David Draiman of Disturbed Talks 'Hold On To Memories', Stereotypes Of Heavy Metal Bands & More

David Draiman of Disturbed talks with Harms of ALT 98.7 at the iHeartTheater.
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[@NivaraTinuviel]

David Draiman is a beautiful human being.

[@MrFuffl]

I always love watching David's interviews. Such a well spoken and interesting guy.

[@RushinTruckin]

Agreed. I just started looking into his off stage life. Incredible. If you haven’t already, check out Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch... also very incredible story

[@lynsmith2698]

I do too, hes not only talented but caring and like you said well spoken

[@MakeDuunaaThaimaassa]

Yup and he is intellectual and very very smart being

[@chriscummings6997]

David is one exceptional human being.

[@donaldcornwell1151]

correct

[@rebelbabeconner9064]

I fell in love with DISTURBED and David's spirit... what a beautiful soul

[@luruth48]

I love his use of the English language ...definitely breaks all stereotype images of heavy metal

[@OhMikeGod]

David Draiman 7:20 "you can't appreciate heavy if all you ever have is heavy". I can relate to this as I am a heavy rock guy, I also love and appreciate many other genres and artists.

[@insatiablefondu4587]

I really wish that David won the Grammy for the sound of silence. And I was extremely dissapointed that he didn't win it for this song.

[@marchrismcg]

The hype is real, as people wake up they are searching for consolidation. Music helps massively.Especially in these dark times. You never forget a good song. This is absolute mind blowing poetry beautifully performed as music 🎶 and ' Disturbed ' as a phenomenon is gathering fans like no other band. ....well deserved. Ride the Worlds admiration guys 🖖😎👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tinydancer36]

Grammy's are worthless any more. Obama got a Grammy for reading a teleprompter and a Nobel Peace Prize for absolutely nothing except he's black. The fact that so many people who have viewed and played their music proves their success.

[@ya-silly-goose623]

Amen. It's because it's controlled by media, not statistics and the people

[@tracycampbell4526]

As I get older, memories mean so much more to me. This song touched me in a profound way.

[@brendatrujillo2666]

I’m 70, and just learned about this group recently -The Sounds of Silence. That’s always been a big favorite of mine. After hearing it by them, I listened to more of their music and downloaded several of their songs. I’m a fan!

[@2000wsummerstorm]

I truely hope someone from the band sees your message. It will show how your music is helping people in a positive way.

[@cathylibner3565]

I'm 65 and learned about the band about 6 months ago, the same "SOUND OF SILENCE". Always my favorite! I'm a fan!

[@johnscoone9310]

I'm 63 myself, and I liked the music of the 70's and 80's a lot (and even before that). It's slim pickins since the new millennium, but this is one of the few bands I can get into. I really liked their last album Evolution. Much more intelligent lyrics, and some ballads thrown in there as well. The lyrics on songs like No More and Are You Ready are so on point, particularly No More, which means that we're sick of their lies. NO MORE!

[@johnrainey4634]

God bless u Ms 70!!!....music is ageless!.....as u have experienced!!......my soul is with this band......and u!

[@ailujd]

I'm 72 and I'm also a fan since I first heard Sounds of Silence - an absolutely chilling & beautiful rendition of a classic.

[@donnareisinger8163]

I am 53 and I loved Disturbed when they first came out. Just musical genius. I have to say that my Mom died in early June and I had "Hold on to Memories" as the featured song in her funeral service. It was wonderful. I wish David could know that he touched my family so gracefully in saying our goodbyes.

[@7passionstar]

I'm 65, have loved Disturbed from the first and lost my Mom 6 years which lead me to love this song with all my heart. I cry like a baby every time I listen to it. Sending YOU a BIG HUG! ❤

[@0598980568]

😢

[@daciajcksn]

His cover of Sound of Silence got me hooked.. Then his Hold on to Memories 😍 A few I'm not fond of, but I listen to him and the song first before I judge it. He's got a new fan..

[@margaretayers6170]

David is brilliant. I heard the song just after I lost my mother and brother less than a month a part. It helped me so very much!!!!!

