Bolt Thrower "In Battle There Is No Law! (1992 Reissue, Germany, Vinyl Solution/EFA, SOL 11 CD/EFA 17105)"

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 on 20 June 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 crust 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.

Track listing

All songs written by Bolt Thrower

1. "In Battle There Is No Law" 5:01
2. "Challenge for Power" 3:34
3. "Forgotten Existence" 3:45
4. "Denial of Destiny" 2:30
5. "Blind to Defeat" (CD bonus track) 2:21
6. "Concession of Pain" 2:58
7. "Attack in the Aftermath" 3:11
8. "Psychological Warfare" 3:31
9. "Nuclear Annihilation" 3:30

Total length: 30:21

Recording information:

Recorded and produced at Loco Studio.

Mixed at Clockwork, London.

Andrew Fryer – production

Alan Scott – mix

Paul McHale – front cover

Jim – additional artwork