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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.
Voices
Disturbed Lyrics
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So, are you breathing
Now, now?
Are you breathing?
So, are you breathing
Now?
Wake up, are you alive? Will you listen to me?
Someone is gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Wake up, are you alive? Will you listen to me?
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing? You're making me known
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
So, what's up? I wonder, why do you listen to me?
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
What's up? I wonder, why do you listen to me?
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing? You're making me known
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
So
Can't you imagine how good going through this will make you feel?
I promise, no one will ever know
There will be no chance of you getting caught
They never loved you anyway, so, come on, be a man
And do what you are compelled to do
Save me, God
I can hear the voice, but I don't wanna listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right
I can feel the subliminal need
To be one with the voice and make everything go
I can hear the voice, but I don't wanna listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right
I can feel the subliminal need
To be one with the voice and make everything all right
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing? You're making me known
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
So, are you breathing?
So, do you breathe now, now?
So, are you breathing?
So, do you breathe now?
The lyrics to Disturbed's song Voices is about mental illness and the struggles of hearing voices in your head. The lyrics "Wake up, are you alive? Will you listen to me? I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now. Someone is gonna die when you listen to me" represents the voice in the singer's head that is leading them to do dangerous and deadly things. The voice is trying to convince the singer to go through with it by saying "Can't you imagine how good going through this will make you feel? I promise, no one will ever know. There will be no chance of you getting caught. They never loved you anyway, so, come on, be a man. And do what you are compelled to do."
The lyrics "I can hear the voice, but I don't wanna listen. Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right" shows the singer's internal struggles with the voice in their head. They know what the voice is telling them to do is wrong, but they can't seem to resist it. The lyrics "Save me, God" shows the desperation and plea for help from the singer to overcome this mental illness and to stop hearing the voices.
In conclusion, Disturbed's song Voices is a dark and powerful portrayal of mental illness and the struggles of hearing voices in your head. The song emphasizes the internal struggle of those who suffer from mental illness, and the feeling of being trapped and powerless against voices in their head.
Line by Line Meaning
So, are you breathing?
Are you still alive and paying attention?
Wake up, are you alive? Will you listen to me?
Are you really present and will you heed my warning?
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
I'm about to bring up some disturbing topics
Someone is gonna die when you listen to me
My words may lead to someone's demise
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Accept death and destruction
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
Are you still alive and have the evil forces become aware of you?
What's up? I wonder, why do you listen to me?
Why are you following me and this destructive path?
Insane, you're gonna die when you listen to me
My words are dangerous and will lead to your downfall
Can't you imagine how good going through this will make you feel?
Think of the satisfaction you will gain from carrying out these heinous acts
I promise, no one will ever know
I assure you that your actions will remain secret
There will be no chance of you getting caught
You have nothing to fear of being caught
They never loved you anyway, so, come on, be a man
You are unloved and must prove your strength and masculinity by committing these atrocities
And do what you are compelled to do
You must follow your desires, no matter how depraved and wrong they may be
Save me, God
A cry for divine intervention and salvation from this dark path
I can hear the voice, but I don't wanna listen
I can hear the destructive thoughts in my head, but I don't want to follow them
Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right
I need to be restrained in order to resist these urges
I can feel the subliminal need
I sense the hidden and powerful urge to give in to these desires
To be one with the voice and make everything go
To follow the dark voice in my head and bring about destruction and chaos
Lyrics © ONErpm, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Wengren, Dan Donegan, David Draiman, Steve Kmak
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"Voices"
So, are you breathing
So, are you breathing
No, no
Are you breathing
So, are you breathing
No
Wake up, are you alive
Will you listen to me
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die
Say
Wake up, are you alive
Will you listen to me
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die
Say
Are you breathing, no?
Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
You're making me known
Are you breathing, no?
Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
So what's up? I wonder why?
Do you listen to me?
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die
Say
What's up? I wonder why?
Do you listen to me?
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die
Say
Are you breathing, no?
Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
You're making me known
Are you breathing, no?
Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
Can't you imagine how good going through this will make you feel?
I promise, no one will ever know
There will be no chance of you getting caught
They never loved you anyway
So come on, be a man
And do what you are compelled to do save me god
I can hear the voice but I don't wanna listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be alright
I can feel the subliminal need to be one with the voice
And make everything alright
I can hear the voice but I don't wanna listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be alright
I can feel the subliminal need to be one with the voice
And make everything alright
Are you breathing, no?
Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
You're making me known
Are you breathing, no?
Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
So, are you breathing? So, do you breathe no, no?
So, are you breathing? So, do you breathe no?
@Pride317
Lyrics
[Intro]
So, are you breathing?
So, are you breathing now, now?
Are you breathing?
So, are you breathing now?
[Verse 1]
Wake up, are you alive? Will you listen to me?
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Wake up, are you alive? Will you listen to me?
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say!
[Chorus]
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing? You're making me known
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
[Verse 2]
So, what's up? I wonder, why do you listen to me?
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
What's up? I wonder, why do you listen to me?
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say!
[Chorus]
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing? You're making me known
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
[Interlude]
So!
"Can't you imagine how good
Going through this will make you feel?
I promise, no one will ever know
There will be no chance of you getting caught
They never loved you anyway
So, come on, be a man
And do what you are compelled to do"
Save me, God!
[Bridge]
I can hear the voice, but I don't wanna listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right
I can feel the subliminal need to be one with the voice
And make everything go
I can hear the voice, but I don't wanna listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right
I can feel the subliminal need to be one with the voice
And make everything all right!
[Chorus]
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing? You're making me known
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
[Outro]
So, are you breathing?
So, do you breathe now, now?
So, are you breathing?
So, do you breathe now?
@alexsperandio6540
I love it when you're in an elevator and you morph into David Draiman
@urielcohen9251
Hahaha, me too
@s-boy4613
Best feel ever
@caitline7137
Wish that would happen to my boyfriend...
@rybonation9315
LMFAO!
@animemanijak5050
HAHAHAHAHA xD this comment is a winner :D
@echristian7328
This is one of my favorite Disturbed songs! Who else agrees that this is a prolific song?
@abmii7886
This is one of my top fav songs
@Anonymous_Music
This and Stupify are my top 2 favorite disturbed songs
@PunkRobsSinema
Yea hellyea🤘😎