Artist page · 03/07/2026
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10 vinyl releases tracked, with key pressings on Earache and Metal Blade labels, prices ranging up to 870€.
Bolt Thrower emerged from the British metal scene in 1986, founded by guitarist Barry Thomson and bassist Gavin Ward. Early work was heavily influenced by thrash metal and punk hardcore, with their first album released on Vinyl Solution in 1988. Their themes focus intensely on war, inspired by the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The band evolved across multiple vocal and percussion line-ups before ending their career in 2016.
Among their vinyl offerings, standout releases include those on Earache Records and Metal Blade Records. Collector interest centers on original pressings from the late 1980s and 1990s, as well as remastered reissues in recent years. Detailed vinyl price tracking reveals a range of valuations reflecting format rarity and edition specifics.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Earache · 2015
Metal Blade Records · 2005
Metal Blade Records · 2001
Metal Blade Records · 1998
Earache · 1994
Earache · 1992
Earache · 1991
Earache · 1989
Vinyl Solution · 1988Playlist
The tracks that sum up Bolt Thrower's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A vital 2005 album capturing Bolt Thrower's mature death metal style, showcased across 10 tracks with consistent themes of war and loyalty.
2001 release mixing aggressive riffs with thematic depth about war; multiple editions include test pressings and limited editions on Metal Blade.
1994 LP released on Earache capturing Bolt Thrower's mid-career sound, with formats including remastered limited editions and reissues.
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Their lyrics focus exclusively on war, inspired by Warhammer 40,000's fictional universes.— Band thematic focus
The 1988 album 'In Battle There Is No Law!' was released on Vinyl Solution, marking Bolt Thrower's entry in the death metal scene with a raw grindcore edge.
Bolt Thrower released several albums through Earache Records, starting with 'Realm Of Chaos' in 1989, which helped establish their signature death metal sound.
'Those Once Loyal' and 'Honour Valour Pride' have original vinyl pressings released in Germany via Metal Blade Records, with collectors noting their quality and scarcity.
The 'Live War' album recorded in 2015 captures Bolt Thrower's stage presence, featuring live renditions of songs like 'The IVth Crusade' and 'Cenotaph'.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Bolt Thrower primarily plays death metal with influences from grindcore, thrash, and doom metal.
The band was formed in 1986 and officially ended their activity in 2016.
Albums like 'Those Once Loyal', 'Honour Valour Pride', and '...For Victory' are highly sought after for their original pressings and limited editions.
Yes, special editions include test pressings, limited editions, remastered reissues, and promotional white label pressings.
Prices vary widely, from around 30€ for reissues to upwards of 870€ for rare test pressings like the 'Honour Valour Pride' promo.
Yes, several key albums including 'Those Once Loyal' and 'Mercenary' have original pressings released in Germany.
Yes, their lyrics and iconography are heavily inspired by Warhammer 40,000's fictional war themes.
Early records such as 'In Battle There Is No Law!' were initially released on Vinyl Solution and can be found through collectors and specialized vinyl shops.
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