David Draiman from Disturbed opens up about his demons | Graspop Metal Meeting 2023

"Ik mis Chester Bennington. Ik mis Chris Cornell. Ik mis Scott Weiland. Ik mis Keith Flint van The Prodigy en zo veel anderen. En als ik even heel eerlijk mag zijn tegen jullie? Zo'n 4,5 maanden geleden was ik bijna bij hen. Demonen als verslaving en depressie zijn heel echt." Disturbed-frontman David Draiman legt zijn hart bloot op de Mainstage van Graspop Metal Meeting: "Kijk even rond je en weet: je bent nooit alleen."
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"I miss Chester Bennington. I miss Chris Cornell. I miss Scott Weiland. I miss Keith Flint of The Prodigy and so many others. And if I can just be really honest with you guys? About 4 months ago, I was almost with them. Demons like addiction and depression are very real." Disturbed frontman David Draiman lays his heart bare on the Mainstage of Graspop Metal Meeting: "Look around you and know: you're never alone."
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[@thecruachann2514]

Dat iemand van dit statuur dit doet en zichzelf (en ook z'n publiek) zo kwetsbaar durft op te stellen, is niet alleen ongelooflijk moedig, maar het draagt zo immens bij aan het bewustzijn hiervoor. Dit gaat levens redden! Dank je, dankjewel, David Draiman!

[@R.Hekman]

He's an absolute HERO doing this in front of so many R&R fans. Not afraid to show emotions, and telling the absolute truth.

[@sylverstarduster]

Oh the tears🥺 Let them flow my friends. You are most definitely NOT alone. Fist bump to those who have been there too👊🏼& to the ones still suffering.

[@WhiteErFox]

As you can see, they are only people. And the higher up you get, the more lonely and harder it gets. Lucky to have fans like these, and the fans each other. I wish him and everyone who was present, all the best. Big hug.

[@miranda231972]

I have utter most respect for David, how he opend up, i was not there to see it, but this video, it made me cry, he is a wonderfull person, people don`t even realize how much it takes to keep the fans happy, often at the cost of drugs and alcohol or even dead 😥a couple year ago i had the honor to beable speak with him person 2 person, and than is when you realize he is just like you and me.

[@brittvdr806]

Goosebumps AGAIN. Look how many ppl raised their hand. Including me. We are not alone!!! One ppl one love.

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

Maybe they didn't understand him because he wasn't speaking French and just raised their hands because everyone else did.

[@tomschannel1375]

​@@Throckmorton.Scribblemongerthat is not the case. I was that is not the case, I was there at the front. The majority of the crowd speaks Dutch as the festival is in Flanders, the Dutch speaking part of Belgium where basic English is understood well. It was a very real and touching moment.

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

@@tomschannel1375 "very real" He does it all the time, including the tears. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5asqpKrqd2CsMk

[@TriggK4T]

I love all of you, please know that you arent alone....

[@elvolkaracho845]

We all are struggeling with our demons from time to time. What an impressive speech and demonstration. Seeing all these people raising their hands, showing „Yes, I am one of them!“ is a very emotional moment. Great to see. Thanks for showing it!

[@hedernop1985]

He is so brave to speak about this human side of life to people who are at a festival to have fun and to have a great time. For a lot of people life has a dark side, which is difficult to show to others. David shows it and by that create awareness.

[@MrGeweldig]

I was there, man it was the most emotional moment of my life. i had a nervous breakdown after the show, i to walk away from the festival terrain and cry alone in a corner. Don't get me wrong i never had depression or suicidal thoughts and addictions but i struggle with insecurities in my life, i have self-doubt. And i don't want to write more about my problems this was difficult enough to write this down.

[@Fulbor]

thanks for sharing, you are not alone

[@MrGeweldig]

@@Fulbor thank you

[@JustinProper]

You did it man. You got it out there. That's what's important. We are not competing in any oppression olympics. You have struggles, I have struggles. We all do. Everything's going to be okay brother 👊

[@maarkuhitaaa8995]

Thanks for sharing ❤ I hope you are still here in this moment, remembering what he said. I had a breakdown in the crowd. I cried so hard. This was a great and very powerful moment ❤

[@MrGeweldig]

@@maarkuhitaaa8995 ❤️

[@mixedmymedicine]

I was crying so hard! Especially when he mentioned Chester, and when I saw all those people raising their hands. ❤

[@preciousone5496]

For me it was Keith Flint but, in the end, they're all devastating. 😢

[@MxRen]

Tis must be shared world wide !!! Pure from the heart !

