Meeting Forbidden (band) - First Time With A Metal Band!
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Meeting Forbidden! I had the honor of meeting the band Forbidden when I was in San Francisco/Sacramento last month. I had so many special memories on this day and there was a lot of 'first time' that happened to me. Chris Kontos (drummer) arranged everyone from his band Forbidden to come together for a rehearsal that day and I was invited to Oaklands to join them. It was such a special experience. I had never seen a metal band perform before and I had the honor of watching them rehearse in full volume and so up close and personal. They played 4 of their awesome songs and I was literally blown away. After that Craig Locicero (guitarist) gave me his guitar and I got to jam a few songs with the drummer Chris Kontos the first time. Craig also taught me so many new things and it was an honor learning from him. After that Steve Smyth (guitarist) also taught me one of the Forbidden songs 'Forbidden Evil' and soon after that I got to jam this song together with the entire band! What a moment that was. I also got to play Steve's guitar while my little brother Rudhra played real drums for the first time with Chris Kontos teaching him. Overall, this day was packed with so many fond memories and special thanks to Gwynne Coffee, Chris Kontos, Craig Locicero, Steve Smyth, Norman Skinner and Matt Camacho for making this so special for me.
I also got the honor to meet Harald Oimoen that day and he gifted me a fully personalised 'Murder In The Front Row' book! This book is so amazing and it was an absolute honor to receive such a precious gift from the legend Harald himself! Thank you so much Harald for such a thoughtful gift and for your kind words, love and support.
What a day! What an experience!
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Maya is a precious Metal found on Earth 🤗💕
😊 Thank you! You are so kind. 😃
@@MayaNeelakantan my chotu motu baabu baccha 🤗🐇please do reflection by tool na? its my favourite tool track.
@@ubuntuber1619 I love Reflection too! I actually played this song when I was very very little. 😊 You can check out the full cover here: ruclips.net/video/_4Vw08U_t1s/видео.html
@@MayaNeelakantan Thankyou for sharing this masterpiece piece with me....what a performance wow! tears in me eyes🥲👏🏽🎶
@@ubuntuber1619Thank you! I’m very happy to hear that. 😊🙏
The reception for Maya in USA by the metal legends is awesome . There is a reason why USA is great, there is so much humility and kindness in greatness. Maya herself is an unpretentious child. So comfortable in her culture and receptive to others. Way to go Maya. Go on and rock the world.
She played the riff after just one look, for real
This is so great that they take time and care of the next generation of artist´s
She is going to singlehandedly bring back metal to the front...
You have a fan in Israel! I was born here but my parents were originally from India (kerala). Much respect to you and your supporting family and kind regards to the Forbidden band who welcomed you so warmly! Keep doing your stuff, you are truly awesome!
Great to see Cochin Jew here...❤
We miss jews here in Cochin..ur contributions to Kerala still we cherish❤
Metalheads are the most beautiful people!
Absolutely.
I'm not a metal listener. Chanced upon this due to Carnatic connections. While Maya is truly a gifted guitarist, the Forbidden are the true musicians. They were humble, welcoming, warm human beings putting music ahead of egos. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this video for more than just the music.
Thank you Forbidden and Maya.
I'm from Meghalaya northeast India love metal
Can’t believe what I am watching. It’s so unreal . You are fast , smart & rare gem !
Thank you! 😊
The "Guru-Shishya parampara" ( roughly translates to Teacher-Student tradition) transcends cultures and genres. Just requires highly accomplished and humble humans who are life-long students of music ( like the band members of Forbidden) passing on their discipline , knowledge and skills to the next generation i.e. Maya. Way to go Maya and kudos to the Forbidden team.
Totally agree❤
I think Maya’s mom is a metal fan 😁. She was head banging throughout the rehearsal 😂
Awesome Maya. You're Parents are awesome as well. Great Job!
Thank you! Yeah my parents are really awesome. They do so much for me, I’m very grateful. 😊
This is so awesome. All of these guys are so nice in person. Heavy must stick together!
Thank you! 😊 They are amazing people. Such an honor that I got to meet them. 😃
Seriously, they look so intimidating, but glad we got to see their real personalities. We got to see their absolute love for their music and their child like pleasure in embracing a young talent. Such down to earth individuals. Thanks for sharing this video.
@@suchitraroy1758 I've met them all in person as well so can attest to how cool they are. Chris Kontos especially is active in the scene and you'll see him at a lot of shows in the Bay Area.
@@brettanomyces7077 u are awesome bring back heavy metal with a bang
Listen girl, you are special and amazing, I watched the audition of A.G.T. Your melody split me in two, it was so good, it reached Israel from there, I wish there were children like you in the world, you are such an inspiration, even for me at the age of 45, kudos to you and the Indian flavor you brought to the melody is so good, all the praise to your father
@@itayhananfisher Thank you so much! 😊
Maya, you have like a billion people-plus who appreciate you and your talent. Live your life, don't be beholden to expectations, but work your ass off to achieve what you want to achieve.
