Twisted into Form [Explicit Lyrics] [Original recording remastered]

1. Parting of the Ways [Instrumental]

2. Infinite

3. Out of Body (Out of Mind)

4. Step by Step

5. Twisted into Form

6. R.I.P.

7. Spiral Depression [Instrumental]

8. Tossed Away

9. One Foot in Hell

Twisted into Form,Forbidden,Relativity,Heavy Metal,Pop,Popular Music,Rock,Thrash

Then Comes Affliction to Awaken the Dreamer
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Spiral Architect meets Extol... sort of.

Complex, Challenging Progressive Statement

AMAZING

Then Comes Affliction to Awaken the Dreamer
Twisted into Form
Manufacturer: Sensory Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000H2M2AC
Release Date: 2006-09-19

Tracks:

Enter Nothingness
Instinct Solitaire
Torrents
Thin Layers of Lust and Love
Tear
Manumit
Flutter Kings
Erased
House of Nadir
Coda

Customer Reviews:

Spiral Architect meets Extol... sort of........2007-04-15

Twisted Into Form's debut album was years in the making, and since there was no news from the Spiral Architect camp, every fan of them had their attention turned to former Spiral guitarist Kaj Gornitzka's new band. Gornitzka teamed up with Extol drummer David Husvik, with whom he wrote pretty much all of the album, including lyrics and vocal melodies before setting out to seek a proper label that would do their work justice. Enter Ken Golden's Sensory Records and ever since the early days of 2004 there was word that the album was getting recorded. However, the process took longer than one could handle, due to various reasons, one of which is Gornitzka's move to Portugal and the rest of the band being in their homeland Norway. So over a period of two years, they finally recorded their songs and got Neil Kernon to mix the tapes. Sonically, as expected, the album is a monster.

Considering Kaj Gornitzka's six-year stint with Spiral Architect, or even longer when we take into account the other bands he and Lars played together, it is impossible not to draw comparisons between Twisted Into Form and Spiral Architect. Add to this the inclusion of original Spiral Architect session vocalist Leif Knashaug and you have a pretty similar band. The music is busy, filled with a good amount of technical guitar wizardy, corrosive bass from former Lunaris member Erik Aadland, and off-the-wall drum attacks courtesy of David Husvik. The general vibe and overall instrumentation is quite alike Spiral Architect and also recalls other greats such as Arch-era Fates Warning, earlier Sieges Even, and Psychotic Waltz. Twisted Into Form is a band that wears their influences on their sleeves; Knashaug's delivery and the chord progressions on "Instinct Solitaire" recall Fates Warning's Awaken the Guardian, where they employ nice dual lead parts and epic guitar riffery. The gloom-filled, apocalyptic instrumental "Tear" is in the same mould as Black Sabbath's "E150", built around a profound bass and guitar dissonance. Likewise, Knashaug opts for a rather theatrical vocal style on the otherwise technical "Manumit", except that he is also unafraid to infuse some brutal death growls into the mix.

That said, Twisted Into Form also exerts a certain unique vibe that ventures into deeply atmospheric parts that see the band utilising stretched-out acoustic passages and doomy soundscapes amongst a wide array of non-metal elements. "Erased" is textured with an exquisite jazz feel and intentionally unfitting operatic vocals atop nicely played flamenco guitars and blues-inflected harmonies. Aadland's bass sounds more like Jaco Pastorius than a metal guy, but the amalgamation is perfect. The Middle Eastern elements displayed on "The Thin Layers of Lust and Love" reveal the band's interest in longer instrumental passages and the addition of sitar-like instruments with lots of jazz warmth and complex unison leads. The cascading bass guitar on this song is awe-inspiring. "Coda" also sees the vocalist and Garnitzka joining forces to create volcanic explosions that follow tension-raising acoustic parts. Worthy of mention is also "The Flutter Kings", boasting a somewhat industrial drum and bass battery before bleeding into the eastern tones of "Torrents".

