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Forbidden is a
thrash metal band from the
San Francisco Bay Area, part of the
Bay Area thrash scene, most popular in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. Their style is technical thrash metal, with sophisticated riffs and guitar solos (similar to
Megadeth on
Rust in Peace), and later with alternative elements (
Green album).
History
Early years and rise to fame
Forbidden was originally known as Forbidden Evil, under which name they recorded several demo tapes. The band's name was changed to simply Forbidden though to prevent the band from being stereotyped as a
black metal band.
Forbidden Evil is also the name of their first official album, which was released in 1988. The line-up (until 1989) was Russ Anderson (vocals), Craig Locicero and Glen Alvelais (guitars), Matt Camacho (bass) and Paul Bostaph (drums).
In 1989, Glen Alvelais left the band (joining
Testament some years later), his spot filled by Tim Calvert. They released their second studio record
Twisted Into Form, which had a moodier feel than their debut, with some "depressing" touches.
Post-Bostaph period and hiatus
Internal problems in the band caused a line-up change once again, with drummer Paul Bostaph (who left, only to receive a call a day later asking to take over from Dave Lombardo in
Slayer) replaced by Steve Jacobs. After this, Forbidden released two more albums; however, with no real label support, the band disintegrated after the albums
Distortion and Green.
Reunion(s)
In 2001, Forbidden reformed as a one-off for
Chuck Billy's
Thrash of the Titans benefit concert, under their original name Forbidden Evil.
On
October 5,
2007, Blabbermouth.net reported that Forbidden has reformed again for some reunion shows in 2008 both in the US and in Europe - said to be confirmed for some summer festivals. The reunion won't feature the either the
Forbidden Evil line-up or the one with Jacobs.
Gene Hoglan (of
Dark Angel,
Death and
Strapping Young Lad fame) will drum for the band instead, due to Bostaph's prior commitments with
Testament, who have been in the studio working on a
new album. There has been no word on whether Tim Calvert will be involved.
Line-ups
(1985-1987)
as Forbidden Evil | |
(1987-1989)
The "classic line-up" | Russ Anderson - Vocals
Craig Locicero - Guitar
Glen Alvelais - Guitar
Matt Camacho - Bass
Paul Bostaph - Drums
|
| (1989-1992) | Russ Anderson - Vocals
Craig Locicero - Guitar
Tim Calvert - Guitar
Matt Camacho - Bass
Paul Bostaph - Drums
|
| (1992-1997) | Russ Anderson - Vocals
Craig Locicero - Guitar
Tim Calvert - Guitar
Matt Camacho - Bass
Steve Jacobs - Drums
|
| (1997-2001) | (Forbidden on hiatus)
|
(2001)
as Forbidden Evil
Thrash of the Titans benefit concert | Russ Anderson - Vocals
Tim Calvert - Guitar
Craig Locicero - Guitar
Glen Alvelais - Guitar
Matt Camacho - Bass
Jeremy Colson - Drums
|
| (2001-2007) | (Forbidden on hiatus)
|
| (2007-present) | Russ Anderson - Vocals
Craig Locicero - Guitar
Glen Alvelais - Guitar
Matt Camacho - Bass
Gene Hoglan - Drums
Chris Kontos - Drums
|
Selected discography
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