Zao parts with drummer, working on new album and DVD

Zao has posted an update on their plans for the year, as well as some information about a lineup change.

Drummer Stephen Peck, who performed on Funeral of God, the band's recent Ferret debut has left the band. According to the band,

Peck has decided that he is no longer financially able to be in a touring band like ZAO, which does not make much money. He said that he would like the fans to know that he "loved playing drums for ZAO" and "being in a band with my friends," and that the decision was "very difficult."

Taking over the drumming role will be "longtime friend" Jeff Gretz. Gretz will join the band on their upcoming Warped dates as well as their stint on the Strhess tour. The band is planning to release a new record this fall, and has also begun work on a career-spanning DVD.