Zao: All Else Failed: 25 Anniversary Edition (CD)

Originally released in 1995, All Else Failed documents Zao’s formative era and stands as one of the earliest statements of what would become metalcore. Recorded during the band’s early lineup and stylistic period, the album reflects a raw intersection of hardcore punk and extreme metal that helped define the sound of the mid-1990s underground hardcore scene.

This 25th anniversary edition presents the legendary album in remastered form, packaged as a glass master CD in an eco-wallet, and includes all-new artwork along with an expanded photo and lyric booklet, offering updated context for this early chapter of the band’s history.

Recommended if you like early metalcore, hardcore-influenced metal.