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DISTURBED: 'All Killer, No Filler'
- Aug. 1, 2010
Blabbermouth.net

Cortney Harding of Billboard.com reports that Chicago heavy rockers DISTURBED will be doing a partnership with acclaimed FX TV show "Sons of Anarchy", a "Sopranos"-like drama about a motorcycle club, that includes a chance to win airfare and tickets to the band's Seattle show.

DISTURBED has sold 9 million albums domestically in the last 10 years, and almost half that number can be attributed to its breakthrough record, 2000's "The Sickness", which has sold 4.2 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. But the band has been remarkably consistent, even as sales have trended downward: 2002's "Believe" sold 1.8 million, 2005's "Ten Thousand Fists" sold 1.9 million, and 2008's "Indestructible" sold 1.1 million.

DISTURBED's fifth album, "Asylum", is scheduled for release on August 31 via Reprise.

"There are many ways the new record isn't really different from the previous ones," vocalist David Draiman tells Billboard.com. "It's more complex in terms of composition, and I think the storytelling aspect of the lyrics is better. But while we always want to grow, we never want to deviate from what we fundamentally do. We make rhythmic, aggressive rock. All killer, no filler."

Read the entire report from Billboard.com.

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posted 8/2/10 3:33:00 AM by DisturbedDevotee

Interesting tidbit from the 'Disturbed Takes Nothing for Granted On 'Asylum' Album' billboard.com article :

"Gordon says the band is planning on doing more with gaming for 'Asylum.'

'They are the Xbox artist of the month, and we have created a game called 'Escape From the Asylum,' which will launch online in August,' he says. 'They've done tons of synchs in videogames, and we are releasing a three-pack for 'Rock Band' on Aug. 24, and working on something with 'Guitar Hero,' too.' He says Disturbed was often synched in World Wrestling Entertainment events or ultimate fighting shows, but those outlets have recently decided they want music that's 'more PG.'"

Further in the article:

"The new tour will also feature some of the most elaborate staging of the band's career, although they're quick to point out that fans expecting a Muse-style laser show will be disappointed. 'They will have big screens and videos,' Gordon says. 'The visuals for the new album were all shot by the same person, and the shot that opens the show ties to the music video, and that ties to the online game."

Disturbed Takes Nothing for Granted On 'Asylum' Album
Read the entire article HERE
Information about the video game can be found on page 2.


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The DisturbedZone team would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to our favorite guitarist Dan Donegan of Disturbed.

You Rock Brother!!

EntertainmentDaily
July 31st, 2010
By SAMPURN

2010 (Sampurn Wire): Dave Draiman, the charismatic frontman for platinum selling band Disturbed needs to relax. He would soon be embarking on a yearlong with Disturbed.

As per the news, the last three albums released by the band have all debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts. The same is expected from their latest offering called ‘Asylum’.

Disturbed has so far sold 9 million albums domestically in the last 10 years of their collective existence. Their album ‘The Sickness’, sold 4.2 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album ‘Believe’ sold 1.8 million and 2005’s ‘Ten Thousand Fists’ sold 1.9 million. ‘Indestructible’ released in 2008 sold a cool 1.1 million.

The band has built up a very strong reputation and fan base over the years.

Disturbed fans are extremely loyal and they even attend concert with their parents. The fans are also going to appear in the approaching DVD, called ‘Decade of Disturbed’.

–Sampurn Wire



Posted by DisturbedDevotee

July 27, 2010
MUEN Magazine
By: Shauna O’Donnell

DISTURBED
David Draiman (Vocals)
Chicago, Illinois
Myspace.com/disturbed

HEY GUYS THIS IS SHAUNA O’DONNELL AND YOU ARE LISTENING TO MUEN TALK BROUGHT TO YOU BY MUEN MAGAZINE AND THE GAUNTLET.COM.

MUEN: I HAVE DAVID DRAIMAN THE VOCALIST OF DISTURBED ON THE PHONE. THANKS FOR BEING ON THE SHOW.

It’s my pleasure.

MUEN: EVERY TIME YOU PUT OUT A NEW ALBUM I GET EXCITED. ON AUGUST 31ST YOU ARE RELEASING YOUR FIFTH ALBUM ENTITLED ASYLUM. I LOVE THE NAME.

DESCRIBE THE VIBE OF THIS ALBUM.

Read Davids answer and read the rest of the interview HERE





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Disturbed Takes Nothing for Granted On 'Asylum' Album
Disturbed Gives Its Fans 'All Killer, No Filler'
billboard
July 30, 2010
by Cortney Harding, N.Y.



Dave Draiman should be relaxed.

After all, he's calling from sunny San Francisco, where he's enjoying a beautiful summer day with his girlfriend before he embarks on a yearlong tour with his band, Disturbed. The group's last three albums have all debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and unless Susan Boyle drops a surprise last-minute record Aug. 31, its fifth album, "Asylum" (Reprise), will probably do the same.

