Forbidden
Formed: 1987
From:
San Francisco,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Regrouped
Latest Forbidden News
Below is our complete Forbidden news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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White Wizzard Kicking Off North American Tour
Los Angeles traditional heavy metal act White Wizzard is due to kick off a North American tour tonight, June 9th, at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood. White Wizzard will be joining reactivated Bay Area thrashers Forbidden for the three-week tour, along with Revocation and Havok. White Wizzard bassist and founding member Jon Leon comments:
"The band is in heavy rehearsals and firing on all cylinders. We have never sounded better. We have our work cut out for us, as we are going out with three amazingly talented groups. I am a fan of every band on the bill and Forbidden were my heroes growing up. It is going to be an amazing time!!! Come out and see for yourselves... Long live metal!!"
The dates are as follows:
June 09 - West Hollywood, CA - Whisky A Go Go
June 11 - Sparks, NV - The Alley
June 12 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
June 13 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
June 14 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater
June 15 - Kelowna, BC - Sapphire Nightclub
June 16 - Edmonton, AB - The Pawn Shop
June 17 - Regina, SK - Riddell Center
June 18 - Winnipeg, MB - Royal Albert Arms
June 20 - Milwaukee, WI - Mad Planet
June 21 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's Rock Club
June 22 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
June 23 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
June 24 - Trenton, NJ - The Backstage at Championship Bar
June 25 - Columbus, OH - Alrosa Villa
June 26 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
June 27 - Kansas City, MO - The Beaumont Club
June 29 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
June 30 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
July 01 - Tempe, AZ - The Clubhouse
July 02 - Escondido, CA - JT's Limelight
Forbidden Announces Australian Tour Dates
American thrash metal veterans Forbidden has announced that they will be performing a select number of shows this Summer, in support of their latest studio album, "Omega Wave." This will be the group's first headlning tour of the country.
The tour dates are as follows:
July 30 - The Prague - Melbourne, Australia
July 31 - The Rosemount Hotel - Perth, Australia
August 3 - Enigma Bar - Adelaide, Australia
August 4 - Jubilee Hotel - Brisbane, Australia
August 5 - The Bald Faced Stagg - Sydney, Australia
August 6 - The Corner Hotel - Melbourne - High Voltage Festival
Forbidden Announces European Tour
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal act Forbidden have revealed the dates for its upcoming headline tour of Europe. You can view the full list of dates, cities and venues below.
Aug. 26 - Netherlands- Kerkrade -Rock Temple
Aug. 27 - Belgium – Deinze - Alcatraz Metal Festival
Aug. 28 - Netherlands – Eindhoven - Dynamo
Aug. 30 - Germany – Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal
Aug. 31 - Germany – Karlsruhe – Stadtmitte
Sep. 01 - Switzerland – Aarau – KiFF
Sep. 02 - Italy – Milan - Live Club
Sep. 03 - Germany – Ingolstadt – Paradox
Sep. 04 - Hungary – Budapest - Club 202
Sep. 06 - Poland – Warsaw - Progresja
Sep. 07 - Poland – Wroclaw – Firlej
Sep. 08 - Germany – Braunschweig – Schweinebärmann
Sep. 09 - Germany – Osnabrück - Bastard Club
Sep. 10 - Germany – Essen - Turock
Havok Comments On Upcoming Tour Dates
Young Denver thrash battalion, Havok, which recently wrapped up a tour supporting Florida death metallers Malevolent Creation, is gearing up for two very special treks. The first is a short run of headlining dates that will commence in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 3rd and run through to Amarillo, Texas on May 12th. From there, the band will head home for a short break before joining Bay Area thrash act Forbidden, for a near month-long journey that will kick off in West Hollywood, California and level 22 North American cities before drawing to a close in Escondido, California. Also joining the tour will be Revocation and White Wizzard.