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

Dude does it all the time, including the tears. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5asqpKrqd2CsMk

[@spiritworks.itegem]

David, Ik vind het indrukwekkend dapper wat je hier doet: je verhoogt het bewustzijn over de demonen die meer en meer mensen schijnen te teisteren. Het doorbreken van het taboe en het bespreekbaar maken van verslaving en depressie is essentieel in een maatschappij die ons leert van ons beter voor te doen dan hoe we ons voelen. Ikzelf heb mijn deel ook gehad, van verslavingen, van depressie, isolement,... Het kon slechts veranderen door het toe te geven, te accepteren dat ik er onder leed en vervolgens hulp te zoeken, toe te laten en te ontvangen. Dat was een traag en soms moeilijk proces. Maar het werd ook mijn grootste overwinning: mijn verslavingen overwinnen en leren omgaan met mijn gevoelens, ookal deden ze enorm pijn, ookal stond ik er toen alleen voor. Meernog door mijn studies psychotherapie te voltooien en in staat te zijn om niet alleen mezelf te kunnen helpen maar ook anderen heeft me grondig veranderd als mens en als man, als therapeut. Je mag je alleen voelen, maar je bent niet alleen. Je hoeft het niet alleen te doen, of je nu jong of oud bent. Zoek je stem, spreek. Zoek hulp, spreek. Laat je niet leiden door schuld. Of door schaamte, spreek. Vind je stem, spreek. Roep, huil. Laat je horen. Blijf er niet - alleen - mee zitten. Kijk rond jou. Kijk om je heen. Je bent niet alleen. Spreken helpt. ----- David, I think what you are doing here is impressively brave: you are raising awareness about the demons that seem to plague more and more people. Breaking the taboo and making addiction and depression negotiable is essential in a society that teaches us of pretending to be better than how we feel. I myself have had my share too, of addictions, of depression, isolation,.... It could only change by admitting it, accepting that I was suffering from it and then seeking, admitting and receiving help. That was a slow and sometimes difficult process. But it also became my greatest victory: overcoming my addictions and learning to deal with my feelings, even though they hurt tremendously, even though I was alone at the time. Even more, completing my studies in psychotherapy and being able to help not only myself but also others changed me profoundly as a man and as a man, as a therapist. You may feel alone, but you are not alone. You don't have to go it alone, whether you are young or old. Find your voice, speak up. Seek help, speak up. Don't be guided by guilt. Or by shame, speak. Find your voice, speak. Cry out, cry. Make yourself heard. Don't sit there - alone - with it. Look around you. Look around you. You are not alone. Speaking up helps.

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

Fun Fact: In Vlaanderen is jouw beroep van psychotherapeut niet wettelijk erkend.

[@jeanwonnacott2718]

Me. Addiction to opiates. Since 1995. I survived. 60 now, clean 4 years, on Suboxone. Probably forever, I was addicted sssoooo long....

[@laurascreamermagazine]

Such a beautiful and strong man. Not to mention talented. I attended the show in Irvine and when he did this speech, I cried along with everyone else in the venue. Thank you David Draiman.

[@wilberweezorak5435]

Thank you I am a alcoholic I have been there I still fight the demons I feel so bad about being a alcoholic I wish I wasnt

[@m.forrestal5893]

I hope you're still fighting. You are honest. You are fighting. Your honesty and your courage means you have valuable insights and a valuable story to tell. Be proud. One day your addiction will be your friend, the source of rich wisdom and strength for others. Keep fighting! God bless you!

[@karinnijst2358]

This really touched my heart, he's a hero 💜

[@bartmatton3612]

Rip Papa Marnick Matton Miss Him Badly Thank You For Your Disturbed sound of silence

[@maarkuhitaaa8995]

I was there almost front row and damn seeing all those fists around me was just astonishing. It was so empowering ❤

[@Jacobyjasta]

'Ten thousand fists in the aaaair!!'

