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GOD FORBID CANCELS APPEARANCE AT HEAVY MLT
GOD FORBID is sorry to have to cancel their performance at this years Heavy MTL ! Due to reasons beyond our control! (Remember when Doc's bag was stolen, his passport was in the bag!) Check it out again HERE.
GOD FORBID UNLEASH "EQUILIBRIUM" MUSIC VIDEO
Filmed in Brooklyn, NY and directed by Eric Richter, "Equilibrium" takes you through the layers of life. “It's about discovering that no matter how much you strive to achieve a goal, you become sidetracked. You look for ways to find patience and balance while becoming stable and finding a renewed feeling or belief in what may come your way." says vocalist, Byron Davis.
Check out the video HERE.
GOD FORBID'S OFF DATES WITH BATTLECROSS!
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Headlining Tour Dates:
7/06-Springfield, VA @ Empire 7/07-Richmond, VA @ Kingdom
7/08- Winston –Salem, NC @ Ziggy’s
7/10- Fayetteville, AR @ Stone Pony
7/12- Wichita, KS @ The Scenery
7/18- St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
7/20- Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s **** GOD FORBID ONLY *****
8/09- S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
8/11- Montreal, QC @ Heavy MTL
8/31- Shreveport, LA @ The Riverside Warehouse
9/01- Memphis, TN @ Newby’s
TRESPASS AMERICA FESTIVAL DATES:
7/13 –Broomfield, CO @ 1st Bank Center
7/15 –Billings, MT @ Metra Park Arena
7/16 –Bismarck, ND @ Bismarck Civic Center
7/17 –Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Falls Arena
7/19 – Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
7/21 –Fort Wayne, IN @ Allen County Expo Center
7/22 –Waterloo, IA @ McElroy Auditorium
7/24 –Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Amphitheatre
7/25 –Belton, TX @ Bell County Expo Center
7/27 –San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum
7/28 –Beaumont, TX @ Ford Pavilion
7/30 –Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
7/31 –Evansville, IN @ Ford Center
8/01 –Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion At Riverbend Music
8/03–Battle Creek, MI @ Kellogg Arena
8/04 –Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadowbrook Arena
08/05- Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion
8/07- Syracuse, NY @ Oswego Speedway
8/08 –Glens Falls, NY @ Glens Falls Civic Center
8/10 – Scarborough, ME @ Scarborough Downs
8/14 –Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
8/15 –Hartford, CT @ Comcast Theatre
8/17 –Worchester, MA @ DCU Center
8/18 –Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
8/19 –Philadelphia, PA @ Penn’s Landing – Festival Pier
8/21 –Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Uptown
8/22- Knoxville, TN @ Knoxville Civic Coliseum
8/24 –Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Amphitheater
8/25 –Rio Rancho, NM @ Santa Ana Star Center
8/26 –Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theater
8/28- Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
Killswitch Engage and Five Finger Death Punch Headlining Trespass American Tour!
Killswitch Engage and Five Finger Death Punch will be headlining the new “Trespass America” Tour with support from Trivium, Emmure, God Forbid and more. Check out the tour dates below!
TOUR DATES:
7/13 Broomfield, CO 1st Bank Center
7/15 Billings, MT MetraPark Arena
7/16 Bismarck, MD Bismarck Civic Center
7/17 Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls Arena
7/19 Milwaukee, WO Eagles Ballroom
7/21 Fort Wayne, IN Allen County Expo Center
7/24 Lubbock, TX Lonestar Amphitheater
7/25 Belton, TX County Expo Center
7/27 San Antonio, TX Freeman Coliseum
7/28 Beaumount, TX Ford Pavilion
7/30 Nashville, TN Brigdestone Arena
8/03 Battle Creek, MI Kellogg Arena
8/07 Syracuse, NY SRC Arena
8/08 Glens Falls, NY Glens Falls Civic Center
8/10 Scarborough, ME Scarborough Downs
8/14 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
8/15 Wallingford, CT Oakdale Theatre
8/17 Worchester, MA DCU Center
8/18 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
8/19 Philadelphia, PA Penn’s Landing
8/22 Knoxville, TN Knoxville Civic Center Coliseum
8/25 Rio Rancho, NM Santa And Star Center
8/26 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre
8/28 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Palladium
God Forbid’s Matt Wicklund Thanks the Fans for All of their Support
God Forbid has been around for quite some time now releasing several albums along the way including their latest release entitled "Equilibrium". Newest member Matt Wicklund who replaced former guitarist Dallas Coyle caught up with me to discuss the band's latest efforts, upcoming touring plans, and just how thankful they are for the continued support they continue to receive.
