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".
Deceiver
Disturbed Lyrics
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You can't deny it!
So let the war begin
You're far from innocent
Hell I just don't know where it will end
You are the one to blame
You made a habit of
Another fallacy
Is laid in front of me
Now I just don't know
What to believe
Another animal
Sent to devour what-
Ever's left inside
[Chorus]
I know now!
It's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover
You leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of
Deceiving me now.
A mortal enemy
Has been revealed in me
How come I wasn't able to see
Another vampire
Getting their fix from
Sucking up my life (OW!)
An evil entity
Had taken hold of me
Ripped out my heart and started to feed
I still remember when
I thought that all you were
Eating was my pride
[Chorus]
This idiot won't let me go
Slowly penetrating the mind
I tell you now, my little puppet
You'll suffer me
You don't want to let me go
Till I've taken over your life
I'll ensure you survive
Little puppet don't die
Let me, let me die
Little puppet don't die
Let me, let me die
Little toy don't die
[Chorus]
Disturbed's song Deceiver is a hard-hitting and emotional piece that is about a person dealing with the aftermath of discovering that someone close to them has been lying to them. The lyrics convey a sense of betrayal and confusion as the person comes to terms with the realization that they've been deceived. The opening lines "You've been caught in a lie! You can't deny it!" make it clear that this revelation has shaken the person to their core.
The following lines "So let the war begin You're far from innocent Hell I just don't know where it will end" show that the person is ready to confront the liar, and the situation has now become a battle. The lyrics "Another fallacy Is laid in front of me Now I just don't know What to believe" suggest that the person has been lied to multiple times and is now unsure of what to trust. The lyrics that follow describe the liar as an animal that is devouring what is left inside the person. The lyrics also describe the liar as a vampire or an evil entity that has taken hold of them and is feeding off them.
The chorus, "I know now! It's all been a lie And I'll never come to know why I learn to discover You're leaving me now It's all been a lie I don't ever want to know why You've mastered the art of Deceiving me now," conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance. The person has come to terms with the fact that the relationship was built on lies, and they don't want to know why the other person did it. The lyrics "Little puppet don't die Little puppet you're suffering Don't let me die Little toy don't die" suggest that the person feels like they are being controlled and manipulated by the liar.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been caught in a lie!!
I have evidence that proves that you have been dishonest!
You can't deny it!
You cannot argue against the proof that has been presented!
So let the war begin
We are now entering into a hostile conflict with each other!
You're far from innocent
You are not free from guilt or blame in this situation!
Hell I just don't know where it will end
I am uncertain of how this conflict will conclude!
You are the one to blame
You are responsible for the negative consequences that have resulted from your actions!
You made a habit of
You have developed a pattern of behavior where you consistently engage in:
Fucking up my life.
Sabotaging and causing problems in my personal affairs!
Another fallacy
Yet another false belief or mistaken idea has been presented to me!
Is laid in front of me
It has been presented to me for consideration!
Now I just don't know
I am overwhelmed with confusion and doubt
What to believe
I am uncertain of which information or ideas to accept as true!
Another animal
Another person who lacks empathy and preys on others for their own benefit
Sent to devour what
Has been sent to consume or destroy whatever
Evers left inside
Remains of my sense of trust or happiness that may still exist within me!
I know now!
I have come to a realization and understanding of the situation!
It's all been a lie
Everything I believed or trusted has been falsified and deceptive!
And I'll never come to know why
I will never understand the true motives or reasons behind your deception!
I learn to discover
I am actively seeking out and uncovering the truth about the situation!
You're leaving me now
You are discarding me or separating from me
I don't ever want to know why
I am refusing to seek or accept any explanation or justification for your actions!
You've mastered the art of
You have become exceptionally skilled and experienced in the act of
Deceiving me now.
Misleading, tricking, or manipulating me in a sophisticated and effective manner!
A mortal enemy
An adversary with intentions to bring harm or defeat to me
Has been revealed in me
I have gained knowledge and awareness of this enemy's presence within me
How come I wasn't able to see
I am questioning why I did not recognize or acknowledge this enemy sooner!
Another vampire
Another person who sustain themselves at other people's expense!
Getting their fix from
Deriving pleasure or satisfaction from
Sucking up my life
Draining and depleting my energy, resources, and well-being!
An evil entity
An entity or force that has malicious and harmful intention!
Had taken hold of me
I was under the control or influence of this negative entity!
Ripped out my heart and started to feed
This entity has taken away my emotional capacity to love or care for myself and others and is taking advantage of this!
I still remember when
I have not forgotten the past when
I thought that all you were
I believed that you were nothing more than
Eating was my blood
Taking from me without giving anything in return, consuming my resources!
Little puppet don't die
I am expressing sympathy and concern for someone who is powerless and being manipulated!
