Forbidden have announced their upcoming fall touring on the back of next month’s self-titled comeback album (out October 23rd) will take place without two members. Both drummer Chris Kontos and bassist Matt Camacho are unable to make the trek, with replacements for both having since been announced. A statement issued yesterday, September 18th, by Forbidden reads as follows:
“Hello, Forbidden People.
We’re letting you all know that Matt & Chris unfortunately can’t be a part of our upcoming US tour with Heathen & Void, starting on October 23rd.
They both have personal reasons that they can’t make this trip. Please respect their privacy as we do and support their decision.
That being said, they’re both planning on being back in the fold in 2027, as we have a full slate of touring coming up to support our first new album in 16 years — a record that both Chris & Matt are a part of and made amazing contributions to.
We’ve already been preparing/rehearsing the set for the last few weeks with Eli Lucas (drums) & Avery Thurman (bass). Both of these guys are absolutely insane musicians in their own right.
Eli was the runner-up as Forbidden‘s drummer during our international search back in 2011. He barely missed the cut by a whisker to Sasha Horn, simply because Eli was a little too young & inexperienced at the time. Since then, he’s gained a reputation as one of the Bay Area’s best drummers.
Avery is being borrowed from the legendary Blind Illusion for this tour. He’s a 21-year-old bass prodigy who’s been quickly making a name for himself with his insane technique & raging stage presence.
Both of them have no shortage of energy & musical prowess. We’re ecstatic to have them aboard for the tour, with the blessings of both Matt & Chris. We’re working on a set spanning most of our history, revolving around 18 songs that we can pull in & out each night.
See you out there on tour starting October 23rd at The Usual Place in Las Vegas.”
The band’s affected tour will see them out with Heathen & Void at the following stops:
10/23 Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place
10/25 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
10/26 Denver, CO – Federal Theatre
10/28 Iowa City, IA – Gabes
10/29 Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club
10/30 Chicago, IL – Reggies
10/31 Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
11/01 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
11/02 Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
11/04 Worcester, MA – The Palladium (Upstairs)
11/05 Brooklyn, NY – TBA
11/07 Albany, NY – Empire Underground
11/08 Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
11/09 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
11/10 Greenville, SC – Radio Room
11/12 Orlando, FL – Conduit
11/13 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Altar)
11/15 Destin, FL – Club LA
11/17 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
11/18 Dallas, TX – Trees
11/20 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
11/21 Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
11/22 Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
