Survivalist-(SIC)-Cover Of Slipknot-Single Review-Planetmosh.

Now this takes some balls of steel as Belfast metal outfit Survivalist put their stamp (and it’s a very big stamp), as they tackle one of the most important Slipknot songs ever, in my opinion.

I was lucky and old enough to catch them on their first UK tour at the Civic Halls in Wolverhampton, supported by Kitty and One Minute Silence. I’m surprised the venue was still standing. At one point in the show, Slipknot DJ Sid Owen dived from one of the balconies into the crowd.

Anyway, back to the review. Survivalist have brought back a lot of memories for me with their savage attack on the original, for four unrelenting minutes of sonic metal. Crank it up to Eleven!

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Formed in Belfast, Survivalist is a four-piece metal act featuring:

 Gavin Sharp (vocals), Nick Butcher (guitars), Lee Shaw (bass), and Rhys Fraser (drums).

 Blending massive riffs, melodic layers, and devastating breakdowns, the band define their sound as a unique fusion of Metalcore / Deathcore / Groove, shaped by personal challenges, real-world struggle, and musical evolution.

Survivalist first made their impact with their 2021 debut album “VII,” which has now surpassed 100,000 streams and earned widespread critical acclaim for its intensity, emotion, and modern yet nostalgic metal edge. 

Reviews include:

10/10 – Rock ‘N’ Load Magazine

9/10 – Evermetal

8/10 – Powerplay

The band widened their profile significantly with the single “Greater Negative,” a raw and vulnerable exploration of trauma and recovery that earned extended international radio support, including BBC Radio, as well as a prime-time TV appearance on Channel 5, interviewed by Gaby Roslin & Ortis Deley.

Survivalist have also built a growing reputation onstage, performing alongside major heavyweights including Chelsea Grin, Polaris, Suffocation, Atreyu, Kublai Khan, Distant, and more. With a major tour supporting Thy Art Is Murder and Heriot during October 2025, their momentum is stronger than ever.

Their forthcoming album, “A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone…”, has already been introduced through the well-received singles “Deathbed” featuring Alex Koehler (ex–Chelsea Grin / Ameonna) and “Radio Bleed.” Both tracks have surpassed 10,000 streams, featured in over 50 press outlets and radio stations worldwide, including play on Kerrang Radio and features in Devolution Magazine and Metal Hammer Spain. Which has helped set the stage for the next wave of their evolution. The album will also feature a guest appearance from Kid Bookie.

With their new cover of Slipknot’s “(Sic)” Survivalist pay homage to a metal classic while delivering something distinctly their own-darker, heavier, and tailored for a modern audience.

Vocalist Gavin Sharp says: 

“Slipknot has been a huge influence on every member of this band from the very beginning. They were one of the first heavy acts we connected with as kids—blasting through skateparks, shaping our tastes, and eventually inspiring elements of our own sound, from DJ scratching to even tuning the guitars on our first album the same way they did. As a titan of modern metal, Slipknot helped define the genre’s evolution, and we’ve grown up watching their journey—from lineup changes to the losses of Paul Gray and Joey Jordison—always progressing natur

Survivalist define their own brand of vicious intensity with a sound they call “Groovecore.” Rooted in personal experience, emotional honesty, and a deep love for heavy music, their sound blends raw aggression with melodic catharsis and relentless energy.ally while staying unmistakably themselves. Covering (sic) is our way of paying tribute to a band that helped shape who we are, both as musicians and as people.”