There are several acts by the name of Disturbed;

1) Disturbed is an … Read Full Bio ↴There are several acts by the name of Disturbed;

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.

Stupify (Feat Pete From Chevel
Disturbed Lyrics

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Yeah, bringing you another disturbing creation
From the mind of one sick animal
Who can't tell the difference
And gets stupified

I've been waiting my whole life for just one fuck!
And all I needed was just one fuck!
Well, can you see that you don't give a fuck!

I find myself stupified, coming back again
All I wanted was just one fuck!
One tiny, little innocent fuck!
And when I feel like I'm straight out of luck!
I find my stupified, coming back again

Why do you like playing around with
My narrow scope of reality?
I can feel it all start slipping
I think I'm breaking down

Why do you like playing around with
My narrow scope of reality?
I can feel it all start slipping away

See, but I don't get it
Don't you think maybe we could put it on credit?
Don't you think it can take control when I don't let it?
I get stupified
It's all the same, you say
Live with it, but I don't get it
Don't you think maybe we could put it on credit?
Don't you think it can take control when I don't let it?
I get stupified
I get stupified

All the people in the left wing rock!
And all the people in the right wing rock!
And all the people in the underground rock!
I find myself stupified, coming back again

All the people in the high-rise fuck!
And all the people in the projects fuck!
And all la gente in the barrio fuck!
I find myself stupified, coming back again

Why do you like playing around with
My narrow scope of reality?
I can feel it all start slipping
I think I'm breaking down

Why do you like playing around with
My narrow scope of reality
I can feel it all start slipping away

See, but I don't get it
Don't you think maybe we could put it on credit?
Don't you think it can take control when I don't let it?
I get stupified
It's all the same, you say
Live with it, but I don't get it
Don't you think maybe we could put it on credit?
Don't you think it can take control when I don't let it?
I get stupified
I get stupified

Tefached
Tefached

And don't deny me
No, baby, now, don't deny me
And, darlin', don't be afraid

But I don't get it
Don't you think maybe we could put it on credit?
Don't you think it can take control when I don't let it?
I get stupified

Look in my face, stare in my soul
I begin to stupify
Look in my face, stare in my soul
I begin to stupify
Look in my face, stare in my soul
I begin to stupify
Look in my face, stare in my soul
I begin to stupify

Look in my face, stare in my soul
Look in my face, stare in my soul
Look in my face, stare in my soul
Look in my face, stare in my soul
Look in my face,
Look in my face,

Look in my face,
I begin to stupify

Overall Meaning

Disturbed's song "Stupify" is a powerful expression of frustration and desperation, with a driving beat and intense vocals that capture the mental and emotional turmoil of the singer. The lyrics express a sense of anger and confusion as the singer struggles to understand the world and his place in it. The repetition of the phrase "stupified" reinforces the idea that he is trapped, unable to break free from his overwhelming emotions and thoughts.

The first verse sets the stage for the song, with the singer proclaiming himself a "sick animal" who can't tell the difference, and feeling "stupified." He expresses his desire for a single moment of release, while the repetition of the word "fuck" underscores his frustration and anger. The second verse delves deeper into his sense of confusion, as he wonders why the world seems to be playing with his "narrow scope of reality," causing him to feel like he is "breaking down."

The chorus repeats the phrase "why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality?" as the singer struggles to understand why he feels so trapped and helpless. He expresses his desire to take control, even suggesting that he could put his problems "on credit." The bridge introduces a new element, as the song veers into a call-and-response section, with the singer urging all different types of people to "rock" or "fuck" as a way of expressing their own frustration and anger.

Ultimately, the song is a testament to the power of music and self-expression, as the singer uses his music to work through his emotions and connect with others who feel the same way. The intense repetition of certain phrases and the driving beat create a sense of urgency and desperation that is palpable, making this song an incredibly powerful and emotive experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, bringing you another disturbing creation
Introducing a new piece of music that is intended to be discomforting to the audience

From the mind of one sick animal
The creator of the piece is someone who has a disturbed or unwell mind

Who can't tell the difference
They have difficulty distinguishing between reality and their own twisted perspective

And gets stupified
As a result of this confusion, they become stupefied or bewildered

I've been waiting my whole life for just one fuck!
The artist is desperate for a sexual encounter and has been for their entire life

And all I needed was just one fuck!
They feel they only need one sexual experience to fulfill their desires

Well, can you see that you don't give a fuck!
They feel that those around them are not interested in satisfying their sexual needs

I find myself stupified, coming back again
Their sexual frustration has led them to feel confused and bewildered, and they keep returning to this state

Why do you like playing around with My narrow scope of reality?
The artist is accusing someone of manipulating or toying with their limited understanding of the world

I can feel it all start slipping
The manipulation is causing their grasp on reality to loosen

See, but I don't get it
Despite this, the singer does not fully understand the extent of the manipulation

Don't you think maybe we could put it on credit?
They suggest using credit or bargaining to regain control over the situation

Don't you think it can take control when I don't let it?
They acknowledge that the situation has the potential to take over if they do not actively resist it

I get stupified
Their confusion and bewilderment return

All the people in the left wing rock! And all the people in the right wing rock! And all the people in the underground rock!
People with different political and cultural beliefs are all united in enjoying music

All the people in the high-rise fuck! And all the people in the projects fuck! And all la gente in the barrio fuck!
People from different socioeconomic backgrounds are all engaged in sexual activity

Look in my face, stare in my soul I begin to stupify
Someone looking deeply into the artist's eyes causes them to enter a state of confusion and bewilderment

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