- Dawn of Azazel
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Dawn of Azazel Origin Auckland, New Zealand Genres Death metal[1] Years active 1997–present Labels Ibex Moon Records Members Rigel Walshe
Joe Bonnett
Jeremy SucklingPast members Tony Angelov
Martin Cavanagh
Tony Corry
Tom James
Phill OsborneDawn 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 be departing the band, shortly after, He was replaced by Jeremy Suckling of Wellington deathcore band Scoria. Dawn of Azazel have finished recording the new album entitled 'Relentless', set to be released on 13 October on Unique Leader Records - The album was recorded at Mana Studios in Florida and was produced by Brian Elliott.
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Media coverage
In 2005 Dawn of Azazel got major media coverage in New Zealand, for vocalist Rigel Walshe's other occupation, that being of Constable in the New Zealand Police Force. The media jumped on the idea of a public servant singing in a metal band with the very violent lyrics contained in Dawn of Azazel CDs. No official action was taken, however, because he did not mix his passion with his day job. The coverage started as an expose in New Zealand Sunday paper Sunday Star Times. There was also primetime TV coverage on TV3's 6 o'clock news, sparking over 43,000 hits on their website over a 24 hour period. The story also featured on CNN. Today, Rigel laughs about the incident, claiming "You can't buy that kind of publicity."[2]
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
Personell
- Brian Elliott - Record Producer
Current lineup
Discography
Demos
Date Title Label Charted Country Catalog Number Albums January 2004 Law Of The Strong Agonia Records - New Zealand - October 2005 Sedition Extreme Imprints - New Zealand - ?, 2006 Sedition Prime Cuts - Australia - ?, 2006 Sedition Ibex Moon Records - U.S., Europe - Demos 1999 Of Bloodshed And Eternal Victory Independent - New Zealand - 2000 Vita est Militia Super Terram Independent - New Zealand - Singles
Year Single Album Charted Certification 2002 "Bloodforged Abdication" Hellflame - - References
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- ^ "DAWN OF AZAZEL Frontman Thanks Fans For Support In Wake Of Controversy". RoadrunnerRecords.com. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=44761. Retrieved 16 August 2006.
External links
Categories:- New Zealand death metal musical groups
- New Zealand black metal musical groups
- Blackened death metal musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1997
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