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1) Disturbed is an American alternative metal/hard rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1994. The band includes vocalist David Draiman, bassist John Moyer, guitarist/keyboardist Dan Donegan, and drummer Mike Wengren. Former band members are vocalist Erich Awalt and bassist Steve Kmak.
The band has released six studio albums, five of which have consecutively debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Disturbed went into hiatus in October 2011, during which the band's members focused on various side projects, and returned in June 2015, releasing their first album in four years, Immortalized, on August 21, 2015. They also recorded and released one live album, Disturbed: Live at Red Rocks on November 18, 2016, which was recorded on August 18, 2016 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, located about 10 miles west of Denver, Colorado. Their seventh studio album, Evolution, was released on October 19, 2018.
Before David Draiman joined Disturbed, guitarist Dan Donegan, drummer Mike Wengren, and bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak were in a band called Brawl with vocalist Erich Awalt. Before changing their name to "Brawl", however, Donegan mentioned in the band's DVD, Decade of Disturbed, that the name was originally going to be "Crawl"; they switched it to "Brawl", due to the name already being used by another band. Awalt left the band shortly after the recording of a demo tape; the other three members advertised for a singer. They posted an advertisement in the local music publication in Chicago, Illinois, called the "Illinois Entertainer". Draiman answered the advertisement after going to twenty other auditions that month. Guitarist Dan Donegan commented on Draiman: "You know, out of all the singers that we had talked to or auditioned, he [Draiman] was the only singer who was ready to go with originals. And that impressed me, just to attempt that".
With regard to Draiman being the singer for the band, Donegan said, "After a minute or two, he just starts banging out these melodies that were huge...I'm playing my guitar and I'm grinning from ear to ear, trying not to give it away that I like this guy, you know, because I don't want to, you know...[say] 'Yeah, we'll give you a call back. We'll, you know, discuss it.' But I was so psyched. Chill up my spine. I'm like, 'There is something here.'" As drummer Mike Wengren commented, "We clicked right off the bat." Draiman then joined the band in 1996 and the band was renamed Disturbed. When asked in an interview why he suggested to name the band "Disturbed," Draiman said, "It had been a name I have been contemplating for a band for years. It just seems to symbolize everything we were feeling at the time. The level of conformity that people are forced into was disturbing to us and we were just trying to push the envelope and the name just sorta made sense.
Disturbed headlined the 2018 Rock Fest, along with Godsmack and Incubus. The band announced via social media in early January of 2018 that they had entered the studio to begin recording their next studio album. In June 2018 lead guitarist Dan Donegan and bassist John Moyer confirmed with sources that the new album is complete, with 100% of the songs finished it is on to just mixing and mastering. Band members also posted a picture via Instagram together at a dinner party in celebration of completion of the recording process. The band's first album in over 3 years and the band’s first album in over 8 years to have bassist John Moyer being involved in.
The album, Evolution was released on October 19, 2018. On August 16, 2018, the lead single, titled "Are You Ready" was released. On September 21, 2018, the album's second single, titled "A Reason to Fight" was released.
Disturbed's mascot, named "The Guy", was originally just a drawing of a face with a large grin, as seen on the back of the album The Sickness. The original drawing of The Guy was then edited using a digital distorting program. After the original image had been distorted three times The Guy became the official mascot for the band. Later, he would be drawn as a full figure by artist David Finch.
Classified as a heavy meta or hard roc band, Disturbed is also regarded by some critics as nu metal and alternative metal. When asked about die-hard heavy metal fans not finding Disturbed heavy enough, Draiman at one time stated:
"We probably have too much melody going on or we're not quite as turbulent or caustic. While I really love that type of music, it's not what we try to do. If we have to place things in context, we're more hard rock than heavy metal these days. The secret is that we were never really part of any particular trend, although we definitely benefited from the popularity of what was called nu metal at the time ... We never had the stereotypical attributes that those bands had. We don’t rap; there’s no turntable involved; no fusion in that respect. We play, in my opinion, classic metal. Sabbath, Maiden, Priest, Metallica, Pantera: these are the bands that made us want to play."
Allmusic reviewer Bradley Torreano described the album Believe as "taking the sort of jump that their heroes in Soundgarden and Pantera made after their respective breakthrough records". He also described the title track as moving "from a brutal chug to a sweeping chorus that suddenly stops in its tracks and turns into a winding riff that recalls the work of vintage James Hetfield". Believe is also considered by several critics to be a step away from the nu metal sound featured on The Sickness, moving towards a more hard rock and heavy metal sound that was continued in their following albums.
According to frontman David Draiman on the band home documentary M.O.L., the lyrics that he writes are inspired by actual experiences of his own, and he stated that he likes to present his ideas with cryptic lyrics. These lyrical themes range from the Judeo-Christian concept of Heaven and Hell, domestic abuse, suicide, insanity, relationships, war, to more fantasy-like themes, such as vampirism, werewolves and demons.
They have often cited their influences as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Metallica, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Queensryche, Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden.
