HOW THE BAND DISTURBED FORMED

With the band enjoying the success of their Number One debuting album, Immortalized, we asked singer David Draiman about his fateful meeting with the rest of the guys in the band nearly 20 years ago.

[@Fr.Savage_McKiligan]

Man, imagine music history if his roommate hadn't told him how awesome Disturbed sounded. Thank you for that, and R.I.P. David's roommate.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

May David's roommate rest in peace

[@sk8dfl]

Yes he's the real MVP!!! Thank you David's roommate, R.I.P 🙏💯🎸🍻❤

[@ludwigrotin5891]

You meant deftones.

[@somedeadmeme2441]

Before they were Disturbed they were Comfortable.

[@Dominantgaming11]

Peanut Jar Gaming nice pun

[@snowwhitequeen4405]

Peanut Jar Gaming you did not:((

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

Hahaha

[@paulajbaker6739]

They called themselves Brawl before David Draiman.

[@ThierryRocksTV]

I think he's one of the best vocalists out there.

[@experimental0000]

He is in a class with the likes of Axl Rose in that he has an extremely unique voice and vocals that are (to me) impossible to replicate/replace.

[@joshuacarton457]

Don McCollough absolutely.. he's a baritone who can sing metal. amazing voice one of the best ive ever heard. he shows his Baritone voice in ' Sounds of Silence ' very powerful vocalist

[@martok2112]

Completely agree. I think he is probably the best singer to come out of the last couple of decades.

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

I agree, his voice is extremely unique. He can go from low to very raspy and dry, but sharp at the same time.

[@Rocksteddybelmont]

His voice is amazing

[@LostInReverence]

I laughed when he said/sang "One of these things is not like the other"

[@martok2112]

The guy has a great sense of humor.

[@margaretayers7524]

They did the right thing hiring David.

[@Dennis-de1ji]

He is not only an amazing musician but also a calm person..I was expecting him to be insane!!

[@k.annm.sandoval1437]

Is he puddles pity party?

[@lickitysmackity]

He is our preacher!

[@hilaryc3203]

No, he is a very caring person. For about 5 years, he ran his own health care clinic; able to do so because he is a university graduate. The man has a mind :)

[@TheHolyOne9511]

Most musicians are very “down to earth”. Corey Taylor for example! 😂😂😂😂

[@briandaly7236]

He certainly fooled you. 🤣

[@electron7659]

The main difference between this man and Howie Mandel is that this guy WILL shake your hand. lol

[@amyfox369]

I shook his hand after his performance in 2006, he was very nice and really surprised to see I wasn't at teenager :)

[@ChipmunkAsylum]

Met the guy a couple years back with Device. Was in a bad mood but still did the meet and greet with fans. He was opening for Megadeth and Allstate arena was half full. It was basically a waste of his time to do a meet and greet but i appreciate that he did

[@reneegladson7732]

He looks a hell of a lot better than Howie Mandel!!

[@arthurgangnon3504]

He seems so intimidating when he's singing and watching this he's like a nervous little bunny 😂

[@alluringstar5910]

I agree😂😂😂

[@briandaly7236]

Because he's fake asf

[@edsontakaesuarouca9204]

Not only a great vocalist, but a great storyteller. Hugs from Brazil!

[@morganv.9325]

Seven people aren't down with the sickness.

[@28jander]

You shouldn't make fun of cures

[@tonyoliver2334]

24 people are living in the land of confusion

[@sterben7379]

26 people have yet to be stupified.

