In a recent chat on Loudwire Nights, David Draiman, the dynamic frontman of Disturbed, shared his excitement and a touch of nervousness about the band’s latest track, “I Will Not Break,” released just days before their monumental tour begins. “Nervous and excited and stressed,” Draiman confessed to host Chuck Armstrong. “But it’s good. It’s good, all good things.”
The upcoming tour commemorates the 25th anniversary of Disturbed’s groundbreaking debut album, The Sickness. Draiman highlighted the complexities involved in orchestrating such a significant event: “It’s incredibly challenging, in terms of there being a lot of moving parts.” Fans can anticipate a nostalgic experience filled with unexpected elements. “A lot of toys we’re bringing out on this one. Bringing back a lot of the aspects of nostalgia. People are going to be barraged with surprise after surprise. It’s going to be fun.”
For the first time in their career, Disturbed will perform The Sickness in its entirety. Draiman reflected on revisiting tracks that haven’t been played live in over a decade: “Some of these songs have literally not been played in 15 or 18 years.”
Beyond the tour, Draiman revealed that “I Will Not Break” is just the beginning of a series of new releases planned over the next couple of years, culminating in a full album. “This new music is the first of a slew of new material that we have in the vault that we will be releasing over the course of the next year or two, leading up to a full album release,” he explained. Fans can look forward to the classic Disturbed vibe with some unexpected twists: “We’re incredibly proud of this body of work. It’s definitely got that old-school Disturbed feel to it. There’s definitely some surprises to come later down the line.”
Adding to the excitement, Draiman expressed immense honor in participating in “Back to the Beginning,” an all-day event celebrating Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath on July 5 in Birmingham, England. “Oh God, [I’m] beyond honored, beyond humbled,” he shared. “I look at the list of names, look at the bill and it’s truly shaping up to be one of the greatest heavy metal shows of all time.”
Draiman holds Ozzy in the highest regard, referring to him as the “Godfather of Metal” and a paternal figure to many in the rock community. Reflecting on his early influences, Draiman fondly recalled the 1976 compilation We Sold Our Soul for Rock ‘n’ Roll as his introduction to Black Sabbath, with tracks like “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath,” “Fairies Wear Boots,” and “Sweet Leaf” leaving a lasting impact.
As Disturbed embarks on this celebratory tour and prepares to unveil new music, fans have much to anticipate in the coming months.
