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Bolt Thrower – For Victory – Cassette
For Victory is the fourth studio album by the British death metal band Bolt Thrower, released in 1994. Bolt Thrower was known for their uncompromising and heavy style of death metal, and “For Victory” is one of their acclaimed releases.
On For Victory, Bolt Thrower settled nicely into the slower grindcore dynamic established on The IVth Crusade. The last recording to include drummer Andy Whale, this fifth full-length from the English metal outfit could have signified the end of an era. Bolt Thrower continued into the 21st century, treading through the same war-torn sonic landscape.
The album is characterized by its brutal and crushing sound, featuring heavy guitar riffs, pummeling drumming, and Karl Willetts’ distinctive growling vocals. Lyrically, For Victory explores themes of war, conflict, and the human condition, which are common subjects in Bolt Thrower’s music.
Some of the tracks on the album include “World Eater,” “Lest We Forget,” and the title track, “For Victory.” Bolt Thrower’s music often had a war and military theme, which was reflected in their album artwork and lyrics.
The musical growth of guitarists Barry Thompson and Gavin Ward deserves mention, as the twin axe handlers concoct some of their best riffs and tightest performances on For Victory. Highlights include “Lest We Forget” and the epic closer “Armageddon Bound,” two career standouts for Ward and Thompson. Perhaps their best ’90s offering, For Victory is one of Bolt Thrower’s essential offerings that no fan should be without.
For Victory is considered a classic in the death metal genre and is appreciated by fans of extreme metal for its intensity and uncompromising approach. Bolt Thrower’s dedication to their sound and thematic consistency made them an influential band in the realm of death metal.
Earache Records
Song List
1. War
2. Rememberance
3. When Glory Beckons
4. …For Victory
5. Graven Image
6. Lest We Forget
7. Silent Demise
8. Forever Fallen
9. Tank (Mk.I)
10. Armageddon Bound
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