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".
Pain Redefined
Disturbed Lyrics
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Will I find a way to keep it together?
Am I strong enough to last through the weather
In the hurricane of my life?
Can it be a conscious decision?
That I look for ways to alter my vision?
Am I speeding towards another collision
In the alleyways of my life?
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
And please believe me
That my eyes deceive me
Don't stand me up
Just leave me
I have fallen again
This is the end
Pain redefined
Shaking, burning up with the fever
In the realm of pain, I am the deceiver
Now I lie to myself, so I can believer her
As she dissembles my life
I cannot dispel the illusion
All my hopes and dreams are drowned by confusion
Can I find a way to make a solution
That will reconfigure my life?
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
And please believe me
That my ears deceive me
Don't stand me up
Just leave me
I have fallen again
This is the end
Pain Redefined
And I know that stillness shatters
We have all been frightened by the
The sound of footsteps on the
Pavement of our lives
I stand and fight
I'm not afraid to die
Elochai
Bury me tonight
Please believe me
That the world deceives me
Don't stand me up
Just leave me
I have fallen again
This is the end
Pain Redefined
The lyrics of Disturbed's song Pain Redefined is about the struggles that the singer is facing in his life. The song starts with the singer feeling faded, lost, and falling. He questions himself about whether he is strong enough to endure the difficulties he is currently facing. He then wonders if he is unconsciously searching for ways to change his perspective on life, leading him to make hasty decisions which can eventually cause him to collapse.
The chorus "Memories don't lie. You're no better than those who have fallen" emphasizes the importance of memories in his life. The singer admits that he is just like everyone else who faces challenging times in life, and he is not alone in his adversity. He then pleads with someone to believe him, his eyes deceive him, but he is still lying to himself to make life bearable, leading to unbearable pain that is redefined.
The bridge "And I know that stillness shatters, we have all been frightened by the sound of footsteps on the pavement of our lives. I stand and fight, I'm not afraid to die" speaks to the singer's determination to fight against his fears and not let them control his life anymore. He is ready to face whatever lies ahead, even if it means death. The song ends with the singer admitting his failure to overcome the pain that has redefined his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fading, falling, lost in forever
I am losing myself and falling into an abyss that seems never-ending.
Will I find a way to keep it together?
I am questioning my ability to hold myself together amidst the chaos in my life.
Am I strong enough to last through the weather
I am unsure if I have the strength to endure the difficulties that come with each passing day.
In the hurricane of my life?
I feel like my life is a constant storm, and I am struggling to survive in it.
Can it be a conscious decision?
I wonder if I choose to see things differently and change my perspective, would it help me overcome the challenges in my life.
That I look for ways to alter my vision?
I try to find ways to change my outlook and see things in a different light.
Am I speeding towards another collision
I fear that I am heading towards another disaster or tragedy in my life.
In the alleyways of my life?
I see my life as a dark alley, filled with danger and uncertainty at every turn.
Memories don't lie
Our past experiences shape who we are, and we cannot change what we have been through.
You're no better than
No one is above anyone else when it comes to the struggles we face.
Those who have fallen
We are all human, and we all have our moments of weakness where we fall down.
And please believe me
I am begging you to understand my pain and struggles.
That my eyes deceive me
Sometimes we see things that are not really there, and our perception can be flawed.
Don't stand me up
Please don't abandon me in my time of need.
Just leave me
Sometimes it's better to be alone than to be surrounded by people who don't understand our pain.
I have fallen again
I have succumbed to my weaknesses and fallen once more.
This is the end
I feel like I am at the end of my rope and cannot go on any longer.
Pain redefined
My pain has evolved and become something that I can no longer bear alone.
Shaking, burning up with the fever
I am consumed by my pain and it's making me physically ill.
In the realm of pain, I am the deceiver
I try to hide my pain from others, but I am really just deceiving myself.
Now I lie to myself, so I can believer her
I tell myself lies to justify my actions or beliefs, even though deep down I know they are not true.
As she dissembles my life
Someone or something is tearing apart my life and making it feel like it's falling apart at the seams.
I cannot dispel the illusion
I cannot break free from the lies that I have been telling myself, and the illusion of happiness that goes with them.
All my hopes and dreams are drowned by confusion
I am lost and confused, and I can't see a way to make my hopes and dreams a reality.
Can I find a way to make a solution
I am desperately searching for a way to fix my life and find the happiness that I crave.
