Dawn of Azazel - The Law of the Strong (2004)

   A modern and genuine perspective of death metal was introduced by the debut of Dawn of Azazel, that didn't fit to the long line of brutal and technical death albums of the '00s.
   The raw aggressiveness of "The Law of the Strong" reminded to the late came brutal death bands, but they liked to experiment with themes without becoming technical. It wasn't only about brutality or chaotic and sudden changes for effectiveness, it was the introduction of chaos and disharmony itself. The band tried to do this in various ways, so the album might be able to show something new after more listenings too. Modern and old school themes and song structures exchanging each other, seems like randomly, but the songs are well composed. The vocal style and the heavy sound reminds to Necroticism by Carcass, and the endlessly insane main impression refers back to that classic too somehow, even though the band operated with a different musical toolbar. The album could have plenty of surprises for the listener by it's exaggerated sound, but it's intensity and very aggressive tone is the most remarkable.