Guest Real F'n Show Report post Posted August 2, 2004 On the 13th, I'll be seeing Slipknot/Slayer/God Forbid at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Now I've seen Slipknot before, and they were great, and all I hear about Slayer's live show are good things. But I've yet to hear much about God Forbid. Are they any good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gene_Madrid Report post Posted August 2, 2004 I personally think God Forbid is a pretty good band. I guess it depends on what you like as everyone's taste is different. They have some Iron Maiden-esque guitar harmonies but they're still heavy as hell. They have two black dudes in the band. (The singer and the drummer, which is odd for a metal band. Race shouldn't be a factor but it's very rare you see that in true metal bands.) They also have what the kids today would call you're "Hatebreed" or hardcore style breakdowns. (Which kills me when they call it "hardcore" style because Slayer has been doing grooves like that for decades now, see "Raining Blood". But that's another arguement for another day.) Here's a free MP3 of their current single Anti-Hero, which they have a video for. They play it on Headbanger's Ball if you have MTV2. God Forbid- "Anti Hero" BTW, I've been a metal head for many years,have seen Slayer many times, and have been going to concerts for about a decade. If you like the pit, then stay in the front for Slayer. Be warned.....only the strong survive and you'll get trampled. Of course, seeing Slipknot in Iowa is probably a pretty brutal experience as well....can't say I've experienced that one, but I've seen them in Atlanta. Take Care, GM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 Actually, four out of the five members are black. The guitarists (the Coyle brothers) are as well. Musically, they've been influenced by Slayer, At The Gates, and Hatebreed. Where as bands like Hatebreed are metal influenced hardcore, GF is hardcore influenced metal. I've seen them almost a half dozen times over the years and they never dissappoint. Their pits are brutal (well, the one's I've been to here in Jersey, their home state), because you get those idiot hardcore kids who are kicking and swinging all over the place and then your usual Morbid Angel fans who just like to push and if you piss them off, they get physical in a hurray. If you can, try to talk to them after the show. Everyone in the band is mad cool, very knowledgable about the scene, and they deserve the best of luck. You'll propably see their singer, Byron wandering around. He usually spends most of his time in the crowd, enjoying the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2004 I'm a big fan of God Forbid. Saw them at Ozzfest, and they were one of the top 5 bands on the second stage. Byron was walking around before their set, and both Coyle's are very cool. I also recommend trying to talk to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2004 I'm a big fan of God Forbid. Saw them at Ozzfest, and they were one of the top 5 bands on the second stage. Byron was walking around before their set, and both Coyle's are very cool. I also recommend trying to talk to them. Everyone who has ever met GF always has the best things to say about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Real F'n Show Report post Posted August 3, 2004 Thanks guys. I'll probably be getting my ass kicked in the pit, but I'll try to watch for the singer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2004 You won't be able to miss Byron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2004 I saw God Forbid open for umm....someone approx 3 years ago. At the time I had never heard of them, but I was highly impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2004 God Forbid seems to be perpetually on tour. My friend studied in England for a semester and they were actually on his flight back to the US! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2004 I'm a big fan of God Forbid. Saw them at Ozzfest, and they were one of the top 5 bands on the second stage. Byron was walking around before their set, and both Coyle's are very cool. I also recommend trying to talk to them. Everyone who has ever met GF always has the best things to say about them. They are great guys. Doc was the coolest though, as he kept pointing me out during their set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Effect 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2004 I've been listening to "Gone Forever" for the first time on a loop for two hours, and all I have to say is this. Holy fucking shit. Awesome music. Better Days is next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2004 The song Better Days has a weird QOTSA/Living Color ness to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
