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 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. 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 Joe Bonnett – guitar Jeremy Suckling – drums Nik Davies – Guitar Discography Singles References External links Dawn Of Azazel's Official Website Dawn Of Azazel's Official Forums Dawn Of Azazel's myspace.com Profile New Zealand death metal musical groups New Zealand black metal musical groups Blackened death metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1997