Disturbed: 'The Demise Of Metal And Hard Rock Forced Us To Go On Hiatus'

Disturbed have blamed the "demise of hard rock and metal" for their recent decision to go on indefinite hiatus - and claimed the music industry is on the verge of collapse.

Earlier this week, the Chicago band cited "internal issues" when they announced plans for an extended break at the end of their current US tour.

However, frontman David Draiman has now said there is not "any animosity" in the band - and instead voiced concerns about the "state of the music industry".

He told Billboard.com: "The industry is still in a state of reformation; it is on the verge of collapse, in my opinion. It's a frightening time, and I think after 10 to 12 years straight of touring it's just a good time for Disturbed to go away for a while and wait for the phoenix to rise from the ashes."

Draiman also insisted that the band are still good friends and that the break isn't down to "bad blood". He added: "We just had dinner together last night."

Disturbed released their fifth studio album, "Asylum", in 2010. They hinted at plans to take a break in an interview with NME at Download Festival last month - you can watch it here.

Thanks for the report to NME.com.

Comments

[Eifler121]

The kind of semi-retarded pheonix that tries to fly with one wing.

[Jesus_Dean]

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

[Dylan_Guitar93]

So cause the whole Heavy metal/Hard rock genre isn't really popular or working for them right now they give out? What the ****

[Dylan_Guitar93]

Dylan_Guitar93 wrote:

So cause the whole Heavy metal/Hard rock genre isn't really popular or working for them right now they give out? What the ****

*give up

[randyaintdead82]

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

Djent

[JimBonJovi]

Pop and Hip Hop have overtaken. I also believe that currently the music scene in general is overpopulated with many whom think their musicians but aren't and still garner thousands of fans. I applaud Disturbed for taking a break. I do hope that all this rubbish music dies down eventually just like it did in the early 90's and then where Rock was at the forefront of it all.

[booby50]

Sounds like they are waiting for a time to pop up when the market for them is off the charts. Smart move. Take time off and when rock and metal are popular again, show up to a huge crowd.

[scithe37]

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

10's post hardcore/metalcore.
*shoots self*

[ninfan200]

last night i saw a slayer concert, the place was pretty packed, i'd say metals doing just fine

[pile645]

Well, on the upside, when they come back maybe they wont release the same album for the fourth time in a row

[Duke_Lukem]

Noone listens to our sub par music... metal must be dead. Butthurt much?

[p_a_morgan]

"Uhloppa doe logga digga dee swiggy die! Uhlippa day doggy WEE DEE SHY!" -Every Disturbed Song.

[Sabbath_metal]

well if they only go on and say we're taking a break cuz the industry is on the verge of collapse then they're pussies. Work your way through shit and make the industry better *******s!

[dabucket]

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.


Djent

THIS.

[Epi g-310]

I'd like to make a point here... "pop" is short for "popular." It's the kind of music that sells hundreds of millions of albums and singles. Metal has never been popular in this generation, so it stands to reason that it won't sell as well as the stuff that is popular, as much as us theory geeks hate it.

I'm sorry guys, metal just doesn't cut the mustard for most people, as awesome as it is. It really is an acquired taste. You kinda have to grow up with it.

[!Mike!]

p_a_morgan wrote:

"Uhloppa doe logga digga dee swiggy die! Uhlippa day doggy WEE DEE SHY!" -Every Disturbed Song.

hahaha

[Oblivion_Rps]

So let me get this straight. This is essentially:

''We don't agree with the music that's being made today, we we'll stop making what we think is proper music.''?

[JusticeJanitor]

Good thing I just was them live last week at Heavy MTL.

[Danjo's Guitar]

I think in 10, 20, 30 years, we'll be able to look back and just see the good bands that are around now, even if we can't see them currently. Yes pop does seem to own the markets, but there has always been awful pop music, and it never lasts. How many people still listen to 80's pop? And how many people still listen to 80's rock? Enough said. But I do think we're overdue for a music revolution.

[mrandyk]

Nothing great has come out the last 15 years, you guys are part of that lackluster era.

[moscaespañol]

lolDisturbed

[robidoux]

p_a_morgan wrote:

"Uhloppa doe logga digga dee swiggy die! Uhlippa day doggy WEE DEE SHY!" -Every Disturbed Song.

