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Bolt Thrower

death metal·Music·iconic·United Kingdom
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Universally recognized and celebrated
LISTENERS
184K
CHAMPIONS
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Bolt Thrower is a prominent British death metal band that originated in Coventry in 1986. They are known for their unique sound and thematic connections to war and battle, reflected in their name and lyrics.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)▼
  • •Released 'Honour Valour Pride' in 2002 under Metal Blade Records
  • •Successful transition to Earache Records
  • •Released eight albums before their hiatus in 2005 and eventual breakup in 2016
WHAT FANS SAY (2)▼

“makes my weiner tingle”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“IBTINL made me realise it should be a top 5 album in their discography, no downplaying.”

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is Bolt Thrower underrated?

Bolt Thrower has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including released 'honour valour pride' in 2002 under metal blade records.

Q:What genre is Bolt Thrower?

Bolt Thrower works in death metal originating from United Kingdom (England). As a music artist at the "iconic" level, Bolt Thrower has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader death metal scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Bolt Thrower have?

Bolt Thrower has approximately 184K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Bolt Thrower?

Fans of Bolt Thrower often also enjoy Napalm Death, Dying Fetus, Obituary, Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse. These artists share common ground in the death metal space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Bolt Thrower's approach to death metal, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Bolt Thrower more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, Bolt Thrower's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (iconic). Contributing factors: minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.