Zero Cipher was a heavy metal band built around the 2005 album 'A Masterclass In Ass Kicking.' The record's title track became their calling card, a straightforward burst of aggression that found an audience. They followed it with albums like 'The Heresy' in 2007 and 'Divine Apocalypse' in 2009.
The band's lineup included Ryan Ahern on vocals and guitar, Matt Walker on lead guitar, Nick DePalma on bass, and Mike Mancuso on drums. Their sound was direct, with songs like 'Another Sob Story' and 'Death Of a Porn Star' following the template of their breakout track. They toured heavily in their early years, which took a financial and personal toll.
Some critics took issue with the band's lyrical content, finding it confrontational. For their fans, that same quality was the point. Zero Cipher's later work didn't reach the same commercial level as their debut, but 'A Masterclass In Ass Kicking' remained a fixture for listeners drawn to that style of metal.
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