Commented vocalist/guitarist David Sanchez: "Starting May 3, we'll be heading out for a west coast run. Touring the west coast was how we got our start, so it always feels like home. It will be great to return for some head-smashing headline shows. Then in June, we'll be doing a US/Canada run, coast to coast, with Forbidden, Revocation and White Wizzard! I am so psyched to be touring with all of these great bands! Forbidden is one of my favorite thrash metal bands and I really hope to hear some songs from their first two albums. Revocation is one of my favorite bands to have come out in the last 10 years and they're all friends of ours, so I'm super pumped to get to hang out with them every night! I anticipate White Wizzard to be epic-as-fuck every night as well. I'm very excited to be a part of this tour because I feel that it will be one of the best metal packages of the 2011. Metal fans definitely won't want to miss this tour. Prepare for some massive amounts of headbanging. Looking forward to seeing you all on the road!"
Havok Headlining Dates:
5/03/2011 Club Vegas - Salt Lake City, UT
5/04/2011 Metalheads - Las Vegas, NV
5/07/2011 Lost On Main - Chico, CA
5/10/2011 Big Fish Pub - Tempe, AZ
5/11/2011 Juggernaut - Gallup, NM
5/12/2011 Sorority House - Amarillo, TX
Havok w/ Forbidden, Revocation, White Wizzard:
6/09/2011 Whiskey A Go-Go - W. Hollywood, CA
6/11/2011 The Alley - Sparks, NV
6/12/2011 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
6/13/2011 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
6/14/2011 Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
6/15/2011 Sapphire Nightclub - Kelowna, BC
6/16/2011 Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB
6/17/2011 Riddell Centre - Regina, SK
6/18/2011 Royal Albert Arms - Winnipeg, MB
6/19/2011 Station - St. Paul, MN
6/20/2011 Mad Planet - Milwaukee, WI
6/21/2011 Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
6/22/2011 Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
6/23/2011 Montage Music Hall - Rochester, NY
6/24/2011 Championship Bar - Trenton, NJ
6/25/2011 Alrosa Villa - Columbus, OH
6/26/2011 Fubar - St. Louis, MO
6/27/2011 Beaumont Club - Kansas City, MO
6/29/2011 Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO
6/30/2011 Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
7/01/2011 Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
7/02/2011 JT's Limelight - Escondido, CA
Gene Hoglan Performs With Forbidden
Backstage and performance video has been posted online featuring Gene Hoglan's recent Inferno Festival appearance performing for Forbidden. Hoglan is filling in for Forbidden's drummer Mark Hernandez, who was forced to sit out the band's appearances at Norway's Inferno and Metropole Ruhr Festival in Germany. You can view the footage in the player below.
Three More Bands Confirmed For Brutal Assault 2011
The organisers of the Czech Republic's Brutal Assault festival has announced a further three confirmations for this year's event. Newly added to the bill are Scottish hardcore punk/crossover thrash legends The Exploited, Bay Area thrash veterans Forbidden and American mathcore outfit The Dillinger Escape Plan. The festival will take place from August 11th-13th in Josefov, Czech Republic.
The lineup is as follows: More...
White Wizzard Comments on Forbidden Tour
Metal Underground recently reported on the North American tour dates for Forbidden, Havok, Revocation and White Wizzard. Los Angeles metal traditionalists White Wizzard are set to play their first shows since the return of vocalist Wyatt Anderson.
White Wizzard bassist and founding member Jon Leon comments:
"I am very excited to be touring with Forbidden. Forbidden was my favorite band of the Bay Area thrash/metal scene back in the day when I was a kid. I also hold them in the highest regard in musicianship, song writing and technical ability.
"Their first three albums, "Forbidden Evil," "Twisted Into Form," and "Distortion" were all big influences on me and inspired me to want to be a musician. I saw many a show back then, and there was no band in that scene that could pull off a live show better than Forbidden. Russ is one of the few GREAT singers in metal history and he is the best of ALL TIME in the history of thrash. That includes the so called "Big Four."
"I was so bummed they split in the late '90s, and when they reunited I went up to the Bay Area to see them and it was still magic. I have seen them twice since and they are just getting better and better.
"It is great to go open for a band I respect so much and the best part will be being able to watch their set every night!! Forbidden is a special band and it is great they are back making music and touring again. We are very thrilled to be along for the ride this time."
Revocation To Tour With White Wizzard, Forbidden
Boston thrash metal act Revocation has announced the dates for its upcoming North American tour. Other bands appearing on the bill include White Wizzard, Forbidden and Havok. You can view the full list of dates, cities and venues below.
