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Born in the late '80s in the Bay Area, Forbidden created, after their excellent debut "Forbidden Evil", one of the historic albums of thrash metal. "Twisted Into Form" represents one of the last albums of the genre, which died out in the early '90s.
A colossal work of compact and fast power, entirely (except for the 2 instrumental tracks) composed by the trio Calvert - Locicero - Bostaph. The record never loses power, but rather it continuously tends to accelerate on purely thrash lines, with a hint of "dark" that makes everything more interesting.
The rhythmic foundation is impressive thanks to the dynamic drumming executed by Paul Bostaph, former Testament and Slayer member, assisted by Matt Camacho's bass.
There isn't a single "weak" piece; all the songs strike effectively and the songwriting is excellent! The performance of the singer, Russ Anderson, is at the highest levels with a vocal style reminiscent of Joey Belladonna, the singer of Anthrax. Melodic and sharp at just the right point, the vocals always come in at the right moments with a great capacity for vision, harmonious yet tempestuous for each individual piece.
Worth highlighting is the performance of the two guitarists, Craig Locicero and Tim Calvert, who blend fearsome acoustic breaks with majestic and Swiss-precision guitar solos! The guitars themselves are responsible for the dark atmosphere that blends with every track.
The 5 members of the original line-up are the true masters of phenomenal execution. Indeed, they highlight the capabilities of each individual member, serving as bridges between absurd and melodic rhythms, and between a dark and very "evil" sound.
The malignant sound is prominently highlighted in "One Foot In Hell", the last track of the album. "Infinite", "Out Of The Body", and the title track are the main representatives of the fierce destruction that occurs throughout the album, maintaining high and pressing rhythms.
The other songs are well executed and crafted with extreme care, staying in line with the band's intention to offer the listener a precise and dry sound, integrated with wicked atmospheres and aggressive riffs! Some arpeggios, like that in "Parting Of The Ways", have such an infernal aura they give you goosebumps.
The group disbanded a couple of years ago, leaving good memories in the history of metal, and this album is confirmation of that. I highly recommend listening to it.
Tracklist Lyrics Samples and Videos
04 Step by Step (04:52)
Step by step it's happening, it's slowly eating you
Numbing your mind to the pain
You broke the rule, the payment's cruel
Selfish road, you paved the way
Hiding in your fantasy, it's easier to lie
The choice you made could kill
You're just one lonely victim
A wasted life!
Don't you feel as if your walls fall in?
The way you live could put you underground
Step by step, by step
Surviving hanging by a thread
Step by step, by step
It's time to turn the table
Step by step, by step
Society's not done with you
Step by step, by step
It just gets worse until you - pull through!
Screaming out, you cry for love, they only toss you out
Rejected, lost in a daze
It's all so cold, do as you're told
Hit your knees now start to pray
Dream about a time before, securely locked away
Within your heart is the key
If you don't open up then...
You'll lose your life!
Don't you feel as if your walls fall in?
The way you live could put you underground
Step by step, by step
Surviving hanging by a thread
Step by step, by step
It's time to turn the table
Step by step, by step
Society's not done with you
Step by step, by step
It just gets worse until you - pull through!
[Lead: Tim]
Deep inside you're selfish, and infected with desire
Filled your head with dreams that died
Just couldn't get no higher
Look at what you've become - Synthetic, morphite cyst
Your luck's run out, the thread has snapped
A cold depressing end -
[Lead: Craig]
Don't you feel as if your walls fall in
The way you live could put you underground
Step by step, by step
Surviving, hanging by a thread
Step by step, by step
It's time to turn the table
Step by step, by step
Society's not done with you
Step by step, by step
It just don't stop
Step by step, by step
Don't try to run before you walk
Step by step, by step
Do it for yourself kid!
Step by step, by step
It's just the way you have to learn
Step by step, by step
Step by step, by step, by step
Step by step, by step, by step
Step by step, by step, by step
Step by step, by step, by step!
08 Tossed Away (04:35)
[Theme: Craig]
Looking into saddened eyes that morn, I'm unashamed
Witness to the crying of the poor, I can't relate
Afraid to see what lies behind the lies, I'm ignorant
Don't tell me, I won't know, just leave me be
Every time a page is turned
Every time a channel's switched, I look away
Washing off my dirty hands
If I don't want to understand, why should I?
Pain and hurting of diseased
Taking life by ill dispose
Shunned and tossed away, tossed away!
Glutiny, I'm hungry then I'll eat, I'm a selfish pig
Thinking I'm thirsty, I'll have a drink, it pours away
So tired, so I'll lie down awhile, the lazy life, ha!
Don't bother me, I'm dreaming, just le me sleep
Every time a page is turned
Every time a channel's switched, I look away
Washing off my dirty hands
If I don't want to understand, why should I?
Pain and hurting of diseased
Taking life by ill dispose
Shunned and tossed away, tossed away!
[Theme: Craig]
[Lead: Tim]
Disgusting! Revolting! They sicken me!
Send them somewhere out of sight, away from us
Separate their children from our young, they're dangerous
Don't say I didn't warn you, just wait and see!
Every time a page is turned
Every time a channel's switched, I look away
Washing off my dirty hands
If I don't want to understand, why should I?
Pain and hurting of diseased
Taking life by ill dispose
Shunned and tossed away, tossed away -
[Theme: Craig]
Pain and hurting of diseased
Taking life by ill dispose
Shunned and tossed away, tossed away!
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