1) Forbidden … Read Full Bio ↴There are four bands, and one rapper, named FORBIDDEN.
1) Forbidden was part of the second wave of thrash metal bands which arose from the bay area thrash scene (along with Testament, Death Angel, Vio-Lence, etc.).
Through-out the 1980’s the thrash metal scene was bursting with talent and among the rhythmic collection a band that refused to be labeled in with the so called bay area sound. They were much more than just the next thrash band, they used odd signatures and melodies to create an original style all their own. Originally formed in 1985 as Forbidden Evil by vocalist Russ Anderson, guitarists Craig Locicero and Rob Flynn, bassist Matt Camacho, and drummer Paul Bostaph, in Hayward California Forbidden Evil forged an original style of metal that earned them praise by critics and bands alike. During this time they recorded the 1986 Demos “Endless Slaughter” and “Egypt Has Fallen”.
Their 1988 debut, Forbidden Evil, received largely favorable reviews and they set out on the road with fellow thrashers Exodus, Death Angel, and Testament. Forbidden then recorded a live EP at the 1989 Dynamo Festival in Eindhoven, entitled Raw Evil: Live at the Dynamo.
In 1990’s Twisted Into Form — another classic thrash album to go down in history. Then, like many of their peers, Forbidden fell prey to the dwindling interest in thrash metal symptomatic of the early ’90s, and a 1992 best-of collection called Point Of No Return seemed like the end of the road. Yet the band persisted, and replaced drummer Bostaph when he joined Slayer in 1994. New drummer Steve Jacobs joined the group for 1995’s Distortion and Green in 1997. Guitarist Calvert went on to join metal band Nevermore, while Locicero, Camacho, and Jacobs formed Manmade God.
Forbidden announced their set of reunion shows in 2008. After the reunion shows, Forbidden decided to write a new album and again take their place on the forefront of Thrash Metal contenders.
In 2010 Forbidden is signed to Nuclear Blast Records and puts out one of the best albums to come out of the thrash world in years, with Omega Wave.
Forbidden is:
Russ Anderson
Craig Locicero
Steve Smyth
Matt Camacho
Mark Hernandez
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2) Hardcore/Hatecore band from USA.
3) Local UK band formed by Chloe Dickinson
4) Hip-hop musician from Baltimore, Maryland. He released one album, Tha Only Child, in 2004.
5) FORBIDDEN are an active visual kei band, formed by vocalist Byo (鋲) and guitarist 凛-Lin-. Rui (瑠伊) does support bass for the band and JIN does support drums. They formed on the 12th of October, 2023 and released their first single, FEARLESS, and held their first live at Kawasaki CLUB CITTA' on the 29th of December the same year.
They have two singles ready to release in 2024, with "NIGHT RULER" releasing on the 24th of January and "MAD RED DAWN" releasing on the 21st of February. Their first sponsored live "FORBIDDEN CITY Vol.1" will be held at Shibuya REX on the 10th of March.
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R.I.P
Forbidden Lyrics
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"Guard the nation"
This killing force that we have made, what for?
I am sickened by this attitude that plagues
The Mother Earth
It always seems that we're all fighting
We don't know what it's worth
Children cry as they're left to die
See the tears running down their faces
See compassion is at end
Mother Earth is crying
Rest in peace... Peace!
Who can you believe? It's never what it seems
Feel the anger
They're tightening the vice, now who pays the price?
We will!
I am saddened by this selfishness and, "Who cares"
Attitude!
Put down your arms and stop this fighting
Save our Mother Earth
Close your eyes, say your last goodbyes
Self-destruct, we've run out of luck
See the lights turn to darkness
Realize there is no hope
The human race is dying
Rest in peace... Peace!
[1st Lead: Craig]
[2nd Lead: Tim]
Desperate - Is what we've all become
Helpless - There's nowhere left to run
Crushing - The spirit of mankind
Forbidding - What's yet to come!
We've always been told to stand up tall
"Guard the nation"
This killing force that we have made, what for?