06/09 Hollywood, CA – The Whisky
06/11 Sparks, NV – The Alley
06/12 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
06/13 Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
06/14 Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
06/15 Kelowna, BC – Sapphire Nightclub
06/16 Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop
06/17 Regina, SK – Riddell Centre
06/18 Winnipeg, MB – Royal Albert Arms
06/20 Milwaukee, WI – Mad Planet
06/21 Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Rock Club
06/22 Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
06/23 Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
06/24 Trenton, NJ – Championship Bar And Grill
06/25 Columbus, OH – Al Rosa Villa
06/26 St. Louis, MO – Fubar
06/27 Kansas City, MO – The Beaumont Club
06/29 Denver, CO – The Marquis Theatre
06/30 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
07/01 Tempe, AZ – The Clubhouse
07/02 Escondido, CA – JT’s Limelight
More Bands Added To Bloodstock Lineup
The organizers of the Bloodstock festival have issued the following announcement adding Finntroll, Wintersun, and Forbidden to the lineup:
"One of the leading names in the folk/pagan metal scene, Finntroll returns to Bloodstock after a rapturous reception back in 2007. Originally conceived as the result of a night of alcoholic carnage, when in a moment of inspiration, original guitarist Teemu 'Somnium' Raimoranta (RIP) and former vocalist Jan 'Katia' Jamsen conceived of a band that fused the darkness and grandeur of black metal with the traditional Finnish hoedown-music. The resultant sound was Finntroll.
"Joining them will be Fellow Finnish folk-freaks Wintersun, who’s set at Bloodstock this year will be highly anticipated after they were forced to pull out the 2009 event to complete their still to be released 'Time' album, expected later this year. Featuring members from some of the top names in the Finnish metal scene including Ensiferum, Rotten Sound and Norther, Wintersun are something of a super-group, with the various members influences combining to create a unique blend of melodic death and power metal with a heavy folk flavour that is bound to go down a storm with the Bloodstock crowd.
"Also added to the line-up are reformed US Thrash legends Forbidden. The recently reformed thrashers released their first album in over 13 years last October, after too-long a hiatus. 'Omega Wave,' released via Nuclear Blast records, received rave reviews in the British metal media and was rapturously received by fans, who lapped up the 12 tracks of no nonsense, back-to basics thrash on offer. Find out why Forbidden is one of the most highly regarded acts of the 80s/90s US thrash scene at this, their first ever UK festival appearance."
Additional details on the Bloodstock festival, which takes place from August 12th - 14th, are available here.
Forbidden Posts New Song Teaser Online
Forbidden has posted a new video teaser online for its new song "Adapt or Die." You can view the clip below.
Glen Drover Readies Solo Album, "Metalusion"
With the release of his solo debut, "Metalusion" (due out April 5th), guitarist Glen Drover, best known for his precision and power playing with Megadeth and Eidolon, "blends the venom and attack of modern metal and the technically demanding musicianship that defines the classic jazz-rock genre."
The instrumental, 10-track album features five original compositions and metallic- edged interpretations of material composed by musical giants Frank Zappa, Al DiMeola and Jean-Luc Ponty.
"Metalusion" presents a side of Drover's musical identity that the metal community has rarely witnessed, while boasting diverse yet highly cohesive tracks. "Each song should sound as though it was meant to be included on the record," says Drover. "Nothing should seem as though it's out of place."
Assisting Drover are a number of special guests, including Nevermore's power metal/prog metal guitarist Jeff Loomis, Opeth's and Talisman's axe man Fredrik Åkesson, veteran Steve Smyth of the Bay Area's Forbidden, Ohm's guitar hero, Chris Poland (Megadeth) and classical metal master Vinnie Moore of UFO.
