New York City hard rock trio, ZO2 is set to release their Riker Hill Records’ debut, AINT IT BEAUTIFUL on 08.07.07. Following an incredibly successful 40 city tour with KISS and Poison, which led to standing ovations every night and sold out merchandise stands for the Brooklyn born band, Paulie Z, David Z and Joey Cassata are out on the road preparing for the release of their highly anticipated second cd in August.
Often compared to a cross between Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith and Audioslave and Stone Temple Pilots, it is the incredible stage presence that most strikes fans and critics alike. Rave reviews about the live show and the recorded music abound.
With tracks like, “She Believes,” “If You See Kay,” and “Isolate” highlighting this eleven song disc, ZO2 is poised to continue to win over crowds and listeners with their melodic old school rock and roll. Melding the funk and swagger of the 70s with modern arrangements, harmonies and lyrics, ZO2 is single-handedly infusing the rock world with the energy and excitement it has so long been missing.
Featuring brothers Paulie Z (vocals, guitar) and David Z (vocals, bass guitar) and Joey Cassata (drums, vocals), the members’ individual musical achievements are noteworthy: David as the bassist for the enormously successful Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Joey in the highly successful and critically acclaimed Blue Man Group and Paulie as a featured vocalist on many of Howard Stern’s infamous song parodies and also as the creator of NYC’s popular ZO2’s Rock Asylum at rock staple, Arlene’s Grocery, featuring local and national rock artists each month proving that rock n’ roll is alive and prospering and the rock community is still thriving, hungry and begging for more.
“Aint It Beautiful” will be the first release for ZO2’s new label, New York City based Riker Hill Records, distributed by IDN, an aggressive independent where passion and experience meet the future of rock and roll.
ZO2’s powerful live show has been lauded in reviews worldwide. The band can be seen stateside supporting “Aint It Beautiful” at the venues listed below. Additional tour dates are added frequently and are available at www.MySpace.com/ZO2 or www.ZO2.com .
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT ZO2:
“It’s easy to understand why Paul Stanley and just about everyone else who’s checked out the group’s work ends up reacting excitedly to the brand of music ZO2 makes and it’s about to pay off for this go for broke power trio.”-- Hit Parader
“This trio of musicians has all of the elements of a super group in the making. The songs have swagger and substance not seen in much of the music you hear today. There are no flaws and no BS in this band.” -- Informer Magazine
“If you think for a second that hard hitting cutting edge rock and roll is dead, then you haven’t heard ZO2! “Aint It Beautiful” is just what the Doctor ordered, delivering track after track of masterfully crafted rock perfection in a way only ZO2 could provide!” -- The Inside Connection
“The band has captured a timeless sound with energy and groove. Comparisons to everyone from Aerosmith to Grand Funk Railroad and Led Zeppelin are inevitable.” -- Transcending the Machine
“ZO2”s high octane rock reminds us of the sounds of Van Halen . . . and yes, some Def Leppard, too.” -- Time Out New York
“Solid rock record with memorable hooks and catchy songs, the sound is universal rock and roll with classic old school sound blended with modern rock punch.” -- Crave Magazine
“Great rockin’ times and a singer who knows how to use his voice for more than just punching good guitar licks . . . his voice is all melody and he uses it to create the hooks in the songs rather than let the instrumentation do so.” -- Edge
“Standing ovations as an opening band and a personal invitation from KISS prove that ZO2 has the goods to back up its confident and colossal sound.” -- Journal Review (Indiana).
“This rock trio performs at the level of arena caliber musicians and manages to build a wall of sound . . . the band owned the stage from the first note.” --Good Times
“Their level of experience and stage presence really shown through during the course of their set. ZO2 exhibited a confidence musically and onstage rarely seen from the local bands, perhaps partly due to the exposure of performing in larger arenas.” -- Aural Fix
CHECK OUT ZO2 ON THE ROAD:
June 21 11 Don Hill’s New York City
22 Murphy’s 3rd Rail Dover, NJ
29 10 Arlene’s Grocery New York City
30 9 Stinger’s Boonesboro, MD
July5 10:45 Sweeney’s Philadelphia, PA
6 Maximum Capacity Chicopee, MA
15 The Chance Poughkeepsie, NY
27 10 Arlene’s Grocery New York City
28 Woodbury Ski Area Woodbury, CT
August2 8 Grape Street Philadelphia, PA
4 9:45 Peabody’s Cleveland. OH
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