Slaughter to Prevail on the war

Relocation to the United States

The band relocated to Orlando, Florida, due to the repercussions of the war and earlier repressions by the Russian government, as well as an interest in Florida's death metal scene.

Interview with Revolver (2022)

On August 12, 2022, an interview with Shikolai was published in the American magazine Revolver. The interview once again featured rather vague statements about the band being "against the war." However, another aspect drew attention: Alex Terrible was left without work and income, which led to his decision to transfer his business to the US:

Because of the war, I lost business connections and quickly decided to move my business to America

If you speak out against the war, you can get a fine or even end up in prison

This situation [with Ukraine] really touched me, because it is not a war [somewhere else], it is a war at my home. My people are going to another country — to Ukraine — and killing each other.

If I lived in Mariupol and lost my family, I would hate the Russian government. I think every normal person in Russia is against the war

Cancellation of concerts in Russia

In November 2022, the band's concerts in Moscow and Saint Petersburg were canceled. The musicians commented as follows:

Due to the unstable political situation and risks to our future lives, we are canceling concerts in Russia. When the war ends, we will definitely return

Interview with Dud

In November 2024, Shikolai gave an interview to Yury Dud, in which he once again asserted his apolitical nature and stated that he respects his country:

I do not want to take part in this conflict and comment on it. Right now I just want to focus on music

I was born and raised in Russia. It's my home. I am Russian. My parents instilled in me that I must respect, love, and cherish my country, no matter what happens

Love for Russia and attitude toward the war

In April 2025, Aleksandr Shikolai gave an interview to ruboxingtv, in which he persistently emphasized his love for Russia. He referred to the war as the "SMO" and spoke about attitudes toward Russians abroad:

All over the world, Russians are treated great. I have never faced hate simply because I am Russian

During a visit to Russia, the musician also visited the cadet school where he had studied and spoke to students about pride in Russia:

And even in times when everyone is bashing Russia and calling it bad names, we go out with the Russian flag. And we are proud that we are from Russia

He answered the question of whose Crimea is:

Crimeans'! Well, definitely not mine. How the f**k should I know whose Crimea is.

The musician also reiterated that he is always for Russia:

I have always been for Russia... I grew up in Russia, I am Russian, and I will always promote my culture. Every person must respect their nation and remember their roots