For years, Zao has been at the forefront of the metal scene, pushing boundaries with their intense sound and thought-provoking lyrics. With Scott Mellinger's intricate guitar work, they've carved out a unique niche in the music world, earning a dedicated fanbase along the way.

In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into Scott's journey through music, exploring the highs and lows of his career, the creative process behind Zao's iconic albums, and the evolution of metalcore as a genre. From the early days of DIY shows to sharing stages with some of the biggest names in metal, Scott has seen it all, and he's here to share his stories with us.

But it's not all about the past—Scott also gives us a glimpse into the future of Zao, teasing upcoming projects and sharing his insights into where the band is headed next.

Whether you're a die-hard Zao fan or simply love good music and great conversation, you won't want to miss this episode. So grab your headphones, crank up the volume, and join us as we sit down with Scott Mellinger for an unforgettable chat on The Rumors are True Podcast!

https://officialzao.bandcamp.com/music

https://zaoonline.net/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vqfIznyoJDjhrbNAueQ6s

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/zao/470276

Production and Music by Brian Jerin @jerinkid

Artwork by Jared Chase Bowser @jaredchasebowser

In this latest episode I welcome Michael Sasser the former singer of the deathcore band With Blood Comes Cleansing. Michael and I talk about his introduction into music and his time with WBCC, as well as his recent departure from the band. We also talk about the present and the future for Michael.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6j8R6z9vW8K02ppHciB0vr

https://music.apple.com/us/album/golgotha/1033776582

Production and Music by Brian Jerin @jerinkid

Artwork by Jared Chase Bowser @jaredchasebowser

In this latest episode I welcome Screaming Giant Records alumni Steve Park (Lugnut, South of Here) and Dave Luttrell (Honeylocust, Lugnut, The Dirtybirds, South of Here) to the podcast. This is an awesome conversation with the guys regarding there time in the bands mentioned above. We also talk about the end of Lugnut and Honeylocust and the time Lugnut almost signed to Tooth and Nail Records.

Production and Music by Brian Jerin @jerinkid

Artwork by Jared Chase Bowser @jaredchasebowser

In this latest episode I welcome Joe Calderon from Solid State Record's band Lightworker. Joe and I talk about his introduction to music, as well as the past, present and future. This is an awesome conversation with a gifted musician. Check out the new Lightworker record "How the beautiful decay" April 19th on Solid State Records.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7C7ZQGJQTP4VLPPWlqDI3d

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lightworker/1389236190

Music and Production by Brian Jerin @jerinkid

Artwork by Jared Chase Bowser @jaredchasebowser