I lol'd. Seriously though, they claim metal is dying and so to save it they're going to fap at home for seven years? I can't say I'll really miss them, but I certainly won't mind when/if they come back.

[HaistaPaska92]

And I blame alcohol for y drinking problem, It's easier that way.

Srsly guys, I love your music but don't make up excuses. If you just want to call it quits I'm sure most of your fans would be ok with it

[neversleeps84]

I can agree with the current downfall of the music industry as a whole, but the demise of hard rock and metal? There are plenty of bands from both those genres that are doing well. Do they sell 10 million CD's and have their faces plastered everywhere? No. But many of them are doing well enough to tour and make a living.

Pop bands garner more attention than rock and metal acts. It's a fact that we as rock and metal lovers may not care for, but it is still a fact. That is a weak reason for Disturbed to be going on hiatus.

[2late2know]

mrandyk wrote:

Nothing great has come out the last 15 years, you guys are part of that lackluster era.

If you think nothing great has come out in the last 15 years you obviously don't care enough to go looking for it.

[Iommianity]

Honestly, in the long run, you only **** yourself over whenever you cling to the radio as a bastion of relevant music. I'm not counting on bands like Disturbed to bring me the rock, and especially not the metal, and I'm not waiting for rock's corporate masters to delegate the next big trends in music for me. People don't want to search for music anymore.

Funny enough, whenever metal has reached a peak, it's very rarely been with music that genuine metalheads listen to. It's usually been some kind of hybrid that mixes metal's aesthetics with pop-rock hooks and sensibility. I'm not here to play the 'fake metal vs. real metal' game, but the genre has always pushed forward in spite of bullshit like Disturbed and trends coming and going, and that will never change.

It's stupid to argue about metal when your reference point for the genre is energy drink festivals and whatever the metal 'press' deems relevant.

[Mightning]

Heh, i can't give two shits about the state of the music industry, because whether they play good music on MTV and mainstream radios or not, in the ****ing UNDERGROUND there's always gonna be lots of great bands, who don't quit because they're not selling out arenas anymore, and blame the demise of metal, that they helped to create themselves.
Fuck Disturbed.

[Iommianity]

Mightning wrote:

Heh, i can't give two shits about the state of the music industry, because whether they play good music on MTV and mainstream radios or not, in the ****ing UNDERGROUND there's always gonna be lots of great bands, who don't quit because they're not selling out arenas anymore, and blame the demise of metal, that they helped to create themselves.
Fuck Disturbed.

[Sherlock_Bones]

Don't blame your lack of creativity: blame the industry!

[GibsonMan321]

That's total bullshit. Disturbed gets played on the radio constantly and are arguable the biggest modern "metal" (and that's pushing it) band out there.

[Burgery]

lol at all the stupid comments here.

[Mightning]

Iommianity, i agree all the way. I hate people who bitch about how there's no good rock music anymore, because on TV they only see Justin Bieber or whatever. I could understand it 10 years ago, when i was a kid, the only way i could get my hands to some new music was through my parents, friends and the TV and radio... and still i managed to get some good music that way, and exclude a lot of shitty music. But it's ****ing 2011 now, everyone has the internet, so only lazy mother****ers have to listen to crappy radios and yack about the good old days.

[fukk36]

Wouldn't a good band try to keep writing shit that will top the music industry? This move is basically Disturbed admitting that no one likes their music anymore and they don't want to try. Who says metal's reached its demise? Mastodon and Opeth have some highly anticipated albums coming soon. So go away, Disturbed, if you're not willing to try to make some ****in METAL! I'll go listen to bands that do.

[Like40Ninjaz]

Its funny how people say Disturbed sucks cause they are on the radio yet the bands they listen to are the bands that were on the radio in the 70's and 80's.

[Bubbles516]

NOBODY CARES.

[Iommianity]

Hey, even going by his criteria, Slayer are music. I love hip-hop, and am not opposed to sampling, sequencing, or anything; if Lil Wayne throwing up a 2 bar loop with a million VST compressors is considered music, Slayer are right there. As it is, Lil Wayne might have sugary sweet melodies, but why should someone settle for that?

I'm all for pop. There's nothing wrong with sugary sweet music if it's inoffensive. It's just another case of the radio convincing people that something needs to either be sugar for your ears, or artistically vital, and there's no in between.

