God Forbid

God Forbid is an American metalcore band that established its presence globally, contributing to the New Wave of American Heavy Metal. After releasing their debut full-length album, ‘Reject the Sickness,’ in 1999 through 9volt Industries, God Forbid quickly established themselves as a leading force in the burgeoning New Wave of American Heavy Metal. This initial release garnered significant airplay on WSOU-FM, laying the groundwork for the band’s signing with Century Media Records in 2001. That same year, God Forbid released their follow-up album, ‘Determination,’ and continued to build their profile through extensive touring in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including performing on the MTV2 Headbangers Ball tour in 2003 alongside notable acts such as Shadows Fall and Lamb of God, and sharing stages with GWAR, Nile, Cradle of Filth, and Candiria.

This successful reunion led to further high-demand performances in 2023, including sold-out shows at iconic venues such as the Starland Ballroom and the Worcester Palladium. God Forbid continues to engage their dedicated fanbase with select performances, underscoring their enduring impact and marketability within the metalcore genre.