FORBIDDEN · Forbidden | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold cover.

Background information about ''

The legacy of Forbidden has always been that of the youngest, hungriest, and most ambitious band to emerge from the Bay Area — a scene that gave us paradigm-shifting giants from Metallica to Machine Head. Now, with a revitalized lineup, guitarist Craig Locicero and bassist Matt Camacho have delivered an hour-plus masterpiece that crackles with thrash fire, emotional depth, and prog-tinged sonic ambition.

From the sheer intensity of opener Single Point Failure to the philosophical sweep of the nine-minute closer Flower of Life, this isn't just Forbidden growing beyond the steel-plated foundations of their 1988 classic Forbidden Evil or the quantum leap of 1990's Twisted Into Form. This is the sound of a band operating with a renewed sense of scope and purpose. Produced by Zach Ohren — the man behind Machine Head's massive sound — the self-titled album feels less like a revival and more like a full-blown rebirth. Tracks like Burning the Lungs of Earth and DCLXVI showcase razor-sharp riffing that reminds you why this band mattered in the first place, while Jisei and The Burden reveal a maturity and willingness to explore darker, more atmospheric territory. The rhythm section is absolutely locked in, the guitar work is ferocious yet articulate, and the vocals carry a conviction that can't be faked. There's a cleansing finality to this record — a statement that Forbidden aren't just back, they're more vital than ever.

For fans of:
Machine Head, Testament, Exodus, Death Angel, Vio-lence, Heathen

Other Versions

LP · Sold out RE-RELEASE CD · Sold out CD · 16,99 € CRYSTAL CLEAR LP · 39,99 €

Track listing

1. Single Point Failure
2. Burning the Lungs of Earth
3. Divided by Zero
4. DCLXVI
5. Psyclops
6. Jisei
7. Sirens (Bonus Track Vinyl)
8. Mutually Assured Dysfunction
9. Sycophantasy
10. The Burden
11. Sol Grave
12. Flower of Life

Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com