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In the Studio: Disturbed’s David Draiman Talks “Indestructible” New Album

11/21/07, 2:18 pm EST

For Disturbed singer David Draiman, the past few years have been tumultuous. “I had a motorcycle accident, and I had my garage burn down with most of my vehicles,” Draiman tells Rolling Stone. “And I’ve had really bad relationships that I’ve been in and out of. They’ve left their mark.” That mark, and how Draiman bounced back from all the bad times, can be heard in the lyrics on the band’s self-produced fourth album, Indestructible, which is due next spring. After bouncing around other album titles, the band chose Indestructible because it’s a comment on both Draiman’s struggles and the band’s perseverance in an industry where so many of their musical peers continually disappear into obscurity. To match the tenacity of the lyrics, Draiman asked his bandmates to “give me your darkest, nastiest, aggressive tribal rhythmic shit you can.” Draiman also underwent much-needed surgery for a deviated septum, which made his breathing easier and helped amplify what was already considered to be one of the best voices in the genre.

While the band hasn’t decided upon a final tracklist — that’ll come after the mixing stage — Draiman opens up about some of the songs will that definitely wind up on the album. Most obviously, there’s the title track, which Draiman calls “an anthem for soldiers” — specifically American soldiers fighting overseas. “It’s meant to be something that would make them feel invincible, take away their fear, make them strong,” says Draiman. “And that’s what this whole body of work on this record does. It’s music to help you feel strong.”

Spotlighting the band’s darker side, there’s “Deceiver,” inspired by one of those “really bad relationships,” and the Edgar Allan Poe-esque tale “Inside the Fire.” “That’s a real racy song,” Draiman admits, “It’s about me standing over the body of my girlfriend, who just killed herself, and the Devil is standing over me, whispering in my ear to kill myself.”

Another possible candidate for the final tracklist is a cover of Faith No More’s “Midlife Crisis,” a leftover from a tribute album that never materialized. “We took the song, revamped it and modernized it to our current level, and the version’s killer. I can’t guarantee that it will make the record, but it will see the light of day regardless.”

Daniel Kreps

Comments

NYC Nate | 11/21/2007, 2:39 pm EST

C’mon, c’mon. Get down with the sickness…that’s about as dark as I can handle (shiver, shiver)

Scott P | 11/21/2007, 3:17 pm EST

Awesome! Howie Mandel is working on a new album! I thought he was too busy with that No Deal show thing…

likroper.com | 11/21/2007, 10:23 pm EST

disturbed got a bit overplayed, but they are really heavy, and a very tight band – great production too…

joedrow | 11/22/2007, 12:23 am EST

who cares?

Philbin | 11/22/2007, 7:41 am EST

Scott, you’re a comic genius! You stole my thunder! I was thinking the same thing when I saw the picture. Howie doesn’t make a very cool looking rock star.

The guy kinda looks what a rockstar would look like if Saturday Night Live was doing a spoof of one. It looks like he might’ve been rockin’ 7 or 8 years ago and one day just lost it! He looks about as mean as box full of kittens!

Create A Caption | 11/22/2007, 8:35 am EST

Don’t I look just faaaabuuuuloooouussssssss?

Joe | 11/22/2007, 11:03 pm EST

The Howie Mandel thing is just uncanny. When I saw them live, Dramain actually said to the crowd, “I want to see some fucking devils’ horns in the air!” Talk about parody. Papa Roach opened and blew em away.

Dennis A. | 11/23/2007, 10:45 am EST

More Shakespearian poses and monkey sounds to come from our famed mediocre band. And butcher a FNM song, to boot!

Definitely NOT down with thier sickness.

If it wasn’t for the little chin piercings, He’d look like a ringleader at Circus Vargas.

Dennis A. | 11/23/2007, 10:46 am EST

oops… double post. Sorry.

edoffguy | 11/24/2007, 5:23 pm EST

dennis a., u r ing me off. this is the greatest band ever, and if a fuked up piece of like u cant appreciate it then jus stfu. no one wants to hear u go on abt monkey sounds. this is the truth IF U CAN HANDLE IT: PPL LIKE THE SOUNDS HE MAKES WITH HIS UNIQUE VOICE N THIS IS WAT DEFINES THE BAND, u son of a bitch. u think they got triple platinum on the sikness for nothin? u think they got platinum on believe and ten thousand fists from jus making monkey sounds and makin shakespearian pose? u need to change ur attitude man.. and ill have u know that their last cover single, land of confusion, originally by genisis made it to the #1 spot, buddy. which is better the original song’s position. remember this: DONT MESS WITH DISTURBED!!!

