Zao has posted a lengthy update covering both lineup changes and future plans. The influential metalcore act released The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here last year.

The band has reunited with guitarist Russ Cogdell who had been recovering from an injury and will be involved with the band's future projects. The band also announced the departure of drummer Jeff Gretz.

The band is planning to maintain a relatively low profile due to other commitments, but promises to both perform and record again in the future.