Forbidden
Twisted Into Form

THE REVIEW

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.