The former Forbidden and Nevermore guitarist Tim Calvert has passed away after a long battle with ALS. His sister Vicky Calvert-Hawkins announced the news earlier today in her facebook by releasing the following statement : “Heaven has gained another 😇 angel, my big bro, Tim Calvert. Tim passed away peacefully, Monday morning, after…
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FORBIDDEN Forced to Cancel Wacken Open Air Performance; Band on Hiatus?
Bay area thrash legends FORBIDDEN sadly have to cancel their performance at this year’s Wacken Open Air Festival. Long time bass player Matt Camacho has left the band and vocalist Russ Anderson decided to take a break from music business, forcing FORBIDDEN to cancel the appearance. Here is the official…
FORBIDDEN’s CRAIG LOCICERO ISSUES UPDATE
FORBIDDEN founding member / guitarist / songwriter Craig Locicero has issued the following update: “Recently I’ve been getting bombarded with questions as to what exactly I am doing musically because I have so many updates about my different projects. FORBIDDEN, SpiralArms, Demonica, and now Manmade God have all been thrown…
“BONDED BY BALOFF” ON-TRACK TO BE A SOLD-OUT EVENT
For those who were either born too late or living in the wrong part of the world while music which has now become legendary was exploding from the Bay Area’s thrash metal scene in the early-to-mid 1980s, here’s your second chance to re-live history. With a very special All Ages…
NEW FORBIDDEN DRUMMER FEATURED IN DRUM! MAGAZINE
Sasha Horn, newly crowned drummer for reunited Bay Area thrash metal band FORBIDDEN (once home to well-known skinsman Paul Bostaph), has been featured in the February 2012 NAMM issue of DRUM! Magazine. In it, Sasha discusses his near life-long admiration of the band, his audition, and the importance of chemistry.…
FORBIDDEN’S STEVE SMYTH: NAMM SIGNING SCHEDULE & SIGNATURE GUITAR GOLD AWARD
FORBIDDEN lead guitarist Steve Smyth will be participating in the following Artist Signing Sessions and Meet-and-Greet appearances at this year’s Winter National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center from January 19th – 22nd: Friday, January 20th @ 3 p.m. – EVH Amplification, 3rd…
EXODUS & FORBIDDEN MEMBERS COMMENT ON UPCOMING TRIBUTE TO PAUL BALOFF
EXODUS and FORBIDDEN are just two of the bands from the now infamous Bay Area thrash metal scene who will be performing at the special show marking the 10-year anniversary of former EXODUS singer Paul “Pavel” Baloff’s passing. “Bonded By Baloff: A Decade Of Remembrance” will take place Saturday, February…
OMEGA WAVE PODCAST OFFERS VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM OCCUPY OAKLAND
Craig Locicero, guitarist & songwriter for the Bay Area thrash band FORBIDDEN and co-host of the Omega Wave Podcast, attended the Occupy Oakland demonstration on November 2nd and inaugurated a special video episode of the Omega Wave Podcast. View the footage here. “I’m here to ask questions,” states Locicero in…
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2011
Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2011 Catton Hall, Derbyshire 11th-14th August 2011 Review & Photos by Jo Blackened Altercarnated Photography
FORBIDDEN Tech / Tour Manager Attacked On DEATH ANGEL Tour, Seeking Donations To Cover Medical Expenses
Veteran thrashers FORBIDDEN have checked in with the following message: “Calling ALL Forbidden fans. Our guitar tech/tour manager and friend, Dane Wolf, was attacked by a group of thugs after the DEATH ANGEL/TESTAMENT/ANTHRAX show in Denver on Wednesday night. Dane has a cracked skull and other serious injuries. He was working…
DRUMMER CHRIS KONTOS DISCUSSES A.F.A.R. ON THE LATEST ΩMEGA WAVE PODCAST
The latest installment of Craig Locicero of FORBIDDEN’s Ωmega Wave podcast hosted former-Machine Head, former-Testament/current Spiral Arms & Attitude Adjustment drummer Chris Kontos. Chris spoke about the A.F.A.R. coalition he founded (Alliance For Artist Rescue). According to A.F.A.R.’s statement: “Our mission is to assist metalhead refugees that are in dangerous cultural situations…
FORBIDDEN GUITARIST STEVE SMYTH: INSIGHTS ON PHRASING AND SOLOS
The latest instalment of FORBIDDEN guitarist Steve Smyth’s column is now up atGuitarWorld.com. In it, Smyth discusses favorite solos (“Gigs Eviction” by Vicious Rumors, “Cuts Like A Knife” by Bryan Adams, and “S.A.T.O. (Sailing Across The Ocean)” by Ozzy and Randy Rhoads) and the phrasing behind them. Check out the column and…
FORBIDDEN DRUMMER SEARCH CONTINUES; BAND ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR LIVE DVD
Craig Locicero, guitarist / songwriter / founding member for the reactivated Bay Area thrash band FORBIDDEN, has issued the following band update: “After getting kicked in the balls last month, we’ve managed to land on our feet and keep running. We’re already starting to think about the next record…
Tuska Open Air 2011 – Suvilahti Helsinki Finland
Tuska Open Air 2011 Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland July 22-24, 2011 Review by Arto Lehtinen, Petri Seppänen Da Costa Pics by Arto Lehtinen, Sini Huotari The Tuska Open Air Festival has become one kind of institution amongst all metal festivals in Europe. Tuska was previously arranged in the heart of Helsinki…
FORBIDDEN ANNOUNCE ONLINE DRUMMER AUDITIONS
Guitarist / founding member / songwriter Craig Locicero of the Bay Area thrash band FORBIDDEN has issued the following update: “This has been the week of all weeks for FORBIDDEN highs and lows. It started with losing a drummer and cancelling an entire tour. Really low. But there has been…