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 Tour the United States Without Their Bassist and Drummer From 23 October

Forbidden Tour the United States Without Their Bassist and Drummer From 23 October

Sep 20, 2026
Matt Camacho Will Miss His First Forbidden Tour Since 1987 and Chris Kontos Sits Out With Him

Matt Camacho Will Miss His First Forbidden Tour Since 1987 and Chris Kontos Sits Out With Him

Sep 19, 2026
Forbidden Board 70000 Tons of Metal, Which Sails From Miami on 14 January

Forbidden Board 70000 Tons of Metal, Which Sails From Miami on 14 January

Sep 17, 2026
Forbidden Release the First Song From Their First Album in Sixteen Years

Forbidden Release the First Song From Their First Album in Sixteen Years

Sep 10, 2026

In the Magazine

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
What Is the Bay Area Thrash Sound?

What Is the Bay Area Thrash Sound?

Jul 1, 2026
Sacred Reich, Flotsam and Jetsam, Heathen: The Second Tier That Deserved Better

Sacred Reich, Flotsam and Jetsam, Heathen: The Second Tier That Deserved Better

Jun 23, 2026