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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.
Crucified
Disturbed Lyrics
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I could bear to turn away
Now that it's come to this
Is there nothing left to say?
I've never known before
Such exquisite suffering
As I watched you walk away
I gave in to panicking
I can't believe that
This is really happening
Have I really lost again?
Desperation drives me insane
I will focus all the pain
Right into your heart
Till it makes you blind
Till the faces of your former world
Have fallen from your sight
Till you're mine
Until the voice of doubt no longer
Dominates your mind
I'm crucified
Cold and un-whole again
Crying out and questioning
Will I ever love again?
What's the point of anything?
It takes a toll again
This is where the "fun" begins
Visions haunt me through the night
Now I'm dying for your sins
I can't believe that
If you looked me in the face
You could say there's nothing left
How the silence drives me insane
I will focus all my pain
Right into your heart
Till it makes you blind
Till the faces of your former world
Have fallen from your sight
Till you're mine
Until the voice of doubt no longer
Dominates your mind
I'm crucified
I cannot feel anything, anger I've been harboring
You've nailed me to the cross, upon it will remain
I can't feel anything, rage inside is festering
You've nailed me to the cross, upon it will remain
I will focus all my pain
Right into your heart
Till it makes you blind
Till the faces of your former world
Have fallen from your sight
Till you're mine
Until the voice of doubt no longer
Dominates your mind
I'm crucified
Till the faces of your former world
Have fallen from your sight
Till you're mine
Until the voice of doubt no longer
Dominates your mind
I'm crucified
The lyrics to Disturbed's song "Crucified" express an intense sense of pain and desperation that comes from loss and rejection. The singer struggles with watching someone they love walk away and questioning if there was anything they could have done or said to change the outcome. They express feeling "cold and un-whole again" and wondering if they will ever love again or if there is any point to anything. The lyrics escalate to a point of seeking revenge, willing to focus their pain "right into your heart" and crucifying the person who has caused them such suffering.
The repetition of the lines "till it makes you blind" and "till you're mine" suggest a desire to take control and possess the person who is causing the singer's pain, until they no longer have any power over them. The image of being "crucified" brings to mind the intense suffering and martyrdom associated with the crucifixion of Jesus, suggesting that the pain the singer feels is not just emotional, but spiritual in nature as well. The final repeated lines, "till the faces of your former world have fallen from your sight" and "until the voice of doubt no longer dominates your mind," suggest a desire to completely dominate and control the other person until they are free of any doubts or uncertainties, as if the singer is taking on a god-like role.
Overall, the lyrics to "Crucified" are deeply emotional and intense, expressing the pain of rejection and loss and the desire to take control and seek revenge. It is a powerful statement about the struggle to maintain emotional control and respond to loss in a healthy way.
Line by Line Meaning
When others left before
I've been through rejection before, but this one was too much for me
I could bear to turn away
I couldn't handle the thought of losing you
Now that it's come to this
Now that I've lost you, I'm left with nothing
Is there nothing left to say?
Is there any hope for us at all?
I've never known before
This is the worst pain I've ever felt
Such exquisite suffering
The pain is so intense and overwhelming
As I watched you walk away
I felt helpless and devastated
I gave in to panicking
I couldn't control my emotions and thoughts
I can't believe that
I'm in shock that this is happening to me
This is really happening
This is not just a bad dream or imagination
Have I really lost again?
Why do I keep ending up alone and heartbroken?
Desperation drives me insane
I feel so desperate and hopeless that it's driving me insane
I will focus all the pain
I'll use this pain to motivate me to get revenge
Right into your heart
I'll make you feel the same pain and suffering that I'm feeling
Till it makes you blind
You'll be so consumed by pain that you won't see anything else
Till the faces of your former world
You won't care about anyone or anything else in your life
Have fallen from your sight
Your world will revolve solely around me and our pain
Till you're mine
I'll make sure you belong to me and no one else
Until the voice of doubt no longer
I'll make sure there's no room in your mind for doubt
Dominates your mind
You'll be completely under my control
I cannot feel anything, anger I've been harboring
My anger has taken over and I feel nothing else
You've nailed me to the cross, upon it will remain
You've hurt me so deeply and I'll never forget it or forgive you
I can't feel anything, rage inside is festering
I'm consumed by rage and it's only getting worse
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN
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When others left before
I could bear to turn away
Now that it's come to this
Is there nothing left to say?
I've never known before
Such exquisite suffering
As I watched you walk away
I gave in to panicking
I can't believe that
This is really happening
Have I really lost again?
Desperation drives me insane
I will focus all the pain
Right into your heart
Till it makes you blind
Till the faces of your former world
Have fallen from your sight
Till you're mine
Until the voice of doubt no longer
Dominates your mind
I'm crucified
Cold and unwhole again
Crying out and questioning
Will I ever love again?
What's the point of anything?
It takes a toll again
This is where the "fun" begins
Visions haunt me through the night
Now I'm dying for your sins
I can't believe that
If you looked me in the face
You could say there's nothing left
How the silence drives me insane
I will focus all my pain
Right into your heart
Till it makes you blind
Till the faces of your former world
Have fallen from your sight
Till you're mine
Until the voice of doubt no longer
Dominates your mind
I'm crucified
I cannot feel anything; anger I've been harboring
You've nailed me to the cross; upon it, I will remain
I can't feel anything; rage inside is festering
You've nailed me to the cross; upon it, I will remain
I will focus all my pain
Right into your heart
Till it makes you blind
Till the faces of your former world
Have fallen from your sight
Till you're mine (mine)
Until the voice of doubt no longer
Dominates your mind
I'm crucified
Till it makes you blind (blind)
Till the faces of your former world
Have fallen from your sight (I'm crucified)
Till you're mine (mine)
Until the voice of doubt no longer
Dominates your mind
I'm crucified
@GojiBoiEarth1964
David’s vocals in this album is really underrated.
@chrysatoumpa9448
Asylum really is one hell of an album.Absolutely timeless.
@mentos7070
Hell yeah.
@hippietoughcreations1663
I love how this song is all clean vocals, not so rough sounding but still intense and hard hitting. I love the rough vocals too
@laitan722
Thank you for your love and support we obviously wouldn’t have made it this far without you💛..Send us a mail contactusdisturbed@gmail.com
@kingmisfit4002
I totally agree with you !!
@biogrisha4433
It's strange, but every time I listen to this song, it sounds with a different mood. Sometimes I find it very expressive and emotional, and other times it's calm and lingering, as if it's sung so as not to disturb anyone at night.
@lemondragon5971
Quite the throwback. Reminds me of my days in highschool, trudging through classes only entertained by the music y'all created, this song in particular got me through a bad breakup
@neno2754
This gets me through high school in the last 2 years
@laitan722
We appreciate you for your love and support we wouldn’t have made it this far without you💛..Send us a mail contactusdisturbed@gmail.com