Robby | 11/24/2007, 9:48 pm EST

Dennis you have such a DELICIOUS sense of humor!!!

F*** off | 11/25/2007, 11:16 pm EST

WTF is wrong with some of u their a damn good band their looks are a little off but they still kick ass with their songs

Dennis A. | 11/26/2007, 11:20 am EST

mmm… apparently, they’re not that good…

turns out..

(oops. am i messing with disturbed again? – shiver)

Hey, at least you still have Nickelback.

Dennis A. | 11/26/2007, 3:35 pm EST

And wow, ed. Look what poor music has done to your grammar and spelling.. Really, you should upgrade to that REO Speedwagon or something.

gamblerx | 11/28/2007, 4:08 pm EST

Dennis likes REO Speedwagon he… “Can’t Fight Them Gay Feelings Anymore”. Disturbed is 1 of few rock bands now that is worth a damn. At least there is more than 1 good song on every one of there albums unlike Papa Roach. Almost all there songs are good except maybe 2 on each album. That equals 6 moron.

.::.Kel.::. | 11/28/2007, 5:18 pm EST

When Draiman says
“It’s music to help you feel strong.”
Thats exactly what it does, well for me anyway … I dont know wat i do without Disturbed’s music… Man i salute you guys…

Dennis A. | 11/28/2007, 6:20 pm EST

haha…

A math lesson AND a accusation of gayness. How wounding.. And on the internet?! How could he?!

You go ahead with your little monkey band. I won’t laugh.

Oh, and its “Their”, just so you know.

OOOOooh ah ahah!

angelfood | 11/30/2007, 1:10 am EST

REO Bandwagon and Nickelbuck…now that’s what I call disturbing.

Anto | 12/5/2007, 6:05 pm EST

I think Disturbed F*****g ROCK! and just like gamblerx said all of their songs are brilliant!! and this album looks like it could be even better!

Messed Up A.L. | 12/13/2007, 10:10 am EST

It’s as if everything you have ever known has been a sacred lie and you’re now filled with a devastating hunger that can’t be satisfied. Looking into the mirror, you are stricken with the sight of a sinister and twisted shell of your former self. You begin to feel a need for conflict as your body goes numb and the voices begin whispering the sickness. Trying to breathe, you find yourself bound to the darkness. Overburdened, you start to struggle and strain while the world crashes down onto you. Suddenly, everything stands still and you are alone in the absence of sound. With no warning at all, and all at once, your emotions overcome you as the adrenaline rises and rises until you at last awake. Realizing that it was only a dream, you define yourself as being a little Disturbed.

shadowmythology | 12/15/2007, 12:29 pm EST

Its interesting to see what the political stance of that firs song is going to be like. Land of confusion seemed pretty liberal seeming, and perhaps we can expect a kind of support out troops, bring them home type thing. This could also refer to some of the major government fuck ups involving the veterans assosiation. The real question is by “stay strong” he means stay the course or something else.

ibanez x | 12/18/2007, 8:47 am EST

come on guys the band is great and who cares how the dude looks? ya they may of ruined their darkness with some of the songs on believe and ten thousand fists but if you want something better you write it!! if you have a problem with the band go listen to your crap and leave them alone

devon | 1/2/2008, 1:53 am EST

god damn who else cant wait till spring?
im fucking amped

Cassandra | 1/4/2008, 8:47 am EST

I think u should keep on making albums and singing I love ur music it rocks who cares if it’s darkness dies I will still lishen to the music.

amber h. | 1/4/2008, 1:00 pm EST

i think david has the sexiest voice out there and i would love to keep hearing them make music.disturbed’s music keeps me alive!!!!!i love disturbed!!!!!and i will cry if anything ever happens to them any one who thinks other wise can go to hell!!!

amber | 1/4/2008, 1:05 pm EST

i think disturbed is the best band in the univers becouse of david’s hot body and his voice.i love them their music keeps me alive.and i will listen to their music always i don’t give a fuck what the name of the album is.i think they rock and they should keep doin it.any one who thinks otherwis can go to hell,or listen to britney spears.lol,lol,lol

G | 1/14/2008, 3:11 pm EST

Disturbed is my all time favorite band. I heard them do a cover song. Fade to black originally done by metalica and i have never heard that song played better than when disturbed played it. Simply awesome. Hopefully they put that on their new album. If they dont, oh well i’m sure indestructible will kick all ass! DISTURBED FOREVER!

Kos | 1/16/2008, 11:14 am EST

Disturbed kick’s all ass cuz they make music about real shit! there isnt really alot of bands out there that do that. But they do it in a way that just makes me want to get up and mosh. I saw them at ozz fest couple of years ago and it was and still is the best concert i have seen. i like there sound and just the way they do shit. They always get the point across without “fuckin around”

jason | 1/20/2008, 6:19 pm EST

whoever said disturbed played fade to black better than metallica is a retard. but reglardless disturbed is the greatest band i can’t wait for indestructable.

chris_P | 1/21/2008, 4:57 pm EST

does anyone know what date the new album is sippose to come out. If not, then does anyone even know the month?

Aaron | 1/25/2008, 10:43 am EST

Disturbed is the best metal band thats ever hit the stage in the last 20 yrs, they r kick ass

\m/(`>`)\m/

ISIS | 2/6/2008, 5:32 pm EST

DISTURBED IS HERE TO STAY. DAVID’S LYRICS CHARGES YOU,THEIR BAND ROCKS.

App-stain | 2/13/2008, 4:34 am EST

I fucking luv this band! they r the best band eva…PERIOD!!! I was a little dissapointed wen i found out Fuzz was ‘excused’ from the band, but im sure John Moyer is just as kick-ass. cannot wait until the new album is released. Stupify is my fav. disturbed song.
LONG LIVE DISTURBED!!!!

edoffguy | 2/18/2008, 3:03 pm EST

hmmm… yo dennis, this is obviously new to u, so im guna try to take it a lil slo. try keepin up: theres this magical thing called MSN, where ppl use this type of grammar becuz they’re talking to their friends, not the friggin president. ohh… wait a sec! u wudent kno abt msn cos u dun have any friends!! hmm.. im not keeping u waiting from ur masturbatin session am i? well nyway, if u got a couple bucks lyin around here n there, u shud seriously consider buying urself a life.. of course, dats IF u got a couple bucks here n there

angeloflight281979@yahoo.com | 2/29/2008, 12:53 am EST

To the True FANS of DISTURBED. This talented band is leaving cryptic messages behind on how to get out of the darkness and by using their music as a weapon they are giving US a way to find strength to stand up to the status quo the world has branded US with. I believe that this blessed band is reaching out to all their FANS who are fighting the jaded, meaning the government, vultures, people who like to put US down and keep US down. I believe that DISTURBED wants US to fight back not with weapons but with our VOICES. And this band is using their music as ammunition for US to use so we VOICE our GOD given right to what is ours-our FREEDOM. The third album TEN THOUSAND FISTS is unlike any of their other albums. The music isn’t just music. This band wants an event to take place. An event so mind shattering that the entire world will never forget. And it involves the TEN THOUSAND FISTS, which is US, THE DISTURBED ONES, the ONES that can hear the message that DISTURBED is sending out. So if you are one of those people who can hear this bands lyrics and not just the melodic beat. If you are understanding what David is singing and he sings fast and he is screaming the lyrics out. If you need clarification on their lyrics I highly suggest you look up the lyrics and READ THEM! If you understand what they are saying you need to be prepared for the next album. There was a blog that David wrote under My Brother My Sister My Blood asking his fans to help the band by finding their VOICE and spreading the message. If you haven’t seen the video for Land Of Confusion download it and watch it. The lyrics for this song play an important role as does the DISTURBED version of the video in what they are trying to express to US. They’re not just bringing an old song back to life in rock form they’re breathing life back into a song that has powerful lyrics. They are trying to ignite OUR VOICE. Spread the word and claim YOUR RIGHT to be one of the TEN THOUSAND FISTS!!!

drayman | 3/8/2008, 1:22 pm EST

i look fine!