Little puppet you're suffering
I am acknowledging the suffering and pain that comes with being powerless and controlled by others!
Don't let me die
I am asking someone to prevent my destruction or downfall!
Little toy don't die
Similar to the previous two lines, but specifically emphasizing someone who is being used for someone else's benefit rather than just controlled!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN
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@agrippa5643
You've been caught in a lie
You can't deny it
So let the war begin
You're far from innocent
Hell, I just don't know where it will end
You are the one to blame
You've made a habit of fucking up my life
Another fallacy is laid in front of me
Now I just don't know what to believe
Another animal sent to devour whatever's left inside
And it's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover, you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
A mortal enemy
Has been revealed to me
How come I wasn't able to see
Another vampire
Getting a fix from sucking up my life
An evil entity had taken hold of me
Ripped out my heart and started to feed
I still remember when
I thought that all you were eating was my pride
And it's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
This idiot won't let me go
Slowly penetrating the mind
I tell you now, my little puppet you'll suffer me
You don't wanna let me go
'Til I've taken over your life
I'll ensure you survive
Little puppet, don't die, let me, let me die
Little puppet, don't die, let me, let me die
Little toy, don't die
It's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
It's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
@egebabus3423
You've been caught in a lie
You can't deny it
So let the war begin
You're far from innocent
Hell, I just don't know where it will end
You are the one to blame
You've made a habit of fucking up my life
Another fallacy is laid in front of me
Now I just don't know what to believe
Another animal sent to devour whatever's left inside
And it's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover, you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
A mortal enemy
Has been revealed to me
How come I wasn't able to see
Another vampire
Getting a fix from sucking up my life
An evil entity had taken hold of me
Ripped out my heart and started to feed
I still remember when
I thought that all you were eating was my pride
And it's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
This idiot won't let me go
Slowly penetrating the mind
I tell you now, my little puppet you'll suffer me
You don't wanna let me go
'Til I've taken over your life
I'll ensure you survive
Little puppet, don't die, let me, let me die
Little puppet, don't die, let me, let me die
Little toy, don't die
It's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
It's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
@khemrajdeolall7164
You've been caught in a lie
You can't deny it
So let the war begin
You're far from innocent
Hell, I just don't know where it will end
You are the one to blame
You've made a habit of fucking up my life
Another fallacy is laid in front of me
Now I just don't know what to believe
Another animal sent to devour whatever's left inside
And it's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover, you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
A mortal enemy
Has been revealed to me
How come I wasn't able to see
Another vampire
Getting a fix from sucking up my life
An evil entity had taken hold of me
Ripped out my heart and started to feed
I still remember when
I thought that all you were eating was my pride
And it's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
This idiot won't let me go
Slowly penetrating the mind
I tell you now, my little puppet you'll suffer me
You don't wanna let me go
'Til I've taken over your life
I'll ensure you survive
Little puppet, don't die, let me, let me die
Little puppet, don't die, let me, let me die
Little toy, don't die
It's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
It's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
@deadeyeruby5182
the album is such a banger, wish it was played live
@labret2
"You've mastered the art of deceiving me now" - this is a cool line.
@agrippa5643
You've been caught in a lie
You can't deny it
So let the war begin
You're far from innocent
Hell, I just don't know where it will end
You are the one to blame
You've made a habit of fucking up my life
Another fallacy is laid in front of me
Now I just don't know what to believe
Another animal sent to devour whatever's left inside
And it's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover, you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
A mortal enemy
Has been revealed to me
How come I wasn't able to see
Another vampire
Getting a fix from sucking up my life
An evil entity had taken hold of me
Ripped out my heart and started to feed
I still remember when
I thought that all you were eating was my pride
And it's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
This idiot won't let me go
Slowly penetrating the mind
I tell you now, my little puppet you'll suffer me
You don't wanna let me go
'Til I've taken over your life
I'll ensure you survive
Little puppet, don't die, let me, let me die
Little puppet, don't die, let me, let me die
Little toy, don't die
It's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
It's all been a lie
And I'll never come to know why
Awoke to discover you leaving me now
It's all been a lie
I don't ever want to know why
You've mastered the art of deceiving me now
@aguythatthinks7931
I love seeing these communities of people that have had their lives imprinted by disturbed and especially this album too.
@johndickens7071
This is Not the only album that got people inspired or interested
It was their first album that blew all away
@WFly101
@@johndickens7071Funny I hated (okay maybe an exaggeration) their first album and absolutely adored the 3 after it.
@RudeReaper
Disturbed is always there to slap me out of depression.
@warg3397
Same here
@MiguelMedV
"Slap me out of my depression", that's actually a great way to describe it now that I think about it, well said 👌🏼...
@DylanIhtiyar
FACTS !!! keep rocking bro things will get better in the end