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Few records define an era of extreme metal as completely as 'Realm of Chaos', the devastating second album from Bolt Thrower. Released in 1989 as their Earache debut, it captured a young band sharpening their assault into something heavier, darker, and unmistakably their own. Across twelve unyielding tracks, the group forged a sound built on relentless riffing, war-torn atmospheres, and a low-end weight that redefined the possibilities of death metal. This was the moment Bolt Thrower shifted from promising newcomers into a dominant force within the underground, shaping the genre for decades to come.
The album’s impact spread quickly, aided by strong support from BBC Radio legend John Peel, who invited the band to multiple Maida Vale sessions—exposure that helped push their uncompromising heaviness beyond the metal fringe. Listening now, 'Realm of Chaos' remains a crushing experience: from the grinding churn of “World Eater” to the suffocating dread of “Through the Eye of Terror,” every track advances with military precision and overwhelming firepower. This remastered edition restores its original ferocity with added depth, offering both longtime fans and new listeners an opportunity to experience Bolt Thrower at their most formative and feral.
Tracklist
- Intro
- Eternal War
- Through the Eye of Terror
- Dark Millennium
- All That Remains
- Lost Souls Domain
- Plague Bearer
- World Eater
- Drowned in Torment
- Realm of Chaos
- Outro
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