[@MrGeweldig]

I was there too 4 rows away

[@letsroamaround2189]

You are not alone

[@yotambraunshtein9786]

Real bro moment has huge courage to say this

[@olemadsen1542]

❤ lovely.

[@brendajensen3989]

Love him so much

[@lanastedman7933]

It really takes a strong man to show his passion about something like that. 🙏

[@papatestnaamtestnaam5758]

So heartwarming and true. We are not alone. Remember that. Spread the word! Thanks David.

[@thibaultmorel8172]

1:13 , heel Vlaanderen getriggerd 🙂

[@DobuDobuDobuDot]

Qu' est-ce que tu dis? On parle que Français ici en Flandre.

[@Xipzor]

Op vakantie in Frankrijk: niemand spreekt een woord Engels. Concert bij Disturbed, iedereen: Yeah!!!

[@yosefzee7605]

An established rockstar being vulnerable!!

[@CountryboyRew]

Addiction and depression go hand in hand. It's because of depression that people become addicts, I know this from personal experiences and from several friends and family members and people I've known through out my life.

[@gaudelio25]

I feel you, went through the same. Depression leads straight to addiction, whether alcohol, drugs or both. Few people can get over it.

[@Scratch1980]

I cried like a baby that lost its favorite toy, like a brother that lost a brother, a friend that lost a friend.

[@user-tt6fb2ot1f]

Forgive me I love you Please come back don't leave me alone in this world

[@lindanorris2455]

he's so fabulous!

[@BonnieWilson-do3ng]

⚘️🕊✋️

Addiction is not a disease David

[@IzzyGames874]

Whatever demons you also are struggling with David. Be Strong, there are not alot of People that have your enthusiams for the people among Rock Anymore. Be Strong. We love you Brother.

[@glenlittle4931]

know your music saved me.

[@tforal2]

You! Yes you! You are not alone...

[@statom985]

speechless

[@user-tt6fb2ot1f]

Im so so sorry I wish to live the rest of my life with you

[@sylviapals1172]

❤❤❤deel respect

[@emmelieherwegh]

🖤🖤🖤

[@silviabueno8729]

❤🇧🇷😘

[@gilougilou6713]

you are NOT ALONE

[@sandrabright2461]

Yes true

[@stevenbender4896]

What song did they play before this? I know their music but didn't catch the song?

[@Linda-cb3xi]

❤❤

[@bryanboonholland4402]

Respect

[@gntrihg]

Appreciate the lovely shoutout to Scott Weiland. Not many mention him anymore

[@tforal2]

This is such a honest prsy

[@attilakurucz3356]

thanks for the upload. thanks David for your full honesty, I think the message is super clear. I believe the "therapeutic" and sincere words coming from these bands are the most important ones and are better and more effective than any of those of doctors.

[@ycaripsnocrednas830]

Hope he stays strong

[@augart89]

I hope he is getting the help he needs. Layne, Scott, Chester and Chris didn't, in spite of the fact that they wrote and sang about it years before their untimely passing.

[@Renaisance01990]

Every one's life is hard we're facing the same David

[@user-hn2ep7uh5d]

OMG look at all those hands. 😢

[@morinho7577]

What was the song that made him so emotional?

[@kevinvh2951]

A Reason to Fight

[@SievertSchreiber]

Let’s praise this man for doing this!

[@nikospapageorgiou57]

Dear David, as one of the many, allow me to quote the first lyrics of the song that revealed the full range of your talent to the world. "Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence"

[@aquilamxp6267]

Struggling with long time depression, I cried with him there and then. Luckily, there is the metal scene where people become brothers once more.

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

Were your tears real? Because he does this at every gig.

[@R-jt4ud]

@@Throckmorton.ScribblemongerAre you real? What kind of question is that?

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

@@R-jt4ud Of course I'm real. What kind of question is that?

[@R-jt4ud]

@@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger Then you're just very rude and lacking any empathy.

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

@@R-jt4ud Spoiler Alert: He's a performer.