[BigMacDT]

"Hey guys, our music isn't popular anymore, so we're gonna take a break until you guys demand us to return so we can make twice as much money as before. That worked for SOAD....right? ...guys?" - Disturbed

[Like40Ninjaz]

And anybody saying "insert music artist here" isnt music is just ignorant. Its all music whether you like or not. Saying something isnt music because you dont like it is beyond ridiculous.

[Charvel1030]

How I wish godsuck would go on hiatus, permenately

[Iommianity]

Like40Ninjaz wrote:

And anybody saying "insert music artist here" isnt music is just ignorant. Its all music whether you like or not. Saying something isnt music because you dont like it is beyond ridiculous.

Ever have people tell you instrumental 'MUSIC' isn't music? Or that classical isn't music, because they didn't write 'songs'? It gets worse.

[scimitar_255]

Mightning wrote:

Iommianity, i agree all the way. I hate people who bitch about how there's no good rock music anymore, because on TV they only see Justin Bieber or whatever. I could understand it 10 years ago, when i was a kid, the only way i could get my hands to some new music was through my parents, friends and the TV and radio... and still i managed to get some good music that way, and exclude a lot of shitty music. But it's ****ing 2011 now, everyone has the internet, so only lazy mother****ers have to listen to crappy radios and yack about the good old days.

This.

[strat0blaster]

Nothing is wrong with metal/hard rock. It's not dying, it's just not in popular forums, which, hey - guess what? It NEVER has been. That's part of metal's history. You want metal and hard rock that's not candy coated? Go to sh_tty clubs and see it. You're acting like it's dying, but you're just looking in the wrong place for it.

That aside, all this elitist "METAL IS _____ and nothing else!" and "METAL IS THE ONLY GOOD GENRE!" crap needs to die. A good song is a good song, and if you can't look past a genre for music that might inspire you or just be something you enjoy, you're not only insecure, but missing a lot of really good music for a really awful reason.

BigMacDT wrote:

"Hey guys, our music isn't popular anymore, so we're gonna take a break until you guys demand us to return so we can make twice as much money as before. That worked for SOAD....right? ...guys?" - Disturbed

And that was pretty hilarious.

[Zhpd2]

Sherlock_Bones wrote:

Don't blame your lack of creativity: blame the industry!

Hahaha, That's so true :P

[_Evandar_]

Slayer gets radio play too. Just saying.

[Interpolheed]

ninfan200 wrote:

last night i saw a slayer concert, the place was pretty packed, i'd say metals doing just fine

In Edmonton? My girl went to that!

And uh:
"We contributed to rock becoming really shitty and also we want more monies so we're gonna pout until we get more."

[headbang123]

So is the pheonix thing like a Harry Potter reference or what?

[hereticfive]

lol seriously?
i guess the music industry isnt showing them the same kind of love to other bands, like avenged sevenfold lol
Tons of other bands are still going, and these guys wanna stop troopering on? wow, maybe if they changed up their style and did something new for once people would give a care about them. I guess uproar last year was the turning point for them hahaha

[mferguso88]

Oh shut up, Slayer is music. I like the part where he goes "AAAAAaaaaahhh." MUSIC!

ANGEL OF DEATH!!!!

[GuitarFreak4567]

Even though I don't listen to Disturbed anymore, it still hurts to see a giant in the industry dying. Just goes to show that all of these beiber/gagga/ketshup fans are killing the music industry. I pulled my antenna out of my car because the radio is flooded with bullshit noise. Im sick of turning on a radio and flipping through the stations to hear the same exact songs over and over and over. Where is the diversity? What happened to radio stations supporting local bands?

The music INDUSTRY is dead. Music will never die. But it is quite annoying to hear these ignorant ass-hats hate on blues/rock/metal. You know the only reason? Because it isn't drilled into their damn ears 24/7.

This is my shout out to the major record labels out there. Kiss my ass! Fuck you for writing shitty music for your shitty artists to flood the radio with shitty music and making the music industry about shitty money instead of.....MUSIC!

[colsanders]

Iommianity wrote:

Honestly, in the long run, you only **** yourself over whenever you cling to the radio as a bastion of relevant music. I'm not counting on bands like Disturbed to bring me the rock, and especially not the metal, and I'm not waiting for rock's corporate masters to delegate the next big trends in music for me. People don't want to search for music anymore.

Funny enough, whenever metal has reached a peak, it's very rarely been with music that genuine metalheads listen to. It's usually been some kind of hybrid that mixes metal's aesthetics with pop-rock hooks and sensibility. I'm not here to play the 'fake metal vs. real metal' game, but the genre has always pushed forward in spite of bullshit like Disturbed and trends coming and going, and that will never change.

It's stupid to argue about metal when your reference point for the genre is energy drink festivals and whatever the metal 'press' deems relevant.

+1,000 to someone who gets it!

[TheIntruder]

No matter how much you hate it, it's still music. Deal with it

[link no1]

EvilAngel93 wrote:

And for the record, I do not like Slayer, because quite frankly, Slayer isn't music.

Retard


I'm not to bothered that they have called quits, they are just 'filler' for mine and alot of friends Ipods etc. You know the kind, it comes on at a party and it dosn't bother you, given the choice you would change it straight away because it all sounds the same.

I'm just sick of all these articles etc. around about "this musician/band thinks the music industry is collapsing"
Screw 'em. If they are all quitting because "it's collapsing" then they were probably in it for the cash anyway. I can bet that IF metal becomes more popular in the future they will suddenly come back for a paycheck and another "*SCREAM* I can talk ryth-mat-ically, ev-ry song, power-chord, this is what our traCKS CONSIST OF" album
Despite what bands that where popular one week 10 years ago for one song with a pretty good intro think, metal/hard rock is not dying, it is just developing into something else, as it allways has done. Do they really think that metal/hard rock was going to start in the 60's, develop till the 00's then stop changing alltogether?

If they are going to quit, do it, just stop with all these "collapse of the industry" storys and go settle down with your wife and kids. For the sake of people who give a crap about Disturbed etc. who belive openly everything they say stop telling them that pretty much "you have no chance in music because I don't like it's Direction therefore it is going to become worthless, get a desk job and don't even dream about doing something you love"

I don't think the scene is dying, IMO it's been at the same state of popularity for decades. I personally do not like what is MORE popular at the moment and don't belive it will stay popular (could be prooven wrong) but as far as I know, the bands I do like are selling out gigs and new bands are allways becoming more popular despite not being the most valued sub genere of metal.

To be honest though, I hope it does collapse, massivly within all generes of music from black metal to pop. It would only leave the people who actually care about the music and just see money as a bonus around. Would do some good to see everything have to start from the ground up again.

[AC0RN]

The music industry isn't dying, it is just part of the recession like everything. It is changing - moving digital and more streaming. Hard rock and metal may be dying as more and more kids are growing up with hip hop and pop while there is a lack of innovation in the old rock 'n roll. If Disturbed wants to take a break, fine by me. The obviously have a lot of anger with probably their label and people involved with the industry. They are fed up with dealing with these people while not recieving much support because they are indeed a 'metal' band. They will be back, just not in the forseeable future.

[goingnowhere21]

I've always liked Disturbed but I haven't listened to them much lately. And really, I don't get why people hate on them. Just because they listen to heavier stuff doesn't make the band suck. Part of having good taste is having taste in different types of music, not just one kind and saying everything else sucks.

I think this is more so of a money thing. If they really cared that much about metal, they would stick together through it and help keep it going strong, not just "leaving because its not popular and coming back when it is again" and reap the benefits of it.

I can understand breaks from touring but I think that's only a small part of it.

[Iommianity]

Lil Wayne is an example of hip hop.

[Shinozoku]

neversleeps84 wrote:

I can agree with the current downfall of the music industry as a whole, but the demise of hard rock and metal? There are plenty of bands from both those genres that are doing well. Do they sell 10 million CD's and have their faces plastered everywhere? No. But many of them are doing well enough to tour and make a living.

Pop bands garner more attention than rock and metal acts. It's a fact that we as rock and metal lovers may not care for, but it is still a fact. That is a weak reason for Disturbed to be going on hiatus.

True and true. And the only reason pop bands get popularity is because of tits,s blonde hair, and rehashed dance beats to lyrical themes involving sex, fornication, intercourse, and of course, tits.

