Did Norman Skinner Save FORBIDDEN's Comeback? Guitarist Craig Locicero Weighs In!

What happens when a legendary thrash metal band loses its original singer, finds an unexpected replacement, and decides to make a record that sounds nothing like a nostalgia exercise?

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FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero joins Chris Akin on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS to explain how a reunion he never wanted turned into an entirely new chapter for one of the Bay Area’s most respected thrash metal bands.

Craig admits he wasn’t interested in bringing FORBIDDEN back after Russ Anderson stepped away from music. But a series of unexpected performances involving Norman Skinner, an opportunity to play a major European festival, and a new creative spark changed everything.

Now FORBIDDEN is preparing to release its first studio album since 2010.

And Craig makes one thing clear: he isn’t interested in making the same record twice.

In this revealing conversation, Locicero discusses the pressure to recapture the band’s classic sound, why Skinner’s songwriting surprised him, and how the new album combines old-school thrash with progressive arrangements, heavy metal influences, and ambitious lyrical concepts.

He also opens up about his reputation as FORBIDDEN’s creative leader, explains why the new lineup works differently, and addresses an uncomfortable reality facing veteran metal musicians: fans may love the music, but streaming doesn’t pay the bills necessary to keep a band on the road.

Can FORBIDDEN establish a new identity while honoring the records that made them legendary?

Watch the full interview and decide for yourself.

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