Apparently this EP was never officially released, but those seeking that typical Bay Area crunch you may have become accustomed to on the bands first two records, may be a little disappointed. I'm not sure if these cuts were demo'd for the bands 'Distortion' and 'Green' projects, where the band adopted a more melodic sound, but on first listen 'Trapped' is more of a straight up metal album than a ballsy thrasher. However, this shouldn't detract from the fact that Forbidden should be respected for their experimentation. The band explore more of a melodic void, a world once inhabited by bands such as Sanctuary who combined icy metal with more moodier soundscapes. 'So Dark...' is a prime example of how Forbidden moved away from the thrash genre. This is understandable when you consider that bands such as Mordred did the same, especially as by the mid'- 90s thrash was a dying genre. 'Trapped' is worth listening to, but I have to be honest and say that 'Forbidden Evil' and 'Twisted Into Form' are far more rewarding.
6/10
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