"some other fantastic drummers with respected names have offered their sticks from all over the world. Many of our awesome friends and peers alike have made it clear they would lend us a hand or flat out want the gig! That is an honor beyond words and we thank all of you. But there is simply no way to get everyone into a room to jam and have it be practical. That would take weeks we don't have."

So Forbidden has decided to set up a YouTube channel specifically for the truest contenders.

Interested? Send a video of yourself bashing out Forsaken At The Gates, Infinite and another Forbidden song of your choice. The band will look at all of the videos objectively and decide who goes to the next level. At that next point, chemistry becomes everything. Continues Craig Locicero:

"If you deserve to sit on the same throne as Paul Bostaph, Steve Jacobs, Mark Hernandez, and Gene Hoglan, you'd better get ready to bring it out in the open! As far as we're concerned, those are four of the greatest drummers in thrash metal so give it your best shot! What are you drummers waiting for? Let's see what you've got!"

Send a Dropbox, Fileblaze, or Mediablaze download link to: forbiddendrummer2011@gmail.com. Make sure to include your name and contact information in your e-mail. Good luck!