[@kimwolfe1375]

I am a 56 year old woman and never thought I would listen to metal. I found disturbed and am transferred. Love them 💘

[@Rotorqueen1]

Lolol. I'm there with ya kimwolf1375!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@John_McDonnell_76]

Never get tired of Davids interviews. He’s so humble and down to earth. Truly cares about his fans and our world and humans in general.

[@simonlibik]

I love how David readjusted his hair at 1:55

[@vanessahunt586]

Hahaha he's seen Coco, that's amazing!! I could watch interviews with David all day,he's a very chilled & humble person.💖💖💖💖 Disturbed from 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@akshatkanwar]

David is indeed a very generous & polite man ♥️

[@racingfuel28]

Can you imagine sitting in a Theater watching Coco, and you look down your row and see David Draiman😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Rotorqueen1]

Lol...I would no longer be sitting where I was....❤❤❤

[@sez-jhammond6646]

Love David so much! He's such a versatile vocalist he could seriously cover any genre of music.

[@shandahoover319]

Then you need to look up Leo Morachiolli from Frog Leap Studios, would blow your mind.

[@sez-jhammond6646]

@@shandahoover319 already found him. His baby shark is the only baby shark.

[@annettereddall8982]

He's so humble ,I love his honesty. Heavy metal with a heart of gold.

[@MrGeorgeFlorcus]

Well, you know, gold is a pretty heavy metal 😎

[@crazymelomanka]

@@MrGeorgeFlorcus 😁👌

[@kathywedding3040]

OMGoodness David Draiman has a big loving heart ❤️ loved this Video ❤️🙏🥰😘

[@carsonn73]

He screams like a demon but sings like an angel

[@rebeccamandelos3164]

I discovered this cool band ‘Disturbed’ , with David’s extraordinary voice.... With the cover song ‘Sound Of Silence’ four months ago. I became a loyal fan.Can’t wait to see them performing live , in my city. !!! 💚🎼💜🎵🧡🎶

[@zachtarbell4238]

David seems like the type of guy that he could talk to you about anything. He seems like a really great guy. Great interview!

[@djwarhawk4152]

Noone...I mean noone... Should doubt that David and Disturbed are one of the most humble, talented and amazing people in music. "Hold on to memories" is just one of their greatest moments in music. Hands down.

[@BigRonRN18]

I first came to love Disturbed music from "Down with the Sickness" and put them in a category/genre that my wife calls "Angry White Boy Music". I listen to a lot of "Angry White Boy Music" because it relaxes me. Many hard rock songs are a release of anger and frustration, so you can get it out and be left with calmness. It is for this reason, that I love the softer songs sung by hard rock performers... they have gotten the anger out and can reflect on life. "Hold on to the Memories" is a perfect example of this reflection of life after the angst is released.

[@JeffreyNevrotski]

I need to thank you for hold on to memories. On may 17, 2023 at 0048 hrs my mother passed after battling her illnesses for a long time. We buried her on the 24th. 11 days after she passed my father has a massive heart attack, that was on May 28th trying to keep him with me the man died in my arms just as EMS arrived i yelled his vitals just crashed and started cpr long story short we had to end his life support. Ge passed on June 3, 2023 at 0115 and just buried him on June 8th. This song helps, yes i still cry but it has me remember the fun times we had. Thank you for helping me as i still journey thru a truly difficult time. I hope i come out the other side and am ok .... For the most part 👍

[@grandmakris8935]

You can tell what a humble man David is! Excellent interviewee!

[@thomasmcconnell8507]

Where some people see selling out, others see growth. I have more respect for people who put themselves out there than I do for those who retreat to being comfortable in old ways.

[@KLCowgirl]

I sing Hold on to Memories to my son at night. It's so beautiful. Thank you for taking it on!

