Metal Anarchy

Forbidden have premiered a new video for their new song “Psyclops.” This track is from their new self-titled album, which will be released on October 23.

Guitarist Craig Locicero commented on the song:

“‘Psyclops’ was the final song completed for our newest self-titled offering. It was part of the last batch of music completed with [guitarist] Jeremy Von Epp and myself on the home stretch of our writing sessions and 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 [Skinner]’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.’”

He also added the following about the album:

“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.”

“Forbidden” Track Listing:

01. “Single Point Failure”
02. “Burning The Lungs Of Earth”
03. “Divided By Zero”
04. “DCLXVI”
05. “Psyclops”
06. “Jisei”
07. “Mutually Assured Dysfunction”
08. “Sycophantasy”
09. “The Burden”
10. “Sol Grave”
11. “Flower Of Life (Chaos By Design)”

Tour Dates:

With Heathen and Void:

10/23 Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place
10/25 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
10/26 Denver, CO – Federal Theatre
10/28 Iowa City, IA – Gabes
10/29 Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club
10/30 Chicago, IL – Reggies
10/31 Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
11/01 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
11/02 Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
11/04 Worcester, MA – The Palladium (Upstairs)
11/05 Brooklyn, NY – TBA
11/07 Albany, NY – Empire Underground
11/08 Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
11/09 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
11/10 Greenville, SC – Radio Room
11/12 Orlando, FL – Conduit
11/13 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Altar)
11/15 Destin, FL – Club LA
11/17 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
11/18 Dallas, TX – Trees
11/20 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
11/21 Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
11/22 Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom