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. This would mark the band's last studio album to feature guitarist

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and drummer Steve Jacobs as well as their last studio album for another thirteen years.

Track listing

* Track 14 features a hidden track after six minutes of silence.

Credits

*Russ Anderson – lead vocals *Craig Locicero – guitars *

– guitars *Matt Camacho – bass *Steve Jacobs – drums * Produced by Patrick Coughlin and Forbidden * Mastered by Steve Hall

References

Forbidden (band) albums 1997 albums GUN Records albums Groove metal albums {{1990s-metal-album-stub