Forrest was born and raised in Oxnard, CA. He is the mohawk kid (at age 11) in Ill Reputes' "and Now..." C.D, sporting a mohawk and an ill repute shirt. He has also been in many local bands, B.S.O.D. in '85, Solemfate in '87, Spring Voodoo in '91,and Clenched Fist in '96.