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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.
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Disturbed Lyrics
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Pain I felt so long ago, I don't remember
Tear a hole so I can see my devastation
Feelings from so long ago, I don't remember
Holding on to let them know
What's given to me, given to me
To hide behind the mask this time
Blind your eyes to what you see, you can't embrace it
Leave it well enough alone and don't remember
Cut your pride and watch it bleed, you can't deny it
Pain you know you can't ignore, I don't remember
Holding on to let them know
What's given to me, given to me
To hide behind the mask this time
And try to believe
If I can remember
To know this will conquer me
If I can just walk alone
And try to escape into me
Sensation washes over me, I can't describe it
Pain I felt so long ago, I don't remember
I'm just holding on to let them know
What's given to me, given to me
To hide behind the mask this time
And try to believe
If I can remember
To know this will conquer me
If I can just walk alone
And try to escape into me
Into me
Into me
The lyrics to Disturbed's song "Remember" express the singer's struggle to cope with past pain and emotions that they have suppressed for a long time. The sensation that washes over them is overwhelming, and they can't describe it. But they also can't remember the pain and feelings they experienced long ago, and they try to cut open a hole to see their devastation. The chorus suggests that the singer is holding on to something that was given to them, possibly referring to the pain, and hiding behind a mask to try and believe what they're feeling is real. The second verse tells the listener to blind their eyes and leave it well enough alone, perhaps suggesting that sometimes it's better not to revisit past pain. The singer then admits that they can't deny the pain, and it's bleeding out of them. They know the pain is difficult to ignore, but they still can't remember why it happened.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that they're trying to escape into themselves, perhaps to find the answers or healing they need. They want to remember what's happened because only then will they conquer it. The song ends on a repetitive chorus, emphasizing the importance of hiding their pain, holding on, and trying to believe. "Remember" is a song about the emotional struggle of dealing with suppressed pain and the desire to remember it as a means of coping and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Sensation washes over me, I can't describe it
I'm feeling overwhelmed by emotions, but I can't articulate what's going on inside of me.
Pain I felt so long ago, I don't remember
I've repressed painful memories from my past, and I can no longer recall them.
Tear a hole so I can see my devastation
I'm struggling to confront the pain and trauma that I've buried inside of me, and I need to dig deep to truly see and understand my own suffering.
Feelings from so long ago, I don't remember
My past experiences have left me with emotional scars, but I've spent so long trying to forget them that they've become distant memories.
Holding on to let them know
What's given to me, given to me
To hide behind the mask this time
And try to believe
I'm struggling to open up to others and share my feelings, so I'm holding on to the things that have been given to me in an attempt to seem strong, even though I'm wearing a mask and trying to convince myself that everything will be okay.
Blind your eyes to what you see, you can't embrace it
Leave it well enough alone and don't remember
I'm avoiding confronting the pain and trauma I've experienced by closing myself off to the present, pretending that everything is fine, and refusing to face my problems head-on.
Cut your pride and watch it bleed, you can't deny it
Pain you know you can't ignore, I don't remember
I need to swallow my pride and acknowledge the pain and trauma I've faced, because it's impossible to pretend that it doesn't exist forever.
If I can remember
To know this will conquer me
If I can just walk alone
And try to escape into me
If I can finally confront my past and acknowledge my trauma, I'll be able to overcome it and grow stronger. To do this, I need to detach from others and focus solely on myself for a while.
I'm just holding on to let them know
What's given to me, given to me
To hide behind the mask this time
And try to believe
Once again, I'm struggling to be vulnerable and share my emotions with others, so I'm holding on to the things that have been given to me and trying to put on a brave face, despite the turmoil I'm experiencing beneath the surface.
Into me
Into me
Into me
I need to delve deep into my own psyche and confront the pain and trauma that I've buried deep inside of me in order to heal and grow as a person.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dan Donegan, David Draiman, Michael Wengren, Steve Kmak
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Alexandru Ovedenie
Sensation washes over me
I can't describe it
Pain I felt so long ago
I don't remember
Tear a hole so I can see
My devastation
Feelings from so long ago
I don't remember
Holding on, to let them know
What's given to me
To hide behind
The mask this time
And try to believe
Blind your eyes to what you see
You can't embrace it
Leave it well enough alone
And don't remember
Cut your pride and watch it bleed
You can't deny it
Pain you know you can't ignor
I don't remember
Holding on, to let them know
What's given to me
To hide behind
The mask this time
And try to believe
Blind your eyes to what you see
You can't embrace it
Leave it well enough alone
And don't remember
Cut your pride and watch it bleed
You can't deny it
Pain you know you can't ignore
I don't remember
If I can
Remember
To know this will
Conquer me
If I can
Just walk alone
And try to escape
Into me
Matty
This song is a masterpiece!
We all have our songs that resonate with us in our lives.
But nothing hits me like the beginning of this song hitting the weights at the gym.
Remember
Stricken
I'm Alive
The Vengeful One
Are my four go to songs for weight lifting as the band pushes heavier... so do the weights and mindset needed to push through any of life's adversities.
Μιχάλης Βαλέργας
Lyrics: Sensation washes over me
I can't describe it
Pain I felt so long ago
I don't remember
Tear a hole so I can see
My devastation
Feelings from so long ago
I don't remember
Holding on, to let them know
What's given to me, given to me
To hide behind
The mask this time
And try to believe
Blind your eyes to what you see
You can't embrace it
Leave it well enough alone
And don't remember
Cut your pride and watch it bleed
You can't deny it
Pain you know you can't ignore
I don't remember
Holding on, to let them know
What's given to me, given to me
To hide behind
The mask this time
And try to believe
If I can
Remember
To know this will
Conquer me
If I can
Just walk alone
And try to escape
Into me
[whispering:]
Sensation washes over me
I can't describe it
Pain I felt so long ago
I don't remember
I'm just holding on, to let them know
What's given to me, given to me
To hide behind
The mask this time
And try to believe
If I can
Remember
To know this will
Conquer me
If I can
Just walk alone
And try to escape
Into me
into me
into me
TheNerdyGinger
For being a single, this is a VERY underrated track by Disturbed. It's AT LEAST in my top 5.
PunkRobsSinema
I think this was on the album "Believe" not a single...definitely one of my favs also🤘
Tony Santryiayente
Hubble is in front of covered corner in the master quibble Megan is all that they have the international Dr Oz as ok@Humble Bumble
Terraversal void
Honestly my favorite album.
Izayuhh Bohjanglez
Same here, I love this entire album, my favorite disturbed album.
T.D Cole
@DeanOMiite Yesss! This song is Disturbed perfection. I absolutely love the slower pace, as it shows off Draiman's melodic voice and excellent range. Outstanding guitar work too. Plus, the video is awesome to boot!
Post Baloney
This song is so powerful. It may not be their heaviest track but damn this shows David can be a beautiful singer. This is so underrated.
Joshua Fraim
this caught me by surprise. i thought the light was the first time that he did a heavy metal song with a melody instead of just yelling into the mic.
Jake The fox
Honestly, as a producer, I feel this song shows that Disturbed is deeper than most people think. They wrote this piece with such a rageful sorrow and pure beauty that is unparalleled to this day
Lxck DF Fan
It really is