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

I love hearing the voice of David Draiman and I can listen to this smart man all day ❤

[@liamrobinson9449]

Hold On To Memories was released the day before my younger brother passed and came on my youtube feed the day after. The amazing lyrics helped me get through the day

[@jaymilstriegler2510]

I’m just I was blessed to hear this song during the saddest time of my life. I’m watching my grandmother that will not be forgotten die and everyday is tougher than the next and I thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@barbmoody4892]

I lost my mom just about the time I heard this song. I shared it with the person at the funeral home. Next time I saw her she commented that this song was her new anthem. Since then I have made several photo tributes with this song as the backing track. Means so much to me. Thank you David.

[@cmangaudis]

This man is such an incredible talent, and a beautiful soul! What a gift he is to ALL of us! I LOVE listening to this man talk/sing and this group!

[@marybodnar4749]

This is such a good man. Love him wholeheartedly ❤

[@notyetskeletal4809]

I didnt like Disturbed fom may years then I was in a video store and heard Stricken on the radio. The worker and i looked at each other like this song is amazing. So a couple of years went by and I bought it on my cellphone in 2007...years later stole a bootleg dvd...then realised that i needed to buy all their CDs. These guys are legends. I came slowly to the party.

[@kathrynadair7575]

Yah but the point is you did come to be disturbed!!

[@kathywedding3040]

I myself love the softer side of Disturbed ❤️ Especially Sound Of Silence

[@mused1019]

he is a magic man Here in Australia I needed him right now. Go David.

[@Rotorqueen1]

Sooooo love to hear David talk and sing!! He is so eloquent in his words and pronunciations!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@dalhousiekid]

Early Genesis is my fave band...and Disturbed. So glad he loves Genesis. David is so eloquent and beautiful.

[@racecardon829]

Love the song. Makes me think of my nephew who passed at the age 13 and my mom who passed in 2012. Hold on to memories really touches home base.

[@paulajbaker6739]

David Draiman. I love your depth, your talent. A huge fan. Thanks for what you bring. You broke that stereo type dude and I think many artist used alot of those stereotypical morres to falsely fuel their careers and buy into that and end up in really unhealthy places. Some haven't made it out with their lives. Creating and the evolution of the srasons in life that can be authentically, and honestly performed heals ppl on sooo many levels. I look forward to what is to come for Disturbed. Thank you David Draiman.

[@MarieCherryPie]

The Sickness is in the CD player in my car right now...and I'm 40 🤘 I think this album really emulates this year 2020...with the "virus" and the violence etc.

[@boomer1964]

When listening to David Draiman and Amy Lee from Evanescence these artists seem to be the ones that once you hear them speak and being so articulate and thought proving definitely break the heavy metal mold.

[@joygwilliam5388]

I am a 69 year young woman and I never really paid attention to song lyrics for the most part in my youth. It wasn't until I heard Mr. David Draiman sing The Sound of Silence last year and he brought tears to my eyes. Since then I have listened to more of the band's music and I am just so very sorry I didn't know of them sooner. In my opinion, they are one of the greats. I only hope I hear more from this young man.

[@rubengonzalez4526]

This song totally made me think of coco I love disturbed more for this jam

[@RainbowSheltie]

Love the interview! I'm a bit late, but I'm so glad I found it. David always does excellent in interviews. Very well spoken, as has been pointed out, I'm sure. :D

[@Romina1611]

It was from Coco.. a dude like me, likes pixar! Yesh, you can. And this song 😍

[@jenniferdnoseworthy2348]

I lost my sister about a year ago. We’re a very very close blended family of 7 kids 2 parents. I absolutely love Hold On To Memories was a fav song of mine when it first came out, still is. I’ve been thinking of her for the past few days and when I watched your video today, the floodgates opened wide. I needed to do that tho and when I recovered later (during a physiotherapy appt) I was so grateful to have had her as long as I did. Beautiful memories ❤⭐️🇨🇦

[@odin741]

Never fails to give a great and interesting interview

[@toniallen1130]

As a new fan of Disturbed, if not for their branching out like this song, I would never have given their music a second thought. But, as a result, I have been digging and listening and have a great appreciation for David Draiman’s passion, message and musicianship. Now, I can listen to their more “typical” music to hear what they are really trying to say…even though I am not a metal fan per se.

