Zero Down

ZERO DOWN vs. JUDAS PRIEST???
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Formed in 2002, ZERO DOWN consists of five veteran musicians from the Seattle metal/punk rock scene that cast iron 70’s Arena Rock and 80’s NWOBM guitar riffs with hardcore punk intensity. ZERO DOWN has shared the stage with a variety of national acts including The Accused, The Supersuckers, L.A. Guns, Michael Schenker Group, George Lynch, Thor, Prong and many more. Their new CD, “Old Time Revival” was recorded at Jupiter Studios with Martin Feveyear who has worked with QOTSA, Screaming Trees, and Presidents of the U.S. Distributed world-wide by Perris Records, this is what the world has to say….
Very exciting band out of Seattle. A little Queens of the Stone Age, a little hardcore, but with the metal riffs of Clutch. Extremely catchy, highly pro, ten track, 33 minute digi-pack. Zero Down should be signed now! Not just because they're good, but because they could sell a lot of records!
Martin Popoff, BWBK Magazine Knuckle Tracks Issue ..93
Snake-handling sleaze rockers alla vintage THIN LIZZY precision to visceral velocity, hell-bound brutality and pile driving passion. Highly recommended!!! 8 out of 10"
CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE (UK) June 2006
This relatively new Seattle band certainly sound like grizzled veterans on this debut CD, boasting ten fiery, old school heavy metal anthems delivered with a hardcore energy and a punk rock attitude. Equal parts Supersuckers, Motörhead and AC/DC, with tantalising hints of AFI, ...
Ian Glasper, TERRORIZER Magazine (UK) Feb. 2006 Issue ..141

Charismatic, energetic, lightning bolt in a bottle. ZERO DOWN have released a scorching new album of raw power, raw intensity and raw talent. If you have remotely enjoyed songs from the likes of AC/DC, Motorhead, Thin Lizzy, KISS, The Accused, Judas Priest, or even Iron Maiden, then please, I beg of you, check these ROCK GODS out. This is one for the ages boys and girls. This spells C-L-A-S-S-I-C!!!
Eric Compton, MAXIMUM METAL, Feb. 2006

So who should buy this thing? Anyone that wants an energy fueled good time. If you like musicians that take themselves way too serious, then avoid this band. Sure they are accomplished musicians. Sure they play their instruments well, but they have all been around enough that they have nothing to prove other than being able to have a good time. The lyrics are pretty tongue in cheek and just add to that fun vibe the band has. I think with the right label this band could even have a few hit singles. They have a sound that could get respect from us old farts, but attract some of the younger kids at the same time. This band has tons of potential and if some label doesn't sign them and make them huge it is another amazing band lost under piles of crap. There are lesser bands that are being hyped way too much.
Mark Carras, ROCK MY MONKEY.COM, Jan. 2006

Well, the Seattle boys in Zero Down have done it again, like no one else has, broke down the walls. They have done this by fusing elements of old-school metal, punk rock, and hard rock like no other, traveling through your stereo like a punch in the face, that feels pretty damn good. With the opening track, "In The Name Of Satan We Rock", they keep it no holds barred and as punchy as we know old school metal jams to be. The abrasiveness is definitely here, and the album doesn't slow down from the first song one bit, so it has a very solid flow from start to finish. That's right, no soppy ballads (that have been know to put albums in the dumpster), no bullshit, just pure fucking rock n' roll. Another huge highlight of the album is the guitar solos, which carries out true metal glory all the way especially in songs such as the opening track, Old time revival, and most notably Rock N' Roll Kidz and pretty much every other song as well, which sounds more metal than anything else I have ever heard. So trust me on this one, you will feel no regret whatsoever after buying this. Because when this album closes off with Rock N' Roll Kidz, you will definitely be ready to start over with track one again. Put it in your car stereo or whatever on your way to work, because this has to be the album of the year, at least pretty damn close.
Adam Linnett, PUNK UNITED.COM (Dec. 2005)
Simply put, this album is a fucking blast to listen to! It’s a half-hour rock ride that does not let up until it’s done. There isn’t anything new here, but when the music is played with this much fire and conviction, you just have to jump on board. These guys should be huge!... 4/5
Metal-rules.com (Waspman)

To be honest, I can’t remember when I listened to a disc with such a musically executed purpose. It’s only sin is that it’s only 33 minutes long and this listener is wanting more! ... 9/10
Whiplash.net (Brazil)