Disturbed

The Profile

Disturbed are an American metal band from Chicago featuring David Draiman (vocals), Dan Donegan (guitars), Mike Wengren (drums), and John Moyer (bass). Rising with The Sickness and its anthem Down with the Sickness, they earned multiple Billboard 200 No. 1 albums and later scored widespread acclaim for their reinterpretation of The Sound of Silence.

Known for Draiman’s staccato vocal style and growls, the band’s mascot “The Guy” on their covers, and a catalog spanning nu metal punch, melodic hooks, and anthemic choruses.

DeBaser’s 10 Disturbed reviews trace the arc from the breakout The Sickness through the punch of Ten Thousand Fists, the divisive Indestructible/Asylum era, and the return-to-form vibes of Divisive. The band’s dramatic cover of The Sound of Silence draws special praise (even Paul Simon approved). Critics note recurring strengths: Draiman’s unmistakable vocals, Donegan’s riffcraft, and big choruses—alongside periodic repetitiveness.