Forbidden (originally Forbidden Evil) is an American Bay Area thrash metal band formed in 1985. Reviews and histories highlight early albums Forbidden Evil and Twisted Into Form as classics; later releases (Distortion, Green) and a reunion-era album (Omega Wave) received mixed reactions. Key names mentioned in reviews include Russ Anderson (vocals), Paul Bostaph (drums), Craig Locicero, Tim Calvert, Matt Camacho, Glen Alvelais and Robb Flynn (early member).

Formed in 1985 in the San Francisco Bay Area as Forbidden Evil; core genre: thrash metal. Notable early albums: Forbidden Evil (debut) and Twisted Into Form. Line-up and personnel changes over time are documented in reviews; the band reunited in the 2000s and released reunion-era material.

Reviews emphasize Forbidden as a significant Bay Area second-wave thrash band. Early albums (Forbidden Evil, Twisted Into Form) are celebrated; Distortion is widely criticised; Green and Omega Wave receive mixed-to-positive appraisals. Vocals (Russ Anderson) and early drumming (Paul Bostaph) are repeatedly highlighted.

For:Fans of Bay Area thrash metal, thrash/post-thrash collectors, listeners of late-80s/90s metal evolution

 

Children of a Lesser God? In the series: "the second wave hurts more than the first".

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The opening track "Chalice Of Blood" must be rightfully included among the best Thrash songs of all time, a direct, violent, and at the same time very technical piece, with Paul Bostaph (as we all know, he later became the drummer for Slayer) dictating fiery and always very precise rhythms.

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The album is boring and monotonous, at times annoying, few tracks stand out from the others and none shine with superior quality, and I absolutely do not believe that the reason is the consistently high average of the compositions, quite the opposite.

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In conclusion, this is the most intense and complex album by Forbidden, not so much for an excessively intricate instrumental work, but for a more chaotic and deviant approach, and it is at the same time the most mature and personal record.

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