Zao

A staple of the annual Cornerstone Festivals, Zao is perhaps the first metalcore band with roots in the Christian music scene to enjoy a credible, respected position in the mainstream realms of hardcore and metal. Emerging in 1995 with All Else Failed, the group's tonsil-shredding vocals and lack of apprehension about straying from proven formulas, genre restrictions, and labels of any kind helped yielded them a global fan base. Despite enduring myriad lineup changes over the decades, Zao have remained prolific and enduring, releasing dozens of acclaimed efforts like Parade of...