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 metal or hard rock 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."
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".
Bound
Disturbed Lyrics
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Darkness cover me
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not ready to walk inside of where you're taking me
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time
Leave me be
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm never going to tow the line of your conformity
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not ready to leave the realm of anonymity
Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time
Get away from me
Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time
The lyrics to Disturbed's song Bound reflect the struggles of an individual who is put in an uncomfortable and compromising situation. The person is not willing to give in to the expectations and demands of the other person. The singer of the song is not ready to die or compromise their values for someone else’s comfort. The line “Because of what you don't tell me” could mean that the other person is hiding something, causing the singer to feel uneasy and hesitant.
The chorus of the song reiterates the singer’s reluctance to be swayed or influenced by the other person. The phrase “you’re wasting time” emphasizes the inevitability of the situation. The other person will never win the singer over or change them. The repeated line “Leave me be” also reinforces the singer’s desire to maintain their individuality and not be pressured into conformity.
The song’s message can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but it ultimately speaks to the importance of staying true to oneself and being unafraid to stand up for what one believes in. The singer rejects the other person’s advances and refuses to be molded into something they are not. It’s a powerful and empowering message that speaks to the importance of individuality and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ready
I am preparing myself for what is about to happen.
Darkness cover me
The situation surrounding me is bleak and I am affected by it.
I'm not ready to die, girl
I am not ready for the worst-case scenario of this situation.
Because of what you don't tell me
I am left unsure and in the dark because you are not giving me the necessary information.
I'm not ready to walk inside of where you're taking me
I am hesitant to follow you into the unknown.
I'm not willing to compromise the man I want to be
I refuse to change who I am at my core and become someone I do not want to be.
Think you're a little bit closer
You believe that you are making progress towards convincing or changing me.
To changing me
You are attempting to alter my beliefs or opinions.
You're never winning me over
Despite your attempts, I will not be swayed or convinced to do something I do not want to do.
You're wasting time
Your efforts are futile and pointless.
Leave me be
I request that you stop trying to persuade me and leave me alone.
I'm never going to tow the line of your conformity
I will not conform to your expectations or standards.
I'm not ready to leave the realm of anonymity
I am comfortable with my current level of visibility and do not want to become more exposed.
Get away from me
I demand that you physically remove yourself from my presence.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN, STEVE KMAK
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I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not ready to walk inside of where you're taking me
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not willing to compromise the man I want to be
Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time
@mehdivavana3359
Ready
Darkness cover me
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not ready to walk inside of where you're taking me
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not willing to compromise the man i want to be
Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time
Leave me be
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm never going to tow the line of your conformity
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not ready to leave the realm of anonymity
Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time
Get away from me
Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time
@imdraconlion3357
vocals never fail to impress.
@hookandjet
That little hand/head motion David does when he says, "because of what you dont tell me" is like a chef's kiss.
@gxrdian
It's cool how the song is named Bound but it actually embodies a very powerful feeling of freedom, of denying the chains that are being forced upon you. Kinda of a hidden jewel by Disturbed, not very popular to the average listener.
@beezwax7427
Genius says otherwise
@Grzesuav94
It's my absolute favourite, along with Innocence and Vengeful One.
@regretfulladproductions4300
David uses the music as a weapon to do that Terrible thing. In part.
@fhantomenace5610
This song has resonated so well over the years.
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