[@PHENOXSPARTAN]

28 now

[@uncleduck6188]

36 bro

[@rpmevo8]

So well spoken and intelligent. Not only a fantastically trained voice and heritage but seems like a genuinely nice person. 👍

[@chrisbaybay7326]

David is one amazing story teller

[@alluringstar5910]

I was never interested in heavy metal music when I was growing up but when I listen to Disturbed for the first time back in 2002 I just fell in love with the band. David's voice is very unique and powerful. Their sound lifts up my heart and soul to this day. I like other heavy metal bands, but Disturbed is the one band that has a special place in my heart.❤🎸🥁🎤🎵🎵🎵

[@TheHolyOne9511]

Same here Disturbed One. Their music is eternal! 🙏🤘

[@isabellepoynter5193]

His singing voice is so sci-fi. So profound, what coed, hurting, emotional….I paint and as an artist I listen to different styles of music in order for me to be inspired. If in a classical, rock, country….I hear the profound music and emotions then I paint that song even if it has nothing to do with the song. His singing voice is heavy, emotional, and romantic.

[@wendyalexander6705]

They hit #1 on the Billboard for a reason...because they're damn good!

[@Angelsanddevils]

This is funny, but profound. Love this piece of musical history. Thank you to the roommate🙏🏼.

[@TheJohnGway]

Used to love these guys when I was younger. David seems like a really down to earth dude.

[@robwheelut]

Their rendition of "Sound Of Silence" is the best song and video ever made...Hands down !!!!!!!!!

[@Rzo139]

No, the Starbucks version puts Disturbed's version to shame. 😂

[@mxrage2850]

@@Rzo139 debatable since skill wise he got it better

[@Riazor1370]

His mouth piercing is iconic. Make him like a beast.

[@dontron5632]

I love how they sway when he shakes his head.

[@irishemogirl6720]

Cyborg Daredevil Agreed. The swaying is slightly hypnotic.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Yeah man. Remember the first video I saw was for Prayer. I was blown away by them. Wanted them ever since but hate needles lol

[@TheWeakMinded]

Something about this... SO simple, so human

[@DavidDatura]

The band has some great tracks, and that recent cover of theirs for 'The Sounds Of Silence' was epic.

[@genericpersons5103]

That cover sucked ass. And anyone that liked it is just a fuckin' fanboy. And I like Disturbed too.

[@Me-lb8nd]

@@genericpersons5103 If you can't hear the beauty of his performance of Sound of Silence, then you have shit in your ears.

[@juliedelaney4612]

And your heart is so pure and so honest David and all the things that are going on in this world with the Illuminati and artists I just hope that you're not involved in that because to me you have such a soulful heartfelt sole. Sound of silence has absolutely the front Joy tears so much out of me from your voice that only God deserves credit for it. You're not one of a million you're one of one and I hope God gets credit for bringing you into this world and bring you back to him also because there's something so special about you. I love you from that one song you've touched me and I watched the reactions of people that are on KZbin probably 100 of them and it touches me the first time every time I'm watching it.

[@904daniela]

So grateful this happened! The best thing ever. Proof that you should never doubt yourself but DO it. Their music backs that up and I always listen to it when I feel a bit unsure... they build me up!

[@eight9929]

I CANT STOP LOOKING AT HIS CHIN

[@oscargervacio1695]

Frisk Determination right

[@russellmeyer8893]

Right, What a weird piercing

[@deadliestchic8768]

12th Level intellect they're called snake bites

[@lukaszboczar2441]

Large french bread with nationality issues which one😂😂

[@tyler6293]

Which one? lol

[@Emmawatsonevolution]

What I wouldnt give to be able to have sat in with those auditions and original practice sessions.

[@racingfuel28]

Next time you think you aren’t good enough to do something, remember that David Draiman didn’t think his voice would go well with Disturbed👍🏻

[@jballssquirrel3324]

I love disturbed mosh music, never a negative experience

[@carlomanhattan4627]

I miss this band. one of my favorite. it serves like an adrenalin. greetings from Philippines!

[@madisonmcfadden9614]

I am the biggest disturbed fan in the world. The album believe changed my life literally every song on the album is incredible

[@sdrewe99]

fabulously strong voice!cool stuff.

