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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.
Liberate
Disturbed Lyrics
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Liberate your mind, you motherfucker
You're so narrow-minded, so narrow-minded
So, liberate your mind, you motherfucker
Will you liberate your mind?
Liberate your mind, you motherfucker
You're so narrow-minded, so narrow-minded
Will you liberate your mind this time?
Bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mind
Can't you see that the pace has just fallen behind?
All the hate in your heart will be leaving you blind
So, bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mind now
Bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mind
Can't you see that the pace has just fallen behind?
All the hate in your heart will be leaving you blind
So, bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mind this time
Waiting, for your modern messiah
To take away all the hatred
That darkens the light in your eye
Still awaiting, I
Liberate your mind, you motherfucker
You're so narrow-minded, so narrow-minded
So, liberate your mind, you motherfucker
Will you liberate your mind?
Liberate your mind, you motherfucker
You're so narrow-minded, so narrow-minded
So, liberate your mind, you motherfucker
Will you liberate your mind this time?
Bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mind
Can't you see that the pace has just fallen behind?
All the hate in your heart will be leaving you blind
So, bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mind now
Bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mind
Can't you see that the pace has just fallen behind?
All the hate in your heart will be leaving you blind
So, bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mind this time
Waiting, for your modern messiah
To take away all the hatred
That darkens the light in your eye
Still awaiting, I
"Out of Zion shall come forth a law
And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem
Nation shall not raise sword against nation
And they shall not learn war anymore
For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken"
Waiting, for your modern messiah
To take away all the hatred
That darkens the light in your eye
How long will we be waiting
For your modern messiah
To take away all the hatred
That darkens the light in your eye?
Still awaiting, I
Still awaiting, I
The lyrics to Disturbed's song "Liberate" carry a powerful message about freeing oneself from narrow-mindedness and hate. The bold motherfucker in the song is encouraged not to restrict his thoughts and ideas because of the pace of others around him. The reference to the darkening of light in one's eye highlights the destructive power of hatred. The singer suggests that we are waiting for a modern messiah to take away the hatred and bring a world of peace where nations will not learn war anymore. The lyrics are about wanting to break free from the mental shackles of hate and intolerance and embrace a new way of thinking and living.
The repetition of the phrase "liberate your mind" emphasizes that freedom from the constraints of society's norms and of our own making is key to living fully. The lyrics are a call to action, urging us to break down the walls of our preconceived notions and open our eyes to new possibilities. The message of "liberate" is that we all have the power within us to change the world around us for the better by breaking free from our limiting beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mi-
Encouraging the listener to have courage and not restrict their thinking.
Liberate your mind, you motherfucker
Urge to free one's thinking and view things from different perspectives.
You're so narrow-minded, so narrow-minded
Highlighting the limited thinking that the listener currently has.
So, liberate your mind, you motherfucker
Repeating the request to free the mind and think more broadly.
Will you liberate your mind?
Questioning whether the listener will choose to free their thinking.
Bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mind
Reiterating the idea of having courage and expanding one's thinking.
Can't you see that the pace has just fallen behind?
Asking if the listener can see that their thinking is outdated and needs to catch up with current times.
All the hate in your heart will be leaving you blind
Warning that dwelling in the negative emotions like hate can cloud one's judgment.
So, bold motherfucker, don't you limit your mind now
Again reminding the listener to have courage to think differently, but now without delay.
Waiting, for your modern messiah
Desire for someone to come and fix everything, a common mentality among society.
To take away all the hatred
Wanting someone to erase all the negative emotions from the world instead of addressing it yourself.
That darkens the light in your eye
Suggesting that negative emotions are affecting optimism and positivity in people.
Still awaiting, I
Continuing to hold onto hope and belief in a 'savior' despite the lack of action or change.
"Out of Zion shall come forth a law
Biblical reference to prophesized peace and harmony when a new law is enforced.
And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem
Further emphasizing the biblical prophesies of peace and harmony.
Nation shall not raise sword against nation
A vision of a world without war and conflict.
And they shall not learn war anymore
Imagining a future that isn't filled with the horrors of war and violence.
For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken"
Finalizing the biblical reference and finalizing the expectation of a world without war and negativity.
How long will we be waiting
Questioning the waiting that people have been engaging in for a long time.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Draiman, Dan Donegan, Steve Kmak, Mike Wengren
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@catast9075
Years passed. But It is still giving the same feeling from first time.
@sowiloo2187
The first time I saw Disturbed I was 13, 4'11, and kept getting picked up and thrown out the pit. After so many times charging back in and the bigger guys realizing I wouldn't give up nor get knocked down they finally stopped throwing me out. At a certain point, I was arm and arm with those guys singing my heart out to this song. It was such a simple and good time, one of my favorite memories. Killswitch Engage opened for them that night and it is hands down the best concert I've ever attended.
@ksoundkaiju9256
Why did they throw you out
Too young or did nobody invited you?
@w.e.s.
Lol ya right sure
@Space.Ghost.
I've been to hundreds of shows and this is a relatively common occurrence. If the pit is raging and you're small, young, or a woman, you will be forced to the sides. Seen many small folks get mangled in pits. They go down, trip everyone, and wind up on the bottom of the pile getting crushed. I admire the fearless ones who pop back up and relentlessly keep throwing down.
Many years back, late 90s, I was at a Koяn show this kid would launch himself thru the air to match shoulder height with the big guys. He LAUNCHED himself this one time and caught hip to shoulder and went spinning thru the air right onto his neck. The beautiful thing was I wasn't the only one watching, the pit shut down, a dozen guys and I stepped up to help this little guy out and protect him from the crowd till ems showed up.
Metal shows are the greatest spectacle on earth. To an outside observer it's pure violent chaos, but the respect metalheads have for each other makes every pit feel like home.
Except hardcore shows. F*ck hardcore f@g dancers.
@commenthero2514
@@Space.Ghost. you Mean those kids that are throwing windmill punches, and Bruce Lee kicks through the area not caring who tf they're hitting or hurting? I hate that shit. 😒 now it's what everyone who hasn't be to one, thinks a mosh pit is.
@Space.Ghost.
@@commenthero2514 haha no. Those are hardcore kids. F*ck hardcore kids.
Nah this dude was like 5'-5'2" tops. Seemed he knew he was getting trucked regardless but if he jumped he met at a good square level where he could bounce off and sorta catch himself on his feet. Honestly was quite a spectacle. Dude was super agile but one guy went lower and dude went higher....it didn't work out for the poor dude.
@ThierryRocksTV
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 is what started my love for Disturbed <3
@stay_high3490
Up up man good :D
@CastleCrashersMaster
you've got a stack of likes now