The Classic Metal Album Review:
Title: In Battle There is No Law
Artist: Bolt Thrower
Label: Demo
Release Date: 1988

Rating: 4 Skulls
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    • Kefka X's Review:
    Oh god, what a horrible, horribly delicious mess. Released by Loco Studios as the band's first full-length, Bolt Thrower's In Battle There Is No Law is a bizarre chapter in the band's two-decade (well, ALMOST two-decade) career. A bit Kreator, a bit Carcass, a bit Napalm Death, the band's induction into the extreme music scene in the late 80's was one of the lesser-known, but powerful slops of filth to sit alongside Pleasure to Kill, Reek of Putrefaction and Scum, respectively. IBTINL is thinly-produced, poorly-executed death metal garbage played as fast as an excited prepubescent teen given his first Playboy magazine. But it's SOOOOO good. Fans of the band's more mid-paced recordings, such as Honour Valour Pride and Mercenary, may be a bit surprised to hear their favorite group playing grindy-death through a tin can.

    So anyways, expect all of the above, kick back and enjoy. Just remember...almost all of your favorite bands sounded this shitty back in this era of time.

    Also try: Cannibal Corpse - Eaten Back To Life.
    4 out of 5

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