Forbidden announce new self-titled album

FORBIDDEN have announced a brand new album!

Titled Forbidden, the upcoming release from the Bay Area thrash metal veterans is set for release on October 23rd via BLKIIBLK. Produced by Craig Locicero, Steve ‘Zetro’ Kontos, and Zach Ohren (MACHINE HEAD), the album features a revitalised lineup led by guitarist Craig Locicero and bassist Matt Camacho.

Speaking about the album, guitarist Craig Locicero shares, “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.”

Alongside the announcement, FORBIDDEN have released the new single, Psyclops. Speaking about the track, Locicero explains, “Psyclops was the final song completed for our newest self-titled offering. It was part of the last batch of music completed with Jeremy Von Epp & myself on the home stretch of our writing sessions & it came together quickly. The song itself is a hypnotizing stomper. Heavy footed like millions of people marching against how things stand in the status quo. Norman’s lyrics for Psyclops should be left to the interpretation of the listeners. The chorus paints a vivid picture… ‘Forsaken, fast asleep and trapped inside a maze, Complacent eyes securely locked in an obscure gaze’.”

Watch the official music video for Psyclops here:

Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:

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 set for release on October 23rd via BLKIIBLK. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.

For more information on FORBIDDEN like their official page on Facebook.