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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.
the light
Disturbed Lyrics
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The truth is waiting there for you to find it
It's not a blight, but a remedy
A clear reminder of how it began
Deep inside your memory
Turned away as you struggled to find it
You heard the call as you walked away
A voice of calm from within the silence
You're waiting, hoping it would call out again
You heard the shadow reckoning
Then your fears seemed to keep you blinded
You held your guard as you walked away
When you think all is forsaken
Listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
An unforgivable tragedy
The answer isn't where you think you'd find it
Prepare yourself for the reckoning
For when your world seems to crumble again
Don't be afraid, don't turn away
You're the one who can redefine it
Don't let hope become a memory
Let the shadow permeate your mind and
Reveal the thoughts that were tucked away
So that the door can be opened again
Within your darkest memories
Lies the answer if you dare to find it
Don't let hope become a memory
When you think all is forsaken
Listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
Sickening, weakening
Don't let another somber pariah consume your soul
You need strengthening, toughening
It takes an inner dark to rekindle the fire burning in you
Ignite the fire within you
When you think all is forsaken
Listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
Don't ignore, listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness
Can show you the light
In Disturbed's song "The Light," the lyrics are an invitation to find the strength to overcome any obstacle regardless of how significant it might seem. The truth is out there waiting to be discovered, like an unsung melody, and it is not a problem but a remedy. It is a reminder of how everything began, and it has been kept hidden inside the deep recesses of memory for too long. It eventually calls out to us as we struggle to find our way, emerging as a voice of calm from the silence.
When everything around us seems forsaken, and the world seems to be crumbling under our feet, we need to take solace in the fact that often, darkness can show us the light. The answer to our problems might not be where we think it would be. However, the answer lies within ourselves. We should not be afraid to confront our fears and face the adversities that come our way.
The lyrics also mention that we should not let our hope become a memory. We need to dig deep into our memories and find the courage to let our inner darkness rekindle the fire within. We must not let somber thoughts consume us or weaken us in any way. Instead, we should stand tall and find the strength to overcome any obstacle. As we listen to the song's words, it should serve as a reminder that we should never feel broken again.
Line by Line Meaning
Like an unsung melody
Something important is present, but has not been recognized or acknowledged.
The truth is waiting there for you to find it
There is an unacknowledged truth that is hidden and must be found.
It's not a blight, but a remedy
The unacknowledged truth is not a curse, but a healing solution.
A clear reminder of how it began
The unacknowledged truth is a clear reminder of the origin of a problem.
Deep inside your memory
The place to find the unacknowledged truth is within your own memories.
Turned away as you struggled to find it
You may have been avoiding the search for the unacknowledged truth.
You heard the call as you walked away
A realization occurred as you were trying to leave the search for truth behind.
A voice of calm from within the silence
The realization was a comforting voice from your inner self.
And for what seemed an eternity
The search for the unacknowledged truth felt like it took a long time.
You're waiting, hoping it would call out again
You may be waiting and hoping for another opportunity to find the unacknowledged truth.
You heard the shadow reckoning
You felt the fear and consequences of not finding the unacknowledged truth.
Then your fears seemed to keep you blinded
Your fears may have kept you from seeing the unacknowledged truth.
You held your guard as you walked away
You may have become defensive and guarded while avoiding the search for truth.
When you think all is forsaken
In moments of hopelessness, there may still be a solution.
Listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
Pay attention to what follows as there is hope and solutions to be found.
You need never feel broken again
The solution can mend any brokenness and pain.
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
Even in dark times, there may be a solution to be found and light to be revealed.
An unforgivable tragedy
The problem or situation may seem insurmountable and unforgivable.
The answer isn't' where you think you'd find it
The solution may not be where you expect it to be.
Prepare yourself for the reckoning
Brace yourself for the consequences of not finding the solution.
For when your world seems to crumble again
The situation may deteriorate again and you'll face the need to find a solution.
Don't be afraid, don't turn away
Do not let fear or avoidance stop you from finding the solution.
You're the one who can redefine it
You have the power to change the situation and redefine the problem.
Don't let hope become a memory
Do not forget that there is still hope for solutions.
Let the shadow permeate your mind and
Allow yourself to face your fears and doubts head-on.
Reveal the thoughts that were tucked away
Bring to light the memories and thoughts that you have been avoiding.
So that the door can be opened again
Once you reveal the hidden truths, you can once again look for solutions.
Within your darkest memories
The most painful and darkest memories may hold the key to finding solutions.
Lies the answer if you dare to find it
The solution may exist within your darkest memories, but you need to be brave enough to face them.
Sickening, weakening
The situation makes you feel disgusted and weak.
Don't let another somber pariah consume your soul
Do not let someone else's negativity bring you down.
You need strengthening, toughening
You need to become stronger and more resilient.
It takes an inner dark to rekindle the fire burning in you
Going through a dark time can help you reignite your inner strength and motivation.
Ignite the fire within you
Use the difficult situation to motivate and inspire you to find solutions.
