FORBIDDEN comments: “The opening riff for ‘Divided By Zero’ was the first thing Craig brought to the table as a new FORBIDDEN song. The lyrics address the erosion of civility and society through divisive control of institutions, cultures, religion, and government. Without picking sides, ‘Divided By Zero’ points to anyone and everyone that partakes in this mass manipulation, willingly or unwittingly.”

The band adds: “The video for ‘Divided By Zero’ is the stuff of dystopian nightmares, depicting how influential words and propaganda of the few have power to sway the many. Robots and monsters — how most of us unwittingly end up being one or the other through the multiple institutions’ relentless brainwashing and beating us down. All of the disturbing imagery, created by Ethan Renoe at Crumb Hill, visually captures the story perfectly, haunting, powerful, and poignant.”

“Divided By Zero” represents the bridge between classic and modern FORBIDDEN. It was recorded similarly to FORBIDDEN‘s debut album, 1988’s “Forbidden Evil”, in approach: no samples, no triggers and no over-editing.

FORBIDDEN‘s new songs are being recorded at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California with engineer/co-producer Zack Ohren.

The resurrected FORBIDDEN lineup made its live debut at a “secret” show in July 2023 at Baltic Kiss in Richmond, California under the TWISTED INTO EVIL banner.