News•June 29, 2020 5:59 PM ET•5,134 views

Zao to release early recordings and vinyl reissues

Zao have announced two forthcoming sets of releases slated to arrive late this summer and/or early fall. In addition to vinyl reissues, the group will release a set of early recordings. Details regarding the upcoming items are as follows:

Pair #1 Preface: Early Recordings 1995-1996 Newly unearthed/remastered archival recordings of the early years of the band. Included are the early "split release" tracks released by Steadfast in addition to 6 unreleased Shawn Jonas era recordings and 5 unreleased Eric Reeder (original Zao vocalist) recordings. Also available on Digital, cassette and CD (with 2 bonus tracks) All Else Failed "25th Anniversary edition" New 2LP 45rpm cut done at Chicago Mastering. Packaged in gatefold with printed booklet. 2 new variants (one is a limited 180gram version). There will also be a new Cassette and CD issue to go with this Pair #2 The Splinter Shards The Birth Of Separation (Vinyl reissue) New Vinyl Master, Updated artwork and liner notes by original cover artist Dave Rankin. Overseen and endorsed by the band Where Blood And Fire Bring Rest (vinyl reissue) New Vinyl Master, updated artwork and liner notes by artist cover artist Dave Rankin. Overseen and endorsed by the band