Thrash metal band Forbidden has released their first new song in 15 years. The release marks a significant return for the group with the track “Divided By Zero,” as announced on their official YouTube channel.
The band made an official announcement about the release and its availability across streaming platforms.
“‘DIVIDED BY ZERO’ OUT NOW! Available on ALL streaming platforms,” the band announced.
The group also provided details about the accompanying music video and its thematic content in a press release.
“The video for ‘Divided By Zero’ is the stuff of dystopian nightmares, depicting how influential words and propaganda of the few have power to sway the many,” the band said. “Robots and monsters — how most of us unwittingly end up being one or the other through the multiple institutions’ relentless brainwashing and beating us down.”
The band credited the visual creation to Ethan Renoe at Crumb Hill.
“All of the disturbing imagery, created by Ethan Renoe at Crumb Hill, visually captures the story perfectly, haunting, powerful, and poignant,” they continued.
This marks Forbidden’s return to releasing new material after a 15-year hiatus from studio recordings.
The comeback represents a significant moment for the Bay Area thrash metal scene. Forbidden has maintained a respected position there for nearly four decades.
Wikipedia reported that the band originally formed in 1985 as Forbidden Evil. They became one of the most respected bands in the Bay Area thrash metal scene, alongside groups like Testament and Exodus. Their early work, including the 1988 debut album *Forbidden Evil*, earned them critical acclaim and established their reputation in the underground metal community.
Last.fm noted that in 2010 Forbidden signed with Nuclear Blast Records and released *Omega Wave*. The album was hailed as one of the best thrash albums in years, demonstrating their ability to evolve while staying true to their roots. The album marked a successful return after years of relative inactivity and lineup changes.
Metal Storm documented that despite periods of inactivity and various lineup changes throughout their career, Forbidden’s influence on the thrash metal genre has remained significant within the metal community. The band has consistently maintained their reputation as skilled musicians and songwriters.
This new release not only signifies a fresh chapter for Forbidden but also reinforces the band’s enduring impact on the thrash metal community after more than three decades in the scene.