Then Comes Affliction to Awaken the Dreamer is a quote from the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855), and while it may seem pretentious, it's an album that does a lot to belie its roots. This is for those who like super technical music infused with more moody arrangements and lyrics that question existence and ooze despair. That said, it comes no where near the brilliance of A Sceptic's Universe, but then what does?

Complex, Challenging Progressive Statement.......2007-01-24

Twisted Into Form is a band composed of former members of Spiral Architect, a band who is widely regarded as one of the most technical and progressive metal bands ever-despite only releasing one album-and the drummer of art-metal band Extol. Quite a powerful combination, and one of the most interesting, original, and amazing albums I've ever heard.

Very cutting-edge material here; I would describe it as an intelligent, boundary-pushing amalgamation of post-rock ambience, hardcore modern fusion, and experimental rock and metal. Throwing convention aside, this album is really best listened to from start to finish. Like some bizarre, dreamlike journey into an altered state of being, the listener is buffeted by odd time changes, bubbling, convoluted bass lines, and textural, angular and fluid guitar riffs and rhythms that seem to constantly morph into the next. It's unlike anything your will have ever heard. The vocals are quite good, but similiarly off-kilter in delivery and melody...lyrically abstract and ambiguous and musically fascinating....highly recommended to those who enjoy being challenged musically or enjoy incredible musicianship. It requires several listens to uncover some of the facets of the music and lyrics hidden underneath all of the baroque complexity. Incredible, and completely original.

AMAZING.......2006-12-31

This is surely one of the greatest metal albums of the DECADE. Yes I am not kidding. Kaj Gornitzka (ex. Spiral Architect) and co. have created a masterpiece of technically sublime metal, in the more progressive end of the scale. Labelling the music style is hard, but several influences can be recognized, such as Psychotic Waltz, Cynic, Fates Warning and the likes. Founded on solid rock when it comes to great musicianship, the songs balances like a reversed pyramid, between extreme tecnical difficulty,and an organic flow of the songs. Great vocals too. Respect to these guys, do yourself a favor and BUY THIS ALBUM NOW.

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One of the best metal albums of all time
My favorite thrash CD
Tear you a new thrash hole
Twisted Forbidden Thrash Metal
Pure Technical Thrash metal

Twisted into Form
Forbidden
Manufacturer: Relativity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Eternal Nightmare
Time Does Not Heal
Oppressing the Masses/Torture Tactics
Still Ignorant Live
Darkness Descends

ASIN: B00000ICO2
Release Date: 1999-03-30

Tracks:

Parting Of The Ways (Instrumental)
Infinite
Out Of Body (Out Of Mind)
Step By Step
Twisted Into Form
R.I.P.
Spiral Depression (Instrumental)
Tossed Away
One Foot In Hell

Customer Reviews:

One of the best metal albums of all time.......2005-01-27

Sadly, they turned into a different band after this album and then broke up, but this album still stands up against any band out now. Dark, viscious, heavy, technical, this album has it all. You will not be sorry owning one of the best metal albums of all time.

My favorite thrash CD.......2004-06-12

This is my most listened to thrash CD. It is actually quite melodic and has really excellent solos. There really isn't a week song on it. With most CDs I tend to skip over the songs I don't like that much. This is one of those rare CDs I play from beginning to end. If I had to pick, RIP, Infinite, Tossed Away and One Foot in Hell are my favorite tracks. Out of Body is interesting because it has a cool 3/4 time solo in the middle. This part sounds like an evil waltz to me. In any case I highly recommended Twisted as well as Forbidden's first CD Forbidden Evil.

Tear you a new thrash hole.......2004-05-24

I wish I would have got this a long time ago. I will describe in semi non technical terms. This album will give you the CHILLS when you crank it up and listen. These guys thrash so hard it's not even funny..really it's not. This is some of the most energized over the top blistering thrash ever. The song construction is complex YET extremely catchy YET crushing simultaneously. The vocalist lets out some cheesy high notes once in a while but it just makes me laugh and doesn't detract at all really. If you've heard of forbidden(twisted into form) but are unsure if they are top quality or not, BE SURE that they are top quality & one of a kind.

Twisted Forbidden Thrash Metal.......2004-04-21

This is my favorite Forbidden album and it's one of my favorite thrash metal albums of all time. I bought this way back in mid-1995. At the time, a lot of the classic metal albums of the 80's and early 90's were being discontinued and stores would putting them on either the cut-up or lower priced clearence ben. Luckly, I was able pick a copy of the original on CD, thank God. Now that copy is priceless and I'm never selling it but thankfully, the album has been re-released and remastered. Now, a whole new generation can listen to this gem. I sure as hell wouldn't want it to fade back into oblivion again, not ever.

Now on with my review. This album is the last one that the band ever made with Paul Bastaph before he quit and joined Slayer. While he was in the band, the band had a field day of making good killer thrash metal and this is album was the best by the band but when he left, the band was never the same. Distortion and Green never recaptured the same magic that the band had with this album and Forbidden Evil, this album being the best of the 2. On here, you will find some of the most heavier, killer, brutal, intense, aggressive songs ever made. There's also some solos, melody and misicianship in the mix as well as catchy riffs, memeriable compositions and a whole lot of speed. It's something for true thrash metal fans to enjoy and no one will be dissappointed. Some of my favorite songs here are Infinite, Out Of Body (Out Of Mind), Step By Step, RIP and One Foot In Hell. Get this and get thrashed.

Pure Technical Thrash metal.......2004-01-20

When I first heard this album, the soloing had impressed me a lot. And contrary to the usualy Thrash soloing, these bay area players liked melody and complexity to speed and noise. Ranking in talent with Alex Skolnick, this Forbidden duo performs some amazing and superb soloing ranging from fusion leggato to harmonized lines in the iron maiden vein.
Later the voice and the chords impressed me a lot, as the drums (Paul Bostaph is a monster!) always were great to my ears.
I wouldn't say they are as technical as Watchtower, but more melodic and heavier. Still, compared to other bands in their area, Forbidden is way more complex and innovative. I have their two first albums, and knew recently they released a few more. It is a good new to know they're back to explore the boundaries of technical thrash metal. Recommended!

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Just Short of Brilliance
thrash cheeseball heaven
yup its a classic!
One of the best thrash albums ever made!!!
Forbidden are the gods of bay area thrash!!!

Twisted into Form
Forbidden
Manufacturer: Relativity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Thrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Oppressing the Masses/Torture Tactics
Eternal Nightmare
Survive
No Place for Disgrace
Taking Over

ASIN: B000008FP2
Release Date: 1990-06-05

Tracks:

Parting of the Ways [Instrumental]
Infinite
Out of Body (Out of Mind)
Step by Step
Twisted into Form
R.I.P.
Spiral Depression [Instrumental]
Tossed Away
One Foot in Hell

Customer Reviews:

Just Short of Brilliance.......2007-01-22

It's not often that I find myself sitting down to review an album with thougts of Bobby Burns echoing in my head. In fact, it's not ever that I find myself doing so, until now. When I pulled my dust laden copy of Twisted Into Form out of the disintegrating old refrigerator box where I keep all the albums I no longer listen to, I fully expected to slag it off and delight in the cries of shock, dismay and frustrated impotence sure to emanate from the ranks of the slighted speed metal fanboys. But, apparently, my memory failed me, because this is, if not a brilliant album, then one that cetainly aspires gamely to excellence. So, once again, the best laid schemes o' mice an' men...

Twisted Into Form is in many ways the archetypal late model speed metal album. Nothing here is particularly novel, instead, Forbidden offers a refined and deepened exploration of the ideas of Metallica, Artillery, Testament, Anthrax and other predescessors. Here, the band excels by refurbishing the hoary discipline of speed metal through applying a greater musical awareness and technical savvy to the tried and true techniques of the genre.

