One of thrash metals most mention album as a source for influence is both common for its time and refined in his performance; two qualities that would make Forbidden Evil an album that transcends time and has become a “connoisseurs” pick for top thrash record of the 80’s.

Originality always adds points to any production, performance and even personality; sadly in Forbidden Evil you can’t find any of these if you are familiar with the Bay Area movement of the 80’s, but what the album lacks in presenting something authentic it reinforces in quality and share “heaviness”. Forbidden Evil was conceived during the time Metallica was respected, Exodus was known by many parents as the sole responsible for their kids insanity and thrash metal was the most brutal, aggressive and threatening source of anarchy metal could provide to society; so you could say the only real problem with this album was the timing of its release.

When placing this album on your favorite cd player…or mp3 player to be more “postmodern” about it! The first thing that will blow your mind is the fierce track Chalice of Blood, one of the best tracks I have ever heard on a thrash record, its share speed and catchy riffs prepare you for a brutal attack on your senses and the great vocal work from Russ Anderson introduce you to the quality of talent behind this now re-established project; sadly but not completely negative this seems to be the fastest track on the album, providing each song with enough space as for Glen Alvelais and Craig Locicero to deploy some classic and memorable solos on each track, like mention before there is nothing original about them, but they are just good, good enough as to prompt you to grab a guitar and look for some lessons on your spare time.

Forbidden Evil might be consider another album from the good old days of thrash, but it is one of those good records that is worthy of money and perhaps a t-shirt!