California thrash legends FORBIDDEN have announced former guitarist TIM CALVERT has passed to ALS at 52.
TIM CALVERT also performed with NEVERMORE in the bands early years.
FORBIDDEN have boasted great musicians in the bands ranks including PAUL BOSTAPH (SLAYER), GENE HOGLAN (TESTAMENT, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and more extreme metal bands).
FORBIDDEN unleashed "OMEGA WAVE", 10/22/2010 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
FROM FORBIDDEN:
Beyond sorrow. We just found out Tim Calvert has passed. Some have known he was battling an aggressive form of ALS for a while now. It was all very private as per his wishes.
The greatest songwriter, musician and guitarist I have ever had the pleasure or creating music with has left the building. Tim's genius will live on forever in the 3 Forbidden records he helped create with us.
Rest in Peace, Tim.
Craig
FROM VIKKI CALVERT HAWKINS:
Heaven has gained another

of a bad ass, bang up job, living your dash to its fullest. Well done! Incredible musician
















FROM OVERKILL:
Yesterday we lost one of our brothers, Tim Calvert of Forbidden and Nevermore. RIP brother!
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- R.I.P.