Guitarist Dan Donegan uses guitar tunings Drop C, Drop C# and Drop B (also occasionally Eb), which are lower tunings than regular E standard. These lower tunings allow for a heavier sound and quicker chord changes in Donegan's riffs. Donegan also uses subtle electronic effects, which the rest of the band refers to as "The Danny Donegan Orchestra".
2) Late 80's Thrash band who released the album Disturbing the Peace in 1988.
"Cool crossover/thrash metal. The music takes off quite a few times, especially when it comes up with contrasting mixtures, like "Comatose", which blends heavy doomy riffage with brutal death-tinged outbursts; there are also some undeveloped, but intriguing attempts at more technical thrash (the instrumental "Brain Deth", the sophisticated technical "Productive Intercourse Serial Killer"), spiced with some jolly, rock'n roll hooks. The shorter numbers are pure unbridled hardcore ("Kill 'Em"), but here come the laid-back, soft moments ("Bought & Sold", "Die Die Die"), and things are well balanced. "Evil Sensations" is a pleasant surprise near the end, being energetic thrash/crossover, with a nice technical twist, followed by the melodic, but interesting instrumental "Astronomically", leaving very good impression, partially ruined by the aggressive hardcore closer "What The Fuck". The band disliked the popularity that a novelty song like WTF produced, and it WAS a fan favorite but largely dropped from their live set in the 1990s. Due in part to the lyrics and how the band felt about the song. The band was formed in Minneapolis, MN but toured extensively all over, including the stomping grounds of the later Disturbed; Chicago! They played Jack Koshick's Milwaukee MetalFest in it's earliest days and supported Sepultura and Pestilence on tour, as well as Death and Sadus, and local legends IMPALER. Earl passed away in 2008, he is missed by all who knew him, and his MySpace page remains testament.
3) A 70s UK punk band.
4) OC ReMixer Mark Dillon.
Are You Ready
Disturbed Lyrics
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Get up, get up
Get up, get up
Get up, get up
Get up, get up
Get up, get up
Get up, get up
For the revolution For too long your power
Has been taken away It's been taken away
Does your heart feel heavy now
Savor the solution
Take those mental shackles off
And throw them away
You've got to get them out of your mind
Don't you let their vision leave you blind
Moving steady now
It's a revelation for so long your
Focus has been taken away
Now you're breaking away
They think they know you but
Here's an education
No they can't control you
Once you've broken away
They're done patrolling your mind
When they're searching for you, they will find
A force they aren't ready for
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for you to be strong
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for you to prove them wrong
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for you to be turned into someone
Who cannot be preyed upon
That's enough already now
You don't want to take it
All your reservations have been taken away
They've been taken away
So you think you're ready now
For the revolution
Yeah, they can't control you
Once you've broken away
You've got to get them out of your mind
When they stand before you they will find
A force they aren't ready for
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for you to be strong
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for you to prove them wrong
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for you to be turned into someone
Who cannot be preyed upon
Are you ready?
You got to get them out of your mind
When they stand before you they will find
A force they aren't ready for
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for you to be strong
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for you to prove them wrong
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for you to be turned into someone
Who cannot be preyed upon
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for us to be strong
Are you ready?
They aren't ready for us to prove them wrong
Are you ready?
Let me know you're ready for you to be turned into people
Who cannot be preyed upon
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
You cannot be preyed upon
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
The lyrics to "Are You Ready" by Disturbed seem to be a call to action for listeners to break free from mental shackles and take back their power. The song starts with the repetition of "Get up" which appears to be urging the listener to take action. The chorus asks the listener if they are ready to break away from what has been holding them back and stand strong against those who seek to control or prey upon them. The verse expands on this idea by referencing mental shackles, loss of focus, and feeling controlled by external forces. The bridge offers a glimpse of hope, as the song suggests that the listener can break away and become a force to be reckoned with.
The overall message of the song appears to be one of empowerment and liberation - the idea that each person has the power to free themselves from negative influences and take control of their own lives. The repetition and strong, rhythmic beat of the song serves to reinforce these ideas and encourage listeners to take action.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you ready?
Asking if the listener is prepared for a revolution.
Get up, get up
Urging the listener to take action.
Are you ready now?
Reiterating the question of whether the listener is prepared for change.
For the revolution For too long your power
Noting that the revolution will bring power back to the listener, who has been disempowered for too long.
Has been taken away It's been taken away
Repeating the message that the listener's power has been taken away up until now.
Does your heart feel heavy now
Asking the listener if they are experiencing emotional weight from their situation.
Savor the solution
Encouraging the listener to appreciate the solution that the revolution presents.
Take those mental shackles off
Advising the listener to let go of the mental constraints that have held them back.
And throw them away
Emphasizing that the listener should discard these limitations completely.
You've got to get them out of your mind
Repeating the importance of freeing oneself from mental constraints.
Don't you let their vision leave you blind
Urging the listener not to lose sight of their own goals while avoiding the limitations imposed by others.
Moving steady now
Encouraging the listener to take measured and deliberate steps towards progress.
It's a revelation for so long your
Asserting that the revolution helps the listener to have a new and exciting perspective on life.
Focus has been taken away
Reminding the listener that the situation they have been in has impaired their ability to focus.
