| Forbidden | |
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| Origin | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Genre(s) | Thrash metal |
| Years active | 1985–1997 2001 2007–present |
| Label(s) | Combat, Relativity, Fierce, G.U.N. |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Russ Anderson Glen Alvelais Craig Locicero Matt Camacho Gene Hoglan |
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| Former members | |
| Steve Jacobs Tim Calvert Robb Flynn Paul Bostaph |
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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 a mixture between thrash metal, power metal, and classical influences.
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History
Early years and rise to fame
Forbidden was originally known as Forbidden Evil, under which name they recorded several demo tapes. 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"/doom metal touches.
Post-Bostaph period and hiatus
Internal problems in the band caused a line-up change once again, with drummer Paul Bostaph (who left 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.[1] The reunion will not 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 |
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| (1987-1989) The "classic line-up" |
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| (1989-1992) |
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| (1992-1997) |
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| (1997-2001) |
(Forbidden on hiatus) |
| (2001) as Forbidden Evil Thrash of the Titans benefit concert |
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| (2001-2007) |
(Forbidden on hiatus) |
| (2007-present) |
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Selected discography
| Year of release | Title | Type | Label |
| 1988 | Forbidden Evil | Full-length | Combat/Relativity |
| 1989 | Live EP | Combat | |
| 1989 | The Ultimate Revenge 2 (with Faith or Fear, Death, Dark Angel and Raven) | Split Compilation | Combat |
| 1990 | Twisted into Form | Full-length | Combat/Relativity |
| 1992 | Point of No Return | Compilation | Combat |
| 1994 | Distortion | Full-length | Fierce |
| 1997 | Green | Full-length | G.U.N. |
References
- ^ Legendary Bay Area Thrashers Forbidden To Reunite For Select Shows. Blabbermouth.net (2007-10-05). Retrieved on 2007-11-15.
External links
| Forbidden |
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| Russ Anderson - Vocals | Glen Alvelais - Guitar | Craig Locicero - Guitar | Tim Calvert - Guitar | Matt Camacho - Bass | Paul Bostaph - Drums | Steven Jacobs - Drums |
| Discography |
| Studio albums: Forbidden Evil | Twisted Into Form | Distortion | Green |
| Live albums: Raw Evil - Live at the Dynamo |