I am sickened by this attitude that plagues
The Mother Earth
It always seems that we're all fighting
We don't know what it's worth
Who will drop the curtain
Who will end Earth's history
No more "Happy ever after"
Rest in peace... Peace
Rest in peace -
[Lead: Tim]
The song "R.I.P." by Forbidden speaks about the devastating impact that human actions have had on the planet, particularly with regards to war and conflict. The lyrics suggest that our militaristic tendencies and lack of empathy have led us down a dark path, and that we are now facing the consequences of our actions. The song opens with a critical look at nationalism, which often leads to aggression and violence. The line "We've always been told to stand up tall, 'Guard the nation'" implies that this mentality has been drilled into us from a young age, and that it has become part of our cultural identity. However, the lyrics suggest that this way of thinking has brought little value to the world, and that it has instead caused great harm.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the human cost of war, particularly on children who are often caught in the crossfire. The lines "Close the door as they beg for more, children cry as they're left to die, see the tears running down their faces, see compassion is at end" paint a bleak picture of a world where people are indifferent to the suffering of others. These lines are followed by a call to action, with the lyrics urging us to "put down your arms and stop this fighting".
The song's final verse takes a more existential tone, suggesting that humanity's destructive behavior is leading to the end of the world as we know it. The lines "Close your eyes, say your last goodbyes, self-destruct, we've run out of luck, see the lights turn to darkness, realize there is no hope" suggest that all is lost, and that we are facing the consequences of our actions. The song ends with a somber call to end the cycle of destruction before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
We've always been told to stand up tall
We have been told to be strong and resilient all our lives
"Guard the nation"
Always protect the citizens of our nation
This killing force that we have made, what for?
What was the purpose of creating such a destructive force?
I am sickened by this attitude that plagues
I am disgusted by the selfish mindset that everyone has
The Mother Earth
Our planet and everything on it
It always seems that we're all fighting
We are always in a state of conflict with one another
We don't know what it's worth
We don't understand the true value of life
Close the door as they beg for more
Shut out the cries of those who need help
Children cry as they're left to die
Innocent children die due to our ignorant actions
See the tears running down their faces
Witness the sadness and pain that innocent people experience
See compassion is at end
Empathy and kindness are disappearing from the world
Mother Earth is crying
Our planet is suffering due to our harmful behavior
Rest in peace... Peace!
Let's hope for peace in death after a life of chaos
Who can you believe? It's never what it seems
We cannot trust anything at face value
Feel the anger
Experience the intense emotions of frustration and discontent
They're tightening the vice, now who pays the price?
The actions of those in power will have consequences for others
We will!
We are all responsible for our actions
I am saddened by this selfishness and, "Who cares"
I am disheartened by the lack of concern for others and only focusing on oneself
Attitude!
This selfish mindset is unacceptable
Put down your arms and stop this fighting
Stop the violent conflict that brings harm to others
Save our Mother Earth
Preserve and protect our planet and its inhabitants
Close your eyes, say your last goodbyes
Prepare for inevitable death
Self-destruct, we've run out of luck
We have reached the point of no return and are doomed to destruction
See the lights turn to darkness
The hope and positivity in the world fades and darkness takes over
Realize there is no hope
Understand that there is no way out of our impending doom
The human race is dying
As a species, we are dying and facing our end
Rest in peace... Peace!
May we rest in peace and know peace finally in death
Desperate - Is what we've all become
We have grown desperate and hopeless
Helpless - There's nowhere left to run
We are out of places to escape and cannot fix the world's problems
Crushing - The spirit of mankind
Humanity's soul is getting crushed slowly but steadily
Forbidding - What's yet to come!
The future seems impossible to face and only brings negativity
Who will drop the curtain
Who will be the final act of destruction that ends the world
Who will end Earth's history
Who will be responsible for ending the existence of our planet and all life on it
No more "Happy ever after"
There is no ending in this world that will bring happiness and positivity
Rest in peace... Peace
The only peace we can hope for is in death
[1st Lead: Craig]
Guitar solo
[2nd Lead: Tim]
Another guitar solo
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Written by: ASHLEY ANDERSON
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