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Forbidden To Reunite

posted Oct 5, 2007 at 7:16 AM by Diamond Oz.  (26 Comments)

Legendary San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN will reunite for several shows in 2008. Russ Anderson (vocals), Craig Locicero (guitar), Paul Bostaph (drums), Matt Camacho (bass) and Glen Alvelais (guitar) will bring something that so many of their peers, old-school fans and especially the younger generation of fans that never got to see FORBIDDEN live have been asking for: a true FORBIDDEN reunion!

"We want to show everyone what we used to do was as relevant and powerful as anybody else of that era," Locicero said in a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "The gravity of our influence is really dawning on us now and we're very humbled. We owe it in turn back to those who supported our influenced us in the past. We'll be concentrating mostly on 'Forbidden Evil' [1988] and 'Twisted into Form' [1990] material to give the people what they want. The time is right and it's gonna be a lot of fun. 2008 will also be the 20th anniversary for the release 'Forbidden Evil'. It'll be VERY HEAVY and we're all excited to get started."

Added drummer Paul Bostaph: "Though out the years I've been asked about FORBIDDEN by many people. Fans and friends alike have been wanting to see us play live again. I'm very happy to see this become a reality! I've been honored to play in some great bands. To play with Craig, Glenn, Matt and Russ (a truly great vocalist) again will be a longtime wish come true. I hope FORBIDDEN fans get a kick outta this as much as I will!"

FORBIDDEN is looking to book one Bay Area show for late January early February and look into some festivals in Europe, Japan and Australia starting in late May. These will all be exclusive gigs and there are no plans for a full-fledged tour, at least not in the immediate future. Locicero says, "We'll put our blood and guts into it and give it all we've got! Get ready to have your heads ripped off, motherfuckers!!!"

Any promoters and booking agents that need to get a hold of the band can reach out to them at www.myspace.com/forbidden__evil.

Source: Blabbermouth

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26 Comments on "Forbidden To Reunite"

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1. old skool thrash writes:

FORBIDDEN!!!!!!!!! MY FAVE f***ING THRASHERS!!!

mother f***ing UK NOW!!! we'll all be waiting!

# Oct 5, 2007 @ 7:31 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Diamond Oz writes:

I second that!

# Oct 5, 2007 @ 7:38 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. ZT writes:

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME TO MASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# Oct 5, 2007 @ 9:35 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. slayerdisciple writes:

hell f***in yeah

# Oct 5, 2007 @ 9:58 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. rk writes:

Nice very nice. Im bustin a...oh never mind.

# Oct 5, 2007 @ 10:28 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Maikeru writes:

Please allow for a NYC show, that would be amazing.

# Oct 5, 2007 @ 11:02 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. blakscorpion21 writes:

Bosteph returns, sweet. Forbidden is pretty kick ass.

# Oct 5, 2007 @ 11:22 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Cynic writes:

Awesome! Twisted Into Form is one my fav 80s thrash albums - picked it up for bout $10 NZ and was one of best bargains ever - Out of body - Out of Mind!

Now Playing: Muse - "Citizen Erased"

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9. old skool thrash writes:

Yer man twisted into form is tremedous!
OUT OF BODY!!!!
\m/ they need 2 tour in the UK!

# Oct 6, 2007 @ 7:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Thrash Banger writes:

Bring the metal dudes, bring the metal

# Oct 6, 2007 @ 10:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. MetalThrashinMatt writes:

YES! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# Oct 6, 2007 @ 12:54 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. whatever520 writes:

great a bunch of old f**kers trying 2 rekindle there once forgotten fame not the same anymore

# Oct 6, 2007 @ 1:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. rk writes:

its better than some dumbass straight edge kid wearing aiden or any other fagcore shirts singing about how the tooth fairy didnt give em any money after sucking on robert smith's cokk. Fukk off.

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14. old skool thrash writes:

i agree with u rk.
whatever520, dont like it, piss the f*** off :P its that simple. as for "rekindling old fame" these bad boys were never famous anyway!!!.. maybe that would suit a band such as urm... Motley crue. but not f***ing Forbidden..
long may thrash metal live.. and fag f***s like whatever520 pisses off..
amen to that brothers.

# Oct 6, 2007 @ 2:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. Terminator writes:

f***ING AWESOME!

they should do a tour with death angel, heathen, exodus and testament just for old times sake!

# Oct 7, 2007 @ 4:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. Diamond Oz writes:

Terminator, that tour would seriously be the single greatest thing to happen to Earth. FULL STOP!

# Oct 7, 2007 @ 5:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. old skool thrash writes:

f*** yer, heathen + forbidden.. my fave thrashers. so ill be ok just with those 2, but the others are still sick as f***.. so yer, SICK if that happend! we can all hope lol!

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18. slayerdisciple writes:

terminator that lineup would be f***in awesome but im not the biggest death angel fan

# Oct 7, 2007 @ 9:38 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Cynic writes:

What Heathen do you guys recommend, I've only heard a few tracks from them. I'd prefer something like Holy Moses or Watchtower.

Now Playing: Bach - "Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor"

# Oct 7, 2007 @ 10:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. Terminator writes:

breaking the silence and victims of deception are both classics. i recommend both.

now playing: Mercyful Fate - Time

# Oct 8, 2007 @ 12:03 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. DON LO9PEZ writes:

I seen then back in the late 80s .I will see them again the show was in fresno ca.

# Oct 9, 2007 @ 12:10 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. ritual carnage writes:

i wish i can watch it...:S...twisted into form is my favorite album for all time!!!.....long live forbidden long live REAL thrash!!

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23. Old skool thrash writes:

Amen to that brother.. Long live real thrasherrr!!

# Oct 22, 2007 @ 5:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. huaso from chile writes:

ssssssssssiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii lo mas grande ssssssssssiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

# Oct 24, 2007 @ 6:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. O-Matron writes:

Terminator, that would be a sick tour, as long as Laaz Rockit didnt get left out.

# Oct 24, 2007 @ 8:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. comatoast writes:

terminator nailed it

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