of us simply must unfold extra love round us.”

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SiriusXM DJ Jose Mangin provided, “I obtained your again ceaselessly, my brother” with a sequence of “100” emojis.”

Kane Roberts (ex-Alice Cooper) commented, “In fact! You’re unstoppable and your message is difficult, expert and clear! RTFO!”

Emmure frontman Frankie Palmeri shared, “I say this with the upmost respect; You do not owe anybody something. You made it. Simply take pleasure in.”

5 Finger Dying Punch singer Ivan Moody let the “hearth” emojis do his speaking.

Alex Horrible’s Previous Controversies

As said, the Nazi accusations have dogged Horrible all through his profession, however that is not the one problematic factor that had individuals appearing out in opposition to the musician.

Previous to his present assertion, probably the most Horrible had opened up about his tattoo was throughout a Might 2024 look on the No Jumper podcast. Revealing that he largely obtained the tattoo due to the gang he was working with on the time, he shared, “These guys had been clearly right-wing guys, nevertheless it’s not like Nazis or fucking racist they simply fucking do that proper [wing] stuff.”

“I did these items and I used to be like, ‘Okay, proper now I am a tricky man.’ You recognize what I imply? Like silly teenager stuff. However I paid this worth as a result of I obtained canceled and after that, I used to be like, ‘Okay guys, I’ll cowl it up. Okay, okay, okay,'” he added. “I used to be afraid all of this shit, shedding my profession and stuff, however then after perhaps three years, 4 years, I understand, ‘Okay, I truly was silly.’ You recognize? I grew up. I grew up and it was in my silly previous, however proper now individuals are saying I am nonetheless Nazi.” He then went on to lament that folks couldn’t settle for that he might need modified as an individual within the years since he obtained the tattoo.

Different previous controversies lengthen to views shared in a 2023 submit that led many to say he was appearing in a homophobic method and particularly was taking a shot on the trans neighborhood. The protests in opposition to him over that incident allegedly led to protestors calling for his removing from the 2026 Bloodstock lineup that he then proceeded to query in a sequence of on-line interactions. After initially pushing again on why he may owe the trans neighborhood an apology, he then got here round after one poster obtained by means of to him about trans followers probably getting bullied by these taking his silence as a type of acceptance of perception permitting them to get attacked.

“I really wish to carry peace with my music and present motivation to be stronger, to be a greater model of myself who can defend individuals who cannot defend themselves,” he shared. “I do not wish to be that man who put one thing detrimental, bullying and fucking individuals attacking one another. I do not need this drama in any respect. I am simply defending myself guys as a result of I do not perceive this hate about myself.”

There was additionally a shock again in February 2026 when a present in Turkey was canceled over issues of Satanism within the Slaughter to Prevail present. In response, Horrible shared, “I’ve no clue what they saying however we’re SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL not sliden to previl. Additionally we aren’t satanic. We’re brutal loss of life metallic band. I personally will go to Valhalla after I die. @thegrebfather in all probability will go to hell as a result of he’s orthodox Christian. Turkey’s individuals I really like you and respect your nation and faith views. However don’t name me satanic.”

As said, the varied controversies have piled up and led to pushback, particularly in the case of bands supporting Slaughter to Prevail. Horrible addressed backlash in opposition to Dying Fetus and Suicide Silence in a June 2025 posting, whereas feeling the necessity to take action once more after 2026 help act Rev3rent confronted some backlash after signing on to open for them.

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