January 17, 1997

Q. As we speak, who all is in the band ZAO, and who does what?
A. Shawn/Vocals, Jesse/Drums, Ron/Guitar, Roy/Guitar, and Mic/Bass

Q. When did ZAO form? Is everybody in the band now, who started
the band? 
A. ZAO started 3 years ago, It was more of a youth group thing
than actual band. It just happened, kind of.

Q. Who are the new kids in ZAO?
A. Shawn has been in ZAO about a year now, and Ron has been in ZAO
about a month.

Q. How old is everybody in ZAO? 
A. From 19-22 years old.

Q. Did you guys have any motives or influences in starting ZAO?
A. Just praising the Lord.

Q. How many times have you guys been on tour?
A. I think about 4 times.

Q. Have you ever had any funny experiances on the road?
A. Touring with sixfeetdeep. Klank. HaHaHa.

Q. When do you plan to start up another tour?
A. March, if HE wills.

Q. How many cities are you going to tour?
A. As many as possible, there is always last minute changes.

Q. Will you tour with another band?
A. ?????

Q. Are you glad to be on Tooth and Nail? Do you think people
won't overlook you as much because you have Tooth and Nail on 
the back of your album?
A. Yes, Definately. Tooth and Nail is great!

Q. Is anybody in ZAO in another band?
A. No, not right now, just some solo stuff, that'll never go
anywhere.

Q. We all know that ZAO is obviously a Christian band, duh! But
What do you feel God is calling you to do?
A. First to spread the Gospel. To praise him, Uplift other
brother and sisters in Christ. And of course to have fun!!

Q. What do you guys think of Straight-Edge?
A. Straight-Edge. I guess we think Straight-Edge is Straight-Edge.
But I hope it is for the movement, not their pride.

Q. What kind of music do you guys listen to?
A. Metalica, Carcass, Unbroken, Earth Crisis, Dave Matthews, and
Sunny Day.

Q. Do you guys feel like rock stars.
A. No! Not really at all!

Q. Will  your new album have new songs on it? What is it called?
A. It'll have 5 new songs, and it is called 
"The Spinter That Shards The Birth of Separation"

Q. How many albums do you have to put out for Tooth and Nail?
A. 3 or 4

Q. Where do you see ZAO in the next 5 years?
A. In Heaven.

Thanx for the interview John 8:32  -Jesse Smith
Thank you Jesse! 

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