Bolt Thrower "Realm Of Chaos: Slaves To Darkness (CD+DVD, 2012 Reissue, Remastered, UK, Earache Records, MOSH013CDX)"

Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness is the second studio album by British death metal band Bolt Thrower, released on 28 October 1989. It was recorded at Loco Studios in April 1989 and engineered by Tim Lewis. It was mixed at Slaughterhouse Studios in July 1989 and engineered by Colin Richardson. It is produced by Bolt Thrower and Digby Pearson. The cover artwork was produced by Games Workshop. The whole album is closely tied to Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 game background and Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness was the title of a gaming book by Games Workshop released in 1988.

The album was released on Earache Records: Mosh 13 in 1989. In 2005 a re-issue was released by Earache, featuring new artwork. The band advises not to buy the re-issue, as they have not been involved and will not get royalties.

Realm of Chaos displays a progression from its previous output in speed and riffage. There is a strong focus on blast beats in many of the songs, with chaotic guitar soloing. Nevertheless, the signature heavy riffing is also apparent.

Track listing

All songs written by Bolt Thrower.

Disc 1

1. "Intro" 1:17
2. "Eternal War" 2:08
3. "Through the Eye of Terror" 4:22
4. "Dark Millennium" 2:59
5. "All that Remains" 4:39
6. "Lost Souls Domain" 4:13
7. "Plague Bearer" 2:54
8. "World Eater" 4:55
9. "Drowned in Torment" 3:04
10. "Realm of Chaos" 2:50
11. "Prophet of Hatred" (CD bonus track) 3:52
12. "Outro" 0:59

Total length: 38:12

Disc 2 (DVD) - Live at Rock City Nottingham 14th November 1989

1. Eternal War 02:10  
2. Through the Eye of Terror 04:02  
3. All That Remains 04:13  
4. World Eater 05:00  
5. Lost Souls Domain 04:20  
6. Drowned in Torment 03:14  
7. Realm of Chaos 02:50  

Time:  25:49

Features an alternate artwork by John Sibbick, who redraw a similar themed artwork to the original but without any Games Workshop copyrighted elements.

Pressed from the original master tapes in Full Dynamic Range audio with a bonus previously unreleased DVD performance filmed on three cameras from the legendary 1989 Grindcrusher tour.

Recording information:

Recorded in April 1989 at Loco Studios, Llanhennock, Gwent, Wales, UK.

Mixed in July 1989 at Slaughterhouse Studio, Yorkshire, England.

Co-produced by Bolt Thrower.

Digby Pearson – production

Colin Richardson – mix

John Blanche – art direction

Dave Lund – graphic design

John Sibbick – front cover artwork

Addy Jones – photography