This 2024 Earache Full Dynamic Range reissue brings together two of Bolt Thrower’s most iconic EPs — 1991’s Cenotaph and 1993’s Spearhead — in a single, heavyweight black‑vinyl package.
 
Both EPs capture the band in their early‑90s prime:
Cenotaph — raw, grinding, atmospheric death metal with that unmistakable Bolt Thrower battlefield aura.
Spearhead — more refined, more dynamic, and absolutely crushing, showcasing the band’s evolution toward the …For Victory era.
 
The FDR treatment gives these tracks the clarity and weight they’ve always deserved. No compression, no loudness‑war flattening — just pure, heavy, dynamic Bolt Thrower.
Pressed at GZ Media and housed in a sleeve faithful to the original artwork, this is the definitive modern edition of both EPs.
 
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection
This one hits me right in the collector instincts. These EPs used to be a nightmare to find at a reasonable price — scattered across old Earache pressings, CD singles, and long‑out‑of‑print vinyl. Having them together, remastered, and on clean black wax feels like a small miracle.
 
Why it belongs in the Crimson Vinyl catalogue:
Two essential EPs in one package — no more hunting separate releases
FDR mastering gives these tracks new life
Black vinyl keeps it true to the era
Bolt Thrower collectors pounce on these reissues
It fills a crucial gap between War Master, The IVth Crusade, and …For Victory
 
This is the kind of release that makes a Bolt Thrower section feel complete.
 
TRACK LISTING
 
Side A – Spearhead (1993 EP)
Spearhead
Crown of Life
Dying Creed
Lament
 
Side B – Cenotaph (1991 EP)
Cenotaph
Destructive Infinity
Prophet of Hatred
Realm of Chaos (Live)