{"product_id":"bolt-thrower-spearhead-cenotaph-ep","title":"Bolt Thrower - Spearhead \/ Cenotaph [EP]","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered in full dynamic range (FDR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple vinyl color variants: black, green, yellow with black splatter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolt Thrower\u003c\/strong\u003e emerged from Birmingham's death metal underground in the late 1980s, crafting a distinctly British variant of the genre that favored grinding heaviness and thematic cohesion over technical virtuosity. \u003cem\u003eSpearhead \/ Cenotaph\u003c\/em\u003e compiles material spanning the band's formative years, drawing from sessions between 1989 and 1992—a period that established their signature sound of churning riffs, martial atmosphere, and lyrical preoccupation with war, mortality, and existential dread. This collection serves as a concentrated document of their creative foundation, before they solidified their position as death metal stalwarts through full-length releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with the extended remix of \"Spearhead,\" a grinding proclamation of intent that sets the record's confrontational tone. Standout tracks like \"Crown Of Life\" and \"Cenotaph\" exemplify the band's ability to build suffocating walls of distortion while maintaining compositional purpose, their riffs deliberate and crushing rather than chaotic. \"Dying Creed\" and \"Lament\" showcase their command of dynamics, pulling back into moments of genuine unease before surging forward. The remastered sound restores full dynamic range across these recordings, allowing the separation and weight of individual instruments to emerge from what were previously compressed sourcings—drums hit with renewed impact, bass carries its proper presence, and the vocal delivery carries the gravitas it deserves. This is essential listening for anyone interested in British death metal's regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2023 reissue brings these recordings back into vinyl circulation with a remastered pressing in full dynamic range, available across black, green, and yellow with black splatter variants. The album comes housed in a gatefold jacket with a white paper inner sleeve and includes a transparent sticker on the shrink wrap. For collectors seeking properly mastered vinyl of Bolt Thrower's earliest studio work, this pressing delivers the sonic clarity these recordings warrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spearhead \/ Cenotaph\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bolt Thrower\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Earache Records\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock, Death Metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Remastered, Repress\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e:  5 055006 560725\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nA1. Spearhead (Extended Remix)\u003cbr\u003e\nA2. Crown Of Life\u003cbr\u003e\nA3. Dying Creed\u003cbr\u003e\nA4. Lament\u003cbr\u003e\nB1. Cenotaph\u003cbr\u003e\nB2. Destructive Infinity\u003cbr\u003e\nB3. Prophet Of Hatred\u003cbr\u003e\nB4. Realm Of Chaos (Live)\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earache Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48321368785154,"sku":"SM1583","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9614\/6690\/files\/SM1583.jpg?v=1786375315","url":"https:\/\/disciplinaryrecords.com\/products\/bolt-thrower-spearhead-cenotaph-ep","provider":"Disciplinary Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}