Zao
Formed: 1996
From:
Greensburg,
PA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Zao News
Below is our complete Zao news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Your Spirit Dies Premiere New Single & Music Video
Your Spirit Dies has enlisted Zao vocalist Dan Weyandt for their newly released single, Serpentine. The track is set to appear on the band’s upcoming debut album, My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest, which is scheduled for release on May 2nd via MNRK Heavy.
In addition to Weyandt’s contribution, the album also features guest appearances from Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys and Blaythe Steuer of No Cure. Robbie Grantham and Jesse Ray directed the official video for the track, which can be seen below.
Speaking on the inspiration behind Serpentine and how it came to be, Your Spirit Dies vocalist Brandon Byars shared: More...
Zao Premiere Live Video “A Well-Intentioned Virus”
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based hardcore metal outfit Zao has unveiled a live performance clip of their track “A Well-Intentioned Virus,” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The footage originates from the band’s 2021 livestream event, “Live From The Church”, held at The Church Recording Studio in Pittsburgh, PA. Fans can anticipate the release of the entire set on April 19th.
ZOMBI Premieres New Track "The Post-Atomic Horror"
Zombi, comprised of Steve Moore and AE Paterra, has revealed the upcoming release of their album, "Direct Inject," scheduled to drop on March 22 via Relapse Records. The initial glimpse of the new music is presented through the track "The Post-Atomic Horror," available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify below.
"Direct Inject" was self-produced by Moore and Paterra and includes contributions from guest percussionist Jeff Gretz (Zao/From Autumn To Ashes) and guitarist Phil Manley (Trans Am).
Explains Paterra: More...
Capra Premiere New Single & Music Video
With the release of their second album "Errors" approaching on October 6th, the metallic hardcore band Capra has unveiled another track from it. Today, they released "Human Commodity," featuring a guest appearance by Candace Puopolo, the vocalist from Walls Of Jericho.
Tyler Harper, Capra's guitarist, shared his thoughts on the song and their special guest: More...
Thoughtcrimes (Ex-TDEP) Premiere New Music Video
Mathcore band Thoughtcrimes will release their debut album “Altered Pasts” on August 26th via Pure Noise Records. Today the band - led by former The Dillinger Escape Plan drummer Billy Rymer - premiere a new official music video for their track “Keyhole Romance”.
Explains guitarist Brian Sullivan: More...
Ether Coven (Remembering Never) Premiere New Song
Ether Coven have inked a record deal with Good Fight Music and will have their new effort “The Relationship Between The Hammer And The Nail” out via the label on August 05th, 2022. Below you can check out the recently premiered single from it named “Psalm Of Cancer“. Integrity‘s Dwid Hellion guests alongside Anthony Crupi of Pain Ritual.
Expains Kowalsky: More...
Islander Premiere Single Feat. Korn & Zao Members
Islander premiere their new advance track and lyric video named "Skin Crawl". The track is featuring guest spots from Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, Zao frontman Dan Weyandt, and Living Sacrifice singer/guitarist Bruce Fitzhugh. The song itself is from Islander's new album "It’s Not Easy Being Human", out in stores now.
Tells frontman Mikey Carvajal: More...
Zao Premiere New Single & Music Video
Days ahead of this Friday’s, April 09th release of their new full length "The Crimson Corridor", Zao premiere another new advance track and music video for it titled “Transitions”.
Tells drummer Jeff Gretz: More...
Zao Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Zao‘s new single and lyric video “The Final Ghost” has premiered online streaming via YouTube below. The track is taken from the group’s impending new outing “The Crimson Corridor“, due out in stores April 09th.
Says singer Dan Weyandt: More...
Zao Premiere New Single "The Ship Of Theseus"
Zao premiere “The Ship Of Theseus” as the second advance track from their impending new album “The Crimson Corridor“, due out on April 09th.
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Zao Premiere New Single "Croatoan"
Zao premiere their new advance track “Croatoan“ off their impending twelfth studio full-length, “The Crimson Corridor“. That album will be out April 09th via Bandcamp and Holy Mountain Printing.
Explain the band: More...
Zao Premiere New Single “Hide From The Light”
A new Zao track “Hide From The Light” has premiered online streaming below. The song appears on a upcoming new split release with Yashira which will be released digitally on September 21st through Mind Over Matter with a 7'' pressing to arrive at a later date.
Says Zao vocalist Dan Weyandt of the new song: More...
Zao, The Atlas Moth & Yashira U.S. Tour Announced
Zao will be out touring with The Atlas Moth and Yashira this September. Below’s where the trek will hit:
09/20 Philadelphia, PA – Voltage Lounge
09/21 Hartford, CT – Webster Underground
09/22 Brooklyn, NY – St. Vitus
09/23 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
09/26 Lakewood, OH – The Foundry
09/27 Indianapolis, IN – The Emerson Theater
09/28 Berwyn, IL – The Wire
09/29 Pittsburgh, PA – Rex Theater
Zao, Holy+Gold & Revenge Season Announce Mini-Tour
Zao, Holy+Gold (ex-Norma Jean, etc.) and Revenge Season announce a mini-tour for June. See below where they will perform:
06/07 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
06/08 Nashville, TN – The End
06/09 Greenville, SC – Radio Room
Zao & Wvrm Announce Florida Mini-Tour
Zao and Wvrm announce a Florida mini-tour for April which will see them play the following shows:
04/05 Tampa, FL – Crowbar
04/06 Margate, FL – O’Malley’s
04/07 Orlando, FL – Soundbar
Zao’s Dan Weyandt Guests On New Nekroi Theoi Track
Zao frontman Dan Weyandt has added another guest appearance to his vita, appearing on the new Nekroi Theoi song, “Empty Glory“. The track is taken from Nekroi Theoi‘s recently released EP, “Ouroboros Of Shit“.
Check it out below:
Zao Debuts New Song From Forthcoming New EP
Pittsburgh-based metal outfit Zao debuts a new song entitled "Clawing, Clawing, Never Cutting Through", taken from the forthcoming new EP "Pyrrhic Victory", which is due out November 3 on the band owned and operated Observed/Observer Recordings.
Check out now "Clawing, Clawing, Never Cutting Through" below.
Says frontman Daniel Weyandt of it: More...
Zao Debuts New Song "The Host Has Bared Its Teeth"
Pittsburgh-based metal outfit Zao debuts a new song entitled "The Host Has Bared Its Teeth", taken from the forthcoming new EP "Pyrrhic Victory", which is due out November 3 on the band owned and operated Observed/Observer Recordings.
Check out now "The Host Has Bared Its Teeth" below.
Zao Debuts New Music Video "Xenophobe"
Western PA blackened hardcore heroes Zao debut a new music video for "Xenophobe", taken from the band's latest album "The Well-Intentioned Virus", out in stores now via Observed/Observer Recordings. The clip was shot during the Zao's recent appearance at the "AURA Festival" in Savannah, GA by Dan Smotz.
Check out now "Xenophobe" below.
Zao Debuts New Song "Haunting Pools"
Western PA blackened hardcore heroes Zao debut a new song entitled "Haunting Pools", taken from the upcoming new album "The Well-Intentioned Virus", which will be out in stores December 09th via Observed/Observer Recordings.
Check out now "Haunting Pools" below.