This type of aggro deck is much different from a pure aggro deck, or a deck that is super aggressive and does its thing while ignoring what the opponent is doing, such as Atarka Red or Sligh
With many of the sets, Terese signed the cards when she received them, so specific pen-colors and signature requests are not possible
Mauhur helps grow this army even larger, and a number of cards synergize with the army including Ugluk (grows when the army or any other creatures die), Gothmog (grants the army deathtouch), Moria Marauder (play spells off the top), Sauron (ring tempts, card draw)
When I look at Brimaz I have to consider the card individually, free of whatever the metagame looks like that particular month
If the player can spare two life points, this card is free to cast, and free spells are one of the most powerful effects in Magic