[@campingmaster2004]

What i would do to have a voice like David's and be able to control it as easily and good as him

[@Hellraiser988]

Damion deserves respect for what he's accomplished

[@gianfercosta]

Love you David! Awesome person!

[@damn671]

The best metal band ever. And I’m not even the metal/punk/rock type. Very much into rap/hip hop.... but I listen to alot of Disturbed songs. F*ckin lit !!!

[@sonjacarrigan8819]

I wanted to say ty ...your music has helped me. I go to Church every Sunday. Sunday night....during the week, however your song helped me. The reason to fight. Ty for that

[@federicopatteri1519]

he's a really good singer and a full hearted man! good man! hugs David

[@Tinatabby-vg5no]

amazing voice

[@rujadae]

just saw disturbed in state college..awesome!!

[@vanessahunt586]

💖💖💖💖💖💖 this story,it's so damn cool 👍🎶🔥🎸👍🎶🔥🎸👍🎶🔥🎸 what an awesome person,so humble/humorous 💖💖💖💖

[@margomcintyre7242]

I guess I’m the abnormal grandma (Nana) and I love metal. Going to go see Disturbed in January and I’m so excited to see them!!

[@bambipardisitsarightsong5557]

My son robby was so ecstatic to tell me he had disturbed in his car a great moment with me his mom :)

[@nicolasfrossard4315]

*This interview was disturbing*

[@TheSixStringGuy]

When he said the bands he listened too then paused.....PANTERA I jumped and giggled.......DAMN FUCKING STRAIGHT!

[@jessetalbott2717]

His singing in some aspects reminds me of singing church songs versus hard rock. That's why Remember is my favorite song. He can sing hard rock and choir tones in the same song!

[@jamiewhittle1671]

I'M DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS! !..have been sence day one, these guys are one of my favourites, was rocking that shit today, as a matter of fact!

[@amandazeller787]

THANK YOU, so much for this video! !!! :-D

[@Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy]

Great interview! I do band interviews myself and I would love to have the opportunity to interview David Draiman!

[@nicolasbrown8541]

DAVID HAVE NO DEATH_LOTS OF BLESSINGS DEAR

[@carlasouza5306]

I am addicted.... hope to see you guys live one day

[@jonathanyoung8644]

His music helps me get through alot of shit I am Disturbed

[@LeafyisHere.RobertDowding]

I love these Back stories Bob from Connecticut here in the house

[@RiskyFriskyHandle]

Beautiful person. Awesome story. Great flippin band!

[@KCNYC]

Before they split in 2011, they had a huge rehearsal space on S. Michigan Chicago with a rooftop. Crazy parties there!

[@shilohivy4590]

He’s lovely.

[@keokivanblyenburg47]

One of best modern band ever

[@elguitarTom]

That's how you become a great band: Be yourself. Don't tro ty emulate.

[@albertomaldonado6783]

brother's freinds and fans we are DISTURBED! we are ! DISTURBED, for ever rock and best rock band.

[@brendajensen3989]

Love him

[@angelacarmine2624]

I love you Dave but can you get the band members on that couch too?

[@evanhosley2360]

David? Into hair bands? Heh

[@deadhead710ohio]

i just fukin died bahahahaha

[@chrismkimmel1]

Sure he wasn't always bald!

[@matthewmorgan1040]

I saw disturbed on farmclub when I was in 8th grade. Those were good days.

[@georgejetson1025]

He’s legit likeable

[@nicoleroy6766]

will you be anywhere near Montreal soon... I'm in New brunswick but be willing to travel a bit to see you guys,,,,xoxoxoxox 1/2

[@Drakernerz]

they are going at Heavy MTL August 7 btw

[@zzkeokizz]

Want came out of the first rehearsal? Any metal band would love a song like Want. That jives with what Dan said- how they knew that Draiman was the One.

[@jeananorman6696]

Sound of Silence "WOW"

[@corzcordez1803]

Wow i saw you now im amazed in your Sound of Silent rendition.