Now you're breaking away
Acknowledging that the listener is moving towards change and progress.
They think they know you but
Asserting that those who have oppressed and disempowered the listener have a false understanding of who the listener is.
Here's an education
Explaining that the truth about who the listener is will become apparent following the revolution.
No they can't control you
Asserting that the oppressive parties will have no control over the listener following the revolution.
They're done patrolling your mind
Implying that the oppressive parties are no longer able to monitor and manipulate the listener's thoughts and actions.
When they're searching for you, they will find
Asserting that the oppressive parties will be unable to find and control the listener following the revolution.
A force they aren't ready for
Implying that the listener will possess strength and resilience beyond what the oppressive parties are prepared to face.
They aren't ready for you to be strong
Reiterating that the oppressive parties will not be able to handle the listener's strength.
They aren't ready for you to prove them wrong
Asserting that making progress despite the odds will disorient the oppressive parties.
They aren't ready for you to be turned into someone
Explaining that the listener will rewrite their own story and identity in a way that disregards the oppressive parties' wishes.
Who cannot be preyed upon
Emphasizing that the listener will become impervious to the oppressive parties' efforts to take advantage of them.
That's enough already now
Asserting that the listener has endured enough of the oppressive situation and is ready to move towards change.
You don't want to take it
Encouraging the listener not to accept their situation any longer and to seek progress instead.
All your reservations have been taken away
Implying that the listener has no legitimate reason to be held back from seeking change and progress.
So you think you're ready now
Acknowledging that the listener is mentally and emotionally prepared for the revolution.
Let me know you're ready for you to be turned into people
Asking the listener to indicate that they are ready for change and the status of being transformed.
They aren't ready for us to be strong
Referring to a collective of oppressed people moving towards progress and asserting that the oppressive parties cannot handle such strength.
Are you ready?
Reiterating the question of whether the listener is prepared for change and progress.
You cannot be preyed upon
Endowing the listener with a state of imperviousness to the oppressive parties' efforts.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Draiman, Kevin Churko, Mike Wengren, Dan Donegan
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Disturbed
It is with tremendous pride, joy, and anticipation that we look forward to sharing the next chapter in the creative life of Disturbed with the world.
This record is truly unique, and very special to us, and we can only hope that upon listening to it, that the world will feel the same.
The record showcases the most adventurous and eclectic combination of musical styles and moods that we’ve ever attempted in our careers. Each song truly has its own identity, feel, and power.
The writing and recording sessions that fostered this album were truly an emotional and magical experience for us, creating without boundaries or limitations, and simply going where each day’s musical inspiration led us. Influenced by some of the great classic rock records of our youth, it is an experience unlike anything we’ve previously created.
Its time is drawing near for the world to finally hear what is undoubtably the most daring record of our lives.
Evolution is coming.
Are you ready?
Pre-order the new album EVOLUTION here: https://disturbed.lnk.to/evolutionAY
Disturbed
It is with tremendous pride, joy, and anticipation that we look forward to sharing the next chapter in the creative life of Disturbed with the world.
This record is truly unique, and very special to us, and we can only hope that upon listening to it, that the world will feel the same.
The record showcases the most adventurous and eclectic combination of musical styles and moods that we’ve ever attempted in our careers. Each song truly has its own identity, feel, and power.
The writing and recording sessions that fostered this album were truly an emotional and magical experience for us, creating without boundaries or limitations, and simply going where each day’s musical inspiration led us. Influenced by some of the great classic rock records of our youth, it is an experience unlike anything we’ve previously created.
Its time is drawing near for the world to finally hear what is undoubtably the most daring record of our lives.
Evolution is coming.
Are you ready?
Pre-order the new album EVOLUTION here: https://disturbed.lnk.to/evolutionAY
Mr Sata
Disturbed Algeria is ready 🤘🤘
Stratton
Disturbed FOREVER A DISTURBED ONE. This album will be so, so good. I can tell! Love you guys!
My Name Is
looks like "Voices"
SoFLsteel777
Love it! Pls come back to south FL!
Metaloke
Disturbed is one of those rare bands that keep the same sound and still sound awesome decades later.
Thursday Five nine
True that
Julian J
Eh I'd argue it's declined since their indestructible album. They managed to put out a hit or two but not many great albums.
KSoft Games
@Julian J I've heard that was partially due to David's poor health a few years ago
miss 2000
@Julian J@julianj9830t That's not what they said so quit reinterpreting peoples positive opinions looking for an opportunity to rehash the tired, old opinion that they're "not as good as they used to be"....we get it. The point is, they have kept to the same key elements that made them who they are. Every band has their peak era, that's the whole point of being such an accomplished band; they already proved themselves. They don't have anything to prove to you or anyone. They already made their impact, they dont have to keep proving themselves over and over again for the rest of their lives. They're legends and are as great as they've always been. They could quit making music now and they'd still be legends. The title doesn't expire. Decades of skill doesn't just disappear. So it's a bold face lie that they're not as good as they've always been. People love pretending a band is not good anymore just because they don't like their new music. It doesn't work like that and that will never make sense.
Let the living die.