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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.
What Are You Waiting For
Disturbed Lyrics
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So what you waiting for?
I have never compromised
I never gave in and so I
Have welcomed every challenge in my life
And I have never wandered blind
I'm led by hunger, and so I
Leave nothing left behind
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Don't stand by and deny it
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Break new ground and defy it
Don't let the world outside
Leave you cornered and alone
So what you waiting for, tell me what you waiting for
Let them all be reminded
Don't let them undermine
Your dreams can never be stolen
Don't leave them stagnant, rotting on the vine
Say goodbye to anyone who tries
To bleed you dry, you will show them
You're blessed with an unlimited supply
Leave nothing left behind
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Don't stand by and deny it
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Break new ground and defy it
Don't let the world outside
Leave you cornered and alone
So what you waiting for, tell me what you waiting for
Let them all be reminded
(So what you waiting for?)
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Don't stand by and deny it
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Break new ground and defy it
Don't let the world outside
Leave you cornered and alone
So what you waiting for, tell me what you waiting for
Let them all be reminded
So what you waiting for?
So what you waiting for?
The lyrics of "What Are You Waiting For" by Disturbed is a motivational song that expresses the importance of taking action and seizing opportunities. The opening lines "So what you waiting for?" repeated throughout the song, act as a call to action, urging listeners to break free from complacency and take control of their lives.
The lead vocalist, David Draiman, sings about his personal experience of never compromising and accepting life's challenges while emphasizing how he follows his ambition and spares no effort to make the most of every moment. Draiman encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and not be afraid to break new grounds. He highlights how the world outside can be cruel and leaves one feeling cornered and alone but suggests that people can combat those feelings by defying such curbs and showcasing their limitless capabilities.
The song also tackles the idea of letting go of negative influences and not letting anyone undermine one's dreams, an important notion that can resonate with many people. "Let them all be reminded" acts as a closing statement, declaring that it is time to remind others of our ability to confront the world's obstacles and prosper, even when the odds are stacked against us.
Line by Line Meaning
So what you waiting for?
Why are you hesitating? What is holding you back?
I have never compromised
I have always stayed true to my beliefs and values.
I never gave in and so I
I never surrendered or gave up, and that is a source of pride for me.
Have welcomed every challenge in my life
I embrace every obstacle that comes my way, seeing it as an opportunity to grow and learn.
And I have never wandered blind
I have never been directionless or unsure of my path, I always know where I am headed.
I'm led by hunger, and so I
My ambition and drive push me forward, always striving for more.
Savor every drop each minute I'm alive
I cherish every moment of my life, and make the most out of every opportunity.
Leave nothing left behind
I make sure that I give my all to everything I do, never leaving anything unfinished or incomplete.
Don't let them undermine
Don't let anyone belittle or devalue your dreams and aspirations.
Your dreams can never be stolen
No one can take away what you truly want, it is yours to take and pursue.
Don't leave them stagnant, rotting on the vine
Don't let your dreams wither away and die, keep them alive and pursue them relentlessly.
Say goodbye to anyone who tries
Cut out the toxic people in your life who bring you down and hold you back.
To bleed you dry, you will show them
Don't let anyone drain you of your energy and resources, rise above and show them what you're made of.
You're blessed with an unlimited supply
You have an abundance of potential and inner strength, tap into it and make the most of it.
Let them all be reminded
Let everyone know that you are capable, driven, and unstoppable.
Break new ground and defy it
Forge your own path and push beyond the limits, never settling for anything less than what you truly want.
Don't stand by and deny it
Don't ignore or deny your potential, embrace it and make the most out of it.
Don't let the world outside
Don't let external circumstances or people dictate your life, take control and make your own destiny.
Leave you cornered and alone
Don't let external factors trap and isolate you, break free and find your own path.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, KEVIN CHURKO, MIKE WENGREN
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So what you waiting for?
So what you waiting for?
I have never compromised
I never gave in and so I
Have welcomed every challenge in my life
And I have never wandered blind
I'm led by hunger, and so I
Savor every drop each minute I'm alive
Leave nothing left behind
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Don't stand by and deny it
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Break new ground and defy it
Don't let the world outside
Leave you cornered and alone
So what you waiting for, tell me what you waiting for
Let them all be reminded
Don't let them undermine
Your dreams can never be stolen
Don't leave them stagnant, rotting on the vine
Say goodbye to anyone who tries
To bleed you dry, you will show them
You're blessed with an unlimited supply
Leave nothing left behind
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Don't stand by and deny it
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Break new ground and defy it
Don't let the world outside
Leave you cornered and alone
So what you waiting for, tell me what you waiting for
Let them all be reminded
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Don't stand by and deny it
So what you waiting for, tell me what you're waiting for
Break new ground and defy it
Don't let the world outside
Leave you cornered and alone
So what you waiting for, tell me what you waiting for
Let them all be reminded
So what you waiting for?
So what you waiting for?
@miguelorozco6138
It is hard for a band to have all of its albums be great both in lyrics and music. Disturbed is one of the few bands that has been able to achieve such difficult task. We, Disturbed fans, should be thankful for such a great band.
@mikkoruponen8247
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@steellegion1490
Evolution is 50 % filler and missing 2-3 tracks. The b side track venom is the best song on the album.
@disasterlight148
I understand what you're saying but other bands have also done this.
@hamoostaffat
@Disasterlight tbf he did say they are "one" of the bands not the "only" one
@mr.calladore1538
They are indeed the shit
@skitzinit4102
Disturbed can make a song that is both metal af and also upbeat and catchy, truly an amazing band!
@gzitterspiller
I love this song, I was in a deppression loop and thanks to this song I have achieved a lot of stuff in a short period. I love disturbed, great songs.
@k0opler153
metal is the best cure in the world \m/
@kaizen6943
Same.
When I listen this song I want to cry but I DON'T bcs i will not stay and suffer.