And thanks to these amazing musicians who gave time to mentor.
That was a joy and a half to watch isn't she amazing. Thanks Forbidden for the show and to give her that wonderful opportunity. :)
For this child riffs are just child's play. What a talent.
Now I see where the confidence to wow the AGT judges and audience came from 🙂 Seriously, it seems these meetings with these legends came at just the right time, and I'm just dying to see what your next performances on AGT will be. You're going to introduce the mainstream American audience to true hard & heavy rock, which is really exciting!
@@denniseldridge2936 Thank you! 😊 I actually met them after my AGT taping. When I landed in US, AGT was my first, after that I met my inspirations while I was in US. 😃
Thts our indian daughter so much love from India
In a way, although it is eventually really uttered, the awe and disbelief mixed with acknowledgement in their exchanges of looks, is the best part of this video.
What metal fans dream their whole life❤❤❤, solo you have achieved it, God bless you 🙏
Maya u are bring heavy metal back t life ashwin form south Africa your big fan
How fast she's picking up those are really surprising, true prodigy 🔥
Honestly....I.wasn't really into metal music and did not know much about the community. However , since following Maya, I've come to realise they are a fantastic, so kind, fun-loving community of unique musicians.....Just really cool. I can see millions of Indians learning to shred a guitar
Oh my God .... I'm in a Maya rabit hole, crying every video...can't tell you how proud I'm ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Chennai tamil girl with all top rock band legends mixed carnatic background ❤❤❤❤❤❤ can't believe what i am seeing...... goosebumps
It’s so endearing to see these grown men embracing a youngster into their community of music. Love it.
So fun! What an amazing talent you have Maya! Thank you for sharing it with us, worldwide!!!
She is incarnation of music goddess.....insanely beautiful ...those hands producing such music
I wish I could give this video ten thumbs up Maya! You are so good and you got to jam with one of my favorite bands of all time. So happy for you. Love the look on Craigs face and how he kept turning the amp up for you.
Even the biggest, scariest, most seasoned metal musicians are just big goofballs, loving how someone, of one of the generations weve all but given up on, gives them pause as a HUGE inarguable for the fact that reincarnation is REAL! Only question is How MANY past souls have found their voice & style AGAIN, in Maya! A living LEGEND by 11 yrs old???? YOU do the maths!!!! "bless and keep you Sweet Soul. You were BORN with the answer to the question of "who am I and why?" Its rhetorical within you making you an absolute force to be reckoned with and one of the luckiest souls alive. My partner is a musician and he and I together just cannot get enough I'm watching you take these megagods of metal and reduce them to complete jawdropped respect ! I also love how your dad went by the way of Brian MAY with astrophysicism and legendary RAWK!!!!! 🤘❣️💯
😊 Thank you so much! It’s been quite a journey and I’m very grateful for all the support. And yes, my dad is super cool. 😃🙏
@@MayaNeelakantan So, did he make YOU cool, or was it the other way around!?!?!? I kid. I kid., 🤣 Much love and respect for BOTH your parents. Im friends with several very traditional Hindi families. In my friends, the mom is a traditional homemaker who supports her husband for his work and efforts. Both wives appreciate the toll it takes and even after their OWN, long tiresome day, they prepare for him to unwind and be ready for work the next day. And when she gets overwhelmed; too much to cater to him; she calls HER mom, who, in turn tells her what she MUST do as a PROPER Indian wife and mother.…..then, after 4 hours of hearing her OWN torturous birth story for the 1749462 time, she's finally exhausted. Then she hangs up with Mom and sleeps like a baby! 🤣🤣🤣 Bless you Sweet girl!!!! Just remember to be a kid too! Your talent is going anywhere....TRUST THAT! LOVE from yvette in South Carolina USA! 🤩
I am going to buy forbidden albums because of the hospitality they showed !
I am so happy I found these videos I been smiling the whole time. So awesome to see someone bringing life into this music again.
5:22 Maya...Are you Happy now 😄
Totally Insane Mayalicks❤❤.. God bless you and your journey to be a Legend has already started😊😊
MAYA u r a super Metal Guitarist....Congratulations from Kerala,INDIA....❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
Drummer wasnt ready for that db onslaught in raining blood! 😅😝
i couldn't stop my tears
Get that little brother a drum kit.He has a drummer attitude.😁Its so nice to see bands mentoring young musicians.
Truly amazing video
Maya Neelakantan
Thank you to the band member's FORBIDDEN
you guy's ROCK! ❤
Amazing young lady. The future of Metal right there.
❤❤❤❤❤ I love you angel
massive respect to forbidden i've become your fan, and Maya you are just insane
This is awesome. Your fret hand moves around like an angry spider 🕷️... keep going!!! You're making all of us music lovers proud 🤘🏼🤘🏼
😂 Playing Slayer made the spider all pumped up. 😃🤘
I have no words! You are so incredibly talented!!