1. For those who aren't familiar with God Forbid can you give us a brief history?
Matt: Yeah sure we’re a heavy metal band from New Jersey from the New Brunswick area the band has been around for like 13 years and I’ve been around in the band for the past 3. I was in a band called Himsa and have done some solo stuff besides working with some other previous bands. But as far as God Forbid’s history they have been doing a lot and are on their sixth album and have been actively touring the world playing metal music for a long time so that’s who God Forbid is everybody!
2. How has the band’s sound evolved since your last release?
Matt: There are some obvious changes a lot of that has to do with me being in the band, I wrote a lot of the new music so I had brought a lot of the melodic and heavier song writing to the band and had a lot more guitar solos so I’m a guitar nerdy kind of guy. Naturally the band started evolving and accepting these things and just went with it. There are a lot of vocal development and melodies this time but a lot of the heaviest material we’ve ever done. I also think we’ve grown as a band and love pushing ourselves to do the best we can do. We’re not trying to be this type of band or that type we just want to do our best and be more of a diverse band than ever before and the album is catchier and melodic.
3. What inspired the album title? Is it a concept album?Matt: I wouldn’t say it’s a concept album but there are lyrical themes that are very personal lyrically. You can see there are a lot of things about personal struggles and balance in the world and this album is about balancing and finding that balance. There’s a different sound and approach since I’ve joined the band so I think the idea of finding that balance speaks a lot of who God Forbid is at the moment.
4. Did the band have any definitive goals they were shooting for before the recording process began for this album?
Matt: Well yeah there were some goals I was trying to write the most interesting and catchiest material that could fit with God Forbid but have it sound fresh and new and inspired but not fade away from what was happening already. That’s what happened with everyone us to find our place. To have Dallas leave he had sang a lot and wrote a lot so Doc and Bryan had stepped up a lot so working so hard helped us grow and go beyond our expectations and it’s been the best the band has done yet. Going through a lot of challenges and getting from point A to point B to point C with a lot goals in between so we were all pleased with the ending results.
5. Did you feel any pressure for a follow-up?
Matt: No not really. I never really worry about it I just do the best I can do until I’m a mess and love what I do when performing until my fingers are cut and bleeding. We all just push each other to do the best we can so me I don’t really worry about it much.
6. What are your expectations for the CD?
Matt: Well I didn’t set up too many expectations and just tried to do my best. I always just want to perform the best I can and do the best I can do really. Everyone was really surprised on how it all came out along the way discovering it all out.
7. Are you ready to be hitting the road for the next couple of months?
Matt: Oh yes very much it’s been a while since God Forbid has been out on tour. We’ve done local shows but touring hasn’t happened since 2010, but we’re ready got new material and want to just get out there and want to go play the new material having good things to come. April 20th the Overkill tour will happen and then a couple more things will also happen so we’re ready.
8. Can you tell me about your music video for the song "Where We Come From"?
Matt: It’s a cool video and the concept for the video was from the Doc he came up with an idea of showing the real life day to day things that we do. Our honest glimpse into our lives from waking up until we’re playing a show we have that concept to Victory Records then met up with us where we live and took our concept and turned it into a video. It was just amazing to see it turn into a reality it was a dream for us and had it done in about a week. Like me I was running around in New York and doing my thing and the other guys are doing their own thing showing all of that going on into what we do. Showing our rehearsal and then shows us at a local show we had done so it was great kids went crazy and filmed it all and put it all together and it turned out cool. It’s more real and an honest video so that’s that hope people like it and was fun to make.
9. What else can we expect from you guys?
Matt: Oh this year will be filled with lots of live shows all around the world probably a lot in the U.S. We’re talking about going everywhere and there aren’t enough days in the year to do what we want to do so it’s exciting. So what’s on the surface expect tour and behind the scenes lots of new writing for the next record. I’m feeling creative still so all of this will take up all of the time right there so new material, another video, and tour, tour, tour.
