God Forbid
IV: Constitution of Treason

December 2005
Released: 2005, Century Media Records
Rating: 4.0/5
Reviewer: Pataklysm

What can I say about the new God Forbid CD, IV: CONSTITUTION OF TREASON? How about, “IT RULES”! In this newer wave of heavy-as-hell thrashy bands (Killswitch, Lamb of God), I must say God Forbid is on top!



I was really quite surprised with Dallas and Doc Coyle, the two guitarists/brothers on this release. Great riffs and dual attack solos really kept my interest fulfilled throughout the whole CD. The Coyle brothers are awesome guitarists, not to mention their energetic live stage presence. Drummer Cory Pierce’s beats made me want to bang my headoff! Cory smokes on this album! His fast, precise, double-bass work, and great breakdowns are very punishing and tight.



Screaming in your ears is vocalist Byron Davis. His vocals really compliment the music and keep things nice and heavy. When the choruses arrive, Byron along with the Coyles, chant out some catchy lyrics, sounding not unlike The Haunted. Bassist John Outcalt follows along nicely with the riffs, not playing anything too far from the guitarists, while keeping the low end flowing.



For anyone looking for some energy-filled, awesome riffs, heavy ass, screaming vocal metal, IV: CONSTITUTION OF TREASON is for you! God Forbid are a very promising band and I can foresee only great, heavy as hell metal streaming out from these guys!



Also, check out these guys live! They rule!



Killer Kuts: The End of the World, Into the Wasteland, Constitution of Treason