Fantastic Maya ! 🙆♂️All the best from your new fan from Paris France 🗼
Wow Maya! You had so many great experiences and so many great learning experiences from various pros too! Congratulations!
Thank you! Everyone I met taught me something and that’s very special. I’m motivated even more now. 😃
You are a pride of us my darling. I listen to everything u do...u are absolutely amazing my child. I love u..If anyone says anything otherwise...they don't know music. U are destined to be a pride of India my doll. We r proud of u and I freek out on everything u do. U are blessed and ur parents have given u the opportunity that not many know. They are wonderful and u are blessed my darling. We Indians are very proud of u my baby doll.❤
Maya you absolutely catch on faster than anyone I have ever seen.That is a gift!!!😊😊😊❤❤❤
Mind boggling. She picks up so fast. That's what genius material
Dear Maya,
You a blessing to music.I have watched you programme atleast a 100 times and am still watching every clip on U Tube.
Great going and God bless
Thank you! 😊
Sensational, I just watched something very rare, a prodigious talent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Forbidden good Rock Musicians, Thank you, Maya, Great job again!!!!!
you are a born rockstar.....you are so amazing...!
You know the thing i love about rock bands they actually played the instruments and it sounds awesome
@@saneelchetty756 Exactly! 😃
This girl is very talented
May God bless you and your family with joy n happiness for all eternity....🤘🤘🤘🤘❤️❤️❤️❤️
Shine for ever
If anyone is wondering where our ‘passed away’ guitar gods are reincarnating, here is one of the answers! Rock On, Maya!!!
Just found your audition on agt then somehow i am here on your youtube channel, because of your unreal talent ❤
Maya, you’re inspiring. Thank you 🙏
Prodigy, nothing else to say.
👍💐💐💐💐💐👍
Amazing, You are one of the greatest guitarist.
Maya..you rock. So much fun to see top notch musicians jamming with a young talented artist to mentor and groom her..good luck to you dear!!
The Queen of Metal
You and ur bro will rock the world.......❤❤❤❤
Amazing Maya!!!
Your love of music is boundless !!! How nice to see you being with all those big names, rock stars and all of you vibing so well.🎉🎉🎉
Phew... Go girl ❤️💖
Thank you! 😊
Even though i am 20, watching you Maya inspires me to work even harder and yes there is a hope in future for Indian artists. keep growing
Absolutely fantastic!
😊 Thank you!
БРАВО МАЙЕ!!!!!!! СЛАВА И ЧЕСТЬ БОГУ ЗА ТАЛАНТ!!!!!!!
Saraswati of modern age who will rock the whole world❤❤❤❤
This is an AMAZING video. Congratulations, you deserve it. I’ve been around thousands of artists over the years and you have an AMAZING Talent. Keep on Rockin!!!
Hell yeah. Your enthusiasm is so infectious.
Thank you! 😊
Wow ! What an awesome experience ! Maya will never forget that !
Que maravilha Maya, que recepção que Deus te abençoe, e a essa banda maravilhosa (Brasil)
Brings a Smile to me!!!😊
😊 Thank you! It was a special day and I had a smile the whole time. 😃
You are specially gifted Maya. Thoroughly enjoyed your performance with the band. Treasure this moment. God bless you abundantly with success for future endeavors. ❤🎉
Love how fast you pickup riffs in your mind. 😊Kya talent hai yaar.
This was Awesome!! Your speed playing guitar is Amazing!! Seeing you play Slayer and others shows how great your going to be! Awesome video!!
Thank you so much! 😊
Incredible achievement Maya! ❤
Awesomeness !!
Maya, you are a gift to the world. I am so happy for you. Please take care of your health. You need that to get you where you want to be. Your talent is out of this world. I can’t wait to see your progress.
Awesome
Maya, you are absolutely precious and amazing!! Love from Pune. We will be cheering you on AGT and your future musical career!
Awesome❤
Just too good to be true , your interaction with this rock band is unbelievable 👏👏 they were very impressed with your performance 👍 these burly men and you among them is such a sight to be seen 👌
Wow , wow Maya 👍 , proud of you namma Chennai girl 🤗
wow! World get NextGen heavy metal player 🤩🤩🤩
So proud of u dear
Hey, Maya i jst love the way you play the guitar and i love metalica too.. Love from Meghalaya, 🇮🇳❤
Metal music one big explosion for this generation
unbelievable talent! Maya, keep rocking! God bless!
Thank you! 😊
Love from 🇬🇧
You are an extraordinary talent Maya. God bless you.
Maya, you have blended your Carnatic skills very well. Keep the propagation of Carnatic music as the primary objective of your incredible musical journey
wow _appreciation by American Metal Band simply WOW
Love from jay of mauritius keep on going high my sweet girl ❤❤❤
Incredible!👍
" One take Jake 😂😂😂🎉!!!!!!"