Forbidden saw Black Sabbath collaborating with additional producers and guest musicians, a departure from their usual creative process. The album struggled to connect with fans, marking a difficult period for the band's output.
- Forbidden was produced by Ernie C. of Body Count fame. The album features Ice-T on the track "The Illusion of Truth." While released in 1995, it was largely recorded in 1994.
- The album was notable for its inclusion of guest musicians such as Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner and Suicidal Tendencies' Tony L., which was unusual for Black Sabbath.
- Forbidden was the final album released under Black Sabbath's original contract with I.R.S. Records.
Black Sabbath is a pioneering heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, who defined the genre with their early work. This 1995 release came after a period of lineup changes and was the band's first studio album in six years.
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