Forbidden - Forbidden Evil
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Forbidden's debut, Forbidden Evil, turns 20 today. Its maturity is still startling. The band emerged almost fully-formed, refining their technical thrash only slightly on their 1990 masterpiece Twisted into Form. Forbidden were a second-tier band in prominence, but more than matched their first-tier peers in competence. As a duo, Craig Locicero and Glen Alvelais were easily on par with Holt/Hunolt or that other H-team, Hetfield/Hammett. With an amazingly large range, Russ Anderson was perhaps thrash's most underrated vocalist. There was also a fellow on drums named Paul Bostaph.
Chalice of Blood
Forbidden Evil
The unpredictability and attention to detail on this record is astounding. Even today, it feels forward-thinking, unlike today's retro clones. One good thing has come from the retro thrash trend, though - older bands have receptive markets again. So many Bay Area thrash bands have reunited and released strong records, or are writing new material: Forbidden, Heathen, Laaz Rockit, Defiance, Death Angel, Exodus, Testament. Someone once commented that Metallica's new record is a (by)product of today's retro thrash environment. An interesting theory, for sure. In any case, I like the idea of old soldiers strapping on boots for one last hurrah.
Labels: anniversaries, clee, thrash metal, usa
6 Comments:
Yeah it's a very good record. I like Forced Entry (who were quite Forbiddenish) more than Forbidden proper but eh. It's indeed interesting that all this retro stuff hits the easy bases (german speed or Bay Area 'here's a few riffs' thrash) but doesn't attempt any technothrash. I guess, too difficult, huh!
It's been 20 years since this record, huh. Man. The couple first Forbidden records could have come out yesterday!
"Twisted Into Form" = best thrash album ever.
Andrew, you think so?
I'd go with Sabbat's Dreamweaver personally.
CHALICE OF BLOOD!!!
CHALICE OF BLOOD!!!
did this get rereleased like twisted into form. my cassettes are long gone for both and was able to get twisted and of course i would love to get this one too.
forced entry with sacred reich on tour....killer
Yes, Century Media reissued Forbidden Evil and Twisted into Form in 1999. You can find Forbidden Evil CD's for reasonable prices used on Amazon.
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