Forbidden’s Craig Locicero and Chris Kontos caught up with 107.7 The Bone’s Chasta & Baby Huey ahead of the band’s return to Great American Music Hall for a stacked Bay Area metal showcase. During the conversation, the band reflected on the legacy of the Bay Area thrash scene, the importance of legendary venues like the Mabuhay Gardens, and the evolving challenges musicians face in today’s streaming-driven industry.
Craig and Chris also shared details about Forbidden’s upcoming album and how new guitarist Jeremy has injected fresh energy into the band’s writing process. The interview dives deep into the realities of modern music promotion, the explosion of hardcore and metal culture, and why rock music continues to thrive across generations. Equal parts insightful, hilarious, and heartfelt, the conversation captures exactly why Forbidden remains such an important name in Bay Area metal history.
Forbidden hits the stage tomorrow night at Great American Music Hall alongside Cynic, Doomsday and Cultural Warfare for what promises to be one of the Bay Area’s must-see metal shows of the weekend. Tickets are available here.
