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.
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Disturbed Lyrics
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Who who
Who who
Who who
You once were someone I could dignify (ah, ah)
A guiding force, in which I thought could rely
I watched as you began to metamorphosize (ah)
I'm not able to recognize
Where does the answer lie?
You're no longer the same
Is there nothing more that I can do?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the hell are you?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the fuck are you?
You were someone in whom I could confide (ah, ah)
But you pushed me further away with every single lie
You used to have a soul, but it has surely died (ah)
What happened when did you turn to the other side?
No longer able to recognize
For every word's a lie
You are forever changed
And there's nothing more that I can do
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the hell are you?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the fuck are you?
Oh
You and I, we were once so
You and I, it was once incredible
You and I, we were once so
You and I, we were indivisible
You and I, were once two of a kind
Where did all your innocence go?
Now I wonder how it happened
That you and I, we were once so
You and I, we were once inseparable
You and I, we were once like Gemini
It was undeniable
You and I, we were once two of a kind
Where did my deliverance go?
Can there be a mend to this divide?
I'm not able to recognize
Where does the answer lie?
You're no longer the same
Is there nothing more that I can do?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the hell are you?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the fuck are you?
(Where does the answer lie?
Where does the answer lie?
It is eating me alive)
Who who who the fuck are you?
(Where does the answer lie?
Where does the answer lie?
It is eating me alive)
Who who who the fuck are you?
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Who who who
Who the fuck are you?
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The lyrics to Disturbed's "Who" describe the frustration and confusion that comes with feeling like you no longer know someone who was once an important figure in your life. The first verse describes the subject of the song as someone the singer once relied upon and trusted, but whom they now can no longer recognize due to some sort of transformation. The second verse implies that this transformation had to do with that person's tendency to lie or push the singer away. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "who the hell are you?" is a direct expression of the singer's frustration with this change and their desire to understand what caused it. In the bridge of the song, the singer reflects on the way things used to be between them and the person they're singing about, lamenting the loss of a connection that was once "incredible" and "indivisible."
Line by Line Meaning
You once were someone I could dignify (ah, ah)
I used to have respect for you and thought you were honorable.
A guiding force, in which I thought could rely
I believed you could be trusted to help me when I needed guidance.
I watched as you began to metamorphosize (ah)
I saw you change into someone unrecognizable.
Can't face it anymore, it's eating me alive
I am unable to deal with the changes you have undergone, and it's causing me great pain.
You're no longer the same
You have changed so dramatically that you are essentially a different person.
Is there nothing more that I can do?
I have done everything I can to help you, but it seems like it's not enough.
But you pushed me further away with every single lie
Your lies caused me to distance myself from you even more.
You used to have a soul, but it has surely died (ah)
Your soul, or essence, that made you who you were, has disappeared.
What happened when did you turn to the other side?
I don't understand how you became so different from the person you once were.
For every word's a lie
I can no longer believe what you say because you lie so often.
You are forever changed
You have transformed into someone that can never be who they once were.
You and I, we were once so...
We had something special between us that is no longer there.
Where did all your innocence go?
You used to be pure and innocent, but now that is no longer the case.
Now I wonder how it happened
I am perplexed by the changes that have taken place.
Can there be a mend to this divide?
Is it possible to fix the distance between us?
Who the fuck are you?
I don't recognize the person you've become, and I don't know who you are anymore.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, KEVIN CHURKO, MIKE WENGREN
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Who who
Who who
Who who
Who who
You once were someone I could dignify (ah, ah)
A guiding force, in which I thought could rely
I watched as you began to metamorphosize (ah)
Can't face it anymore, it's eating me alive
I'm not able to recognize
Where does the answer lie?
You're no longer the same
Is there nothing more that I can do?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the hell are you?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the fuck are you?
You were someone in whom I could confide (ah, ah)
But you pushed me further away with every single lie
You used to have a soul, but it has surely died (ah)
What happened when did you turn to the other side?
No longer able to recognize
For every word's a lie
You are forever changed
And there's nothing more that I can do
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the hell are you?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the fuck are you?
Oh
You and I, we were once so
You and I, it was once incredible
You and I, we were once so
You and I, we were indivisible
You and I, were once two of a kind
Where did all your innocence go?
