[punknews.org] Zao set to record with Steve Albini (Nirvana, The Pixies, Neurosis, Helmet, Slint, F-Minus)

 

November 10, 2005, 05:36 PM

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For their sophomore release for <a href="http://www.ferretstyle.com/">Ferret</a>, influential metalcore act, <a href="http://www.zaoonline.com/">Zao</a> has enlisted legendary producer <a href="http://www.electrical.com/">Steve Albini</a>. Albini, a veteran producer who was responsible for major releases from Nirvana and the Pixies, also handled a number of underground favorites like records from Neurosis, Slint, Pegboy, F-Minus and The Ex.
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The band is currently demoing material for the record, which drummer Jeff Gretz has jokingly dubbed <i>The George Lucas Neckfat</i>, and plans to enter Albini's Electrical Audio studios in January. A Spring release is planned.
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The band will soon release <i>The Lesser Lights of Heaven</i>, a double-DVD which will span the band's entire career and is due out in October. It was directed by longtime friend and manager Ryan Downey, a
music journalist and former writer/producer for MTV and reporter for
MSNBC. The set will include a two-hour documentary with interviews with the present lineup, ex-members, friends, label staff
and peers in other bands. talking about the history and influence of the band. It is due out November 15th.

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