Bolt Thrower

Split Up ·1986–present ·Coventry, United Kingdom Death Metal

Last known lineup

  • Barry Thomson Guitars 1986–2016
  • Gavin Ward Guitars, Bass 1986–2016
  • Jo Bench Bass 1987–2016
  • Karl Willetts Vocals 1988–1994, 1997–1998, 2004–2016

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Live only
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2018 Spearhead / Cenotaph compilation —
2016 The Best of Bolt Thrower compilation —
2005 Those Once Loyal full length —
2001 Honour, Valour, Pride full length —
1998 Who Dares Wins compilation —
1998 Mercenary full length —
1994 ...for Victory full length —
1992 The IVth Crusade full length —
1992 Spearhead ep —
1991 Cenotaph ep —
1991 War Master full length —
1991 The Peel Sessions 1988-90 compilation —
1989 Realm of Chaos (Slaves to Darkness) full length —
1988 The Peel Sessions ep —
1988 In Battle There Is No Law! full length —

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