[@biblybims9868]

Some of the nicest guys in world music come from the metal genre

[@eliseriches1591]

Great interview!!!!

[@larryd4352]

I am 63 years old and have been listening to hard rock / heavy metal since I was 8 years old. My best friend, of 58 years now, and I would listen to Jimmy Hendrix and other rock bands in his dad's den. I have always enjoyed listening to hard driving rock music....and enjoy the ballads that make it into the albums. Look at Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven!" Still a masterpiece some 50 years later. I started listening to Disturbed back in 2003 I believe...and have enjoyed each of their albums. Evolution is something special...as two of my brother's lost children that were in their 20's. One to an accidental overdose of oxycodone, and the other to Sepsis. Both have never been the same...and it's hard seeing them holding onto the pain. My older brother seems to have handled it better, but he's a retired military officer..and compartmentalizes things. My youngest brother, he has had the harder time, since it was his youngest daughter. He is the one I worry about...I am his older brother...I am also the biggest of all of us...as I am 6'6" and had aspirations of playing in the NFL as an Offensive Lineman...and I protected all my brothers. No one messed with my siblings...they knew better. But...not being able to help him bothered me. So...I finally felt that I could use my artistic talent to help him, his wife and their other daughter with the grieving process. So I painted a garden full of the flowers she loved, and the colors she loved...but I didn't finish it. I titled it...."Amanda's Unfinished Garden." I encouraged them to get her friends to come over a let her friends write her a message on the unfinished part of the painting. Seems to have helped...and her friends have filled the unfinished area with so many sweet messages to her. And when I heard "Hold Onto Memories"....I knew I had done the right thing with my painting. So...thank you David Draiman and all of the members of Disturbed, for this song....you have impacted more people than you'll ever know.

[@kathrynadair7575]

That was a brilliant and inspired gift you gave to your family. I'm truly touched!

[@sandrahilbert9258]

Love watching your honesty. Thankyou fir baring your soul.

[@kathywedding3040]

Ty for having him on ur show 🙏

[@7passionstar]

One of my favorite songs from my favorite frontman and favorite band. ❤

[@EnglishLad]

Hold Onto Memories is Disturbed's heaviest track and it's a ballad. Let that sink in. (I'm including Prayer, Stricken, Down With The Sickness, Remember, The Night, Land Of Confusion and practically every song prior to the Evolution album in that statement! None of them are as hard to get through in terms of subject matter)

[@karenwakefield8539]

I'm from South Africa and this song really makes me happy and sad and hopefull. David is really real and lives it. Thankyou David💞

[@job3687]

I found David's version of Sound of silence and fell in love with his voice! I do not like heavy metal music or noise as it sounds to me, but I also found his Hold on to Memories, and having lost my only sister almost 3 years ago, it really touched my heart. So I keep listening for these odd songs that he excels on, even tho I'm not a fan of heavy metal, I would love to hear him sing some older country music, just to hear his beautiful voice excel in another genre. Maybe some Conway Twitty, or Hank Williams, or any of the oldie but goodies. He could probably put his own twist in them and make them his own with the wonderful voice range and modulation. I'm almost 72, and love to fall asleep to his airing of Sound of silence from the Conan shoe, and the hold on to memories. He is a very gifted man!

[@GotoMaki4Micah]

he sang the Israeli anthem, its on youtube. darkness is a rare slower song i love to hear the rare snippets if his vocal warm ups, just vocalizing. he also sang unchained melody for a warm up

[@chaosdragun1608]

The human aspect gives so much more meaning to music and im proud to say ive been a fan for over 2 decades.

[@TubbyTilly]

I believe that music is a story that the soul tells. No matter what genre it comes from. So continue sharing your souls with us and we will share those stories.

[@MakeDuunaaThaimaassa]

I'm happy David have balls to do different genre. Feels what ever he touch turns great

[@CaptainCJ97]

Damn good interview

[@deborahbaye6079]

David and Dan just rock 🤘☮️ hell I'm old and just discovered them. I'm so hooked🤟☮️🎶❤️

[@elizabethagnese5474]

THANK YOU FOR THIS MINDFUL DIALOGUE. IT IS ALL ABOUT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. WE FEEL YOUR WHOLE BANDS EXPRESSIONS OF MINDFUL BEING. NAMASTE.