Here's the tracklisting for "Metalusion":
1. Ground Zero Special Guests - Chris Poland and Vinnie Moore
2. Frozen Dream Special Guest - Steve Smyth
3. Egyptian Danza [Al DiMeola Cover]
4. Colors Of Infinity
5. Illusions Of Starlight
6. Don't Let The World Pass You By [Jean-Luc Ponty Cover] - Special Guest - Fredrik Akesson
7. Mirage [Jean-Luc Ponty Cover] - Special Guest - Jeff Loomis
8. Ascension
9. The Purple Lagoon [Frank Zappa Cover]
10. Filthy Habits [Frank Zappa Cover]
Nuclear Blast Offering Free Sampler Album
Nuclear Blast Records is currently offering a sampler album as a free digital download through Amazon.com. You can download all fifteen tracks from the sampler at this location. The track listing is as follows:
1. Bleed Meshuggah
2. Gateways (Edit) Dimmu Borgir
3. Save Us From Those Who Would Save Us (without intro) Hell
4. Deathstar Before the Dawn
5. Empyreal Sylosis
6. A Mi Manera Agnostic Front
7. Hisingen Blues Graveyard
8. The Price Destruction
9. Big Time Game Hunting Condemned?
10. Ukon Wacka (featuring Tuomari Nurmio) Korpiklaani
11. The End Of It All (edit) Sirenia
12. Impaled Upon The Tongue Of Sathan Belphegor
13. Sea Of Fate Rhapsody Of Fire
14. Dying For An Angel Avantasia
15. Forsaken At The Gates Forbidden
Forbidden Guitarist Releases Signature Guitar
Forbidden guitarist Steve Smyth has issued the following announcement about releasing his signature 6 and 7 string BC Rich "Bich" guitars:
"After nearly 3 years of effort put in, I am happy to announce that my BC Rich signature series guitars have been released. I chose everything for these guitars, right down to the finish, and I'm very happy to say my wishes have been met! I have been using the Signature 6 series - this absolute monster - with the mighty Forbidden for the last few years, and I honestly have to say it slays every other guitar I have, straight up! Solid, consistent tone across all the dynamics I need; the feel is incredible plus it's really light for having the heavy woods it has.
"The Signature 7 series version of the guitar has been released as well. This has the same woods as the 6, but with 81-7 and 707 pickups, Grover tuners, and a Floyd Rose tremolo as well. I'm loving this thing… it hasn't left my hands since I got it! This guitar will see use with my new metal band Firehead (debut in late 2011), as well as featured heavily on the new album and live performances coming this year from The EssenEss Project. I hope you'll enjoy these guitars as much as I do. Check them out!" More...
Forbidden To Stream Podcast
This Friday, March 4th at 6 p.m. Pacific / 9 p.m. Eastern, the Omega Wave live podcast will host special guest Barney Greenway of Napalm Death. It will then be made available for streaming on demand.
Forbidden / Demonica / SpiralArms guitarist & songwriter Craig Locicero and his co-host "Barbwire" Bill Shields (former host for In the Dark Radio, Professional Wrestler and current Ordained Minister of the Collective Conscious) will be taking questions and speaking off-the-cuff on whatever news related and controversial subject may come up.
Forbidden issued the following statement about the show:
"The goals of the show are two-fold. 1) To speak to different compelling and controversial lyricists in Metal and Hard Rock weekly. They will be asked about their motivation, their craft, and what exactly inspires them in these challenging times to do what they do. Their thoughts & opinions on the most current affairs and intensely debated issues will also be discussed.
"2) Have listeners sit in on a real conversation between good friends without censorship watering those thoughts down. Hosts Bill and Craig will be taking questions & topic suggestions live and will have unfiltered reactions to them in real time. These conversations will not hold back and could get very heated at times, depending on the topic. Tune in live this Friday to the Omega Wave Show at this location."
Forbidden Live Footage Posted Online
Some video footage of Forbidden performing Chalice of Blood, rejoined by drummer Paul Bostaph on the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise has been posted online.
Forbidden Performance Footage Available
Footage has been posted online of Forbidden performing at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago on November 27th, 2010. The clip can be viewed below.
Forbidden Comments On Upcoming Tour
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers Forbidden are set to embark on their first tour in 15 years, this time as direct support to Overkill. Immediately proceeding the trek the band will continue on their own headlining tour with Evile, Gamma Bomb, and Bonded By Blood.
