David Draiman: Last News

Fans of Black Sabbath have something truly monumental to look forward to as the band is set to perform an unforgettable farewell gig in their hometown of Birmingham.

Black Sabbath fans have a final chance today to secure early access tickets for the band's last performance at Villa Park on Saturday, July 5.

Black Sabbath have just announced one final gig with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, as the band's original line up - completed by Tony Lommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - will be coming together to play at Villa Park.

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has lashed out at Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, describing him as “anti-Semitic to his rotten core”.The singer, who is Jewish, shared his opinion of the rock veteran during a new interview with Linda Advocate, in which he looked back at the considerable accusations of anti-Semitism Waters has faced over recent years.The Pink Floyd icon has made headlines countless times in the past for his often-unfiltered political opinions – namely his criticism of the State of Israel.One particular example took place back in February, when he criticised Bono, describing him as “disgusting” and “a shit”, following the U2 frontman using his Sphere residency shows to pay respect to those killed during the October 7 attack at the Israeli music festival Supernova.A separate time saw him accuse Israel of “abusing the term anti-Semitism to intimidate people like me into silence”, and back in November he speculated that the “fishy” attacks perpetrated by Hamas on October 7 could have been a “false flag operation”.He has repeatedly denied all accusations of anti-Semitism and explained that his disdain is towards Israel, not Judaism.Now, Draiman – who has been vocal about his feelings towards Waters in the past – has once again addressed the accusations surrounding the musician and described him as a “monster”.“He’s a piece of work, that deluded old freak,” he began. Draiman continued: “Antisemitic to his rotten core.

Disturbed’s singer David Draiman has defended Taylor Swift in a recent concert in Illinois, stating that she was “for real”.The incident took place at a Disturbed concert in Peoria, Illinois on January 19. The singer had brought two fathers and their respective daughters onstage, prompting Draiman to address the girls. “So, I take it [the fact] that you came to the Disturbed concert, as opposed to the Taylor Swift concert, means that your parents are raising you on rock and roll,” he asked them.

Disturbed, has released a statement pleading for the safe return of his family’s puppy.The nu-metal singer shared the update on social media, announcing that he and his family have been left “devastated” after their 10-week-old puppy named Charlotte went missing.Shared on X/Twitter yesterday (Sunday, October 1), Draiman confirmed that the golden retriever has been missing for two days, and thinks she may have been stolen from the garden of his Miami home.“It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I have to announce that our dear puppy, Charlotte has been missing since the morning before last,” he wrote.He continued, saying that the family is urging anyone who has information to help return the puppy to her home, although is aware that this may be an unlikely solution at this point. “We think she was taken by someone/something when she was playing out in the yard.

Taylor Swift played two deep cuts live for the first time at the first international ‘Eras’ show – check out fan-filmed footage of them both below.During a show in Mexico City last night (August 24), Swift gave ‘I Forgot That You Existed’ from 2019’s ‘Lover‘ and ‘Sweet Nothing’ from last year’s ‘Midnights’ their live debuts during the ‘surprise song’ segment of the gig.Both songs received stripped back renditions, with ‘I Forgot That You Existed’ played on the acoustic guitar and ‘Sweet Nothing’ on the piano.Check out footage of both performances below:Swift wrapped up the 2023 US leg of her mammoth ‘Eras Tour’ earlier this month. During the last show at California’s SoFi stadium, the star surprised the audience by announcing ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’.Before sharing the news onstage, Swift teased: “And so now here we are on the last night of the US leg of the ‘Eras Tour’.

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has sung the praises of Taylor Swift, even to the point that he would be up for collaborating with her.Draiman got onto talking about Swift’s music in a new radio interview with Philadelphia’s WMRR station, in which he heaped praise on her songwriting.“I think she is insanely talented. I’d love to collaborate with Taylor if she ever wanted to, on any given day,” he said, before going on to call her “one of the greatest songwriters of our time” [via FarOut].“I love her gumption,” he continued.

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has revealed that he had a tumour in his arm removed last week.Taking to social media, Draiman posted an image of his arm in a cast. “Doing a bunch of press today, zoom stuff, so this is going to get out anyway,” he wrote.

Disturbed frontman David Draiman recently opened up about almost losing his life due to “addiction and depression.”During the band’s show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Draiman took some time before performing their song ‘A Reason To Fight’ to discuss how he missed his late friends who took their own lives – namely Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, Stone Temple Pilots’ Scott Weiland, and Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell – while adding that a couple of months ago he “almost joined them.”“A reason to fight — we all need one. The demons that are known as addiction and depression are very, very real. They are diseases no different than cancer.

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has responded to Phoebe Bridgers‘ use of the band’s track ‘Down With The Sickness’ as her tour entrance song.Bridgers has been arriving on stage to the 2000 track for over a year, but caught the attention of social media when she played her first dates as the opener on Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour.A video of her entrance went viral on TikTok, with Draiman later sharing it and tweeting his reaction.

Disturbed have announced details of their new album ‘Divisive’ as well as sharing new single ‘Unstoppable’. Check it out below.The bands eighth studio album and follow-up to 2018’s ‘Evolution’ is due for release on November 18 and will include previous single ‘Hey You’, alongside title track ‘Divisive’ and new track ‘Unstoppable’ – described by frontman David Draiman as “a bombastic animal” and “truly the fight song” of the record.Speaking about the meaning behind the new record, which analyses society’s behaviour and aims to serve as a call to arms, Draiman said: “Partisan tribal warfare has become a part of our regular existence nowadays. It’s one big battle of the cliques.

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has publicly apologised to The Darkness‘ Justin Hawkins, regarding an incident at the band’s show nearly 20 years prior.Hawkins discussed the incident on his YouTube channel Justin Hawkins Rides Again two weeks ago, in a video entitled ‘I Pissed Them Off Big Time’. In response to a fan asking about Hawkins’ “worst experience as a support act”, the singer recalled a 2002 show at London’s Brixton Academy where the band opened for Disturbed.Given the considerable difference in styles between the two bands, The Darkness were not treated well by Disturbed’s fans.

Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan has given one of his instruments a custom makeover, emblazoning the words “Fuck Cancel Culture” in the style of the Coca-Cola logo on his guitar.Disturbed frontman David Draiman shared an image of the guitar on his Twitter account yesterday (July 7), saying he “couldn’t be more proud” of his bandmate. He continued: “Because I believe in freedom of speech and expression, even from those I disagree with.”Predictably, the post has attracted mixed responses.

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has opened up about his controversial support for Israel, saying he’s no longer fazed over the public’s opinion of his political views.Draiman – who is of Jewish descent – has long been a staunch advocate of the Israeli state. In 2019, for example, he derided ex-Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters “and his Nazi comrades” for their demands to boycott Israel.