That’s awesome you found them! I have been listening to them since 1999 when I was 13. You should listen to their album “parade of chaos.” Such a good album.
It'll all be very confusing at first.. there's been SOO many member changes. That I can't even keep up with. But, all of their albums(and there are many) are fucking amazing.
Helps that their older discography has (IMO) aged incredibly well--quality musicians who would have thunk! New stuff is mature, unique and well produced. Dan, 20+ years later is still somehow able to throughly produce his signature vocals. Incredible. Really grateful to have had Zao being injected into my ears all these years.
Like many here, I’ve been a fan since the 90s. Zao has been and still is my favourite band. To hear this is just awesome. I remember a pivotal time in my life where my friend and I went to the store to buy music. I chose Zao and he chose The Supertones. I’ve always been grateful for the decision I made that day.
Zao has been one of my most favorite bands for a very long time. I feel like they are in their prime right now. This is unbelievably good. Hearing the Liberate era stuff is so chilling too.
My comments mirror most here. Been listening since ‘98. Got in real deep in the 00s. I’m so happy to see Zao is still crushing and sounding this good. Love and respect.
Zao, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you so much for putting out hardcore of the highest quality for as long as you have. You guys simply do not age
I discovered ZAO in ’98 with their album Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest. It was life-changing. They are probably the only band from my youth that I still revisit 26 years later at 37 years old.
I came in with Funeral of God but Blood and Fire, Liberate, and Funeral are 3 of my all time favorites. I keep coming back too. They spoke to me like other bands didn't. And they still do.
40yo here too. Still remember standing in front of my best friends and bandmates house as he handed me a cd while smoking a cigarette. Was ‘Liberate’ and as a huge fan of the movie Event Horizon I was stoked. We put it on the stereo of his Ford Festiva and listened on the street… and my life changed. This video is giving me the exact feelings. And 20+ year old flashbacks. All the shows. All the sounds. All the memories. Incredible!
@@polasboekEven from the interviews that Wikipedia cites for them supposedly not being Christian anymore, I don't think any of them actually abandoned their faith. They were taken out of context. However, they are not a Christian band as in evangelistic.
I dont know if you guys read these comments. I was a dead member of the body for many years. I turned to repentance as those of the living of his body. Im preparing to enter the seminary And the words " come out of your stare, touch the ground with your prayers" have been very present over the years . Thank you for the work you guys have done over the years.
Brett Detar/Jesse Smith era of Zao was the best. (1997-2001ish) Some of the best music ever, and I feel bad for kids that weren't alive to experience it live. There has never been anything like it, and people don't realize how influential and transformative that stuff was.
I had a few friends heading to a Zao show in 2000-2001 that didn't work out, still regret that to this day. Saw them in some shitty club in Kalamazoo, MI, Dan was sitting at the bar by himself, I bought next round and then he got next round after that. Absolutely top notch and my absolute favorite band through all these years. Saw them in Portland, OR last year and they continue to amaze. Every album blows me away just like the previous album! Will love these guys and their music until I am no more. Hoping they last forever, so underrated that its criminal
Saw them back in 2017 and had a similar story with Dan. He was walking into the venue, venue had a bar out back and inside, and his drink was almost empty so I offered to buy him a new one and we chilled and talked for a solid 10 mins or so. Such a humble great guy
At 12:25, Zombie Russ appears \m/ What a top notch performance! Zao will go down as one of the most important bands in heavy music in the past 30 years, alongside Converge, Dillinger Escape Plan, Hatebreed, and At The Gates.
I completely agree. To those in the know, Zao has consistently put out outstanding metal and hardcore of a unique quality. They've done it so well for so long that it blows me away that they haven't garnered more attention and recognition. They're top notch and have been for decades now.
What a goddamn set list, spanning 25 years and every single pick is a song that any other band would kill to have crafted. Zao are the best, thanks so much.
We never have used IEMs. We didn't even really have floor monitors (dan did for his voice and jeff did but was only using it for his sample pad) We basically were playing off the sound in the room
@@officialzao Thanks for the response! I love it. it really conveys that you were in this room and rocking together. Something that’s started to go away, little by little. You still have your old school fans here, loving what you’re doing. Thank you gentleman.
I'm completely grateful to have finally had the chance to meet you all last year after the Chicago show 🖤 thank you for blessing us all with your music and talent. This was so beautifully done.
Been a fan since 99. Here's a few things I've always loved: the songs are not all cookie cutter like many bands, each has it's own thing. Also each album kind of sets a vibe and is best enjoyed in it's entirety.
First band I listened to that screamed! On the school bus in 6th grade, that scream terrified me but in the best way. Glad to see you guys still killing it all these years later🤘
Same here, Bud. Discovered them in 2000/01 through a metalhead friend and haven't stopped listening to them since. Consistently great band that doesn't get enough recognition for the quality of their work.
Well chosen set list. Audio is great. Good video angles. Well timed editing shots. Professional as hell. Fitting vibe for this band. Dan is unreal after all these years. Killing it my man. Scott will always respect how you were the glue in the mid 2000’s keeping the dream alive lol. Russ you’re an artist. Marty … you’re an anchor dude. Jeff you’re like the Matt Cameron of this band. Right dude right time. Been a fun 27 years listening. Keep it coming.
Greatest live performance from anyone. Good Lord this is incredible. Guess I'll have to buy the disc now. Dan is on a different level. Quality is ridiculously good. Fan since 2000. Great Job everyone. Don't take this down tho. Let every band and metal head in the world get to see who is the best. I would love to see a tour with Norma Jean!!!! Let's Goooo!!!!
The ferocity that exists within Zao can never be topped. You sirs not only introduced me to metal back in '97-'98 but I feel ya kind of raised me and kept me out of trouble by how much I needed to absorb every note and and rasp! Phenomenal job sirs!
20+ years listening to this band, and they’re still killing it. I remember seeing them in 05’ for their dvd recording, like it was yesterday… One for the memories! 🤘
Welcome back boys! Feels like just yesterday I was listening to the splinter shards the birth of separation for the first time. They aren't missing a beat. Still got it! Still remember seeing you play for the first time at cornerstone. Man I miss those days in Busnell, IL
First heard Zao in 2005 when I was 12. This is the band that got me into metal. Before then, I had never heard anything like it and I still kind of havent. Zao has a unique and powerful sound that has somehow stayed under the radar for many years. If im correct, the entire band has been changed out over time, but somehow, the sound remains. A ship of Theseus and an important stone.
First saw them at Cornerstone when they had the Blood and Fire line-up. I hadn't heard of them before that, but a buddy I met there was all about them. I remember being in the pit and being absolutely blown away by what I was experiencing. I still have pics from that pit and that show. I think Strongarm played their last show that same fest and I was on stage for that, behind the drummer. What a freaking crazy week of hardcore.
This makes me so happy. I have been listening to Zao for a long time. This gives me something to watch other than the lesser lights DVD I have watched a million times. They sound so good.
Loving this! Resigned myself to the fact I'll never see Zao tour live in Australia but this is the next best thing! Love that you guys are still grinding it out after all these years, deserve way more recognition than you get! So tight musically, Dan still a beast after all these years!
Im really glad Jeff has stayed with the band all this time. He's an absolute monster. I still think about that live footage of them doing the closing track to The Fear live and the set ending with him doing the closing fill by himself on stage for like 30 full seconds after everyone else walked off.
Los conozco desde los 17 alos de edad. Descargue un odco por utorrent, en curico, chile. Hoy con 33 años de edad, sigo a cristo y entendi que zao fue del señor que se cruzo en mi camino. Dios los bendiga❤
You are fucking legends. I listened to you from age 10. I found you on a songs from the penalty box or some other sampler about that time, and was enamored. I wish any one person could understand how important you are to me, and have been to me over the decades. I can't imagine a week that went by without one of your albums on the walkman in my teens lol. Hell it continues into my 30s. Talk is cheap, but you guys are the most fantastic collab of musicianship I have ever experienced, and I hope you never stop.
![[hate5six] ZAO - August 07, 2016](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/tNLW_5MFVLk/mqdefault.jpg)
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My Body Is Ready
I second that!
Been listening to Zao since the 90s. Dan Weyandt's vocals are one of my favorite of all time.
agreed. He's my quintessential metal vocalist.
Best voice in all of extreme metal, regardless of subgenre.
I modeled my high screams after him. Easily one of the best 25 years of bumping them and still going strong
This is the standard for all metal core.
The normal signing sucks ass but his death vocals remind me of Carcass that's a good thing I just wish he would never do clean vocals again
never listened to this band before. they will be all i listen to from now on.
That’s awesome you found them! I have been listening to them since 1999 when I was 13. You should listen to their album “parade of chaos.” Such a good album.
Oh you're in for a real treat when you get to the old shit
Angel without wings ❤
Welcome Home
It'll all be very confusing at first.. there's been SOO many member changes. That I can't even keep up with. But, all of their albums(and there are many) are fucking amazing.
0:16-5:13 - Into the Jaws of Dread
5:14-9:14 - Ship of Theseus
9:27-13:58 - If These Scars Could Speak
14:05-17:22 - Human Cattle Masses Marching Forward
17:36-20:41 - Haunting Pools
20:42-24:56 - Croatoan
24:58-28:52 - Transmission I: I Saw the End
28:53-32:19 - A Well-Intentioned Virus
32:41-37:23 - Romance of the Southern Spirit
37:25-41:17 - How Are the Weak Free
41:20-47:25 - Ghost Psalm
47:58-54:08 - The Latter Rain
54:10-56:27 - Credits
Thank You, You're Great
Not all heroes wear capes
@thenkdmolerat doing the Lord's work over here
🫡
Thanks my dude
Whoever the audio engineer was for this, they did an amazing job
mind blowing. this is how they always sounded live, I always remember them sounding so good live.
25+ years, and sounding better than ever!
Evolving into their final form! I think it’s the best they’ve ever been!
Can’t wait!
Started listening in 2001…Still hold this band to my heart dearly. Respect.
After all of these years listening they still give me a great feeling Zao is Life much love and respect guys here in Saint Louis Missouri
Helps that their older discography has (IMO) aged incredibly well--quality musicians who would have thunk!
New stuff is mature, unique and well produced.
Dan, 20+ years later is still somehow able to throughly produce his signature vocals. Incredible.
Really grateful to have had Zao being injected into my ears all these years.
I keep coming back to them. I feel the music. Been listening to Blood and Fire, Liberate, and Funeral a lot lately.
STL gang wya
Like many here, I’ve been a fan since the 90s. Zao has been and still is my favourite band. To hear this is just awesome. I remember a pivotal time in my life where my friend and I went to the store to buy music. I chose Zao and he chose The Supertones. I’ve always been grateful for the decision I made that day.
More than 20 years of listening to ZAO ans still amazed ...
Despite 800 years and 6.25 million member changes Zao is still keeping it weird. Good job fellas. This is a banger!
all current members have been the longest running members in the bands history. Just shy of 20 years without a lineup change! 😀
The quality Zao always deserved. Amazing
Im glad they played a lot of deep cuts off the popular records. This setlist really exemplifies the haunting vibe they desire to convey.
I came I saw ...I came again
Been listening to them since 2003 and they sound fantastic, a band at the top of their craft 🏆
how does their vocalist do it? ive listened to metalcore all my life and vocals like these are just another breed of monster.
Even some black metal vocalists can't howl like that. Actually insane
Weyandt is a legend.
Dan is the GOAT for a reason. When he joined the band they really solidified their already unique sound.
lol it’s hard to explain but I guess it’s the top back of my mouth that helps me emulate his scream.
Grow up losing your friends and family to overdose and accidents, then live to tell the tale.
Daniel is out here just absolutely crushing it
Zao has been one of my most favorite bands for a very long time. I feel like they are in their prime right now. This is unbelievably good. Hearing the Liberate era stuff is so chilling too.
My first time listening to Zao was in high school and now I'm 37 and they still play like hell. VENGAN A MÉXICO CABRONES!!!!!
My comments mirror most here. Been listening since ‘98. Got in real deep in the 00s. I’m so happy to see Zao is still crushing and sounding this good. Love and respect.
Samesies
I have listened to this live performance record about 300 times this year.
Zao, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you so much for putting out hardcore of the highest quality for as long as you have. You guys simply do not age
I discovered ZAO in ’98 with their album Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest. It was life-changing. They are probably the only band from my youth that I still revisit 26 years later at 37 years old.
I came in with Funeral of God but Blood and Fire, Liberate, and Funeral are 3 of my all time favorites. I keep coming back too. They spoke to me like other bands didn't. And they still do.
living sacrifice is great too
I'm 40 years old and I was 12 when I heard my 1st zao song from a other kid in the church
I love the band just grateful i cant understand the lyrics or else i wouldnt listen to sweet baby J schnitzel
40yo here too. Still remember standing in front of my best friends and bandmates house as he handed me a cd while smoking a cigarette. Was ‘Liberate’ and as a huge fan of the movie Event Horizon I was stoked. We put it on the stereo of his Ford Festiva and listened on the street… and my life changed. This video is giving me the exact feelings. And 20+ year old flashbacks. All the shows. All the sounds. All the memories. Incredible!
@@andrewprahl2034 I used to listen to repressed on repeat back in the day of bringing your discman to school
Im 40 myself... was blown away by this band and still huge fan. Favorite definitely liberate, but they always seem to impress with me anything
Thank You Jesus for bringing this band together!!!
They are not christian anymore
@@polasboekEven from the interviews that Wikipedia cites for them supposedly not being Christian anymore, I don't think any of them actually abandoned their faith. They were taken out of context. However, they are not a Christian band as in evangelistic.
I wouldn’t call them Christian at all anymore. Especially with their wack politics.
I'm 43 now & I first heard ZAO in high school on a compilation that had Slick Shoes & MxPx on it too.
They still kicking me in the balls 🤙🏾
I dont know if you guys read these comments. I was a dead member of the body for many years. I turned to repentance as those of the living of his body.
Im preparing to enter the seminary
And the words " come out of your stare, touch the ground with your prayers" have been very present over the years . Thank you for the work you guys have done over the years.
Been listening to these guys since 2004. Was 14 back than, 33 now
One of the greatest metal bands of all time. Certainly my favorite. Incredible.
Brett Detar/Jesse Smith era of Zao was the best. (1997-2001ish) Some of the best music ever, and I feel bad for kids that weren't alive to experience it live.
There has never been anything like it, and people don't realize how influential and transformative that stuff was.
Yup!
dans vocals are just simply stated.. fantastic
Romance of the Southern Spirit!!!
Need them to play this on their tour.
So happy I got this on Vinyl! Thank you for not making me regret my Zao tattoo at 18 all these years later!!!
same
Never heard of these guys then BOOM algorithm gives me a random blessing of some top tier metal on the front of my UA-cam feed.
It's hard to convey the importance of this band. Read into the history and the lore. They are legends.
I had a few friends heading to a Zao show in 2000-2001 that didn't work out, still regret that to this day. Saw them in some shitty club in Kalamazoo, MI, Dan was sitting at the bar by himself, I bought next round and then he got next round after that. Absolutely top notch and my absolute favorite band through all these years. Saw them in Portland, OR last year and they continue to amaze. Every album blows me away just like the previous album! Will love these guys and their music until I am no more. Hoping they last forever, so underrated that its criminal
Saw them back in 2017 and had a similar story with Dan. He was walking into the venue, venue had a bar out back and inside, and his drink was almost empty so I offered to buy him a new one and we chilled and talked for a solid 10 mins or so. Such a humble great guy
Man this sounds so good. Mf legends. Romance of the Southern spirit is such a cool and unique song for Zao. A highlight for me.
was such a nice surprise when RotSS started playing!!!
Zao never disappoints. Been a fan since "The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation" came out. I'd be the old guy at the show.
At 12:25, Zombie Russ appears \m/
What a top notch performance! Zao will go down as one of the most important bands in heavy music in the past 30 years, alongside Converge, Dillinger Escape Plan, Hatebreed, and At The Gates.
I completely agree. To those in the know, Zao has consistently put out outstanding metal and hardcore of a unique quality. They've done it so well for so long that it blows me away that they haven't garnered more attention and recognition. They're top notch and have been for decades now.
Love me some zombie Russ. What a sweet guy
57 and still jamming to ZAO since the beginning...
It's amazing how Zao just keeps getting better and better. They're at the top of their game.
Damn... 30 years later, and still Zao... Wish I could say the same for myself.
What a goddamn set list, spanning 25 years and every single pick is a song that any other band would kill to have crafted. Zao are the best, thanks so much.
I've been a fan since '97 and still am.
This absolutely slaps, my dudes.
Thanks for the music.
Just noticed these dudes are playing without IEM’s
What an old school and badass way for them to perform.
Very ZAO 🤘
Incredible. Still brutal.
We never have used IEMs. We didn't even really have floor monitors (dan did for his voice and jeff did but was only using it for his sample pad) We basically were playing off the sound in the room
@@officialzaoHard af!
@@officialzao Thanks for the response!
I love it. it really conveys that you were in this room and rocking together.
Something that’s started to go away, little by little.
You still have your old school fans here, loving what you’re doing. Thank you gentleman.
What’d you say?! Speak up! 😂
I'm completely grateful to have finally had the chance to meet you all last year after the Chicago show 🖤 thank you for blessing us all with your music and talent. This was so beautifully done.
Been a fan since 99. Here's a few things I've always loved: the songs are not all cookie cutter like many bands, each has it's own thing. Also each album kind of sets a vibe and is best enjoyed in it's entirety.
They were ahead of their time back in the 90s when I was in high school. They are still relevant 30years later.
Been waiting for a live Zao recording of this quality since 1998. Well worth the wait!
First band I listened to that screamed! On the school bus in 6th grade, that scream terrified me but in the best way. Glad to see you guys still killing it all these years later🤘
Same here, Bud. Discovered them in 2000/01 through a metalhead friend and haven't stopped listening to them since. Consistently great band that doesn't get enough recognition for the quality of their work.
yes!! sir ZAO still is the one
I’m so glad to see Russ is still rocking!
Thank you @josie_the_valkyrie. 🙏
@@russcogdell2774 you just made my day!
@@josie_the_valkyrie It made my day to read your comment today to be truthfully honest. 😊
Well chosen set list.
Audio is great.
Good video angles.
Well timed editing shots.
Professional as hell.
Fitting vibe for this band.
Dan is unreal after all these years. Killing it my man.
Scott will always respect how you were the glue in the mid 2000’s keeping the dream alive lol. Russ you’re an artist. Marty … you’re an anchor dude. Jeff you’re like the Matt Cameron of this band. Right dude right time.
Been a fun 27 years listening. Keep it coming.
Well said!!! 🎉 👏🏻
Damn , algorithm! Thanks for reminding me of this phenomenal band I listened to so long ago. Legends!
Lol never heard of them till now
Algo indeed
Greatest live performance from anyone. Good Lord this is incredible. Guess I'll have to buy the disc now. Dan is on a different level. Quality is ridiculously good. Fan since 2000. Great Job everyone. Don't take this down tho. Let every band and metal head in the world get to see who is the best. I would love to see a tour with Norma Jean!!!! Let's Goooo!!!!
You guys are some BAMFs!
Seeing them live on Tuesday, probably for the 6th time. Zao forever.
Aged like a fine wine, fellas.
The ferocity that exists within Zao can never be topped. You sirs not only introduced me to metal back in '97-'98 but I feel ya kind of raised me and kept me out of trouble by how much I needed to absorb every note and and rasp! Phenomenal job sirs!
This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen
Crazy that they’re still kicking it. They sound amazing. They’ve gotten me though many a rough times. Thanks for sharing your music and soul with us 🤘
I truly needed that. I didn't want it to end.
