Parade of Chaos is the sixth full length album released by metalcore

Metalcore

Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...

 band Zao. Released on July 10, 2002 by SolidState

Solid State Records

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/Tooth & Nail

Tooth & Nail Records

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/EMI

EMI

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 Records. This album was recorded similarly to that of Self - Titled with Scott and Jesse writing in the studio and Dan being absent until time to record vocals. This album was also recorded at the same time as the recording of the All Else Failed reissue.

Track listing

1. "The Buzzing" – 3:23
2. "Suspend/Suspension" – 5:51
3. "Parade of Chaos" – 2:40
4. "Angel Without Wings" – 3:45
5. "Killing Cupid" - 3:32
6. "Free the Three"
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   – 4:05*
7. "Man in the Womb" – 4:14
8. "A Pirate's Prayer" – 4:12
9. "The Ballad of Buddy Bigsby" - 1:48
10. "How Are the Weak Free" – 4:24

Credits

• Daniel Weyandt- vocals
• Scott Mellinger- guitar, bass
• Jesse Smith- drums, guitar, vocals

Quotes

"This disc is incredible... Yet again, I am amazed by the imagination Zao shows in breaking the pre-conceived notions of what hardcore (or even hard music in general) should sound like."
- Lambgoat.com