10. Where hasn't God Forbid toured?
Matt: I’ve been all over Europe and the U.S. but I believe God Forbid before me have been all over and we will be returning to like Asia, South America but we will be going everywhere that will accept us really. The world is opening up for bands some going to China and India so there are some spots we haven’t been too but we will be going there this year.
11. Is there anything else you'd like to say or add?
Matt: Let’s see that pretty much covers everything in the God Forbid camp and the fans for being very patient with us over the years go pick up the new record and we’re all very thankful for the continued support and look forward to seeing you out on tour and thank you everybody!
God Forbid - Equilibrium
Their potential style has returned just as everything else has having driven drum beats with killer guitar riffs with on-going rhythms that keeps the energy and momentum flowing. Like take for instance "Don't Tell Me What To Dream", "My Rebirth", "Conquer", and "This Is Who I Am" these all showcase the band's abilities even further than what they have come to be. Lyrics and singing style remain true to God Forbid's style having those screechy vocals delivered hard and heavy while having lyrics that really strike the listener really expanding his vocal direction with this release.
The album continues onward with its modern metal appeal with melodic approach happening every so often that it maintains the music being pursued and really pushes it for all it's got. This is indeed God Forbid's strongest and most appealing record to date and will not be one to miss.
GOD FORBID Release “Where We Come From” Music Video
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Guitarist/vocalist Doc Coyle says of the concept, “The idea really came from me thinking about the recurring lyrical themes of the album, and wanting to find a way to tap into that truth.” He goes on to say, “Pretending that we are rich rock stars who drink champagne and fly on private jets would not be effective. This isn't a revelation, but I wanted to show the whole picture, and that it's nothing to be ashamed of. We work, we jam, we hang out, we have fun together, and the payoff is we get to play amazing shows in front of amazing fans and engage with them on a very personal level.”
Corey Pierce, drummer goes on to say, “The fact that we are normal guys who do what we need to do in order to go out, play shows and make music, is literally " Where We Come From”.” The video was directed by Eric Richter in 3 different states within 48 hours documenting the everyday life of GOD FORBID.
Check out the video HERE.
God Forbid Release Brand New Track, "Don't Tell Me What To Dream"
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Get into some serious headbanging with a brand new track from God Forbid called “Don’t Tell Me What To Dream” off of the upcoming album, Equilibrium, out March 26th.
God Forbid Announce Live Listening Party for New Album in Brooklyn
Are you ready for REAL metal in 2012? God Forbid will host the live debut of their upcoming record, Equilibrium, in its entirety on March 16th at Duff’s in Brooklyn. Be the first to listen to the new album at this one-time only event which includes giveaways and the opportunity to meet God Forbid! Equilibrium drops 3/26 – pre-orders are now available HERE.
Date:
March 16th, 2012
Time:
9 PM EST
Location:
Duff’s
168 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(21+)
OVERKILL ANNOUNCE THE ELECTRIC AGE TOUR
Legendary thrash band, OVERKILL have announced new details around their upcoming ELECTRIC AGE TOUR. Supporting will be GOD FORBID, DIAMOND PLATE and SUDIKARA. Dates will stretch coast to coast and run through April and May, click HERE for up to date ticket information.
TOUR DATES:
4/20 Philadelphia, PATrocadero Theater
4/21 Worcester, MA The Palladium
4/22 Syracuse, NY Lost Horizon
4/23 Columbus, OH Screamin WIllie's
4/24 Detroit, MI Blondie's
4/25 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge
4/26 Kansas City, MO Beaumont Club
4/27 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater
4/28 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex
4/30 Seattle, WA El Corazon
5/1 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
5/2 San Francisco, CA The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center
5/3 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia
5/5 Austin, TX Emo's East
5/6 Dallas, TX Trees
5/8 Orlando, FL The Club at Firestone
5/9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
5/10 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
5/11 West Springfield, VA Jaxx Nightclub
5/12 New York, NY Best Buy Theater
God Forbid Announce Victory Debut
God Forbid will release their sixth full-length album, Equilibrium, on March 26th via Victory Records. Pre-order it HERE.