Don't ignore, listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
Pay attention to the message of hope that follows and do not ignore the possibility for solution.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dan Donegan, David Draiman, Kevin Churko, Mike Wengren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Armcandy19
I don't discuss my feelings or past with my family because they don't understand my struggles.
I was homeless for 2years, and I lost custody of my Three older children due to issues with an ex.
It wasn't until December 2018 that I met my now wife, this song makes so much sense.
If it wasn't for all the pain and suffering I had to endure I would not be here now, no matter what took place in the past.
Disturbed have a way of touching peoples hearts with their lyrics, not just because they're a good band. I believe it's more because David and the rest are speaking/singing/writing from their own experiences.
Not many people are willing to step up especially men and say "I need help, I am struggling" It doesn't make you WEAK, it doesn't make you any LESS of a man to need someone.
This song and "A reason to fight" are amazing.. The Awareness you have all raised in regards to addiction/suicide/drepression/ptsd is outstanding.
Much love to you all,
Never give up
x
@jaguarxfr123
Lyrics
Like an unsung melody
The truth is waiting there for you to find it
It's not a blight, but a remedy
A clear reminder of how it began
Deep inside your memory
Turned away as you struggled to find it
You heard the call as you walked away
A voice of calm from within the silence
And for what seemed an eternity
You're waiting, hoping it would call out again
You heard the shadow reckoning
Then your fears seemed to keep you blinded
You held your guard as you walked away
When you think all is forsaken
Listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
An unforgivable tragedy
The answer isn't' where you think you'd find it
Prepare yourself for the reckoning
For when your world seems to crumble again
Don't be afraid, don't turn away
You’re the one who can redefine it
Don't let hope become a memory
Let the shadow permeate your mind and
Reveal the thoughts that were tucked away
So that the door can be opened again
Within your darkest memories
Lies the answer if you dare to find it
Don't let hope become a memory
When you think all is forsaken
Listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
Sickening, weakening
Don't let another somber pariah consume your soul
You need strengthening, toughening
It takes an inner dark to rekindle the fire burning in you
Ignite the fire within you
When you think all is forsaken
Listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
Don't ignore, listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness
Can show you the light
@JC-bg6mq
LYRICS
Like an unsung melody
The truth is waiting there for you to find it
It's not a blight, but a remedy
A clear reminder of how it began
Deep inside your memory
Turned away as you struggled to find it
You heard the call as you walked away
A voice of calm from within the silence
And for what seemed an eternity
You're waiting, hoping it would call out again
You heard the shadow reckoning
Then your fears seemed to keep you blinded
You held your guard as you walked away
When you think all is forsaken
Listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
An unforgivable tragedy
The answer isn't' where you think you'd find it
Prepare yourself for the reckoning
For when your world seems to crumble again
Don't be afraid, don't turn away
You’re the one who can redefine it
Don't let hope become a memory
Let the shadow permeate your mind and
Reveal the thoughts that were tucked away
So that the door can be opened again
Within your darkest memories
Lies the answer if you dare to find it
Don't let hope become a memory
When you think all is forsaken
Listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light, beautiful
Sickening, weakening
Don't let another somber pariah consume your soul
You need strengthening, toughening
It takes an inner dark to rekindle the fire burning in you
Ignite the fire within you
When you think all is forsaken
Listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness can show you the light
Don't ignore, listen to me now (all is not forsaken)
You need never feel broken again
Sometimes darkness
Can show you the light
@Furzkampfbomber
Congratulations. I don't know your backstory, but you have just proven to be stronger than most people.
And I know what I am talking about, having lost years of my life to depression, having to see all my dreams shutter and to face the reality that everything I wanted to achieve in life when I was young turned sour.
But fuck it. Let people laugh. Let them judge. Because you know what? We came back from a very bad and incredibly dark place. A place where many people would not come back from.
So the plans you had crumbled? Your life comes apart on the seams? Hell yeah, I know exactly how scary that it and how much it hurts. But please, always, always remember two things...
Suicide is a very permanent solution for a temporary problem.
And by not doing it, you already have shown that you are much stronger than all those people who are so proud of their supposedly successful lifes. Fuck them.
@dramaends
Whether you wear your scars on your skin or on your soul, wear them with pride. They are not marks of what has been destroyed but reminders of what you have survived. Each line is a victory over what could have destroyed you, yet you won.
@commiedeer
Words to live by.
@schoermy1936
so goddamn right!!
@adamhewitt8949
dramaends never a truer word spoken
@notmagicok7612
wow... Great quote you should be a philosipher (im not being sarcastic)
@psychokiller8844
+dramaends but what if i cut myself?
@jerryhartsworm1986
I’m a disabled firefighter a burning building fell on me 5 years ago I have a TBI and PTSD this video is triggering and healing thank you. Your music helps many.
@heathercowie1928
Jerry Hartsworm bless you stay strong x
@joed2431
Glad you are still with us
@yumaaswindra2353
You're awesome man..God bless you