title: The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation
text: # The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation
  
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  The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation is the second studio album by American metalcore band Zao, released on Tooth & Nail Records on April 1, 1997.
  
  In 2020, the band repressed the album, alongside the follow-up album, Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest, to vinyl with both albums getting around 500 each and new artwork done by David Rankin.
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All lyrics are written by Shawn Jonas, except where noted; all music is composed by Zao.
  
  ## Credits
  
  ### ZAO
  
  * Shawn Jonas - vocals
  * Roy Goudy - guitar
  * Mic Cox - bass
  * Jesse Smith - drums
  
  ### Production
  
  * Drew Mazurek - engineer, mixing, producer
  * Brian Gardner - mastering
  * Brandon Ebel - executive producer
  * Jefferson Steele - photography
  * Eskew Reeder - composer
  * Steve Wayne - composer
  