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Zao – Angel Without Wings - Parade Of Chaos Album Version
Biography
1) Zao (pronounced /ˈzeɪ.oʊ/) is a band from Greensburg, Pennsylvania and are considered one of the founding metalcore groups. They did, however, begin in 1993 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, playing a style of Hardcore similar to bands such as Earth Crisis and Snapcase. Zao has hosted several musicians and endured numerous roster changes to the point where no original members remain, often marked by the departure and readmission of multiple members. The band’s catalog is often divided into two distinct eras, marked by a drastic shift in members that led to an equally drastic shift in sound. Most noticeably of these changes was the shift from vocalist Shaun Jonas who later formed Symphony in Peril to current front-man Dan Weyandt. Throughout the years, Zao has hosted many notable musicians such as guitarist Brett Detar of The Juliana Theory fame and current drummer Jeff Gretz who briefly played for From Autumn To Ashes. In the eyes of many fans, the “core” of Zao’s sound was best exemplified by drummer Jesse Smith, guitarists Russ Cogdell and Scott Mellinger(formerly of Creation Is Crucifixion), and vocalist Dan Weyandt. The current lineup is comprised of Russ, Scott, Dan, Jeff, and bass player and long time friend of the band, Martin Lunn.
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The Funeral of God
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Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest
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The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here
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Liberate te ex Inferis
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JokineAugustus
Best band ever. Christian or not they rule. Dan for President!
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Registeel
V let people believe what they want. You'd be suprised of all the bands that have christians values. Not all christian bands are preachy preachy either...
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schokone
so annoying to have a "christian metalcore" band as the band avatar. how is it possible to believe in christ/god or anything like this nowadays? i don't get it...
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Re-Vital-Eyes
Out of Print Zao All Else Failed album is available on ebay! I've got it but thought I'd mention it for any big Zao fans! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130901776652
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bones2flesh
Zao is the process of writing a new album!!! I wonder what direction they'll take post-Awake?
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xKornflakesx
Well that's just like, your opinion, maaan. -_-
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BizarreDelusion
Zeuhl is interesting musical style, metalcore = scum
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meld0n
just here to point out that practically no one listens to that French garbage lolo
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m4xy
underrated band. the funeral god is the one of the most brutal album in the history of metalcore.
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alex_pecanha
I'm here only for the Zehul!
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xKornflakesx
Splinter Shards, Blood and Fire, S/T, Parade of Chaos, Liberate, Funeral of God, The Fear, and finish with Awake?
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HeroGothamNeeds
to reiterate: the band from Greensburg, Pennsylvania
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HeroGothamNeeds
where should I start with these guys?
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Doomdominus
good music before tight pants era
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Jiuatsi
The french band of Zeuhl is the best.
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xKornflakesx
Says who tough guy
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Ranunculus
Zao is Zeuhl and Jazz-rock, not "Christian emo" or something. (q)
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ToothandNail04
started watching the documentary the other day. boy, is it long. hearing that there was a huge neurosis influence on "liberate..." makes a lot of sense, though.
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bones2flesh
The more I listen to sludge music. I can see its influence on the American's Zao sound.
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xKornflakesx
The only band I'd give my left nut to see live.
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