What makes The Law by Exhorder notable?

'The Law' is significant for its critical reception, often regarded as a cornerstone of groove metal. The album’s blend of thrash speed and Southern rock elements garnered praise from metal critics, helping to shape the sound of the genre in the early '90s. Released in early 1992, 'The Law' was Exhorder's second album, following their influential debut 'Slaughter in the Vatican' from 1990. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the metal scene, known for pioneering the groove metal subgenre that would influence later acts like Pantera.