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Byron - Vocals Dallss - Guitars Corey - Drums Doc - Guitars John - Bass
Soon after the
group’s inception in 1996, The Out of Misery EP and debut
full-length Reject The Sickness were released on the small indie
label 9 Volt Records, helping GOD FORBID develop an underground
and strong regional following. This buzz attracted the attention
of Century Media Records, who quickly signed the band. In 2001,
the band unleashed Determination – an Americanized form of
thrash metal so unrelenting that it brought listeners to their
knees. Their undying road dog mentality helped them to expand
their devoted fanbase, while the challenge of playing numerous
shows with artists ranging from Cradle of Filth and Opeth to
Mushroomhead and Thursday forced their live performances to grow
stronger and more devastating.
Earthsblood in stores
02/24/09
The grandiose
musical landscape of the new GOD FORBID album proves beyond a
shadow of a doubt that this group has paved a new path from the
stagnant metalcore scene, and the future looks to be a very
bright one. The stunning new effort, Earthsblood, blends
together the perfect amount of brutality, melodies and utter
catchiness against a wall of sonic excess and pummeling
groove-laden riffs. This mighty New Jersey-based quintet have
now stretched their musical boundaries to the very limit.
Frontman Byron Davis
steps up his game to new heights and delivers his most
aggressive and angst-ridden performance yet, while the dynamic
guitar tandem composed of Dallas and Doc Coyle shred with
precision and tenacity to deliver captivating harmonies that
scream to the heavens. The backbone of the band, bassist John
Outcalt and drummer Corey Piece, lock in a rhythm section that
beats the listener into submission, giving room for the
remaining members to show off their remarkable musical prowess.
Earthsblood was
produced by Eric Rachel (Atreyu) with Christian Olde Wolbers
(Fear Factory, Threat Signal) handling all vocal production and
Jens Bogren (Opeth) on mixing duties. This is an entirely new
GOD FORBID that have matured beyond their years and are now more
focused than ever before. The depth and diversity showcased on
this new album is easily going to position them as of one the
most innovative bands within the genre.
Doc Coyle further comments on the meaning behind the album: “The title Earthsblood came to me after watching the film ‘There Will Be Blood.’ What is the price of ambition? Is the blood of our bodies and the blood of the earth one and the same? With the current energy crisis, and its relation to many of the military conflicts worldwide, there has been a global, collective consciousness that has emerged in regards to the interdependence between humankind and the planet in which we inhabit. Coincidentally, the lyrics that Byron and Dallas had written meshed with these revelations perfectly. This isn't a preachy, trendy, ‘hip to be green’ album nor is it a concept album. It's just an abstract observation.” In 2009, GOD FORBID are back in black and it won't be long until New Jersey's finest become household names. Catch God Forbid on Tour Jul 29 2009 8:00P
Toyota Pavilion - Rockstar Mayhem Scranton, Pennsylvania |
