God Forbid
Formed: 1998
From:
New Brunswick,
NJ,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest God Forbid News
Below is our complete God Forbid 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.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Stillborn Fest Show Report From December 26th
I had the opportunity to attend the Stillborn Fest 2005 in Philadelphia, Pa at the Electric Factory on December 26th. I must say for being as pissed off as I was that I couldn't move anywhere without a pit of hardcore dancers starting right next to me, that it was still a good concert. All of the few bands I had the chance to see were really good live and they were enjoyable. This is how the night shaped up: More...
"Alone In The Dark" Tracklisting Revealed
Nuclear Blast has announced the tracklisting of "Alone in the Dark," the original motion picture soundtrack inspired and from the movie. "Alone in the Dark" is based on the best-selling Atari video game series of the same name. The soundtrack will feature some of today’s best Metal bands such as Dimmu Borgir, Shadows Fall, Fear Factory, Machine Head amongst others, and it will be featured on a double disc format. This is the first time a Hollywood production receives an all Extreme Metal soundtrack. The release date for the soundtrack has been set for January 25, 2005.
Edward Carnby (Christian Slater) is a private investigator specializing in unexplainable supernatural phenomena. His cases delve into the dark corners of the world, searching for truth in the occult remnants of the ancient civilizations. Now, the greatest mystery of his past is about to become the most dangerous case he has ever faced. With the help of his ex-flame, archeologist Aline Cedrac (Tara Reid), and his bitter rival, government agent Richard Burke (Stephen Dorff), Edward Carnby is about to learn that just because you don’t believe in something, that doesn’t mean it can’t kill you. More info can be found here.
There will be two different version of the soundtrack, one for European territories and the American version. Here are both tracklists: More...
God Forbid To Begin Work On New Album In January
Early next year, God Forbid will begin writing their next album for Century Media Records. Tentatively entitled "IV: The Constitution of Treason," the effort should see the light of day in late-2005/early-2006. Meanwhile, the band is gearing up for a full U.S. tour in March and April. Stay tuned for details.
God Forbid Tour Report From Doc Coyle
God Forbid just wrapped up a highly successful European tour alongside Machine Head and Caliban and Doc Coyle (guitars, vocals) checks in with the following report:
We finally arrived home from our mammoth 10 week European tour with Machine Head and Caliban. This was our first time to most of these places and this tour took us from as far north as Finland, down to Portugal, an entire UK tour, and even as far east as Serbia, Croatia, and Bulgaria. It was exhausting yet exhilarating because of the massive, insane crowds we got to rock in front of every night! With the exception of Ozzfest, this was the biggest tour we've ever done. From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank Rob, Phil, Dave and Adam from MH for taking us out. Much respect to Caliban and both crews for a successful tour.
Since we left in early October a tyrant has been re-elected and a great legend has fallen. Sad times indeed. We were in Serbia when we heard the news of Dimebag Darrell's death. Being longtime Pantera fans, and having the opportunity to meet the man on several occasions, it has been a very emotional time for everyone in God Forbid. It's been emotional for the entire heavy music and hard rock scenes in general. Pantera was the first concert my brother and I ever went to, the first band T shirt I bought and part of the reason I play music. You don't want to believe it is real. All of us are hit really hard because it's the exact opposite of the way our scene is. The metal and hardcore scene is really close-knit and like a family. The bands are close with the fans and I know Pantera was always close with their fans and treated them like friends not just fans. You would never expect anything like this to happen in our scene. God Forbid sends our deepest sympathy to the Abbott family and anyone close to this great man. A lot of love for Dimebag! "We're sharing riffs man!"More...
God Forbid To Debut New Video On HBB This Saturday
God Forbid have just completed an extensive European tour with Machine Head and Caliban and will soon embark on the Stillborn Festival alongside such genre titans as Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Candiria and Full Blown Chaos. The group's new video for the album's title track, "Gone Forever," shot by acclaimed director Zach Merck (12 Stones, Atreyu, Shadows Fall) will make its debut on MTV2's Headbangers Ball this Saturday, Dec. 18th.
