Bay Area Thrashers FORBIDDEN Launch New Track "Single Point Failure"
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.”
FORBIDDEN’s legacy is one of being the youngest, hungriest and most ambitious of the Bay Area brethren that has launched metal paradigm-shifters from Metallica to Machine Head. With a reconstituted lineup, guitarist Craig Locicero and bassist Matt Camacho, have crafted an hour-plus masterpiece of thrashy predilection, emotive musical movements, and prog-scraping sonic ambitions. From the intensity of opening track, “Single Point Failure” to the philosophical shades of the 9-minute closer, “Flower of Life,” this is FORBIDDEN not merely stretching beyond the steely foundations of 1988’s classic ‘Forbidden Evil’ or the quantum leap of 1990’s ‘Twisted Into Form,’ but the sound of a band with a new sense of scope and purpose. Produced by Locicero, Kontos& Zach Ohren (Machine Head), ‘Forbidden’ isn’t merely a revival for quintet, but full-blown reinvigoration and purgative endpoint for this Bay Area metal institution.
Locicero comments on the album:
"Making 'Forbidden' felt more like an odyssey than a typical recording process. We set out to create a record that reminds people why they fell in love with thrash and heavy metal in the first place, embracing raw energy, melody, and the imperfections that give heavy music its character. Every member brought their best, and having Brann Dailor (Mastodon) join us on 'Sycophantasy' was an incredible addition. 'Forbidden' is five lifetimes of experience forged into one piece of metallic art."
Order 'Forbidden'
HERE
'Forbidden' Track List:
1. Single Point Failure
2. Burning The Lungs of Earth
3. Divided By Zero
4. DCLXVI
5. Psyclops
6. Jisei
7. Mutually Assured Dysfunction
8. Sycophantasy
9. The Burden
10. Sol Grave
11. Flower of Life (Chaos By Design)
FORBIDDEN is excited to be hitting the road in support of their self-titled album on a run of headlining tour dates supported by Heathen and Void.
FORBIDDEN Live:
10/23 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Usual Place
10/25 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/26 - Denver, CO @ Federal Theatre
10/28 - Iowa City, IA @ Gabes
10/29 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club
10/30 - Chicago, IL @ Reggies
10/31 - Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
11/01 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
11/02 - Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
11/04 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (Upstairs)
11/05 - Brooklyn, NY @ TBD
11/07 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
11/08 - Lititz, PA @ Mickey's Black Box
11/09 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
11/10 - Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
11/12 - Orlando, FL @ Conduit
11/13 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Altar)
11/15 - Destin, FL @ Club LA
11/17 - Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
11/18 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
11/20 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
11/21 - Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
11/22 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom
Tickets and more information can be found
HERE
FORBIDDEN are:
Norman Skinner - Vocals
Craig Locicero - Guitar
Matt Camacho - Bass
Chris Kontos - Drums
Jeremy Von Epp - Guitar
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