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".
The Game
Disturbed Lyrics
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Now that I have allowed you to beat me?
Do you think that we could play another game?
Maybe I could win this time
I kind of like the misery you put me through
Darling, you can trust me completely
If you even try to look the other way
Rah, rah
Rah, rah
It doesn't really seem I'm getting through to you
Though I see you weeping so sweetly
I think that you might have to take another taste
A little bit of hell this time
Rah, rah
Lie to me
Rah, rah
Lie to me
Is she not right?
Is she insane?
Will she now
Run for her life in the battle that ends this day?
Is she not right?
Is she insane?
Will she now
Run for her life now that she lied to me?
You always wanted people to remember you
To leave your little mark on society
Well, don't you know your wish is coming true today?
Another victim dies tonight
Rah, rah
Lie to me
Rah, rah
Lie to me
Is she not right?
Is she insane?
Will she now
Run for her life in the battle that ends this day?
Is she not right?
Is she insane?
Will she now
Run for her life now that she lied to me?
Is she really
Telling lies again?
Doesn't she realize
She's in danger?
Is she not right?
Is she insane?
Will she now
Run for her life in the battle that ends this day?
Is she not right?
Is she insane?
Will she now
Run for her life now that she lied to me?
The little bitch, she went and she told a lie
And now she will never tell another, a lie
The little bitch, she went and she told a lie
Never fucking lie to me
The song "The Game" by Disturbed tells the story of a toxic and abusive relationship. The singer expresses their confusion and frustration in trying to appease their partner, who enjoys causing them pain and misery. The lyric "Tell me exactly, what am I supposed to do? Now that I have allowed you to beat me?" suggests that the singer is beginning to realize they are in an unhealthy situation but feels trapped and unsure how to escape. The repeated use of the phrase "Lie to me" represents the singer's willingness to suffer in order to please their partner, even if it means accepting more pain.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn, as the singer becomes increasingly unhinged and violent. The lyric "Is she not right? Is she insane?" suggests that the singer might be becoming delusional and paranoid, while the line "Another victim dies tonight" implies that the singer has acted on their violent impulses before. The final repetition of "Never fucking lie to me" drives home the idea that the singer is not to be messed with, and that their partner's deceit will not be tolerated.
Overall, "The Game" is a disturbing account of a relationship gone wrong, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too dependent on someone else's approval.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me exactly, what am I supposed to do
I need guidance now that you've defeated me
Now that I have allowed you to beat me?
I gave you power over me and now I'm lost
Do you think that we could play another game?
Do you want to have another go at this?
Maybe I could win this time
I hope to overcome you in the next game
I kind of like the misery you put me through
I have a sick appreciation for the pain you cause me
Darling, you can trust me completely
I'm trustworthy despite all the suffering I endure
If you even try to look the other way
Don't even consider ignoring me
I think that I could kill this time
I may be driven to lethal aggression
Rah, rah
Emphasizing the intensity of the message
It doesn't really seem I'm getting through to you
You don't understand or care about my struggles
Though I see you weeping so sweetly
I perceive a manipulative aspect to your tears
I think that you might have to take another taste
Maybe you need to feel more pain to understand me
A little bit of hell this time
I want you to suffer more than you have been
Lie to me
I know you're not being honest with me
Is she not right?
Is she not sane?
Is she insane?
I question her mental state
Will she now
What will she do?
Run for her life in the battle that ends this day?
Will she try to escape our conflict and her deceit?
Run for her life now that she lied to me?
Will she flee because of her falsehood?
You always wanted people to remember you
You desired to leave your mark on the world
To leave your little mark on society
You wanted to be significant in some way
Well, don't you know your wish is coming true today?
Today, you'll be remembered for what you did to me
Another victim dies tonight
You are responsible for causing harm once again
The little bitch, she went and she told a lie
I am outraged by her deceitful behavior
And now she will never tell another, a lie
She will meet a fitting consequence for her dishonesty
Never fucking lie to me
A warning to never deceive me again
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Wengren, Dan Donegan, David Draiman, Steve Kmak
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@raultoledo894
"The Game"
Tell me exactly
what am I supposed to do?
Now that I have
allowed you to beat me!
Do you think that
we could play another game?
Maybe I can win this time?
I kind of like
the misery you put me through.
Darling, you can trust me
completely.
If you even try
to look the other way,
I think that I could kill this time.
Rah! Rah! [x2]
It doesn't really seem
I'm getting through to you.
Though I see you weeping so sweetly.
I think that you might
have to take another taste,
a little bit of hell this time.
Rah! Rah!
Lie to me!
Rah! Rah!
Lie to me!
Is she not right?
Is she insane?
Will she now run for her life
in the battle that ends this day?
Is she not right?!
Is she insane?!
Will she now run for her life
now that she LIED TO ME!
You always wanted
people to remember you.
To leave your little mark on
society!
Don't you know your wish
is coming true today?
Another victim dies tonight.
Rah! Rah!
Lie to me!
Rah! Rah!
Lie to me!
Is she not right?
Is she insane?
Will she now run for her life
in the battle that ends this day?
Is she not right?!
Is she insane?!
Will she now run for her life
now that she LIED TO ME!
Ramidi ma ma ba di ma!
Ramidi ma ma din do!
Ramidi ma ma ba di ma!
Ramidi ma ma ba di mo!
[all x3]
Is she really telling lies again?
Doesn't she realize she's in danger?
Eeeeeeeyow!
Is she not right?
Is she insane?
Will she now run for her life
in the battle that ends this day?
Is she not right?!
Is she insane?!
Will she now run for her life
now that she LIED TO ME!
The little bitch,
she went and she told A LIE!
Now she will never tell another.
A LIE!
The little bitch,
she went and she told A LIE!
NEVER FUCKING LIE TO ME!
@joels.santos3452
Tell me exactly what am I supposed to do
Now that I have allowed you to beat me
Do you think that we could play another game?
Maybe I can win this time
I kind of like the misery you put me through
Darling, you can trust me completely
If you even try to look the other way
I think that I could kill this time
Rah, rah!
Rah, rah!
It doesn't really seem I'm getting through to you
Though, I see you weeping so sweetly
I think that you might have to take another taste
A little bit of hell this time
Rah, rah!
Lie to me
Rah, rah!
Lie to me
Is she not right? Is she insane?
Will she now run for her life in the battle that ends this day?
Is she not right? Is she insane?
Will she now run for her life now that she lied to me?
You always wanted people to remember you
To leave your little mark on society
Don't you know your wish is comin' true today?
Another victim dies, tonight
Rah, rah!
Lie to me
Rah, rah!
Lie to me
Is she not right? Is she insane?
Will she now run for her life in the battle that ends this day?
Is she not right? Is she insane?
Will she now run for her life now that she lied to me?
Is she really telling lies again?
Doesn't she realize she's in danger?
Is she not right? Is she insane?
Will she now run for her life in the battle that ends this day?
Is she not right? Is she insane?
Will she now run for her life now that she lied to me?
The little bitch, she went and she told a lie
And now, she will never tell another lie
The little bitch, she went and she told a lie
Never fucking lie to me
@michaelmariani3093
One of the most underrated attributes of Disturbed is their ability to close out songs. Outro game is top tier.
@paulhardiek7881
I was 14 years old in year 2000 this was my 1st metal concert. This dudes rule. David dramine scream in this song is incredible. Disturbed fan for life. See you boys in Chicago 2025.
@bos5man444
Rip Akira toriyama
@Zakk9410
Coolers revenge
@sonicthesuperkid6
We're cooler fans
@Zakk9410
@@sonicthesuperkid6 team cooler I like cooler because I can't stand my brother either he always bullies me
@Zakk9410
@@sonicthesuperkid6 I wish I could turn the earth into dust like cooler I hate people that make fun of me
@calmup6607
@@Zakk9410 you need head doctor
@gantz22ify
“What are you talking about? I kill when I want. The weak die and the strong survive!”
@shriharihudli
Alright then. We’ll play by your rules Cooler. Let’s go!!!!