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There are at least three bands called ZAO:
1)Zao (pronounced /ˈzeɪ.oʊ/) is a band from Greensburg, Pennsylvania and are considered one of the founding metalcore groups. However they began 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.
To date, Zao has completed ten full-length albums, three EPs, a two-disc DVD documentary and multiple concert tours, garnering a limited but global fanbase and earning critical praise in the process.
1)Zao (pronounced /ˈzeɪ.oʊ/) is a band from Greensburg, Pennsylvania and are considered one of the founding metalcore groups. However they began 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.
To date, Zao has completed ten full-length albums, three EPs, a two-disc DVD documentary and multiple concert tours, garnering a limited but global fanbase and earning critical praise in the process.
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The Funeral of God
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The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here
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Awake?
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silverlage Agree with UndeadMessiah
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UndeadMessiah death metal has little to no influence on zao [2] Just good noisy old-school metalcore
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xKornflakesx i'll always love this band [2]
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samhutchinsyo If you can listen to all else failed without moshinng wherever you are, then you win.
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Deoxysdog Da Zeuhl Wortz!
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dazasero STAND TOGETHER FEST '12
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Re-Vital-Eyes Purchased All Else Failed for $45. Considering on ebay I saw it go for $95... I'm quite pleased
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noluvvv i'll always love this band.
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2 shows coming up (April 2012)
3 Apr 2012 | from blog.myspace.com/zao
Saturday April 14, 2012 @ Stand Together Fest @ Rocketown
(Nashville, TN) doors at 11am.(this is a two day fest, you can buy
a one day pass for the saturday - our day- here for $35
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- We're playing a show 17 Aug 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/zao
- For now, www.facebook.com/ZAO.Official is the best place to keep updated 24 Jul 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/zao
- Pre-Order Liberate te Ex Inferis Vinyl Now 5 Apr 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/zao
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