[@adamosadca5240]

I wish that I didn’t hear of DD and Disturbed a whole lot sooner. Keep it up, you’ve helped me endure life. Peace out ✌️ 😎

[@brianweaver6938]

Absolutely the best I heard in a long time.

[@lucyFV]

I love you David

[@josephsolomon8623]

It's a great song Beautiful it makes me think of my two best friends that I lost couple of years ago I mean I always think of them but the song really does it and it does make me tear up Led Zeppelin has Stairway to Heaven this is disturbs Stairway to Heaven love this band David is just such a cool dude❤

[@skinnyr1937]

David. Just sing to me!🤩

[@ronkampsen1098]

Im smiling about his response.. this song just resonates with everyone..

[@anubis6919]

Pixar is made for Metal fans, that Lamp jumping on the i is definitely Metal.

[@heidrunluhr2049]

I included this song in a lesson with my 50+ aged students showing them how versatile the band is.

[@glencoe1951]

"Hold On to Memories" bought this old bloke to tears because of the memories flooding back of my dear late wife. Thank you David and Disturbed.🙏🏻

[@MyShirin2010]

Amazing talent and seems like a very outstanding human being besides being so smart and well spoken ❤

[@dilippatel2659]

I love that song,

[@cjt9834]

I remember when Believe came out, I was in high school. Darkness was my favourite song on that album and it's still one of my favourite Disturbed songs!

[@denisewehling649]

That's my husband, he just doesn't know it yet..lol

[@chriscummings6997]

An extraordinary human being.

[@gedskitv]

Like that song ":HOLD ON TO MEMORIES.."

[@user-xy1pc5wv4d]

I love coco❤ thanks for making such incredible music David

[@chrisstief2479]

David is superb. Great band also. The interviewer seems to be hurting and confused.

[@sonjacarrigan8819]

Wow so true....I'm a big Gospel Girl. I LOVE YOU music 🎶

[@belindasimkin4736]

Love u David's ❤

[@belindasimkin4736]

David Draiman is God of Creations and so am I, God's wife and God's husband, we will prove that to th world and all of creations

[@gh1d0rah]

I watch Coco. It’s really great movie.

[@theyamahabiker1219]

That song hold on to the memories it goes so well with that movie it almost brings me to tears

[@godzillapunisher9912]

David is a god and a amazing singer

[@michelecox5241]

I still have the Demo tape of Sickness. 😊

[@CherylGross12]

I will be honest. I was kind of stereotypical of heavy metal lol, but I have opened up listening to some of Disturbed song. Some are racy, but David’s voice shines through.

[@kongebilj193]

Write a song about me... living on the edge most of my life, but i get by.. Disturbed have help me to live!! Thanks so much!

[@maribelperez9765]

❤️

[@stllover25]

The sickness is a masterpiece album!! Perfect as it is!!

[@ShaunofdaL4D]

I met the band in Ottawa years ago, David told me to stop making him laugh cause he was saving his voice for the show. Lol also they absolutely destroyed us in foosball 😅

[@jackthereapermilner9289]

Darkness 🤘❤️🤘 what a song that is

[@DG-rj7gs]

David should do ASMR-Videos, p*rn, sorry 😇, audiobooks all. I could listen to him and watch him 24/7 singing and speaking. Great guy

[@vsmith8362]

Love Disturbed, David and all the band. This interviewer.......not so much

[@Viper3220]

I don't generally like disturbed's new album but that doesn't mean I'm not still a HUGE fan of disturbed.

[@Djuntas]

This 100%.

[@dystopianguy1572]

I 2nd That, However I ♥ 2 Songs From The New Record Which Are: - Are You Ready? - Hold On To Memories

[@1stfeather]

Ditto, but I'll always be a fan & concert attendee

[@lgarner3663]

I have already chosen this song for my family when I die

[@rosestuness]

I would like to see David do something like Country , like a Garth Brooks song.