Meeting Forbidden (band) - First Time With A Metal Band!

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!
#forbidden #forbiddenband #chriskontos #craiglocicero #stevesmyth #normalskinner #mattcamacho #mayaneelakantan #heavymetal #metalband #bayarea

[@ubuntuber1619]

Maya is a precious Metal found on Earth 🤗💕

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊 Thank you! You are so kind. 😃

[@ubuntuber1619]

@@MayaNeelakantan my chotu motu baabu baccha 🤗🐇please do reflection by tool na? its my favourite tool track.

[@MayaNeelakantan]

@@ubuntuber1619 I love Reflection too! I actually played this song when I was very very little. 😊 You can check out the full cover here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWW5qGNuisSnZ9U

[@ubuntuber1619]

@@MayaNeelakantan Thankyou for sharing this masterpiece piece with me....what a performance wow! tears in me eyes🥲👏🏽🎶

[@MayaNeelakantan]

@@ubuntuber1619Thank you! I’m very happy to hear that. 😊🙏

[@mikaeljohansson7848]

This is so great that they take time and care of the next generation of artist´s

[@brettanomyces7077]

This is so awesome. All of these guys are so nice in person. Heavy must stick together!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊 They are amazing people. Such an honor that I got to meet them. 😃

[@yn4601]

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!

[@sirjusmanz]

She played the riff after just one look, for real

[@kamus2478]

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.

[@zerothree332]

I think Maya’s mom is a metal fan 😁. She was head banging throughout the rehearsal 😂

[@isabellecarbonneau4744]

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. :)

[@user-cp3ug1kq4b]

I'm from Meghalaya northeast India love metal

[@AnandK_1308]

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.

[@unleash_supriya]

Can’t believe what I am watching. It’s so unreal . You are fast , smart & rare gem !

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@denniseldridge2936]

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!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

@@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. 😃

[@adamfrench8735]

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.

[@itayhananfisher]

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

[@MayaNeelakantan]

@@itayhananfisher Thank you so much! 😊

[@venstomon931]

For this child riffs are just child's play. What a talent.

[@mattgriffin2880]

Awesome Maya. You're Parents are awesome as well. Great Job!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! Yeah my parents are really awesome. They do so much for me, I’m very grateful. 😊

[@c.l.sherman211]

So fun! What an amazing talent you have Maya! Thank you for sharing it with us, worldwide!!!

[@Just-a-Thought.]

Sensational, I just watched something very rare, a prodigious talent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@shamramachandran]

Metalheads are the most beautiful people!

[@theprototype7678]

Absolutely.

[@sprech]

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.

[@quiet7632]

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.

[@quiet7632]

And thanks to these amazing musicians who gave time to mentor.

[@Joel.Gonsalves]

What metal fans dream their whole life❤❤❤, solo you have achieved it, God bless you 🙏

[@runninggunny]

She is going to singlehandedly bring back metal to the front...

[@millerbeer01]

This is awesome. Your fret hand moves around like an angry spider 🕷️... keep going!!! You're making all of us music lovers proud 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😂 Playing Slayer made the spider all pumped up. 😃🤘

[@JeanpaulRebeillard]

Fantastic Maya ! 🙆‍♂️All the best from your new fan from Paris France 🗼

[@mikerichardson7053]

Maya you absolutely catch on faster than anyone I have ever seen.That is a gift!!!😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@DreamArtScientists]

Wow Maya! You had so many great experiences and so many great learning experiences from various pros too! Congratulations!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! Everyone I met taught me something and that’s very special. I’m motivated even more now. 😃

[@shibasinha4384]

Thts our indian daughter so much love from India

[@rbc2042]

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!!

[@saketrastogi5074]

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.🎉🎉🎉

[@user-rz3hi2eo6f]

Truly amazing video Maya Neelakantan Thank you to the band member's FORBIDDEN you guy's ROCK! ❤

[@mehdizangiabadi-iw6tn]

Shine for ever

[@eduhelpcentral]

She is incarnation of music goddess.....insanely beautiful ...those hands producing such music

[@saneelchetty756]

You know the thing i love about rock bands they actually played the instruments and it sounds awesome

[@MayaNeelakantan]

@@saneelchetty756 Exactly! 😃

[@sureshkumar-rs8ct]

Prodigy, nothing else to say. 👍💐💐💐💐💐👍

[@amritraj1913]

Just found your audition on agt then somehow i am here on your youtube channel, because of your unreal talent ❤

[@Insightcogs]

5:22 Maya...Are you Happy now 😄

[@LifewithGenelia]

You and ur bro will rock the world.......❤❤❤❤

[@Greenthumb-420]

I have no words! You are so incredibly talented!!

[@Luke-ofStoke-Factor]

Brings a Smile to me!!!😊

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊 Thank you! It was a special day and I had a smile the whole time. 😃

[@habibullahsheriff8062]

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

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@sharky7350]

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!!!

[@greenyluv]

MAYA u r a super Metal Guitarist....Congratulations from Kerala,INDIA....❤❤❤

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@clonejones7955]

Get that little brother a drum kit.He has a drummer attitude.😁Its so nice to see bands mentoring young musicians.

