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Zao
Zao formed in Parkersburg, West Virginia in 1993, pulling from hardcore and doom metal. Their debut album 'The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation' came...
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Apocalypse
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A Pirate's Prayer
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At Zero
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Awake?
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Black Coffee
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Observed / Observer
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Apocalypse
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A Pirate's Prayer
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At Zero
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Awake?
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Black Coffee
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Observed / Observer
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Savannah
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Witchhunter
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1,000,000 Outstretched Arms of Nothing
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All Else Failed
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Exchange
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Free The Three
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Quiet Passenger Pt. 2
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Repressed
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The Rising End (The First Prophecy)
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What Will You Find?
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Zao formed in Parkersburg, West Virginia in 1993, pulling from hardcore and doom metal. Their debut album 'The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation' came out in 1998, followed by records like 'Liberation: From Despair to Hope' in 2000 and 'The Funeral of God' in 2002. The lineup has shifted over time, with vocalist Dan Weyandt as the consistent member.
Songs like 'A Pirate's Prayer' and 'The Rising End (The First Prophecy)' show their mix of raw energy and atmospheric gloom. Their 1999 album 'A River of Tears' included 'Lies of Serpents,' a track that connected with listeners dealing with difficult themes.
They've maintained a presence in underground heavy music without chasing mainstream trends. The music stays focused on the sound they developed early on, built around Weyandt's vocals and a rotating group of musicians.
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