The IVth Crusade ranks as one of
Bolt Thrower's more powerful and consistent albums, raging with venom and unrestrained fury. It's a record that proves why the group was one of the leaders of the underground metal scene of the late '80s and early '90s. Few other groups matched
Bolt Thrower in terms of pummeling, harsh sonic brutality, even if they occasionally lacked the skills to craft full-fledged songs and riffs. [The 1996 reissue of
The IVth Crusade features two bonus tracks: "Crown of Life" and "Lament".] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine