Disturbed Discusses Their Seventh Studio Album, "Evolution"

To endure, one must evolve. That holds true everywhere from the animal kingdom to modern society. Survival itself relies on progression. Disturbed progress and confidently chart new territory on their seventh full-length album, "Evolution." Embodying the title’s meaning tenfold, the 2-time Grammy-nominated/multiplatinum-selling hard rock quartet (vocalist David Draiman, guitarist Dan Donegan, drummer Mike Wengren and bassist John Moyer) rearrange their musical DNA into a two-headed monster representative of dual styles: “Heavy” and “Ballad.” In doing so, they deliver a daring, dynamic and definitive body of work.
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[@TheJhockman]

Has anyone ever noticed that for a metal artist David's voice when he talks is rather Serene and peaceful

[@Raven_of_Doom]

have you ever heard Geoff Tate? Axl Rose?

[@jiggles4925]

I absolutely love how eloquent and gentle David is when he is discussing his ideas. Even his vocabulary is better than what I expect most rock singers to have. He really is a talented speaker and singer.

[@drmerdcver]

I have mad respect for David Draiman. I could listen to him all day. And he loves dogs! LOL

[@shannoncopeland4506]

He could record his speaking voice reading the phone book and it would be a best seller for insomniacs. I believe he could also record lullabies in his softer singing voice that would be a hit, as well. He is multi-faceted.

[@Raven_of_Doom]

@Lynnie Eiden that's cool Lynnie. Geoff Tate is the reason i stopped trying to sing. But guitar im pretty good at lol

[@scottthomas8376]

Dude is a great interviewer. You can tell he made the band very comfortable and gave them room to breath and talk about things that were important to them...great job for real

[@sueschwentke6476]

Agree 100%...I've seen many Disturbed interview, both individually and as a band, and this interviewer was the most comfortable and made it look easy! And I agree with you, the band responded to that for sure!

[@fernie2583]

I find David Draiman very articulate and highly intelligent!! 🤙🏽

[@nwordpassifyousub2303]

fernie2583 he’s very smart if you look it up, got a bunch of scholarships etc

[@stuartkane2786]

He done a law degree but coudnt work in that sector because he coudnt be a liar for a living and coudnt look himself in the mirror, if he went through with it.

[@manilchauhan6224]

He may be percieved as a mad fucking animal on stage and in the studio but yes, he is a very down to earth smart dude as you can see in his interviews, would love to meet him in person

[@tofuguru941]

What a great band. What a great direction they've gone. May you guys have many, many more decades of success, health, wealth and happiness. You all deserve it.

[@frankov_83]

I love David, always so eloquent.

[@landscaperconnection]

David speaks so fucking brilliantly and flawless. Insane vocabulary, no breaks, no ums....what a speaker. So peaceful

[@robinrasmussen647]

He’s well educated

[@belindasimkin4736]

Defanatly blessed with his vocals, singing and speaking, keep going for gold, band and fans

[@Tabby318]

I discovered Disturbed about a year ago because of Sound of Silence. My child was shocked that her mother was an instant fan. If Disturbed ever come to Ireland - well, I am partially-sighted, I do not like travelling or staying away from home or really loud music - but I'd be there, my 'phone will be on silent and, when loud stuff is played I'll have ear plugs so I can hear it without being blown out of the place. As one man said "A great song is a great song". I wonder how many of their fans, like me, are of an older generation who have discovered great music? "More than one flavour" - definitely.

[@sueschwentke6476]

I came to discover Disturbed in my 40s...I'm 54 now and just went to my first Disturbed concert 2 weeks ago. I cannot overstate how amazing the live performance was! I'm already looking forward to going again the next time they play within 200 miles of me.

[@dr.jiggles2447]

I personally prefer their older stuff. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the new album, for instance, a reason to fight, are you ready, this venom, hold on to memories, I just don't think that this is my go to album. My actual go to album would would most definitely be asylum. Their aggressive stuff. I fully support band and their decisions. And I look forward to hearing more of their future stuff. And I will always and forever be DISTURBED!!

[@alexmercer5065]

I agree, their old stuff is the key that founded these guys but I gotta say it's not the same. Disturbed is slowly fading from what they are immortalized was awful but sounds like this is better than the last one

[@dr.jiggles2447]

@@alexmercer5065 I wouldn't say immortalized was awful, I actually like immortalized, vengeful one, open your eyes, what are you waiting for, who taught you how to hate, and sound of silence. But I definitely see where your coming from.

[@alexmercer5065]

I only liked 5 maybe 6 songs on it, soon as I heard "you're mine" I ranked it as awful. I'm sure this one will be good but they're changing the art cover... imagine if iron maiden did that it'd be dumb and not the same

[@BrandonH58]

Agree, love the new album; still think Asylum will always be my favorite. That album I connected to personally though so hard for anything else to come close.

[@-_-5470]

My thoughts exactly, asylum is the best!

[@linabin3225]

Love Disturbed 🤘🏻 David Draiman has the softest, sexiest speaking voice and is so eloquent and engaging. ❤️

[@gamebrainjagras4193]

I love how nobody is mentioning what David said at 17:40

[@wiklow22]

That's priceless!! "Sometimes a caress feels best when it's proceeded by a nice smack!" LOVE DAVID!!!

[@seaturtlepoppy7679]

I know! That was hilarious!!

[@rebeccamandelos3164]

wiklow22 I noticed it..... Hmmmm ....

[@kyleclarke7794]

Congratulations you're a real winner... proud of yourself for pointing it out?

[@TheGlobfather]

I've been listening to Disturbed for almost 10 years, since I was in middle school, and I feel that what David said around the 17:25 mark perfectly describes it, perhaps I feel the flow between lyrics and music sometimes doesn't sound that good to me, but its been the message that they convey in each and every single one of their songs that's kept me a fan for so long. I might be one of the few, but I think this album perhaps if not great already, is the beginning to something great and I cannot thank them enough for being about the message and what feels right.

[@Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy]

A lot of great in depth information in this video and really learning about the new record.

[@Korean4831]

💪🏼👏🏼🤘🏼😊🤘🏼👏🏼💪🏼 Thank You David Draiman Your Words Mean A lot 🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@c.sparks4397]

It's always been evident Disturbed has had a spiritual undertone but this album you can really hear it. Love all these guys

[@Raven_of_Doom]

that spirit is a demon

[@c.sparks4397]

@@Raven_of_Doom do you even understand what spirituality is? Or is this some overly obsessed metal head trying to a sound "hardcore" or one of many modern christian views?

[@c.sparks4397]

@@Raven_of_Doom they are a nue metal band.. Apparently you haven't listened to prayer from around the same era, to express one's anger is not demonic. Did he or any of the members commit murder? No. You basing your claim off of that is ridiculous. As for spirituality.. Spirituality goes beyond the individual experience and is and always has been a practice to become one with a higher self. Seems like they are achieving that.. But I mean it's nit like any religious figure fliped tables in a tabernacle or talked shit on his students outside the monastery for trying to tell them about what they broke down for them.. All I see in your argument proposal is conjecture

[@Raven_of_Doom]

I'm just trolling you dude, take it easy. I know they aren't demonic lol

[@ibrahimbilgin4976]

İn another time and hold on to memories my favourite's in this album

[@TheForsaken666]

have you listened to it already?

[@ibrahimbilgin4976]

@@TheForsaken666 no dude its my thinks. ı listen all musics in the october 19 0.38 o clock.

[@BrockArt]

DUDE LITERALLY SAME

[@tpawsplayground]

SAME

[@scottpooley7288]

In another time is an awesome song.

[@stephaniekesinger4794]

David is gorgeous

[@shadabahmed579]

david, articulate and thoughtful as always.

[@anthonymurrietta2716]

David is a powerful speaker!

[@dinaj1312]

I’ve been a fan since day 1 and I have to say this album is by far my favorite and it’s gonna be hard to beat it. I think I listen to it every single day! Hey you is my favorite!!! The drums in that makes me wish I knew how to play drums. Oh and I’m early 50s and this is my favorite band.

[@karenstayrook3593]

Finally getting the Trophy they deserve ❤️❤️❤️Rock on and create forever😘

[@tpawsplayground]

I came from listening to "No More"... lol.

[@abandonedexp9910]

DUDE SAME!! 😂😂 THATS IRONIC

[@BrockArt]

Their albums really are like a story. they were heavy and dark then came "sometimes darkness can show you The Light" now they are lighter

[@patriciarobledo3954]

I love Disturbed even more after this interview. Each member is articulate, intelligent and forthcoming of their personal feelings. They don't use st grunt as so many musicians seem to do lately. I would love to have any or all of as friends, above and beyond the music. I felt a connection. Wishful on my part, I'm sure.

[@metalqueen237]

I like Disturbed's new album. But it's not my favorite. They keep saying that this is the heaviest sounding album they've made. This new album may be heavier in terms of topic, or even emotionally heavier for them, but the sound is far from heavy, especially by Disturbed standards. not trying to hate on the album, it sounds great, I think its cool that the band is exploring a new sound, but it just wouldn't be my first pick if I were asked which album is my favorite. That spot is reserved for Indestructible. The title track on that album kind of talked me out of doing something that I wouldn't have lived long enough to regret. So needless to say, that album has and always will be my favorite.

[@metalmellie4371]

Too bad MTV doesn't do unplugged anymore these guys would be great

[@BudLangley14]

Love or hate the album people, I love this album & I am forever DISTURBED \m/

[@amylouava5134]

I've seen disturbed like 7 times in indianpolis. They have been my favorite band since I was really young. They speak the truth of our world and what's going on with out a care about people trying to control them. He speaks the truth it is demons who try to possess us to do terrible things. God bless you disturbed. Please come back to indianspolis on your tour. We love you.

[@timedrifter117]

Go disturbed!!!!!

[@emilkoch4098]

Big time fan of them!!!!! Just bought their new album today. Getting ready to go workout for 2 hours!!!. Asylum is my favorite album by them. I've got 5 of their albums. I would love to see them in concert, and play during the half-time show at the Super Bowl. #Disturbed4Life

[@kaleajadesilver8918]

David looks good with the beard. =3

[@jaredklock8754]

Loving the new album!

[@electricshadowstar5836]

great band. I love disturbed a lot i grew up with them and im happy to see how far theyve come.

[@yaknow5252]

This album is good has great messages in it. BUT I would like to hear some heavier songs in this album. I'm hoping they do it on the next album.

[@Niilism_]

Dan donegan my favorite guitarplayer

[@LyletCook]

Keep making music Disturbed, you guys are Geniuses

[@Fuel2Fireband]

These guy's are great not only they are a great band, but they are so humble and down to earth and all very well spoken and they way they thanks the fans and know the fans are their lifeblood and the only reason why they are on the stage, it so great because it's so true.

[@annettereddall8982]

I think if David ever wanted a new job he would make a super life coach. I could listen to him all day .

[@davidleech8270]

David said it perfect about depression and addiction. Bless you brother for speaking that!

[@jessiewalker6918]

Why the hell do people keep bringing up that they are older now? No shit, that's what happens when days and years and LIFE goes by, you get OLDER, what's with this obsession with being young? a teenager, or whatever, get over it, it's a fleeting moment and then you have to grow up, what, once you hit 30 your supposed to just lay down and die? Come talk to me in 10 years when you got some 17 year old acting like your a peice of shit because you have lived longer than them, age equals wisdom and maturity, youth is a fraction of your life, figure it out

[@GotoMaki4Micah]

i could guess that majority of people who are into popular music on youtube are children and to them 30 is old.

[@cdoriginalrockcollections8271]

Abi mah ti Ciamis Jawa Barat Indonesia....tapi da resep geuning ka DISTURBED....da lagu na arenakeun pisan...

[@andrefrazao9245]

0:53 For moments I thought that Draiman was gonna scream: -LET ME SEE THOSE FISTS!!! 😂

[@klaushybridking2586]

Dude just listen to a few songs this band has been my favorite since I was 8 and I love the softer songs like the darkness from believe

[@elizabethagnese5474]

WHAT A DEEP EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENCE INTERVIEW. THANK YOU FOR THE AUTHENTIC EXPRESSES. MAGNIFICENT TALENTS.

[@austindeanblade8070]

Ooh Nice facial hair going D man

[@cosminpaduraru6511]

When you accidentally beatbox 15:34

[@cn8311]

It would have been an excellent interview if you gave ABOUT an equal share for all four band members to speak (before questions).

[@steeezyjoey]

Hold On To Memories is a beautiful song so far. I see Disturbed is trying out a newer feel to it with the Orchestra vibe to it!

[@MasterChris666]

the album is ok

[@luispadilla5310]

Be ready for devil may cry 5

[@jamesm1567]

I agree

[@stevenfelsing3501]

I love disturbed but the new record had a try hard feel to it. Wasn't the best album. Kinda sound like they were trying to top there Immortalized album

[@cathylibner3565]

My Son stood next David Draiman and the rest 9f the band In PDX Oregon, about 15 years ago while Nick was setting up performance state for KORN...I He knows how envious I am

[@robh3ro816]

It always bothers me that whenever they do vocal contests like that, they pick people who can’t do the growls. They’ve been my favorite band since the 4th Grade and it always bothers me to hear somebody just yell something. It would be such a dream come true for me to sing a Disturbed song for Disturbed, and to see that just wasted ruins me every time.

[@cherylwest397]

I run my disturbed mix every day while I'm working and today I happen to look up and noticed ..... The Vengeful One......looks like Hunter Biden hahahahaha

[@ozarkprepper1718]

Yuminuminuminum! Yuh minum inuh!

[@annmarieparmenter3724]

LOVE this album! Haven't stopped listening to it since it came out. Can't wait to see them in Wilkes Batt October 5!!!

[@Warden1.19MC]

For the people who just heard David's regular voice and are used to his, shall I say "metal" voice, I bet that must be DISTURBING. (⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠)

[@eddiesidorov8635]

I just wish it was longer, an evolution it was indeed but a few more out of this world heavy songs wouldn’t have hurt. Looking back I really related with the themes on indestructible and asylum and I wish more of that came through on this one. The thematic messages here were great don’t get me wrong but I just wish for 2-3 more songs similar to that era. I hate to be that guy reminiscing of the ‘good old days’ but that’s the disturbed I grew up on and it helped me with my parents separation, repeated broken relationships, etc so no matter what they put out I will probably not have that same passion for it again because of how personal it all was.

[@melissaanderson821]

there coming to winnipeg and i work at the area wow i get to see the show how cool is that !

[@amirssittu3943]

love the new music! 4ever a fan!

[@felixbeltran6276]

Love these guys !!!

[@metallica78ivanaxel]

Anyone else feel this new album really isn’t anything that special? I still feel their best is Asylum.

[@jessiewalker6918]

Asylum is good, but it's just personal preference, I don't think the new one is their best, but it is very good, I personally like 10 thousands fists, it's all subjective

[@Dodogama5474]

This album is so nothing special. If you took out David's vocals, they'd be the most nothing band ever. Im sick of people saying this actually a good album when musically, it's the most average thing possible. It's so average it's almost bad. It's boring. And don't even get me started on the track placement... Also.. 3 BALLADS ON A ROCK ALBUM WTF

[@yvesheinrich5013]

It's their worst, in my opinion. Believe is my favorite, but Asylum is my favorite from that era where Disturbed dropped Nu Metal.

[@ES-wy2xj]

@@Dodogama5474 I do agree. To be honest, 3 ballads are the too much; it's the response on the success of the sound of silence, but what really annoys me is, that in the upcoming concerts, I would be so ashamed to hear the typical "we are DISTURBED" thing. The rest of the songs are just soulless and empty. I don't thing anyone would feel disturbed hearing this album.

[@NHL11Rocks]

The best album by disturbed is ten thousand fists followed by immortalized

[@andykipp1437]

I understand loss and addiction. A life time of it. We go through life without the author of life and what do we expect is going to happen? I hear this band making a fortune around the fact they we are all going through it. But where is the answers to our afflictions. As helpful as it is for many to know that we are not alone, I haven't heard anything in the music that points us to the answer for our sorrows. Where is the author? where is the true creator? Where is the Lord? Or should we just listen to your music and get angry ????

[@drmerdcver]

Hell yes I am ready! awesome interview!

[@kevinbick1234]

I would love to see the film of reason to fight, to see how a song is written from start to finish especialy as good as that one.

[@jamespiper7892]

i've only just found out about this new album, at first it was a bit of a shock. it's a lot different from the rest of there albums, but they,ve got something just like iron maiden! they think of there fan's and evolve to the time's and just get better! i would like to see iron maiden to get together and release an album!

[@vanessapanek9959]

Why did I quit watching mtv because they don’t give them the Appropriate time for airplay

[@sonjacarrigan8819]

Always care for your fans life's....this will keep up on top !!! You really are good

[@aaronhockey8803]

Love the album

[@joelgarcia-qw3mq]

You guys are awesime you truelly have jesus and god with you. Bearers of truth and love and path makers of salvation from our torment and deamons

[@davidleech8270]

Makes the goosebumps appear on our own flesh!! Awesome!!! A great song is a great song!

[@sambrewster7090]

I've heard a few songs already and love it 😎😊 \m/

[@ESUSAMEX]

I will be at the show at MSG on Feb. 25!

[@BatterySonic]

Awesome

[@klaushybridking2586]

But the song savior of nothing is one that speaks to me the most off this one

[@kathyvanhaitsma3232]

They gained an entire generation or two from Evolution!

[@whysoserial2]

Disturbed Idol was just cringe

[@tpawsplayground]

Pretty much. I rolled my eyes.

[@alternaterikku]

i feel it i did a better one sick and am also female

[@vanessahunt586]

Enjoy the interview 👍👍 but disturbed idol?!?! Really??? I don't think so 🤨🤨🤨 Did david miss the memo about tats & hair???😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Still 💖💖💖 him.

[@italiad1013]

Stop giving them benefit of doubt n liking this CRAP album (u know it sucks!!!) just because of living off their past stuff. I say this as a big fan...see my pic ineven have the same double labrets in.....BELIEVE was their “black album”.....since then its been rehashed crap.

[@nicolesnow1761]

Fair , maiden tho art mi eye , Shakespeare factory. ? No way ! Summer design, stage crew " kit" huh ? Knock knock so, what, ya I'm outta bathroom, whose this in parlor, come with us practice tonight, sure ready ten minutes, let's go . Huh. You single. Ofuk, Ken tell him guy from this year at school just barely iff the phone breaking up with me.. where you going , week later .. beach , bring me, both laughed. Maybe later. Billy, hold on talk a minute, tell him get a towel or something from trunk. Ya I'm single, friend busy when we home alone? Tell Jen he can't watch this time ? No found my window near our closet open, you know who ? I'll move out that's why . Sleep naked, a brand new city _secobd year in college, - you crazy ?

[@patriciarobledo3954]

I could listen to David speak for hours. His intelligence, compassion and humor intrigues me. And then he sings.... Every one of the band members are so important to the total result. I'm a late fan, but a very fervent one now. I'm 70, love all of their music the heavy metal to their softer works.

[@jeannieheath8779]

My son in law could be David's brother.. Someone stopped them at a festival and told him he looked like David. He obviously knew who it was but never realized.. Even the way they talk,as far as the shape and rhythm of speech. Tmk he can't sing though. He's a teacher 😉

[@Nephilim-81]

A good journalists question to ask this band is 'why do you guys compress the living shit out of your music so much where by it makes your albums sound like they have no production value at all. ' No Evolution here folks. Just 'brick walled' shit-noise all over the place. So upset. Great band but my god they cannot record music with some dynamic range to save their lives. Terrible. CD is as good as a coaster. :(

[@bossman1557]

I met the members of disturbed backstage at sunken gardens in San Antonio.This took place on 9-29-2011 n they happened to be on tour with drowning pool.whats crazy is this concert took place just 2 weeks before the singer of drowning pool died.He was such a great guy n may he r.i.p.Disturbed made a huge impression on me n my friend because after that show n actually meeting these group of guys we were life long fans ever since.Awesome band.They rock live n definitely one of my favorites of all time.

