Dawn of Azazel is a death metal band from New Zealand. They have played around the world in countries such as U.S., Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Czech Republic, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Austria, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia. In February 2008, it was announced that Martin Cavanagh would depart the band. Shortly after, he was replaced with Jeremy Suckling of Wellington deathcore band Scoria. Dawn of Azazel have finished recording a new album entitled Relentless, to be released on 13 October on Unique Leader Records. The album was recorded at Mana Studios in Florida and Brian Elliott produced it.
Media coverage In 2005, it was reported that vocalist Rigel Walshe was a constable in the New Zealand Police, with questions being raised about the contrast between his job as a public servant and the violent lyrics in Dawn of Azazel CDs. No official action was taken as his police work and singing careers were kept separate.
Previous lineups Law of the Strong Lineup – 2001–2004 Rigel Walshe – vocals; Bass guitar Joe Bonnett- Guitar Tony Angelov – Guitar Phil Osbourne – drums
Sedition Lineup 2004 – 2008 Rigel Walshe – vocals; Bass guitar Joe Bonnett – guitar Martin Cavanagh – drums
Relentless (2009) Rigel Walshe – vocals; Bass guitar Joe Bonnett – guitar Jeremy Suckling – drums
Personnel
Brian Elliott – Record Producer
Current lineup Rigel Walshe – vocals; bass Nik Davies - Guitar
Discography DateTitleLabelChartedCountryCatalog Number AlbumsJanuary 2004Law of the StrongAgonia Records – – –October 2005SeditionExtreme Imprints – – –October 2009RelentlessUnique Leader Records – – –April 2015The Tides of DamoclesExtreme Imprint – – – Demos1999Of Bloodshed And Eternal VictoryIndependent –New Zealand –2000Vita est Militia Super TerramIndependent –New Zealand –
Singles YearSingleAlbumChartedCertification2002"Bloodforged Abdication" Hellflame – –
References
External links Dawn Of Azazel's Official Website Dawn Of Azazel's Official Forums Dawn Of Azazel's myspace.com Profile