Alex Terrible Covers Tattoos to Protect His Future

Alex Terrible, frontman of Slaughter To Prevail, recently spoke about a controversial tattoo that brought serious consequences for his career. In an interview with Craig Reynolds, he shared the story, focusing on the cancellation of a European tour and the personal decisions that followed. When asked about covering up his tattoo, Terrible gave a straightforward explanation of what happened.

“When we got the problem on European tour. So, we got the European tour cancelled because of my tattoo and because of my surroundings,” Terrible said. “And people start to say like, ‘He listened to right-wing music,’ and all this sh*t. Which is true because I just like that music not about lyrics or not about like political views.”

He described how his music choices and online activity fueled the controversy.

“For example, my friend listened to this band, I was like, This is sick riff,’ you know. This band, You Must Murder, which is completely Nazi band, and I love few songs and I was like, ‘I really enjoy that music.’ I literally don’t give a sh*t about lyrics and I cannot understand the lyrics, you know. And I just put it on my playlist on VK page and people just screenshot it,” he continued.

The issue escalated further when old photographs resurfaced online.

“And people just bring the sh*t up, you know, and they found my picture. I’m standing with the rifle. The f*cking Third Reich used this rifle back in the days like the war. With this f*cking hat. Like an SS hat. So, I went to my friend’s house. This friend’s his father very big collector and he has a lot of stuff from war which is like USSR and Nazi and all of that. And I was like this issick. Let’s take a picture with this sh*t, you know? And I put it on my social media,” Terrible admitted.

Looking back, he accepted responsibility for his behavior.

“Like I’m just being stupid being a little boy. But I was not a boy. I was ilke around 19. But it doesn’t matter. It’s just excuses. I was stupid, right? And I have to take this responsibility because I wasn’t a boy. I was a grown man already. So, which is like understand I’m paying the price right now,” he said. Terrible then explained his reasons for covering up the tattoos, citing both his career and personal growth.

“I covered my tattoos not just because I changed my views or like I I changed my mind or something. I was scared for my career. And I’m completely honest, you know, but also because you didn’t want to be associated or after that. So I covered that, right? Because I was scared,” he stated.

The controversy continues to influence Slaughter To Prevail’s touring reputation. It demonstrates how past actions can leave long-lasting effects in the digital era.

According to Loaded Radio, the band’s 2026 European tour is already facing backlash tied to Terrible’s past. With support from Dying Fetus and Suicide Silence, the lineup has been criticized heavily by fans who point to his tattoos, social media history, and perceived political leanings. This shows that Terrible’s past decisions still affect how the band is perceived.

Still, Slaughter To Prevail is moving forward with plans for a global tour. Official announcements confirm they will begin in Moscow, travel through Europe and North America, and finish in Japan. Despite controversy, their live performances continue to attract fans worldwide, highlighting their strong appeal to the core metal audience. Beyond politics, the band has also encountered practical setbacks: Chaoszine reported they were forced to cancel three shows due to transportation problems, showing how different challenges impact touring groups today.

Ultimately, this situation highlights the complicated connection between personal history and professional life for artists in the age of social media. Mistakes made years ago can resurface and create lasting challenges for musicians and their careers.