[johnyguitar]

I liked Disturbed when they first appeared on the music scene, but after 10 years and their inability to progress from thier begginings I think they have simply come to the realization that they have realized all possible potential and moved on....probably not a bad idea.....

[CapnKickass]

Welcome to Paragraph Town, pop: Long Comments

[Shinozoku]

goingnowhere21 wrote:

I've always liked Disturbed but I haven't listened to them much lately. And really, I don't get why people hate on them. Just because they listen to heavier stuff doesn't make the band suck. Part of having good taste is having taste in different types of music, not just one kind and saying everything else sucks.

I think this is more so of a money thing. If they really cared that much about metal, they would stick together through it and help keep it going strong, not just "leaving because its not popular and coming back when it is again" and reap the benefits of it.

I can understand breaks from touring but I think that's only a small part of it.

Paragraphs 2 and 3 are true. People hate on disturbed because they do what AC/DC has beat to death for the past 40 years already, and that's writing the same song over and over again. How many riffs does Dan Donegan have? 4? Maybe 5 that he uses on every song of theirs that makes it to the radio?

[guarana]

I hate when people say that Pop has taken over completely. It always has. Look back on charts. It's Pop. That's what it does.

At the moment, we have "hardcore", metalcore, and pop punk. Which usually seem to be the same thing anyway...A Day To Remember. Yeck.

Anyways, my bet is on djent, heavier prog metal. Periphery and Animals As Leaders shows have been packed, and around where I live, are as common a name as Metallica in a metal conversation. It might not last long, but it can probably reach the level nu-metal got to if given a chance.

[Cannibal Koala]

dabucket wrote:

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.


Djent

THIS.

The intro riffs to Combustion is now stuck in my head. Which is a good thing.


Honestly, Who are recent metal acts that have come out of no where?

Periphery and Animals as Leaders.

They both have accessible music that not only satisfies the heavy aspects of metal, but the softer side with appealing melodies. Honestly, I think the future for metal is going to be influenced by these guys.

Metal of the future: Downtuned/ER guitars with complex rhythms and pop-type hooks. I have no idea if that's going to be a good thing.

[yukonchuck06]

Eifler121 wrote:

The kind of semi-retarded pheonix that tries to fly with one wing.

LMFAO!!!!!

[Drewblood87]

'The Demise Of Metal And Hard Rock Forced Us To Go On Hiatus'

. LMAO, who does Disturbed think they are? disturbed,staind,creed, system of a down were trendy nu metal.. its laughable that they look down on the metal scene today. i just saw a concert with megadeth and children of bodom, metallica is playing with protest the hero. the scene is doing great without disturbed.

[lvd1]

dumbest thing ever. if you think your band is good and you think your style is dead or dying thats more reason to NOT go on hiatus. unless all you want is air play (dork) and the radio aint playin it as much.

[Slash181]

They're on about the fact the music industry is breaking down because of selfish twats who want free albums, this n that. how can bands go touring and produce anything if they're not getting any money from this. put two n two together.... just like company's in recessions your favorite band will disappear just like them.

[lvd1]

go see black label society or sevendust. places are jam packed for metal. big stadium type places.

[mikkoyay]

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Djent

Amen to this.

[Bridge_H]

They're stopping because it's not as profitable as it used to be? Seriously?

[Brendan.Clace]

Where did slayer come into this conversation?

This comment section is hilarious. I'm in tears I'm laughing so hard!

[lvd1]

Slash181 wrote:

They're on about the fact the music industry is breaking down because of selfish twats who want free albums, this n that. how can bands go touring and produce anything if they're not getting any money from this. put two n two together.... just like company's in recessions your favorite band will disappear just like them.

your screen name reps my fav musician ever. dont dissapoint me with this post. metallica didnt make any money until 3/4 of the way through touring for ride the lightning. real bands press on and get their stuff out there. most $ is made touring and merchandise anyway, generate you own dough by touring and use the internet. record companies are gonna be almost unnecessary soon.

[Jacksonplayr100]

slayer1o00 wrote:

Any fan of good metal will tell you that Disturbed IS the 'demise' of good music. Who do they think they are saying they're too good for the shit music industry? THEY'RE PART OF IT! They're a radio band for christ's sake. The majority of their fans are just douchetards who think that few "ooohhwahahahah"s are really brutal, and makes them 'want to fight'. These same people also have Lil' Wayne's entire discography on their iPods.