That will reconfigure my life?
I need to change the way I live my life and find a new path to walk.
And I know that stillness shatters
Things can change suddenly, and the calmness of one moment can be shattered in the blink of an eye.
We have all been frightened by the
Everyone has experienced fear at some point in their lives.
The sound of footsteps on the
Even the smallest things can cause us to be afraid and feel threatened.
Pavement of our lives
Our journey through life is filled with obstacles and challenges that can be scary and intimidating.
I stand and fight
I refuse to let my pain defeat me, and I will fight to overcome it.
I'm not afraid to die
I am willing to do whatever it takes to find peace and happiness, even if it means facing death.
Elochai
This is an exclamation of sorts that is used to signify strength or resolve.
Bury me tonight
I am ready to let go of my painful past and start anew.
And please believe me
I am asking you to trust that what I am saying is true and that I need your help.
That the world deceives me
I feel like the world is against me and wants me to fail.
This is the end
I am at my breaking point and feel like there is no way out.
Pain Redefined
My pain has evolved and become something that is too much for me to handle on my own.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN
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@arnoldhernandez1910
Fading, falling, lost in forever
Will I find a way to keep it together?
Am I strong enough to last through the weather
In the hurricane of my life?
Can it be a conscious decision?
That I look for ways to alter my vision?
Am I speeding towards another collision
In the alleyways of my life?
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
And please believe me
That my eyes deceive me
Don't stand me up
Just leave me
I have fallen again
This is the end
Pain redefined
Shaking, burning up with the fever
In the realm of pain, I am the deceiver
Now I lie to myself, so I can believer her
As she dissembles my life
I cannot dispel the illusion
All my hopes and dreams are drowned by confusion
Can I find a way to make a solution
That will reconfigure my life?
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
And please believe me
That my ears deceive me
Don't stand me up
Just leave me
I have fallen again
This is the end
Pain Redefined
And I know that stillness shatters
We have all been frightened by the
The sound of footsteps on the
Pavement of our lives
I stand and fight
I'm not afraid to die
Elochai
Bury me tonight
Please believe me
That the world deceives me
Don't stand me up
Just leave me
I have fallen again
This is the end
Pain Redefined
@electriczombie2573
Right here 3:08, remember and carry this message despite all odds and forces that would mean to stop you.
Like Baki Hanma
The Viking Berserker of Stamford Bridge
Like Joel Miller
Like Din Djarin
Like Guts
Like Ellie Williams
Like Trevor Belmont
Like Kratos
Like Naofumi
And most of all
Like The Guy!!
@xaviervega468
Ten Thousand Fists is easily my favorite Disturbed album.
@xeronylloyd21
This song is my Anthem. Once again your music helped me through a really rough time. We are all Disturbed!
@prospect689
We are the Disturbed ones! Keep your head up brother, you are not alone! 👊
@SussyCephalopod
Why does everyone have rinnegan pictures
@master6959
same
@jtoodope2284
Anime is dumb watch rocky
@SussyCephalopod
@@jtoodope2284 ok ill do that
@rustkarl
Sudden influx of Disturbed on my
sub feed....
I’m not complaining.
@moredetonation3755
Probably my favorite off this album.
@arnoldhernandez1910
Fading, falling, lost in forever
Will I find a way to keep it together?
Am I strong enough to last through the weather
In the hurricane of my life?
Can it be a conscious decision?
That I look for ways to alter my vision?
Am I speeding towards another collision
In the alleyways of my life?
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
And please believe me
That my eyes deceive me
Don't stand me up
Just leave me
I have fallen again
This is the end
Pain redefined
Shaking, burning up with the fever
In the realm of pain, I am the deceiver
Now I lie to myself, so I can believer her
As she dissembles my life
I cannot dispel the illusion
All my hopes and dreams are drowned by confusion
Can I find a way to make a solution
That will reconfigure my life?
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Memories don't lie
You're no better than
Those who have fallen
And please believe me
That my ears deceive me
Don't stand me up
Just leave me
I have fallen again
This is the end
Pain Redefined
And I know that stillness shatters
We have all been frightened by the
The sound of footsteps on the
Pavement of our lives
I stand and fight
I'm not afraid to die
Elochai
Bury me tonight
Please believe me
That the world deceives me
Don't stand me up
Just leave me
I have fallen again
This is the end
Pain Redefined