"Forbidden Evil" is the fourth album from the Bay Area thrashers, their first in 15 years. It marks a powerful return to form, showcasing the band's signature blend of aggression and technicality.
- The album was recorded at Trident Studios in Concord, California, with producer Mark Johnson, who had previously worked with Forbidden on their 1990 album "Step into... Real Life."
- "Forbidden Evil" was released on September 9, 2009, by Metal Frontier Records and debuted at number 37 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
- The album's lead single, "Fade to Black," featured a guest guitar solo from guitarist Kirk Hammett of Metallica.
Forbidden are a thrash metal band from Oakland, California. They are known for their pioneering work in the Bay Area thrash scene of the 1980s. Forbidden reunited in 2008 to record their fourth album, "Forbidden Evil," released in 2009. The band was in a transitional period, having recently reformed and preparing to tour extensively in support of the new material.
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