''Self-Titled'' is the fifth studio album by American

metalcore Metalcore (also known as metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. As with other styles blending metal and hardcore, such as crust punk and grindcore, metalcore is noted for its use of ...

band Zao, released on February 21, 2001, by Solid State/ Tooth & Nail/

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. This album saw the departure of guitarist Russ Cogdell. The entire album was written in the recording studio by Scott and Jesse. Dan would be sent the tracks to write lyrics and then recorded them. The band famously broke up on stage (in Pennsylvania, Sept 2001) touring this album.

Track listing

Credits

* Daniel Weyandt – vocals, percussion * Scott Mellinger – composer, guitar, bass, percussion, producer * Jesse Smith – drums, acoustic guitar, clean vocals, composer, bass guitar, keyboards, percussion, producer, programming * Rob Horner – bass ; Production * Russ Cogdell – composer * Brian Gardner – mastering * David Johnson – photography * Jason Magnusson – engineer *

Barry Poynter Barry Poynter is an American record producer. He has produced albums for many bands and musicians, such as Soul Embraced, Society's Finest, Living Sacrifice, and The Juliana Theory. He is also a former member of 2 Minute Hate. Discography * '' A ...

– engineer, bass

Charts

References

Zao (American band) albums 2001 albums Tooth & Nail Records albums Solid State Records albums EMI Records albums {{2000s-metalcore-album-stub