Disturbed has sold 9 million albums domestically in the last 10 years, and almost half that number can be attributed to its breakthrough record, 2000's "The Sickness," which has sold 4.2 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. But the band has been remarkably consistent, even as sales have trended downward: 2002's "Believe" sold 1.8 million, 2005's "Ten Thousand Fists" sold 1.9 million, and 2008's "Indestructible" sold 1.1 million.

The act has built a solid tour following during its long career, and has a fan base renowned for its loyalty and longevity. Disturbed fans are known for not only sticking with the band, but for passing fan-dom along, as evidenced by the crowd-surfing elementary schoolers who attend shows with their parents and appear in the forthcoming DVD, "Decade of Disturbed."

But despite all of this, Draiman is not mellow. "I'm always worried," he says. "About everything."

Part of this neurosis could just be his natural state. While he's funny and friendly on the phone, a quick read of his lyrics reveals that his band's name is appropriate. Topics tackled on the new record include "being trapped in the prison of your own mind," losing a lover, religion serving as a catalyst for war and the Holocaust. The album's lightest track -- if you can call it that -- "The Animal," is about becoming a werewolf, though don't expect it to show up in any "Twilight" fan videos anytime soon.

Read the entire article HERE


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Disturbed Takes Nothing for Granted On 'Asylum' Album
WorldNewsNetwork

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July 29, 2010
102.3 TheWire

Disturbed began rehearsals in Chicago on Wednesday (July 28th) for the upcoming Uproar Tour, which will be the first time the band has played together onstage since the end of the touring cycle for its 2008 record, Indestructible. Singer David Draiman told us that fans can expect a Disturbed show bigger than anything the band has done before: "The production for this touring cycle is turning out to be really, really amazing, really impressive. I can't really give away too much, but I will say that it is a aspect that no one has ever seen from Disturbed live -- very theatrical, very dramatic, very visually stimulating -- so we're very much looking forward to letting people see a Disturbed performance they've never seen before."

Disturbed will hit the road on this summer's Uproar Tour with Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Hellyeah, Halestorm and others beginning August 17th in Minneapolis.

The band's new album, Asylum, will arrive on August 31st and features the single "Another Way To Die."

A limited edition CD/DVD version of the record will come with concert footage, instructional videos and the hour-long "Decade of Disturbed" documentary.

Listen Here: AUDIO: DISTURBED'S DAVID DRAIMAN ON THE BAND'S NEW STAGE PRODUCTION




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Exclusive Interview: David Draiman of Disturbed
July 28, 2010
BloodyDisgusting
By: Jonathan Barkan

Bloody-Disgusting is on a roll this week as we present yet another awesome interview for all you readers! This time, we've got an interview with the singer of multi-platinum selling band Disturbed, David Draiman! About to hit the road for the Rockstar Uproar Festival with co-headliners Avenged Sevenfold, we spoke about the visual aspects of touring, the upcoming album, "Asylum", and, of course, David's thoughts on horror and some of his favorite horror movies!
You can check out the interview HERE.


"Asylum" will be hitting stores on Aug. 31st in the United States. You can pre-order it HERE!



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David Draiman of Disturbed on DAM Show
7/28/10
X107.5 LasVegas
Dave & Mahoney Morning Show
davefarra

Disturbed lead singer David Drainman joined the Dave and Mahoney Morning Show on Wednesday morning to talk about:

•The Rockstar Uproar Tour w/ Stone Sour, HELLYEAH, A7X and Disturbed
•Smoking weed
•If and when they’re coming to Las Vegas

Listen to the interview HERE
We hear rumors of Disturbed coming to Vegas on November 5th….but that’s not confirmed yet. We’ll keep you posted.



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Daily Dose: Disturbed Interview
BUZZ103.1fm Radio
7/28/10
by Loper, Smitty & Randi
smittyballs

Disturbed‘s new album Asylum will be in stores on August 31. We were joined on the show today by David Draiman, the lead singer of Disturbed. We discussed everything from the new album to how he felt about Kings of Leon recently canceling a gig after being shat on by pigeons.

Click "MORE" to check out the interview.



posted by DisturbedDevotee

7/28/10
HardDriveRadio

David Draiman of Disturbed stopped by yesterday. I am so jealous he's settled down in Austin, TX. It's a city I would like to retire to. Great weather, great people, great food and great music! And no state income tax! David told me the band will start rehearsals tomorrow in Chicago and their first show is Aug 13th at Sturgis, just prior to heading to Minneapolis to rehearse with their full stage production. The "toys" they are bringing on this tour, he said, are bigger and more outrageous than anything they've ever done (or any other band has done for that matter!!!)


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DISTURBED, PAPA ROACH, BUCKCHERRY, HALESTORM To Take Part In European TASTE OF CHAOS
7/27/10
Blabbermouth.net



Chicago heavy rockers DISTURBED will headline the European Taste Of Chaos tour in November. Support on the trek will come from PAPA ROACH, BUCKCHERRY and HALESTORM. Exact cities and dates have not yet been announced.

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Rockstar Energy Drink Taste Of Chaos Tour

http://tasteofchaos.com/
With Papa Roach, Buckcherry and Halestorm.
Two dates have been announced:

Wed 24 November 2010 Vienna Austria Gasometer
Fri 03 December 2010 Luxembourg Luxembourg Rockhal


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Disturbed1.com

Pre-order Disturbed's new album Asylum available August 31

Disturbed - The Asylum Builder
Written by Adam Lovinus
GuitarEdge



The title track from Disturbed’s upcoming release Asylum clocks in at over seven minutes, and hardly sounds like anything the band might have played in the past. It begins with an orchestral array of acoustic strumming and clean-tone texturing until finally giving way to the psychotic thrash of drop-tuned metal that has become the band’s signature sound over 14 years and five albums. Disturbed’s band members playfully refer to themselves as “The Danny Donegan Orchestra” during these types of forays into unexpected sonic realms, a tribute to guitarist Dan Donegan’s knack for pushing the envelope with his arrangements.

Orchestration aside, Donegan insists that Asylum is still very much a Disturbed record, which means there’s no shortage of furious, odd-time riffing, exotic dropped tunings, and machine gun-style snare unisons. It’s still very dark and still very metal, which makes sense for a guitarist like Donegan, who grew up on the Irish south side of Chicago, listening to classic metal groups like Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden before getting into the guitar acrobatics of ’80s glam rock. That’s where he picked up tapping techniques, sweep arpeggios, and whammy bar tricks by studying George Lynch of Dokken and Warren DeMartini of Ratt, teaching himself the instrument.

Being a self-taught player, he says, is what pushes him to break convention in his own compositions. His newest creations were written and tracked exclusively with a modded-out Schecter Ultra Classic, which has replaced his Washburn signature model as his primary axe. In the wake of a new endorsement deal with Schecter, Donegan has opted to put away his Gibson Les Pauls, SGs and PRS Tremonti for a while too. From his home studio in Chicago, Donegan talked to us about his new Schecter, his songwriting philosophy, and his never-ending quest for tone during some much-deserved downtime before embarking on a massive 35-show arena tour around North America.

Read the entire article HERE

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Dan Donegan's Gearbox

Guitars Schecter Ultra Classic signature model w/ Seymour Duncan pickups (El Diablo at bridge, ’59 at neck), Washburn Dan Donegan Signature Series, Gibson Les Paul Standard Gibson SG Standard, PRS Mark Tremonti Signature Model

Amps Randall RM-4 Preamp, Randall MTS 1086 Preamp Module Dan Donegan, Bogner Ecstasy
Cabinets: Randall 4x12 w/ Celestion Vintage 30s

Effects: DigiTech XAS-DD The Weapon, DigiTech Whammy, DigiTech GSP1101, Dunlop Crybaby DCR-2SR Rack Wah, Voodoo Lab GCX MIDI Ground Control, Boss NS-2 Noise Supressor, Korg DTR-2000 Digital Tuner, Boss MT-2 Metal Zone

Wireless: Shure UR4D

Strings GHS Boomers .012-.052
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Blabbermouth.net

Chicago hard rockers DISTURBED have announced a special pre-order of their new album, "Asylum", due on August 31 via Reprise Records.

As a special gift to fans, the four-piece has created the documentary "Decade of Disturbed". The 60-plus-minute film candidly captures the band's ten-year history, with extensive behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen footage.

"Decade Of Disturbed" will be included with every purchase of "Asylum" as a thank-you from the band.

The "Asylum" limited-edition CD/DVD pre-order comes with the full album, including two bonus tracks (live recordings of "Down With The Sickness" and "Stricken"), expanded artwork, a DVD with the "Decade Of Disturbed" documentary plus nine "Disturbed Dissected" exclusive instrument video instuctionals, and an exclusive double-sided poster with guitar tabs. It is available only through Disturbed1.com.

The iTunes LP version of "Asylum" is also available to pre-order now. This version also includes a download featuring the "Decade of Disturbed" documentary, two bonus tracks (live recordings of "Down With The Sickness" and "Stricken"), an additional exclusive bonus track ("Leave It Alone"), and two "Disturbed Dissected" exclusive instrument video instructionals.

"Another Way to Die", the first single off "Asylum", is a No. 1 hit at Active Rock radio. This is the highest Billboard Active Rock debut in band's history and the fastest No. 1 for the band on Billboard's Active Rock chart in just four weeks. It is also the fastest No. 1 on Billboard's Active Rock chart in over three years.

"Another Way to Die" is DISTURBED's seventh No. 1 single on Billboard's Active Rock chart. They are tied with METALLICA for the third most No. 1s on the Active Rock chart. Continued...




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