Black Sabbath - Forbidden (full album) 1995

© TO THE OWNERS AND COPYRIGHT HOLDERS: I want to clarify that all the music used in the uploaded videos belongs to their respective owners: my channel does not monetize and it is not my intention to violate copyright, but if the copyright holders (label or musicians) want one of my videos to be removed, first to take any action, please contact me (via comments or personal messages) so that I can delete it immediately. ***** It is not always easy to find reasons to recommend listening to an album released many years ago: the more time passes the more difficult it is, especially in the case of bands with absolutely legendary and well-known discographies, that it is possible to attribute due attention to the works as well. minors and “missteps“. All this, combined with the heretical influences that contaminated it, make this Forbidden one of the most controversial and difficult to judge works of Black Sabbath … But here on “Rock will never die !!!“ we want to give it a second chance (and even a third or fourth). “Forbidden“ is is their eighteenth studio album, released in June 1995. This recording saw the reunion of Black Sabbath’s Tyr-era line-up from 1990, with the return of Neil Murray and Cozy Powell. It was the last album to feature Tony Martin on vocals and Geoff Nicholls on keyboards, and the last by the band until 2013 when Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler returned for the album 13. The album sold 21,000 copies in the US in its first week and as of 2013, “Forbidden“ has sold 191,000 copies in the US. The album received a generally negative response from critics and fans alike. After its release, the band underwent several line-up changes and found itself at a career crossroads. However, original Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne would reconcile with guitarist Tony Iommi not long afterwards. The recording of “Forbidden“ followed some late lineup changes within the band, with Butler replaced by Murray and Powell returning in the immediate aftermath of the 1994 “Cross Purposes“ tour. Writing and rehearsals took place at Bluestone Farm in Wales, ahead of recording at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool that December. According to a July 1995 interview by Tony Iommi for the Boston radio station WBCN, the album took ten days to record. The album was launched in June 1995. Musically, the release draws on traditional heavy metal and power metal styles as well as influences from blues. Ernie C of the rap metal band Body Count produced, recorded and mixed the album. The album’s opening track, “The Illusion of Power“, features a verse by Body Count member Ice-T, delivering a spoken word part during the song’s bridge. 00:00 The illusion of power 04:53 Get a grip 08:52 Can’t get close enough 13:21 Shaking off the chains 17:24 I won’t cry for you 22:12 Guity as Hell 25:41 Sick and tired 29:13 Rusty angels 34:13 Forbidden 38:03 Kiss of death 44:11 Loser gets it all Tony Iommi – guitars Tony Martin – vocals Cozy Powell – drums Neil Murray – bass Geoff Nicholls – keyboards