After a highly successful run on this year's Ozzfest, coupled with a series of high profile U.S. tours with Fear Factory, Machine Head and Slipknot, the group are already working on material for their highly anticipated new album that is currently slated for a late 2005 release.
God Forbid w/Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Candiria, Fullblown Chaos (Stillborn Festival):
12/26 The Electric Factory- Philadelphia, PA
12/27 Roseland Ballroom- New York, NY
12/28 The Palladium- Worcester, MA
12/29 Staircase- Scranton, PA
12/30 The World- Pittsburgh, PA
God Forbid Tour Update
Dallas Coyle (guitars) of GOD FORBID checks in with the following report from Europe:
"We're back again to let you know how the Weapons of Mass Destruction Tour with Caliban and Machine Head is going. Today we're in Lille, France ready to play in front of another sold out crowd. This tour has been absolutely crazy and we've been meeting more and more people each day who are feeling the metal GF is supplying. Two days ago in Tilburg we had a crazy party night. Everyone from Caliban and Machine Head was at the club partying hard, dancing, drinking and just acting plain stupid. Dave was buying everyone drinks and Robb was going around biting peoples heads! Yeah, it was that type of night and guess what? We still have four more weeks left. On Sunday we hit the UK and bring the madness to the Brits! I know they are ready for it; we are. So, to all you crazy M-F'ers out there, keep it real and dodge the draft!"
God Forbid Guitarist Checks In With Tour Report
Dallas Coyle (guitars, vocals) of God Forbid checks in with the following tour report:
Dallas here again from Oslo, Norway to let you in on what's happening. First and foremost, we got the new video for "Gone Forever" from Zach Merck (Atreyu, Shadows Fall) and we're all happy to say that it's amazing. He caught the live vibe of the band and shows us having fun and kicking ass. A lot of you Jersey boys might be in the video so look out for it when it hits Headbangers Ball and Uranium.
We are still in Europe right now with Caliban and Machine Head and the shows are getting better and better. We finally got a new bus because our old one was what we called "The DirtOven." The new one is definitely like Vegas - mirrors, lights and clean! Some of our crew are gambling addicts so that adds to the Vegas vibe.
I want to send a big thank you to the kids in Helsinki, Finland for giving us the best shows we've played so far in Europe. Finland loves their metal! We can't wait to come back. We're really spreading the GF name and all the promoters and kids can't wait for us to come back. We have 6 more weeks in Europe left so we still got a ways to go!
Well, that's it from me. We'll see you all soon.
God Forbid Completes Live Video For "Gone Forever"
God Forbid have just completed a live video for the album's title track, "Gone Forever," with acclaimed director Zach Merck (12 Stones, Atreyu, Shadows Fall). Look for it to impact all video outlets late next month. Their latest album has been heralded as their best effort to date and raises the bar for all other bands in their genre. God Forbid blend a ferocious amount of blistering solos, catchiness and grooves that will leave any listener in awe.
Two More Stillborn Fest Lineups Confirmed
Two more line ups have been confirmed for this year's Stillborn Fest. Here are the two new ones along with the previously reported Worcester one.
December 26 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
HATEBREED
AGNOSTIC FRONT
CANDIRIA
GOD FORBID
FULL BLOWN CHAOS
WITH HONOR
LOVE IS RED
BLACKLISTED
THE AUTUMN OFFERING
FOREVER I BURN
December 27 - New York City, NY @ Roseland Ballroom More...
Caliban To Open For Machine Head
German metalcore band Caliban have officially been confirmed as the opener for the duration of Machine Head's European tour, beginning on October 9 in Belgium and wrapping up 49 shows later on December 14 in Greece. Also appearing on the bill will be God Forbid. A complete list of currently confirmed tour dates can be viewed at this location.
