Reviews: Bolt Thrower
Thrash, Heavy Metal, Grindcore, Death Metal
Mercenary-1998
War is said to be the most used up, and tired subject in Heavy Metal. Bolt Thrower may have you forget that notion, especially after hearing such songs as “Zeroed,” “Laid to Waste,” and “No Guts, No Glory.” Bolt Thrower mix in some great powerful melodies that don’t take away from an image of battle portrayed in their music. The powerful double-base drumming is used perfectly, it is not something heard throughout the album non-stop, like such Grindcore bands as Mortician, Nasum, etc. This gives the music even more power. The lyrics are strong, meaningful, and not as violent as one would think. If you like their fellow “brit-core” scene members Benediction, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this band and this album.
