Artist description Zeal is a Christian Modern Rock band that combines praise music with alternative music to create an art that praises God and knocks you on your booty at the same time... for more info on Zeal. check out their web site.

Music Style Christian Modern Rock

Musical Influences Poor Old Lu, Matchbox 20, Dirt Poor Authority, VOL, Tonic

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Artist History Zeal started in early 1996 as a praise band for the Wednesday night youth meeting at Unity Baptist Church in Belmont, NC. In the beginning of 1998 the group felt that God was calling them in a different direction. They began to play in surrounding coffeehouses and clubs as well as churches. This had a dramatic influence on the band in that it changed the style of songs they had been writing into a more modern type of praise along with some modern rock songs that are about their experiences and faith in Jesus. In the late summer of 1998 the group began recording their first CD that came to be titled Out of My Darkness. This CD featured J.W. McGuiness on bass and Kurt Sanger on percussion. Due to different circumstances J.W. and Kurt have left the band to be replaced by Mike Hicks and David Howard. Though the group has gone through many changes they still have the urge to praise God at heart.

Group Members Cleve Persinger - Guitar and Lead Vocals Eric Howard - Guitar and Backing Vocals Mike Hicks - Bass and Backing Vocals David Howard - Drums

Albums Out Of My Darkness

Press Reviews Artist: Zeal Album: Out of My Darkness Zine: Question Mark Music Review done by Joey Cagle qmm.freeservers.com Zeal, originally a praise band that started at Unity Baptist Church in Belmont, NC, is an alternative band that I believe will become successful both with music and in their ministry. Their music can probably be described as Jars of Clay meets Third Day. It's somewhat mellow, but still rocks. I really can't compare this band with any other bands, which I think is a good thing. They sound good and they're not ripping anyone off. You can find more information about their CD, titled

Location Belmont, NC - USA

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