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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.
Enemy
Disturbed Lyrics
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You are my hated enemy
I am enemy
A number one-rated enemy
I'm a labelled enemy
I am your mortal enemy
My actions enemy
Make me your bitter enemy
All the world around enemy (ow ow)
They're tearin' up the ground enemy (ow ow)
They're drawn in by the sound, enemy, enemy
I must eliminate my enemy
(ow ow) enemy
(ow ow) enemy
(ow ow) enemy
Enemy
I must eliminate my enemy
Your people enemy
My people's hated enemy
What are you enemy
Though a created enemy
I terminate the enemy
I eradicate the hated enemy
I am an enemy
My very greatest enemy
All the world around enemy (ow ow)
They're tearin' up the ground enemy (ow ow)
They're drawn in by the sound, enemy, enemy
I must eliminate my enemy
(ow ow) enemy
(ow ow) enemy
(ow ow) enemy
Enemy
I must eliminate my enemy
Shout
You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill life
You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill life
You try to tell me you love life
Then find another way to kill life
You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill
Wanting, Love Life
Needing, Kill Life
Wanting, Love Life
Needing, Kill my
Enemy
Enemy
Enemy
Enemy! (Repeated until the end. This one included 13 times.)
Shout
You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill life
You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill
"Enemy" by Disturbed is a song that approaches the theme of conflict and hatred, and how those feelings can fuel our actions towards other individuals or groups. The lyrics are written from the perspective of someone who identifies themselves as an enemy to others, and who also feels threatened by the existence of their enemies. The opening verse introduces the concept of opposing forces and how they define each other, using the repetition of "enemy" to reinforce the idea. The chorus presents a sense of urgency and the desire to eliminate the enemy, both as a way of defending oneself and as a means of achieving victory. The bridge takes a critical stance towards the enemy, accusing them of claiming to love life while actively seeking ways to kill it.
The song can be interpreted as a reflection of the destructive nature of conflict, and how it can make people see others as mere obstacles to overcome or threats to their survival. Moreover, the lyrics suggest that enemies are not always clearly defined, as they can be created by differences in ideology or other circumstances. The repetitive use of "enemy" also highlights the divisiveness of such relationships, and the way they can become deeply ingrained in our psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
You are enemy
The person being addressed is an enemy
You are my hated enemy
The person being addressed is a specifically despised adversary
I am enemy
The singer is an enemy
A number one-rated enemy
The artist is highly regarded as an enemy
I'm a labelled enemy
The artist has been given a derogatory label indicating enmity
I am your mortal enemy
The singer is an enemy who poses a deadly threat to the addressee
My actions enemy
The singer's behavior is adversarial
Make me your bitter enemy
The artist wants to be an even more venomous adversary to the addressee
All the world around enemy (ow ow)
Enemies are ubiquitous and overwhelming
They're tearin' up the ground enemy (ow ow)
Enemies are wreaking havoc
They're drawn in by the sound, enemy, enemy
Enemies are drawn to conflict and hostility
I must eliminate my enemy
The artist must destroy their adversary
(ow ow) enemy
Enemies are ever-present and destructive
Your people enemy
The addressee's associates are enemies
My people's hated enemy
The singer's group has a particular revulsion towards the addressee's associates
What are you enemy
The artist is questioning the addressee's identity as an adversary
Though a created enemy
The artist acknowledges that the addressee is a designated foe
I terminate the enemy
The singer eliminates adversaries
I eradicate the hated enemy
The singer is highly effective at eliminating despised adversaries
I am an enemy
The artist is an adversary
My very greatest enemy
The addressee is the artist's most severe foe
Shout
An exhortation to yell or scream
You try to tell me that you love life
The addressee claims to cherish life
Then find another way to kill life
The addressee's actions belie their supposed reverence for life
Wanting, Love Life
Desire for a life-affirming existence
Needing, Kill Life
Craving destruction or death
Enemy!
The singer's declaration of enmity
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BlackLemon6532
One of the best song they have done ❤️🔥❤️🔥 the message in it is deep
Annie p
Have not seen them live but every album, I've known the song lyrics word for word. I feel f'n old but I'm here in 2022 and every time my kids say "enemy" I have to play this bc otherwise can't get it out of my head. I feel this band is supposed to have stood the test of time. Where's everyone? Where are millennials loving this? Please anyone one social media, bring this band to the people!! They deserve it.
Vol Smik
but... they are the enemy..
Elizabeth Hansen
Die-hard fan since I was 13!
Maaike van der Velde
Still listening in 2021, still getting the urge to scream my lungs out! Love it
njcurmudgeon
Still listening in 2023...
ugliest_pumpkin
I’ve seen disturbed 7 times and want to see them 7 more I love you disturbed! You’ve helped me through ending it all!!!!!❤❤❤
Carlin Leneker-frisch
I know down with the sickness is like the key song on this album, but this song captures soo much atmosphere of the entire picture disturbed was portraying. Every time i listen to this album its like im doing 150mph in a clapped out 350z through a post bio warfare steampunk city that wants nothing more than to see me crash into a burning fireworks factory. I love it
Taylor Jensen
My mom took me to the disturbed concert at the saltair about three years ago. Best thing I've ever done in my life thus far
TheKate233
Yeah I have seen Disturbed live too it is one of the best experiences of my life XD