[@vsm3488]

Incredible achievement Maya! ❤

[@Last_of_my_breed]

Wow ! What an awesome experience ! Maya will never forget that !

[@TempleGuitars]

Hell yeah. Your enthusiasm is so infectious.

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@KumaranKannabiran-n2z]

you are a born rockstar.....you are so amazing...!

[@timpyle2125]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊 Thank you!

[@jenniferlyngdoh6053]

You are specially gifted Maya. Thoroughly enjoyed your performance with the band. Treasure this moment. God bless you abundantly with success for future endeavors. ❤🎉

[@jhustle215]

This was Awesome!! Your speed playing guitar is Amazing!! Seeing you play Slayer and others shows how great your going to be! Awesome video!!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@sure303]

Phew... Go girl ❤️💖

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@vykn80s]

Chennai tamil girl with all top rock band legends mixed carnatic background ❤❤❤❤❤❤ can't believe what i am seeing...... goosebumps

[@wagnersimoes3267]

Que maravilha Maya, que recepção que Deus te abençoe, e a essa banda maravilhosa (Brasil)

[@mr3klax]

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.

[@bradleypinto9468]

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.❤

[@nsn5564]

Maya, you are absolutely precious and amazing!! Love from Pune. We will be cheering you on AGT and your future musical career!

[@digambar1105]

wow! World get NextGen heavy metal player 🤩🤩🤩

[@mathew-auxiliuminteriordes1797]

Perseverance pays

[@WhistleMaster]

unbelievable talent! Maya, keep rocking! God bless!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@AnindyaDas1]

You are an extraordinary talent Maya. God bless you.

[@GeethaR-cx4zb]

Un expectedly watched ur video but till now I'm watching one and only ur videos ❤🎉 👏 God blessed you 🙏 🙌

[@IndiraReddy-sd4mf]

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 🤗

[@kalyanmytube]

wow _appreciation by American Metal Band simply WOW

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Pretty much a walk in the park for Maya ;)

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊😃

[@Snrynswm]

Maya, you have blended your Carnatic skills very well. Keep the propagation of Carnatic music as the primary objective of your incredible musical journey

[@textickulartrauma8287]

I am a new fan, you're amazing. You should reach out to Nandi Bushell, she's rockin' on the drums and about your age- another phenominal girl musician keepin' it real! Old lady here, rock on :)

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊 Sure, I will try that.

[@rasuthh]

Great one maya its very difficult to do that and respect

[@mylord3003]

Mind boggling. She picks up so fast. That's what genius material

[@kevinmoore1426]

THAT WAS FREAKING AWESOME LOVE YOU MAYA

[@manaschakraborty9506]

Unbelievable.....❤❤❤

[@truth5403]

God bless her is Gem

[@Anandartistry]

Love you Maya. Wishing you all the very best for your bright future. You brought Goose bumps and tears for me with your music.

[@dorasyiem4010]

Fantastic and beautiful guitarist. Keep it up¹ Dear❤

[@luisramos1609]

Respect

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@luisramos1609]

@@MayaNeelakantan What's your favorite band btw?

[@kashmiripundit5455]

*i feel so proud of you maya*

[@gaby8a77]

Bendiciones Maya mucho talento 🤘cuídenla mucho sus padres 👌

[@DavidRobertson-pk4ld]

I’m so impressed with you Maya! Keep up the good work and keep on rocking!!!

[@funneverendspodcast]

Right on! My buddy Norman is the singer!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

He is awesome! 😊

[@funneverendspodcast]

@MayaNeelakantan yes he is! Check out his power metal band Niviane as well

[@banner67b]

so awesome!!!!

[@michaelzamora8568]

genius gifted child.God bless you Maya.

[@JanetSyiem]

The great inspiration 🙌 yours parents ❤️

[@mehdizangiabadi-iw6tn]

Success lady❤

[@danieljayaprakash1610]

Ooooh awsome, amazing❤, God bless her more

[@danieljayaprakash1610]

I m proud of you cos i m a tamil too

[@vipin_raj_vj]

Maya proud of you baby 🎉🔥🔥🔥

[@annielivia7669]

You are precious gem.

[@dipankar.kataky]

This is awesome. 🤘🏿.

[@ptrakoo5363]

She is so Talented!

[@lidiarizescu8997]

❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏

[@shika916]

This was amazing!!!

[@flextefitness4954]

Wow 😮

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊

[@shelliewerner5624]

❤ wowzers !!! ❤

[@patrolinaleaton3820]

Awesome ❤

[@Snr313]

Soo proud of you Maya...❤❤

[@lolmoment3674]

5:05 those finger's omg

[@theheavyweight2008]

5:20 I’m happy too!

[@user-xg8le6vn2p]

oOoOO Maya you so lucky 🎉🎉🎉. Love from India....

[@myniche8988]

Epic!

[@RR-hl8hq]

@ around 08:45, yes sir, we do learn the jandai varisai as part of the basics :)

[@jhomotovlog5117]

Wow 🤟