Forbidden

Active ·1985–present ·Hayward, United States Thrash Metal

Current lineup

  • Chris Kontos Drums 2023–present
  • Craig Locicero Guitars 1985–1997, 2007–2012, 2023–present
  • Matt Camacho Bass 1987–1997, 2001, 2007–2012, 2023–present
  • Norman Skinner Vocals 2023–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Live only Split up
split up split up split up 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2026 Forbidden
 full length —
2015 The Bloody Birth
 compilation —
2010 Omega Wave
 full length —
1997 Green
 full length —
1994 Distortion
 full length —
1992 Point of No Return
 compilation —
1990 Twisted into Form
 full length —
1988 Forbidden Evil
 full length —

Latest News

Forbidden Learn Their Drummer Has Quit From the Post Everyone Else Read

Forbidden Learn Their Drummer Has Quit From the Post Everyone Else Read

Nov 5, 2026
Forbidden Film a Whole Chicago Set With Two Stand In Players

Forbidden Film a Whole Chicago Set With Two Stand In Players

Oct 31, 2026
Forbidden Tune Single Point Failure Back to Twisted Into Form

Forbidden Tune Single Point Failure Back to Twisted Into Form

Oct 27, 2026
Forbidden Clear the Last Song Two Days Before the Album and the Tour

Forbidden Clear the Last Song Two Days Before the Album and the Tour

Oct 21, 2026
NMR

New Metal Releases: 20 to 26 October 2026

Oct 20, 2026
Forbidden Warn That the New Album Is Not Only Thrash Metal

Forbidden Warn That the New Album Is Not Only Thrash Metal

Oct 18, 2026

In the Magazine

The Rivalries That Drove Thrash Metal

The Rivalries That Drove Thrash Metal

Nov 11, 2026
The Best Thrash Albums of 1990

The Best Thrash Albums of 1990

Oct 28, 2026
Female Thrash Bands: Nervosa, Crisix's Peers and Sabina Classen's Legacy

Female Thrash Bands: Nervosa, Crisix's Peers and Sabina Classen's Legacy

Sep 1, 2026
Combat Records: The Label That Built East Coast Thrash

Combat Records: The Label That Built East Coast Thrash

Aug 11, 2026
Thrash Reunions: Exodus, Death Angel, Forbidden, Sacred Reich

Thrash Reunions: Exodus, Death Angel, Forbidden, Sacred Reich

Jul 23, 2026
The Best Thrash Albums of 1988

The Best Thrash Albums of 1988

Jul 8, 2026