There are two artists with the name Zero Down: 1. A punk rock trio that existed from 2000-2002. Zero Down disbanded when frontman, bassist, and songwriter Jim Cherry died on July 7, 2002, due to a heart complication. Cherry also played in Pulley and in Strung Out. Their one full-length release, With a Lifetime to Pay, was released on Fat Wreck Chords in 2001. The music was a throwback to mid-90s melodic skate punk. 2. A Seattle-based hard rock band. Their influences include Judas Priest, 70's and 80's Metal, Accept and Thin Lizzy.