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Reviewed by Laura DQ

Review - Gareth Griffiths, Photos - JaiDee Photography

Reviewed by Laura DQ

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RELEASED NOVEMBER 13, 2026

thrash metal pioneers FORBIDDEN proudly launch their new track, "Single Point Failure," taken from their new self-titled album. Marking the band's first full-length release since 2010, the album is available now via BLKIIBLK. The new track arrives alongside a visualizer, available below. On "Single Point Failure," guitarist Craig Locicero explains: "'Single Point Failure' is a fast paced bashing thrasher about the inevitable reality of an EMP looming over our planet. Musically, it hits more like the 'Twisted Into Form' era with the syncopated, melodic riffs intertwining while the instruments are tuned to standard E, like the first 2 albums were. Norman’s vocals soar over the top with urgency as Matt and Chris pound out with speed and precision. Jeremy and I play epic and lyrical solos that rip from the speakers the way they're intended to be. The subject : At some stage in our near future the sun will deliver enough potent solar flares to fry most of the Earth's electronics in the blink of an eye. This is called an Electro Magnetic Pulse aka : EMP. What would follow an EMP would be nothing short of complete panic, chaos & likely violent uprisings throughout the world. No electronics for months, possibly years would be a complete reset of society as we know it. No phones, internet or resources controlled by technology based operations would lead to social unrest like the world has never seen on such a scale. Not to mention the failure of all of the nuclear power plants due to no mechanisms to cool their core’s. 'Single Point Failure' feels frantic and befitting of the subject matter while being a fun and turbulent ride.”

Just in time for Halloween, Fatal Vision return with a little musical mischief! Drawing inspiration from Robert Louis Stevenson's gothic classic, “Dr. Jekyll & Mrs. Hyde” brings a playful, darker twist to the band's melodic rock sound, exploring the idea that appearances can be deceiving and that everyone may have another side waiting to emerge. The video takes the concept well beyond the traditional music video format. Running over nine minutes, this Halloween mini-movie gives the band room to develop the story through a more cinematic approach , turning the new single into a complete audiovisual experience rather than simply a song accompanied by images. Instead of following the usual conventions of a Halloween song, Fatal Vision approach the occasion through their own musical identity, combining their passion for classic Melodic Rock with a theme perfectly suited to the season. “Dr. Jekyll & Mrs. Hyde” is a completely new, standalone release , separate from the band's latest album and its ongoing series of interconnected music videos.

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