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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.
Dehumanized
Disturbed Lyrics
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A threat to no one
Weak and humbled
In my disgrace
Sweet departure
Is what I long for
Careless moments
Dead philosophy
If I offer you my soul
Will you carry me away?
I cannot be the only one
To be dehumanized again
Left behind
Too determined
To be forgotten
Nothing left to enrapture me
Hard and silent but softly breaking
No beloved to comfort me
Ooh, dead philosophy
If I offer you my soul
Will you carry me away?
I cannot be the only one
To be dehumanized again
Left behind
Feel the determination built into my mind
You're never gonna find me
I'll wipe the world away
Your face it will remind me
Just how much I have to leave
If I offer you my soul
Will you carry me away?
I cannot be the only one
To be dehumanized again, tell
If I offer you my soul
Will you carry me away?
I cannot be the only one
To be dehumanized again
Left behind
Into my mind
The lyrics to Disturbed's song Dehumanized speak of a feeling of being lost in slumber and a sense of being weak and humbled. The singer expresses a desire for a sweet departure, possibly seeking an escape or a release from their troubles. The lyrics also speak of a dead philosophy, perhaps referring to a lack of belief or meaning in life. The singer offers their soul in hopes of being carried away and not being the only one to feel dehumanized and left behind.
The use of dark themes and imagery is a common trait in Disturbed's music, and Dehumanized is no exception. The lyrics are powerful and emotive, capturing a sense of pain and longing for something more. The song is an expression of the human experience, specifically the struggle to find meaning, purpose, and connection in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in slumber
Being asleep, unconscious or unaware of surroundings
A threat to no one
Not being harmful, dangerous or of concern to anyone
Weak and humbled
Lacking strength and feeling humiliated or degraded
In my disgrace
Feeling ashamed or unworthy due to one's own actions or circumstances
Sweet departure
Peaceful and pleasant escape or release from life's troubles
Is what I long for
Strongly desiring or yearning for something
Careless moments
Moments of freedom and lack of concern or worry
To comfort me
To provide solace or ease my pain
Dead philosophy
Beliefs or principles that are no longer meaningful, relevant or practical
If I offer you my soul
If I give you my innermost self or essence
Will you carry me away?
Will you take me to a better place or situation?
I cannot be the only one
I am not the only person going through this situation or feeling these emotions
To be dehumanized again
To feel stripped of one's humanity, dignity or worth
Left behind
Feeling abandoned, forgotten, or left alone
Too determined
Being very firm, persistent and resolute
To be forgotten
To be disregarded, ignored or erased from memory
Nothing left to enrapture me
No longer being captivated, fascinated or attracted by anything
Hard and silent but softly breaking
Appearing tough and emotionless, but quietly suffering inside
No beloved to comfort me
No loved one or close person to provide solace or support
Feel the determination built into my mind
Experience the strong resolve and willpower present in my thoughts
You're never gonna find me
You will never locate or discover me
I'll wipe the world away
I will erase, obliterate or eliminate the world and all its troubles
Your face it will remind me
Seeing your face will make me remember or recall something unpleasant or painful
Just how much I have to leave
How much I have to abandon or give up in order to escape or be free
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN, STEVE KMAK
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Kruszon
[LYRICS]
Lost in slumber
A threat to no one
Weak and humbled in my disgrace
Sweet departure is what I long for
Careless moments to comfort me
Dead philosophy
If I offer you my soul
Will you carry me away?
I cannot be the only one
To be dehumanized again
Left behind
Too determined
To be forgotten
Nothing left to enrapture me
Hard and silent, softly breaking
No beloved to comfort me
Dead philosophy
If I offer you my soul
Will you carry me away?
I cannot be the only one
To be dehumanized again
Left behind
Feel the determination built into my mind
You're never going to find me
I'll wipe the world away
Your face it will remind me
Just how much I have to leave
If I offer you my soul
Will you carry me away?
I cannot be the only one
To be dehumanized again
Said
If I offer you my soul
Will you carry me away?
I cannot be the only one
To be dehumanized again
Left behind
Into my mind
ChemistryStudent
"If I offer you my soul, will you carry me away?" A song for the children of a lost generation, watching the world fall apart to be reborn from the ashes once more. Remember.
J.R. Allen Cook
It's a tribute to the American love for Satan 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Noble Kale
Nothing to do with Politics or corrupt modern Society, he's talking Upon Human Nature and the duality of mankind.
David was Jewish early in his life, on top of that his GF committed suicide when he was 15 and he Said in an interview that he's had an image of Satan Offerìng him to sell his soul had he wanted to see Her again, which Is what Inside the Fire Is inspired to.
This Song Is litteral, it truly has a religious meaning to It, when David wants to do political songs he mentions It in the Song itself like Legions of Monsters or The Vengful one, he's very explicit, not implicit.
On modern days It wouldn't be, since David Currently stopped being Religious for reasons unknown.
nicmendz
@J.R. Allen Cook Draiman said before performing this song live; "We do not acknowledge the existence of satan in the first place. He is a bedtime story told to children, to frighten them into sleep." It's safe to assume that you are dead wrong.
Cristo Antonio Marenco Saborio
Deam
cralo
@nicmendz Satan is real, the curse of reality. or something like that. the spiral of tragedy maybe
Calloflunacy
Thank you so much you guys for posting these songs, exactly what the world needs right now!
Jordano
True
Severin Oden
Why does it say it came out 7 months ago? Was it reposted?
Velocity Rapture
@Severin Oden all of there albums were reposted except immortalized and Evolution, although the bonus tracks from immortalized were also reposted. The reposted albums all have better sound quality.