HOW ARE THE WEAK FREE
Thank you Zao
WE LET THEM GO
THEY WILL HUNT AGAIN
39:24
These dudes are Literally Heavy. They're gaining Momentum as i watch.
wow ive been listening to this band since 1997 im old
20+ years listening to this band, and they’re still killing it. I remember seeing them in 05’ for their dvd recording, like it was yesterday… One for the memories! 🤘
I can't like this hard enough
Wow they sound great still! The vocals are exactly like they sounded 20 years ago! 🤘
Welcome back boys! Feels like just yesterday I was listening to the splinter shards the birth of separation for the first time. They aren't missing a beat. Still got it! Still remember seeing you play for the first time at cornerstone. Man I miss those days in Busnell, IL
I’ve watched this probably 15 times now
Same here bro , it's fuckin rad 🤙🏾
Like From Brazil! 😃🇧🇷❤️
First heard Zao in 2005 when I was 12. This is the band that got me into metal. Before then, I had never heard anything like it and I still kind of havent. Zao has a unique and powerful sound that has somehow stayed under the radar for many years.
If im correct, the entire band has been changed out over time, but somehow, the sound remains. A ship of Theseus and an important stone.
I was HERE!"!"!!!!!
Russ is the best!!!!!
First saw them at Cornerstone when they had the Blood and Fire line-up. I hadn't heard of them before that, but a buddy I met there was all about them. I remember being in the pit and being absolutely blown away by what I was experiencing. I still have pics from that pit and that show. I think Strongarm played their last show that same fest and I was on stage for that, behind the drummer. What a freaking crazy week of hardcore.
This makes me so happy. I have been listening to Zao for a long time. This gives me something to watch other than the lesser lights DVD I have watched a million times. They sound so good.
Satins music culture today, no worries , ZAO!!!
Loving this! Resigned myself to the fact I'll never see Zao tour live in Australia but this is the next best thing!
Love that you guys are still grinding it out after all these years, deserve way more recognition than you get! So tight musically, Dan still a beast after all these years!
Top-notch. These guys are still heavy as fuck and still underrated.
we love you guys down here in Central America. Panama City
whoa. zao fans here in Panama? well there are at least 2 now!
Zao forever
Zao is in my personal Big 4.
The drums sound incredible
Im really glad Jeff has stayed with the band all this time. He's an absolute monster. I still think about that live footage of them doing the closing track to The Fear live and the set ending with him doing the closing fill by himself on stage for like 30 full seconds after everyone else walked off.
@@waveemann8857can you link this video, I’d love to see it
So Happy I caught this in time!!!!
A tip of the cap. Incredible sound and performance.
Sooooo happy to hear Lesser Lights of Heaven in this!!!
Where was Lesser Lights of Heaven? I didn't hear anything from Funeral (unless you count Romance since it was a bonus track on the Japanese release).
"How Are the Weak Free" by far my favorite Zao song. After years following you, first time I hear it live and it sounds bestial!!!
I’ve been listening since ‘99. 25 years later and you guys are still tight as ever. 🤘🏻
Man, this rendition of Latter Rain...wow
got into Zao late into my youth in 2003 at 18 y/o, but now it feels like an eternity at 39. Love the fuck out of this band!!!
Zao 4Life 🖤🩶🖤
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One day, I will see them live in person. Until then, this will do.
Guys still sound great! I wish they played The Rising End!
Been a fan since 2000, I was 13. This band got the whole art thing started for me. They still sound amazing.
They are still killing it wow!
All I can say is wow. Even the old (classics) songs they refined!!!!!!!!!! Long live ZAO. Legends
Los conozco desde los 17 alos de edad. Descargue un odco por utorrent, en curico, chile.
Hoy con 33 años de edad, sigo a cristo y entendi que zao fue del señor que se cruzo en mi camino.
Dios los bendiga❤
You are fucking legends. I listened to you from age 10. I found you on a songs from the penalty box or some other sampler about that time, and was enamored. I wish any one person could understand how important you are to me, and have been to me over the decades. I can't imagine a week that went by without one of your albums on the walkman in my teens lol. Hell it continues into my 30s. Talk is cheap, but you guys are the most fantastic collab of musicianship I have ever experienced, and I hope you never stop.
This makes my 13 year old self sooooo damn happy....still sound amazing.
Okay, can we talk about how this is the best you guys have ever sounded? Incredible work!