DISTURBED has released the music video for “Don’t Tell Me”, a track from the band’s latest studio album, “Divisive”
The song, an epic emotionally charged duet with HEART‘s Ann Wilson, marks the first time the band has included a guest feature on an LP.
DISTURBED vocalist David Draiman comments: “I have tremendous respect for Ann. In my humble opinion, she’s the greatest female rock voice of all time. I think she’s untouchable. I feel like we were very gifted to have her be a part of this.”
Wilson adds: “I was honored when I got the call from David Draiman. DISTURBED did a version of ‘The Sound Of Silence’ that my husband and I both really dug. And so when the opportunity came to sing a duet with him on a song that meant so much to David emotionally, I jumped at the chance. And then the video turned out great, which is yet another cherry on top. Hopefully we’ll find a time to perform ‘Don’t Tell Me’ live together at some point. If they call, I’m there.”
Last November, DISTURBED shared behind-the-scenes photos from the set of the “Don’t Tell Me” video shoot in California and captioned them: “On set for our video shoot for our next single ‘Don’t Tell Me’ featuring @annwilson from @heartofficial”.
Talking in-depth how the collaboration with Ann Wilson came about, DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren told radio station WDHA-FM 105.5 FM: “That was always supposed to be the ‘power ballad,’ per se. And as we were tracking it in the studio, David [Draiman, DISTURBED singer] just threw out the idea, ‘Hey, let’s do a duet on this song.’ We’ve tossed around the idea before, but there wasn’t ever either the right material or the right time.
“So in this particular case, we kind of said, ‘Well, who you’ve got in mind?’ And he didn’t even have a list; he just had one person, and that was Ann. It was a no-brainer. ‘Hey, let’s hit up Ann. Let’s see if she’d be into it.’ And she was on board right away; we didn’t have to convince her.”
Mike continued: “[David and Ann] sort of struck up a bit of a friendship, a little bit of a rapport. When [DISTURBED cover version of] ‘The Sound Of Silence’ came out years back and had its success, she was one of many artists and celebrities that took it up themselves to go on Twitter and praise the song and praise our version of it, which we couldn’t have been more honored. Iconic, legendary Ann Wilson thinks that we did a great job with a SIMON & GARFUNKEL cover.
“That’s pretty incredible, a pretty great honor. So when we reached out to her, she was more than willing to jump on board. And she came in and she killed it… And she’s super cool and down to earth too, and just incredibly talented. It’s such an honor to have her be on our record. And to me, the blending of her voice and David‘s voice, they really, really work so well together. I’m so proud of David and just so honored to have her a part of our record.”
In November 2022, the album “Divisive” hit the shelves, having been recorded earlier in the year in Nashville, Tennessee, under the production of Drew Fulk (known for his work with MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, HIGHLY SUSPECT).
As reported by Billboard, “Divisive” achieved notable success in its debut week, selling 26,000 equivalent album units, with album sales accounting for 22,000 of those units.
DISTURBED has unveiled their plans for a significant 23-date North American tour in 2024, aptly titled “Take Back Your Life”.
The tour will commence in Peoria, Illinois, on January 19, promising an electrifying start to the year for fans of the band. Joining them on this sonic journey will be FALLING IN REVERSE and PLUSH, making for a rock-solid lineup. The tour is proudly produced by Live Nation, ensuring a high-octane experience. You can get the full listing of dates below.
Notably, DISTURBED‘s largest headlining concert to date took place on September 2 at the Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana. They drew an awe-inspiring crowd of more than 20,000 fans, solidifying their place as rock heavyweights.
Delving into their extensive history, according to Billboard‘s records dating back to September 2000, DISTURBED has achieved a remarkable gross revenue of $71.2 million and an impressive ticket count of 1.8 million across a total of 365 shows.
The summer 2023 leg of the “Take Back Your Life” North American tour commenced with a bang on July 11 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. This leg featured notable support from BREAKING BENJAMIN and JINJER. DISTURBED‘s journey through the realm of rock continues to capture the hearts of fans and ignite stages across the nation.
DISTURBED’s “Take Back Your Life” 2024 tour with FALLING IN REVERSE and PLUSH:
Jan. 19 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center
Jan. 22 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
Jan. 23 – Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center
Jan. 25 – Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena
Jan. 27 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
Jan. 29 – Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center Arena
Jan. 31 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
Feb. 02 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
Feb. 05 – Evansville, IN @ Ford Center
Feb. 06 – Toledo, OH @ Huntington Center
Feb. 08 – Knoxville, TN @ Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Feb. 10 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena^
Feb. 13 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
Feb. 15 – Huntington, WV @ Mountain Health Arena
Feb. 17 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
Feb. 19 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
Feb. 20 – Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Feb. 22 – Savannah, GA @ Enmarket Arena
Feb. 24 – Biloxi, MS @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Feb. 26 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
Feb. 29 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
Mar. 02 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resorts Amphitheatre*
Mar. 03 – Las Vegas, NV @ Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood