Terror’s Scott Vogel Finds New Clarity and Energy on ‘Still Suffer’

For Terror frontman Scott Vogel, the title of the band’s 10th studio album, Still Suffer, might seem contradictory to his current outlook on life. While the record delves into heavy themes of personal trauma and self-doubt, Vogel reveals that this creative period is actually one of the most fulfilling of his career. The secret, he explains, lies in a significant lifestyle shift.

In a candid conversation with Full Metal Jackie, Vogel shared that the lyrical content of Still Suffer is deeply rooted in his decision to step away from excessive drinking. After 15 years of heavy alcohol consumption, the singer has embraced a new, healthier path. "This record lyrically is pinned to the title, record, everything, lyrics are all pinpointed to one thing, which if you know me well enough, recognizing that I’ve drank excessively for about 15 years and finally finding a way to get away from that," Vogel explained.

The physical and mental benefits of this change have been transformative for the veteran hardcore vocalist. "This period right now where I am not hungover, I have so much energy," he noted. "My focus now is cleaning the bandwagon, doing my laundry, getting haircuts, walking 20, 30, 40,000 steps a day. It’s a totally different world for me and right now just being super present and what we’ll call is healthy is this whole new world that is really enjoyable for me and I’m gonna say right now is my favorite period."

The album also features notable collaborations, including contributions from New Found Glory‘s Chad Gilbert and Hot Water Music‘s Chuck Ragan. Vogel expressed deep appreciation for these artists, noting that Gilbert’s production expertise helped push the band’s sound to new heights, while Ragan’s involvement on the track "Fear The Panic" brought a unique energy that he feels is "perfection."

Reflecting on the band’s longevity, Vogel remains humble about reaching the 20-year milestone. "I don’t take any of it for granted. We are blessed to still have people that come out to our shows, listen to our music, connect with our music, give us the energy at the live shows," he said. As Terror continues to evolve, Vogel is focused on maintaining the authenticity that has defined the band since its inception, while embracing the clarity that his new lifestyle provides.