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Metal Hammer: 5 out of 7

Forbidden – 'Forbidden' review: thrash comeback after 16 years with a new singer

Thrash Metal · BLKIIBLK · Release 23.10.2026

The Bay Area thrashers return with their first album since 'Omega Wave'. Metal Hammer awards 5 out of 7 – and only wishes it were a little shorter.

Single: Burning The Lungs Of Earth

Single video: YouTube · Forbidden

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▤ Release calendar · Metal

  • 30 October 2026Ministry – Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)
  • 30 October 2026Enslaved – Mið
  • 6 November 2026Cult of Luna – In the Shadow of Your Shadow
  • 6 November 2026Hatebreed – Fatal Paradox
  • 6 November 2026Motörhead – Orgasmatron (40th Anniversary Edition) (reissue)

Based on artist and label announcements as of 24 October 2026; subject to change.

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Wacken brings blood donation Christmas market to Hamburg, Subway To Sally to play

Wacken Open Air · July 28–31, 2027

The Bloody X-Mas Market debuts in Hamburg on Nov. 20-21 with blood donations at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf and live music. Admission is free; proceeds go to Childhood-Haus Hamburg.

Video: YouTube · WackenTV

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