Now I wonder how it happened
That you and I, we were once so
You and I, we were once inseparable
You and I, we were once like Gemini
It was undeniable
You and I, we were once two of a kind
Where did my deliverance go?
Can there be a mend to this divide?
I'm not able to recognize
Where does the answer lie?
You're no longer the same
Is there nothing more that I can do?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the hell are you?
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Who who who the fuck are you?
(Where does the answer lie?
Where does the answer lie?
It is eating me alive)
Who who who the fuck are you?
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Where does the answer lie?
It is eating me alive)
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Who who
Who who
Who who
Who who
You once were someone
I could dignify
A guiding force, in which I thought I could rely
I watched as you began to metamorphosize
Can't face it anymore
It's eating me alive
I'm not able to recognize
Where does the answer lie?
You're no longer the same
Is there nothing more that I can do?
Who-o-o
Who-o-o
Who-o-o
The hell are you?
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Who-o-o
Who the fuck are you?
You were someone
In whom I could confide
But you pushed me further away
With every single lie
You used to have a soul
But it has surely died
What happened?
When did you turn to the other side?
No longer able to recognize
For every word's a lie
You are forever changed
And there's nothing more
That I can do
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Who-o-o
Who-o-o
The hell are you?
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Who the fuck are you?
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You and I
We were once so
You and I, it was once incredible
You and I, we were once so
You and I, we were indivisible
You and I, we were once two of a kind
Where did all your innocence go?
Now I wonder how it happened
That you and I, we were once so
You and I, we were once inseparable
You and I, we were once like
Gemini, it was undeniable
You and I, we were once two of a kind
Where did my deliverance go?
Can there be a mend to this divide?
I'm not able to recognize
Where does the answer lie?
You're no longer the same
Is there nothing more that I can do?
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The hell are you?
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Who the fuck are you?
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Who-o-o
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Where does the answer lie?
Where does the answer lie?
It's eating me alive
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Where does the answer lie?
Where does the answer lie?
It's eating me alive
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Khemraj Deolall
Who who
Who who
Who who
Who who
You once were someone I could dignify (ah, ah)
A guiding force, in which I thought could rely
I watched as you began to metamorphosize (ah)
Can't face it anymore, it's eating me alive
I'm not able to recognize
Where does the answer lie?
You're no longer the same
Is there nothing more that I can do?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the hell are you?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the fuck are you?
You were someone in whom I could confide (ah, ah)
But you pushed me further away with every single lie
You used to have a soul, but it has surely died (ah)
What happened when did you turn to the other side?
No longer able to recognize
For every word's a lie
You are forever changed
And there's nothing more that I can do
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the hell are you?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the fuck are you?
Oh
You and I, we were once so
You and I, it was once incredible
You and I, we were once so
You and I, we were indivisible
You and I, were once two of a kind
Where did all your innocence go?
Now I wonder how it happened
That you and I, we were once so
You and I, we were once inseparable
You and I, we were once like Gemini
It was undeniable
You and I, we were once two of a kind
Where did my deliverance go?
Can there be a mend to this divide?
I'm not able to recognize
Where does the answer lie?
You're no longer the same
Is there nothing more that I can do?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the hell are you?
Who who who
Who who who
Who who who the fuck are you?
(Where does the answer lie?
Where does the answer lie?
It is eating me alive)
Who who who the fuck are you?
(Where does the answer lie?
Where does the answer lie?
It is eating me alive)
Who who who the fuck are you?
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Judy Miller
The lyrical message behind this entire album makes it one of the best rock releases we've had in a long time. Not to mention this band gets better with each album they release.
Walter Barros
yeah even if some persons dont like to much the sound of the softer albums like in my case, they are master pieces and there is not discussion . But is not my taste.
I started to listen to them with indestructible, and i loved the feeling of power they gave to with such an amazing tought sound.
Amira Bouhouche
how strong is their music when I listen to them I feel like I rule this world and I can do anything
Bonay Goldhagen
You can,that's their whole point!!!
ArcticAngel1
@Bonay Goldhagen Ruling this world seems like the most boring and unbearable job ever.
Misery.
@ArcticAngel1 it is, my friend.
ArcticAngel1
@Misery. 👍
Suk Dufai
Disturbed is the only band that can make a chorus that's lyrics consist of "Who the fuck are you" sound awesome
Tuomas
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