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Scott Mellinger Talks Creation is Crucifixion and Zao Being an Anti-Religion Band
Scott Mellinger Talks Creation is Crucifixion and Zao Being an Anti-Religion Band
Scott Mellinger Talks Creation is Crucifixion and Zao Being an Anti-Religion Band
Spiraling blast beats, fast finger technical guitars and noise tracks that made dogs run under the house were the make up of Pittsburgh, Pa's Creation is Crucifixion. Formed in 1997 the band was about more than just rocking the stage, they had a mission, they had a plan - they probably had blue prints of the way records and shows would go down...
Scott Mellinger of Zao Shows Us His Toys
Scott Mellinger of Zao Shows Us His Toys
Scott Mellinger of Zao Shows Us His Toys
"A lot of people are collectors and they don't even realize it," Scott Mellinger of Zao tells Noisecreep. Scott is a collector through and through. He collects guitars and, like many in the metal scene, he collects toys. But Scott's collection is one others have whispered in honor and jealously over...
Weekend Heavy Metal: Killswitch Engage, Children of Bodom, Zao and More
Weekend Heavy Metal: Killswitch Engage, Children of Bodom, Zao and More
Weekend Heavy Metal: Killswitch Engage, Children of Bodom, Zao and More
Another week is in the books, and for us here at the Noisecreep offices, it was a soggy one, indeed. For a while there, we thought we'd never see the sun again, but heading into this weekend, the skies are cloudless and our mood is good. In addition to being wet, the week was also a busy one, with lots of exclusive interviews, tour updates, album scoops, and all the metal news you need to know, al
Album Cover of the Week: Zao – ‘Awake?’
Album Cover of the Week: Zao – ‘Awake?’
Album Cover of the Week: Zao – ‘Awake?’
This is what I believe to be artist Gabe Felice's first foray into album-oriented art (with some layout assistance from Invisible Creature). This is notable since his handiwork is not typical of what you would find adorning the visual front of a metal band's newest release...
Zao’s Scott Mellinger Discusses ‘Awake?’
Zao’s Scott Mellinger Discusses ‘Awake?’
Zao’s Scott Mellinger Discusses ‘Awake?’
Metal-core forefathers Zao have released 'Awake?' today, their first album in three years, but it may not be at the nearest record store made of brick and mortar to you-only 8,000 CDs were pressed by Ferret Records. If you get one of those physical copies there are six different art panels of paintings by Gabe Felice to choose from as your cover of the album...
Zao ‘Awakes’ From Scene Slumber
Zao ‘Awakes’ From Scene Slumber
Zao ‘Awakes’ From Scene Slumber
While music industry heavyweights scramble to figure out a new business model and a more effective delivery system in the wake of declining physical CD sales, Pennsylvania's Zao have responded to market conditions with their first album in nearly three years, 'Awake...