A
DVD like nothing that has been attempted
in the world of hardcore or metal before.
This two disc set contains over 35 full live
songs and a three and a half hour documentary
where the band tells their story in their
own words. All of the makeups, breakups and
ZAO's triumphant return to the forefront
of the scene they helped shape are detailed
by all five members, several ex-members,
label folks, and friends from other bands.
ZAO: the lesser lights of heaven is a unique
and unprecedented look inside a band -- their
beliefs, their hearts, and history who have
defined the modern metallic hardcore sound,
style and scene. An in depth look at the
history of ZAO, album by album, through break-ups
and reformations. Featuring interviews with
multiple ex-members, including long time
drummer and founding member Jesse Smith.
Two full, professionally shot live sets from
the strhess and praise the war machine tours.
Captured with multiple angles and the board
sound. 14 songs submitted by fans over the
years spanning ZAO 's decade plus history
on stage, including the in famous show where
ZAO "broke up" onstage and footage
from warped tour and the cornerstone festival.
A tour of ZAO 's hometown of Greensburg,
PA guided by members of the band. The music
video for "the rising end", directed
by Chris Sims. Over an hour of deleted scenes
and extra footage. Directed by long time
friend and manager, Ryan j. Downey, a former
writer/producer for MTV news and longtime
contributor to alternative press