[@callumhammer5906]

If i Heard oh, ah ah ah ah in the Middle of the night I'm screaming

[@Rufnek67]

Dave is a badass singer

[@arekpocicki5681]

cool guy, genius vocalist

[@jenbrown1916]

I love to hear Disturbed’s version of: “American pie-Day the music died” or Van Morrison “Into the Mystic” or Glen H “Falling Slowly” or “Total Eclipse of the Heart” Or “Holding our for a hero” Bonnie T

[@heidrunluhr2049]

"Holding out for a hero" would really be great.

[@DeeSpoKen]

foot on the speaker type epic singer.

[@MachineHeadDissent]

Exceptional education....

[@JasonHartung]

He's mostly upset about them having hair.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Bet those 30 or 40 people who turned David down are fuming now.

[@sopo9429]

Also have they done one on how they came up with their character

[@mozillagenesis]

Howie Mandel?

[@joshhahn3968]

yes😂

[@Hellraiser988]

Andrew Marrero deal

[@Faladaena]

Btw, I respectfully *disagree* with his past statement on the reason for removing his (beard) piercings, for becoming too old for them; I can easily picture him at 90 rocking those...

[@jamsongs5808]

boston bands rock!!! \m/

[@samestrada2344]

HIS SSSSSSS JUST BLEW MY SPEAKERS

[@hunterplatt9048]

Once upon a ooh wah ahahahah...

[@akiembuary205]

Handsome man

[@petramaynard1144]

Dope AF

[@vesellin]

'Twas a sad day for music...

[@fullcoffee950]

ur birth itself is a sad day for human history

[@Joe-rq2ix]

Dave you the man

[@TailNosechannel]

Nice recomendations algorithms youtube, thx

[@danyuge9330]

J'adore

[@timaloy865]

That's crazy, Want is my favourite song.

[@Nothing-od2ot]

16 people will be seen inside the fire

[@The_Buff_Guy]

Dang... "Sabbath, maiden, priest, metallica, pantera..." No mention of Megadeth.... ouch. That's harsh, David. Mustaine really helped your career out a lot in the earlier years.

[@NintendoSunnyDee]

Games'n' Guitar Come on man he just said the first bands that came to mind.

[@Ahohuasca]

Mustaine helped Metallica start off.. so he's still includes

[@shloksharma6676]

Games'n' Guitar fuck megadeth

[@anthonyjillali4287]

In a way, I know you'll hate me for this, but Megadeth isn't as heavy as most of those bands he mentioned. I personally think that they have a more technical style.

[@Ahnenerbe1944]

Haven’t you figured out that just about everyone in metal hates megadeth

[@cryptorchiid]

❤

[@Jackhammer69able]

Great vocals. Wish I could emulate them! The new album is a lot better than their previous outings. A lot of the earlier stuff was very "sameish".

[@danmoua7686]

Dang, I was like why dont vocalist make anymore song. Though now I see when I saw the end clip the tour schedule is extremely loaded... it's no joke lol

[@russellhibbitt207]

Hi David Draiman are you making any new album or cd’s mate

[@ms2cu225]

My father painted Beethovens Voice, I wonder how they will paint this Davids. 🤫

[@stevenklingler9376]

a little someth'in for your earhole..GET UP! 🎤

[@nuggetslayer-0968]

You got to get back into making those good ass songs new ones that had the heavy metal like in the eightys

[@Enoch.Stanford]

Its funny because all the bands he liked are nothing compared to disturbed , disturbed is so much better than all those bands

[@guillermomontoyo]

Nobody talks about how the real name of the band is Dystrbd!

[@skinpeeler6667]

BEAST

[@nicolasbrown8541]

GOAT PIERCING _MTFCKN BEAUTY SWAG

[@filsolano5465]

Not the biggest disturbed fan here, but did you know what was bands name before it became disturbed? “ I’m fine “ not brawl