[@donaldcornwell1151]

That's what a good human looks like

[@nichtschwimmer4772]

😮😮😮

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

Can someone translate this to French for all the Flemish viewers?

[@blizzride]

Lol indeed😂

[@ProudTarjaholic]

General knowledge of Americans 🤷‍♂️ lol

[@BaldEAGLEfoundation]

Disturbed saved me from you know bad shit

[@nederlanditisnederlanditis5529]

The total impossibility to be negative about this tells all about the undueness of this. Artists may evoke emotions not go peddle with them.

[@mentosadoratie]

What song did he played after his emotional speech?

[@tomschannel1375]

Their Genesis cover Land of Confusion.

[@JK-cs1be]

What song was he referring too?

[@jandehaan7445]

Do not use drugs and drink responsible❤

[@papatestnaamtestnaam5758]

Sorry Jan, so true, but the advise is not helpful. A lot of times sedation is the only way to handle the demon of depression. On the long run it will turn out that your temporary friend is another harsh demon, but a lot of times the pain is too big too handle. And an addiction is better than stepping out of this life I guess. (sorry if I offend someone, it is so complicated)

[@hammedburgerOG]

@@papatestnaamtestnaam5758 How is this not helpful? Sedation is a way to cope, but definitely not a healthy one... I'm not to big on defending alcohol and enabling it to become an addiction. Nor am I saying that whatever demons someone might be fighting are easy to overcome in any way, but numbing yourself is NOT the way to deal with it.

[@peterzon9303]

@@hammedburgerOG it is defenitly not the good way to code. Periode. But it is a very understandable way to cope when it feels that all hope is lost. It is important not to judge an addict. But my point was that 'don't do drugs' is a good advice, but it is not helpfull when you hit rockbottom. When you're, you just don't want to feel the paint and emptyness anymore. No matter wat advice you get. Of course drugs are making the problems way bigger end harder

[@Filippenzen413]

Kippenvel.

[@ellemaatje]

Come to Jesus Jesus said Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest; take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls; for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Mat. 11 vers 28-30 Give your heart to King Jesus. tell your sin to each other and give glory to Jesus for releasing the demonic bonds you are now experiencing. The precious blood of Jesus sets you free, free from all demonic attacks. Say, "Lord Jesus I give my life to You. You have taken my sin upon Yourself and on the cross You have died for me. Thank You for Your precious blood is upon me. Thank You for going to Hell for me and death hath conquered. No dark powers have power over me now for thou art my king. Jesus is the way, the truth and life no one comes to the father but through me. Amen Get baptized in a community near you so that you can conceive completely under the wings of the Father the son Jesus and the Holy Spirit🕊🔥🙏🏻👑

[@meticana26]

He does this at like every show for many years it’s kinda cringe tbh

[@danielj.265]

🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@mandalorianscum1138]

He should have at least tried to perform better on stage! Man they sucked!

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

They canceled their next few performances.

[@mandalorianscum1138]

@@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger then there might be a reason I don't know about why their performance was so bad! Maybe something in one of the members family s, something else, those things happen!

[@_GuzJ]

Hearts on the brink of death, but he should have focused on his performance? Not really sure that comment was appropriate for a video as such. Not here to start anything, just want to inform you, hoping some self evaluation is done.

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

@@_GuzJ Drama Queen

[@_GuzJ]

@@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger When you aren't intellectual enough to have a discussion, resort to bully behavior.. 🤣

[@paulrademaker4609]

The devil comes to steal, God Jesus come to give life in fulness. Repent, and come in the kingdom from Jesus Christ without demons but good angels, love, peace, rest and joy

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

"I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over men; she is to keep silent." - 1 Timothy 2:12

[@DobuDobuDobuDot]

Wappies

[@louisesingleton5861]

That is not GOD..that's a graven image you're worshipping, repent.

[@ang3ls_fly]

idk him and i'm not a metal fan, but i really hope he'll get better and that he's surrounded by great people. i lost a close friend to suicide, and almost did lose myself too. time helps even tho i know time can be really long. i hope you'll all be patient enough to see that you can heal someday. 🫶