"It's been 15 years since Forbidden has actually toured in North America," commented Craig Locicero. "That blows my fucking mind to say it! The funny thing is that even when we did tour here, we never properly did it. It was always a very short cycle with little or no support from the labels. Well, times have changed and so has Forbidden's situation. With Nuclear Blast having our backs and properly promoting and supporting Omega Wave, I feel a sense of hope for this band that we have never felt before. Strange feeling, really. But we will take it.
"Our goal is to get better every night and eventually become the live band that we never got to be. That takes dedication and a lot of hard work. We're digging in committing to just that. We hope our fans will appreciate us as much as we appreciate them. See you all on the road soon!"
The band's upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Forbidden Announces New Album Listening Party
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers Forbidden will hold a free public listening party for their first record since reforming on Friday October 22, 2010 at Soundwave Studios in Oakland CA. The event will start at 9 pm and is located at 2200 Wood St. Fans will have a chance to get free swag, win a Fernandes bass guitar, and purchase the CD before it hits the streets. Members of Forbidden will also be in attendance to sign autographs and meet the fans.
"We are all very excited about our new release, Omega Wave," commented vocalist Russ Anderson. "Everyone involved with creating the record worked extremely hard. Now, we want to share it with our fans and friends! So anybody who wants to come out and celebrate with us is officially invited! We will also have plenty of Nuclear Blast and Forbidden swag on hand for giveaways. Be a part of our special night and you may just win some free shit too!"
Forbidden Posts New Song Online
Bay Area thrash metal veterans Forbidden have posted another new song online from their forthcoming new studio album, "Omega Wave." You can check it out by heading to their official Myspace. The album will be released in Europe on October 22nd and on October 26th in North America. This will be their first studio album since 1997's, "Green."
Guitarist Craig Locicero stated: "Being able to easily describe a song like ‘Dragging My Casket’ is damn near impossible. The lyrical concept was originally brought in by Matt. That in itself is a little bit different for us. He was inspired by the lyrical content that Russ and I had up to that point. Matt sees the world a little bit differently then the rest of us, myself in particular. He came into practice with some lyrics pointed with puzzlement towards people that believe humanity is headed towards it's own undoing. Not that he doesn't think it's a possibility, but Matt just won't go there for the most part. He wondered how a person with a family and a kid that loves life as much as I do could hold all of this knowledge as closely as I do without getting depressed. Hell, I do not even know!
"That got Russ and I into thinking about it and we took Matt's seed and planted it. How can you describe these feelings of overwhelming despair that so many people feel today? We imagined what a young person that's barely had a chance to experience life feels with all of the information over-load that we have today. Between the lies and the truth are billions of opinions that make a sea of uneasiness. It's tough living these days. ‘Dragging My Casket’ tries to paint that picture. There are so many emotions that one gets while trying to digest all of this regurgitated information and make our own opinion and interpretations of this reality. It tells that story from one persons point of view. In my mind, that is a young person trying to figure out were they fit in today's chaotic society.
"Musically, ‘Dragging My Casket’ song twists and turns more then any other Forbidden song to date. It's faster, more melodic, heavier, thrashier, dark and beautiful all at different points. Vocally, Russ sounds incredible and really gets into his part as the story unfolds. It's amazing to listen to one man sing starting on 1 and jumping to 10 like no other singer! Some of the best stuff he's ever done is on Omega Wave and this is the centerpiece of the record.
"I guess I could have just said ‘Dragging My Casket’ is a fucking epic!”
Gama Bomb Comments On First US Tour
Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB have just wrapped up their "Graveyard Disturbance" headlining European tour, and are now gearing up for their first ever North American tour. The band will be kicking off the massive North American trek on October 22nd and will be teaming up with the likes of OVERKILL, FORBIDDEN, EVILE, BONDED BY BLOOD and DRI.
GAMA BOMB frontman PHILLY BYRNE looks ahead to their first American tour:
"Touring in America is one of those things that every band, every musician or bedroom rockstar dreams about. Even bands from America don't get to tour America. We're lucky enough to get the chance and are really excited about it. If any tour we've ever undertaken can be described as a great adventure, this is it. It's going to be hard, but we're hard men. It's going to be girthy, but so are we. We'll wear the appropriate hats and drink the right liquors. You get the picture. More...