What is truly impressive about Twisted Into Form is the degree to which its more formal elements are integrated fully into core of the album's sound, rather than serving merely as embellishment or distraction. The band's use of a harmonizing lead guitar is especially laudable: they neither apply it constantly and indiscriminately as a gimmick, nor do they use it sparingly and predictably just to spruce up intros and bridges. Instead, it is applied strategically throughout songs, often at dissonant intervals to enhance the sense of furious, frustrated alienation that lies at the heart of most of these (often quite literate) songs. The lead work is equally notable for its pertinence, as the masturbatory glee with which many skilled but stupid guitarists ruined albums of this era is blissfully absent.

Indeed, the musicianship is uniformly superb, technically astute and tastefully executed. While the riffs are simple and direct in conception, they are played with an intricately syncopated precision that belies their bludgeoning intent. Paul Bostaph's percussion is similarly punishing yet subtly complex, particularly in its shifting textures (it's clear that despite the claims of Lombardo fanboys, Bostaph should not be held responsible for the abomination that is later Slayer...as if Christ Illusion wasn't proof enough), and Russ Anderson's vocal performance is among the best of its era, immaculately tuneful, yet filled with spite and bile.

Unfortunately, the band's undeniable ambition is at times undermined by the essential conservatism of their chosen style. The Bay Area sound, of all the major branches of the speed metal tree, was the least removed from its heavy metal roots (and therein lay the core of its appeal to those for whom Slayer was too much and Sodom and Kreator were right out), and it suffered from the inherited defects of its ancestors. The emphasis on explosive rhythmic consummation, while undeniably satisfying on a visceral level, also places stultifying limits on the range of narrative expression, and Forbidden simply cannot match the intricate motivic architecture pioneered by Slayer and expanded upon by subsequent generations of extreme metallers from Morbid Angel to Immortal. Too, the rock-based verse/chorus arrangements the band favors here often stagger under the unwieldy weight of perhaps too many riffs. As a result, Twisted into Form at times seems both mechanically ponderous and painfully dated, as much a thing of the past as the Soviet armored divisions Americans of the time expected to come lumbering through the Fulda Gap.

Where this music redeems itself is in its inspiring combination of passion and sincerity. Even when its grasp is exceeded by its reach, the youthful fire of the band's creative desire and unleashed anger at an illogical world carry the day, and, for all its flaws, Twisted Into Form stands as a fitting epitaph and final monument to speed metal.

thrash cheeseball heaven.......2006-08-13

The best release from Forbidden and for younger Slayer fans who want to check out what Bostaph was doing before joining them this is the one to get. He simply shreds here as does the entire band. But beware. This is 80's cheese at its finest. While it did come out in 1990 it does not represent the 90's at all. This style was still popular until the fall of '91 when the release of Nirvana's Nevermind decimated every thrash and glam band in existence. And that was a good thing. The big hair, makeup, spandex, tight jeans testosterone style needed to be done away with. It was getting old. Try not to laugh when the singer lets his pipes rip...ooooooooooooAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

yup its a classic!.......2006-01-20

another bay area band that really knew how to shred! this is the best Forbidden CD of them all IMHO. The guitar riffs are just downright awesome. Imagine Slayer more technical, MELODIC, with some cool clean vocals that punch! Musically these guys know their instruments well. They know how to write good thrash songs that will make you wanna mosh in your bedroom! Guitar parts are cool and the drumming is right on and tight! Best seek this one out!

One of the best thrash albums ever made!!!.......2005-12-28

This album came out in the 90's, when the thrash scene ruled the charts and the Bay area bands like Megadeth, Exodus, Vio-lence and others were on the pinnacle. This album is more technical than "Forbidden Evil", but for me both are great!!! Also check out: Heathen, Defiance, Sacred reach and many others.

Forbidden are the gods of bay area thrash!!!.......2005-01-01

this is the best thrash album to come out of the 80's since blessing in disguise from metal church!wish these guys would try a comeback.