Caliban recently signed with Abacus and Roadrunner Records for the American territory and the world outside the U.S., respectively. The group's fourth full-length album, "The Opposite From Within," will be issued in the U.S. on October 5 (it was released in Europe on September 20).
Produced by In Flames frontman Anders Friden and mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (Machine Head, Killswitch Engage, Arch Enemy) at the Backstage Studio in the U.K., "The Opposite From Within" "takes the band's formula of Slayer-esque, precise metal guitars with emotional hardcore to a whole new level of maturity," according to a press release. "Double-bass mosh parts, enormous walls of guitar and the band’s keen sense of melody are played with utter conviction throughout the 12-song outing."
Preview The Headbangers Ball Vol 2 CD Online
Roadrunner Records is releasing the long-awaited MTV2 Headbangers Ball Volume 2 Compilation this Tuesday. 40 tracks from 40 of the hottest acts in mainstream heavy metal and in the underground, for one low price. Who needs the radio, when you have this awesome play list to pop in the CD player. MTV has put up a full preview of the album, which you can access by clicking here
God Forbid Announce Headline Show Lineup Changes
There has been a slight lineup change to the upcoming God Forbid headlining shows. The Red Chord have now been replaced by Throwdown, who will only join the package for the Rhode Island and New Jersey shows. All of these shows will be filmed for a live video for the album's title track, "Gone Forever," to be shot by acclaimed director Zach Merck (Atreyu, Shadows Fall). These dates will also serve as the last God Forbid shows in the U.S. this year, as they will immediately head to Europe with Machine Head to close out 2004 with nine weeks worth of shows.
9/23 - The Living Room in Providence, RI w/ Norma Jean, Throwdown and A Life Once Lost
9/24 - Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ w/ Norma Jean, For The Love Of, Throwdown and A Life Once Lost
9/25 - The Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY w/ Norma Jean, Throwdown, A Life Once Lost and Knives Wide Open
9/26 - Fat Cat Original Music Hall in Springfield, MA w/ The Really Loud Music Fest
God Fobid Shows Being Filmed For Video
Shows during God Forbid's upcoming tour with A Life Once Lost et al will be filmed for the group's third video, this time for the song "Gone Forever." The video will be directed by Zach Merck (Shadows Fall, Atreyu) and should make its debut this winter.
God Forbid Tour Update From Doc Coyle
New Jersey metal titans God Forbid will embark on a brief headlining tour that kicks off Sept. 23rd with support from A Life Once Lost, Norma Jean and The Red Chord, among others. All of these shows will be filmed for a live video for the album’s title track, “Gone Forever,” to be shot by acclaimed director Zach Merck (Atreyu, Shadows Fall). These dates will also serve as the last God Forbid shows in the U.S. this year as they will immediately head to Europe with Machine Head to close out 2004 with nine weeks worth of shows.
The group just wrapped up a highly successful run on Ozzfest and a short stint in Japan. Doc Coyle (guitars, vocals) checks in with the following update:
We have just returned from a very successful first-time trip to Japan. There were two shows in Tokyo with the legendary In Flames and mighty Chimaira. The crowd was extremely appreciative and active, even though we were the opening act. The show was highlighted with a ‘God Forbid' chant and plenty of fist pumping! A great deal of thanks goes out to Tetsu and everyone at Toy's Factory and Creative Man for rolling out the red carpet for us. It was a blast, and we can't wait to go back ASAP.
The conclusion of Ozzfest was also a great way to end the summer. We were disappointed that the last show in West Palm was cancelled. Hurricanes suck and we will try to get back down there on our next U.S. trek. Overall, this was the best thing to ever happen to God Forbid. I've never had more fun in my life, and I can't say enough how much we appreciated that opportunity. I want to thank the GF crew: Dirty Larry, Willie Gee, Billy "Vietnam" Bomba, Hoss Money, Jeremy, Socks, the entire 2nd stage, Jimmy and all at Jager, everyone at Century Media and of course all of the bands (especially 2nd stage) for being cool ass motherfuckers. Playing the shows was amazing, but the best part was the nighttime hangouts and grill sessions with all the boys (and a few girls). Damn, I feel like I'm accepting an Oscar. Anyway, props to Andy ETID for the Metallica Party and Ozzy for keeping that shit going!More...
