Longtime Forbidden drummer Mark Hernandez has parted ways with the band due to family obligations. The split has caused Forbidden to cancel the band's upcoming European tour."This is the most painful update I have ever had to write... Unfortunately, at this late date, there is no time nor budget to find a replacement who can handle both bands and our only option right now is to cancel the entire tour. If there were any way to find one drummer to do both jobs and learn over 22 songs of material in only a couple of days, we would do it. But there is no way to teach somebody all of that material from the ground up and give the fans our very best. Our first choice was longtime brother Gene Hoglan, and since Gene is very familiar with our current set list, this makes the most sense. However, he only has a very small window to work with and no time to commit to an entire tour."
Gene Hoglan did agree to fly out to Belgium with Forbidden so they can play the Alcatraz Festival on August 27th. That works out to be the only days that work within Gene's busy schedule and it also allows the band to get in front of as many fans as possible for one show.
Details on the band's replacement drummer and any rescheduled tour dates will be announced when available.