Jeremy Johnson | 4/16/2008, 3:02 pm EST

The New album will b released on June 3rd 2008 (Tuesday)

EL1T3xxS0LD1ER | 4/20/2008, 5:19 am EST

Disturbed r the best band u’ll ever listen to… ya can’t get any better n any1 that thinks that there is a better band than them, then they’re gay… i’ve been listenin to Disturbed 4 5 years now n i haven’t had enough of’em… i can’t wait 4 their latest album to come out… does any1 knw wen that is? lol

DisturbedLivesForever | 5/14/2008, 2:30 pm EST

yo to yall who loves disturbed
give props to there new album
f*** i cant wait
it comes out on my birthday
june 3rd 08
im 18 and my fav band comes out with the greatest album of the year
on the day of my birthday
i wish they would do a tour in vancouver
id love it
casue then i could take my friends and show them what real music sounds like
oh and if david (lead singer)
ever reads this
f*** man u sound better after the surgery
i cant wait for this album
the 2 songs they released are wiked
inside the fire and perfect insanity
LONG LIVE DISTURBED
never stop making music guys

Cgz | 5/20/2008, 1:34 pm EST

Congratulations on your birthday then ^_^

Brylar Bloodmoon | 5/26/2008, 4:39 am EST

David Draiman if you are reading this i just wanna let you know you and me are one in the same brother…..when ever i get “hurt” or “heartbroken” (how is that possible without one? lol) I listen to your musioc and i feel as if you are reading my mind then turning it into words you are an inspiration to me and all us non-humans!!! ^_^

ANiMaL | 5/29/2008, 6:19 pm EST

Disturbed is the greatest band ever…all there songs really mean somthin 2 me it good way 2 get rid of anger…when u listen 2 them i cant wait 4 Indestructable 2 b released i have all there songs my favorites r Droppin plates,the game,stuplify,awaken,remember, stricken,liberate,prayer,decad ence,10,000 fist,son of plunder,and land of confusion……oh hell i like them all… Long Live Disturbed!!!

Joy | 7/2/2008, 11:15 am EST

Disturbed is the Best band I’ve EVER heard. I’ve only been really listening to them for just over a year now, but I’ve known of them since they came out. David Draiman is Such a hottie, those women who have done him wrong before need a lesson in how to treat a man. David if your reading, I would love the chance to show you what I mean. *
Keep Rockin guy’s, you are the best. Live it up.
\m/(`>`)\m/

Joy | 7/2/2008, 11:16 am EST

ShOrTy | 7/3/2008, 6:41 pm EST

Disturbed

Robin | 7/11/2008, 5:48 pm EST

I know this post started a long time ago, but I am a huge Disturbed fan. I think the idiots that wrote all the negative shit are just jealous that they’ll never look as good as David and I know that many women agree with me that he is just gorgeous and his voice is one-of-a-kind fantastic!

bigfan | 9/11/2008, 6:05 pm EST

go edoffguy!!! u show that loser dennis

samiee | 9/13/2008, 10:01 pm EST

tbh aint been listenin to disturbed 4 a LONG time but it has been a while ..bout 2 years nw n I STILL F**KIN LOVE THEM TO BITS.!! disturbed hve inspired me to do beta thngs n be sum1 beta i love them haha n OMG THEY BROUGHT THERE NEW ALBUM OUT ON MY B-DAY THNK U DAVID I LOVE YOU.!! i seriously do LOL well…best of luck to the band LIVE ON N KEEP DOIN GR8 MUSIC GUYS ALL THE BEST xo samiee xo

Tam | 10/1/2008, 11:31 pm EST

David Draiman is a Rock God! His voice is phenomenal!! Everytime I’m in my car and Disturbed comes on the radio I crank it up!! One really cool thing I didn’t know is that he’s only 9 days younger than me

Mohammed | 10/5/2008, 1:45 pm EST

Dsiturbed is amazing, David Draiman is the God Of Metal, his lyrics everything was amazin, i loved 10,000 fists album, David has a great future ahead of him, everybody knows that, this band is different then any other band, which means its the best

Mohammed | 10/5/2008, 1:45 pm EST

Kristian | 10/27/2008, 12:50 pm EST

Disturbed are and amazing band. I have all their songs and videos and i look foward to all the new songs that come out. I luv the band, I luv the music and you guys are AWSOME!!!!!!

Candra_ Disturbed Fanactic | 11/9/2008, 10:26 am EST

I really like Disturbed ALOT!!! My Best Guy Friend committed suicide last year. Thier music has really helped me through the rough times of my life when I just felt like giving up.. And who Cant say that David Draiman Is really HOTTT!!! Keep Rockin’-Candra…

anthony manson | 11/10/2008, 7:13 am EST

david they will never win u over.they are wasting time yeah.u are an indestructible master of war.

Candra_Disturbed Fanatic | 11/18/2008, 11:05 am EST