[@alexmercer5065]

I thought immortalized was the 7th? Was lost children not 6? I'm confused

[@tomfoolery2964]

Lost children isn't considered an actual studio album, it's just a collection of b-sides(songs that didn't make the album) from all their albums.

[@alexmercer5065]

It being a b-side shouldn't matter, to me it should count they're 7 albums *8 counting the one they're working on* but we're not counting 6? That fucks with me too much these guys are getting stupid

[@SyncF]

Tom Foolery Funny, because Lost Children is great.

[@jessiewalker6918]

@@alexmercer5065 who cares what you think, get over yourself dipshit

[@tpawsplayground]

@@tomfoolery2964 yeah, I remember tweeting David like years ago, asking about that, among other things, and he was like "it's not a official album, just besides", I was like "huh, some of them are stronger than your albums" he thought that was funny apparently lol

[@NP148]

I know people are saying this isn't the heaviest stuff and it's not like the old disturbed, but they said in the interview that they were going for a different sound. Now I totally agree that ther heavy sound is better, but I still love this album. No album will ever be like The Sickness or Believe again, but Disturbed is still one of my favorite bands. I love when bands try a new sound and it still works for them. Also, that's why evolution is the perfect name for the album because there sound evolved into different sounds instead of just this hard and heavy stuff and I really respect that

[@thenewreviewdotnet]

Disturbed is a lather, rinse and repeat band. Same sh*t, different album title. This isn't 2000 anymore. No one really cares.

[@elainebryant1124]

I love this band.

[@thepriest98]

They should have edited out the Idol thing. That was fucking terrible. They should be ashamed!!

[@tammyperritt977]

Loved Disturbed!!!

[@jamesedleymusic]

This guy sounds like he doesn’t actually like Disturbed but feels obligated to gush over them.

[@sickmindedstrength]

David where's your dolphin bites my man

[@epicwarfare5295]

Massive album!!

[@chasingthestorms]

Fantastic group of men! I seen the last tour, I so hope they come near me this time!! Got my album and sweatshirt!!!

[@tempusfugit7127]

Just noticed David has never had his bottom lip pierced ...unless the holes were plugged !!!

[@georgef1176]

A hit is a hit is a hit

[@MasterChris666]

the album is ok but only one song i like

[@sethkraai9075]

Which one is it?

[@JakeHunter2010]

I cant wait. #jakehunter88 forever DISTURBED

[@metalmellie4371]

Rock royalty

[@WhereOceansMeeet]

I tried so very hard to like this album but other than "Are you ready", I really can't find a song on the album that's catchy.

[@F8LDragon2]

Mike Faller really?? No more, the best ones lie, in another time, this venom... these songs are spectacular once you’ve heard them several times and know them well!!!

[@WhereOceansMeeet]

I've listened to the album about 10 times and they still sound pretty meh to me. It's a shame as well because they're one of my favorite bands. Well, maybe next time.

[@yvesheinrich5013]

I agree. The ballads are stale, most of the electric songs have too much industrial in them, it feels generic and unpolished - it's like listening to Linkin Park's A Thousand Suns: half the album is fillers and interludes, while the other half are shitty songs. So with Evolution half the songs are ballads and the other half is overwhelmed with industrial sound and shows the poor writing of the record.

[@WhereOceansMeeet]

I wasn't a huge fan of Immortalized but it at least had a few decent songs on it. This one just feels stale. I must have listened to it about 30 times now and it still isn't catchy to me. Honestly though, I enjoyed some of the songs on A Thousand Suns. Some of them were just shit though. I definitely liked that album more than I like the new Disturbed album.

[@GotoMaki4Micah]

@@yvesheinrich5013 this is the first one i didnt buy. i dont mind the shift in sound but it really wasnt done well. worse yet the super depressing lyrics about addiction death, suicide death sickness death and more death. i couldnt get around that with the best melody tbh

[@jonalynpementel9179]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GodzillaBoi-wn2ud]

If they don’t make more albums then my depression will come back