by Ferret Tours

Ferret's influential metalcore act, Zao have announced a June tour in support of their sophomore full length for the label. The band has dubbed the album, The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here and worked on it with legendary producer Steve Albini. 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.

Joining the band on the tour wlll be Solid State acts, Demon Hunter, August Burns Red, Becoming The Archetype.

DateCityVenue
June 14, 2006Portland, ORRock N' Roll Pizza
June 15, 2006Sacramento, CAClub Retro
June 16, 2006Pomona, CAGlasshouse
June 17, 2006San Diego, CASoma
June 18, 2006Phoenix, AZThe Clubhouse
June 20, 2006San Antonio, TXThe White Rabbit
June 21, 2006Dallas, TXThe Door
June 22, 2006TBATBA
June 23, 2006Nashville, TNRocketown
June 24, 2006Atlanta, GAMasquerade
June 25, 2006Orlando, FLHouse Of Blues
June 26, 2006Myrtle Beach, SCHouse of Blues
June 27, 2006Winston-Salem, NCZiggy's
June 28, 2006Norfolk, VANorva Theatre
June 29, 2006Philadelphia, PATrocadero
June 30, 2006Pittsburgh, PARex Theatre
July 1, 2006Cleveland, OHHouse Of Blues
July 2, 2006Kettering, OHThe Attic
July 3, 2006Grand Rapids, MIThe Intersection