God Forbid And Machine Head To Tour Europe
God Forbid are to support the legendary Machine Head on their forthcoming European tour.
Following the success of their collaborative 'Weapons of Mass Destruction Tour' across the US earlier this year, God Forbid were picked by Machine Head to join them in the UK. The band triumphed around the UK on their last visit when they supported Killswitch Engage with Shadows Fall and Chimaira.
Tour dates are as follows: More...
Norma Jean Scheduling Studio Time, Tour Dates
Norma Jean are currently scheduling studio dates to record their next full-length, entitled "O' God The Aftermath," which will hit stores in March 2005 through Solid State Records. Meanwhile, the group recently recorded the track "What Is This, Some Sort Of Freaking Burt Reynolds Convention?" with Matt Goldman (Underoath, Anberline) for the upcoming "This Is Solid State Volume 5" compilation. In related news, Norma Jean has upcoming tour dates scheduled in September and October with such bands as Evergreen Terrace, God Forbid, and Throwdown. Here are the latest tour dates: More...
God Forbid Checks In With Ozzfest Report
New Jersey metal titans God Forbid are currently annihilating audiences on Ozzfest, continuing their touring onslaught in support of their latest release Gone Forever. Doc (guitars, vocals) checks in with the following update from the road:
“What's up everyone. Doc here checking in from Ozzfest 2004. It's been a little over a week since I last gave an update, but it's been a very busy first couple weeks. Today is our first day off since July 10th. God Forbid has one of the busiest off date schedules of any Ozzfest band, but I'm still going to try and give as many updates as possible. We are having the time of our lives and are maybe partying a little too hard thanks to our friends at Jager doing their best to get us drunk by noon. I'll do a little backtracking: More...
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Dimmu Borgir Report - July 26 in Vancouver, BC
One of the disadvantages of living in Vancouver is that we get snubbed by Ozzfest every year. The good thing is that Ozzfest comes close enough (Auburn, WA) for some of the bands on the bill to perform here on one of their Off-fest dates. Three of such bands happened to be God Forbid, Otep, and Norway's Dimmu Borgir this year. More...
Bristow, VA Ozzfest Photos Online
I've finally got my photos from the second stage of Ozzfest on Sunday July 18 in Bristow, VA posted. You can check them out in the photo gallery.
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Ozzfest Report - July 18 in Bristow, VA
On Sunday, July 18, 2004 I enjoyed one of the best Ozzfests I've witnessed at the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia, despite a day that started off pretty bad. To put it all in perspective, I'll start at the beginning. I awoke to prepare for the day and immediately noticed that my right eye which was slightly irritated the day before was swollen half shut. After 30 minutes or so of being awake, I was developing a serious headache from the pressure of my swollen eyelid being open. Although I had fully intended to arrive at Ozzfest by 9:30 and see every band perform, I quickly resigned to going in to the hospital to have my eye checked out. The decision was an easy one because the headache was already terrible and I could only imagine the situation worsening throughout the day as dust, rain, sweat, and/or sun screen got into my eyes.
After two hours in the hospital to get some antibiotic eye drops, I was on my way. One side effect of the eye infection was that I was forced to wear glasses instead of contacts, which totally sucks - it's kind of hard to headbang with glasses on.
Factoring in travel time, I arrived at Ozzfest just two hours into the show. The weather was overcast and comfortably cool 70's. They were calling for a 60% chance of rain, but the weather was holding, despite passing through some rain on the drive to Bristow. More...
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