Bolt Thrower - In Battle There Is No Law! (1988) Reissue [2011]

 

In Battle There Is No Law! is the debut album by British death metal band Bolt Thrower. It was recorded at Loco studios by Andrew Fryer, and mixed at Clockwork by Alan Scott. It was released on Vinyl Solution as Sol 11 in 1988 and re-released on Vinyl Solution as Sol 11 in 1992, with a different album sleeve. The album was again re-released in 2005 with the old album sleeve restored. The sound of the album dominantly featured characteristics of Grindcore, with lyrics socio-politically charged as the members had roots in hardcore punk, and created a sound that was heavily influenced by their roots.

German melodic death metal/metalcore act Heaven Shall Burn used the same album title for their debut EP as a homage to Bolt Thrower, claiming that the band had a huge influence on their music.

BOBV306LP

 

-Tracklist:

Side A:
1. In Battle There Is No Law     05:01
2. Challenge for Power     03:34
3. Forgotten Existence     03:45
4. Denial of Destiny     02:30
5. Blind to Defeat     02:21

Side B:
6. Concession of Pain     02:58
7. Attack in the Aftermath     03:11
8. Psychological Warfare     03:31
9. Nuclear Annihilation     03:30

 

-Line up:

• Karl Willetts: Vocals
• Barry Thomson: Guitars
• Andrew Whale: Drums
• Gavin Ward: Guitars
• Jo Bench: Bass.

 

 

 

Label: Back on Black.

180g vinyl, gatefold cover, black inner sleeve.

Recorded and produced at Loco Studio.

 Mixed at Clockwork, London. Written by Bolt Thrower.

 Front cover by Paul McHale.
Additional artwork by Jim.