God Forbid
American metal band
God Forbid is an American heavy metal band formed in East Brunswick, New Jersey in 1996. They broke up in 2013 but have been semi-active since reuniting in 2022.
History
Early career (1996–2004)
God Forbid developed a following in the late 1990s by touring with bands such as Gwar, Nile, Cradle of Filth and Candiria. 9volt Industries released God Forbid's first full album, Reject the Sickness, in 1999. This album received heavy rotation from WSOU-FM in the South Orange, New Jersey area. The band signed to Century Media Records and released the album Determination in 2001. They played on the MTV2 Headbangers Ball tour with Shadows Fall and Lamb of God.
Breakthrough (2004–2013)
In 2004, they released Gone Forever, which, along with a slot on Ozzfest's second-stage, increased their profile. The next year, they released IV: Constitution of Treason, a concept album about the end of the world. It was their first album to enter the Billboard 200, debuting at number 118.
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