Exactly

[AiCPearlJam]

Well if **** band Disturbed thinks they are going on hiatus because their genre is "collapsing" then they obviously have no confidence on the music they sell to "revive" the genre. Just as I suspected too, Disturbed's music is terrible generic rock just as much as Godsmack, Staind, Nickleback is. Pretty much the AC/DC of now-a-days (I'm on the highway to hell, with hell's bells, because rock n'roll is noise pollution and I'm back in black and dirty deeds are done dirt cheap when EVERY SONG SOUNDS THE SAME!)

[Caboose911]

Is every article on UG a flamewar?

[Oreosmith]

Okay guys, seriously? Music is Music. it's anything that pleases your ears. Personally, I don't like Slayer, they have talent but I don't like them. But why are they even in a Disturbed article?.. Lil Wayne dude, stop trolling. Draiman, you're an idiot. Shut up and take your break. Sorry you're style is losing popularity. Disturbed is talented, and I am a fan, but not avid. I do think their stuff has the same energy, but it is a lot of filler, but they are good radio music for when you're just driving. at the Lil Wayne dude..I have so much different music on my iPod..I range from Electro-pop like LIGHTS to -core subgenres like Job for a Cowboy and what not.. I'm glad that Disturbed is taking a break, I'll admit they need it, maybe they'll grow too, and change their style. They need it. Music is constantly evolving, and right now Pop and electronic is raging because that's just where society is, in the technology age. Draiman shouldn't blame others for the demise of a genre they came into after like 10 years.. It's like hating on Metallica for changing it up. They changed it up and they manage to stay popular. From 80s metal to newer rock-metal. 80s metal will almost always reign. Sorry for Disturbed not being able to stay in Nu-Metal or Rock or Heavy Metal or wherever they stand in their style. But really..The people on here are somewhat ignorant. You can troll me all you want, you're allowed to have your opinions and I can have mine.

[wjd329]

Well I'll let you Slayer worshippers battle this one out. However, I AM going to clarify a few things. First off, don't tell me I "don't understand" metal or anything pertaining to metal. I was probably listening to music that would scare Christ off the cross while you were still swinging around in your fathers nut sack. Second, Alice In Chains is only considered "grunge" by ****ing retards who for whatever reason have a hard time categorizing a rock band. Grunge is a street term. It means nothing in regards to music. Just because a band came from Seattle and it happened to be during the explosion of Nirvana does NOT mean it's "grunge." When asked if Layne Staley considered his music grunge his response was this..."well, I'd consider your underwear grunge, and yeah my mind is a little dirty, but my music, nope, that's just plain old hard rock. Love it or hate it, it's here and in your face and it'll kick the shit outta whatever pussy bands your listening to nowadays." Go ahead people, make a note of that.

[lvd1]

Jon_J wrote:

Shouldn't the headline read:

Disturbed: 'We are the demise Of Metal And Hard Rock and have forced ourselves into hiatus before we drag down the whole genre with us. *weird gorilla noises*'

last sentence is the funniest thing on here!! holy shit, i almost choked and pissed my pants at the same time.

[Amaseng]

Oh look, it's this guy again!

[Oreosmith]

Amaseng wrote:

Oh look, it's this guy again!

+1

[kmaster 1337]

I'll just listen to Daydream Nation, anyways. A big band I don't even like goes away, boo hoo.

[ShadesOfNight]

Jesus I hate metal fans. I really do. Big fan of the music, but I'd associate with neo nazis and homeless junkies because I'd get more of a coherent and open minded discussion out of them.
90% didn't even read the article, and I'll bet at least half of those people didn't even read the title, just came to write shit in the comments. There was no mention anywhere from the band that metal/rock had anything at all to do with the hiatus. That's UG being idiots with the titles again. The music industry has tipped itself on it's ass in recent years.
The guy up there ^ ^ citing Metallic and RTL; how much do you think todays industry is the same as it was 25-30 years ago? 99% different, I assure you. And it's changing yet further. If you don't want to change up your sound, the foreseeable future isn't going to be a friendly place for you and for a band that has pretty much relentlessly toured since their conception, an indefinite hiatus to get back to a normal life is something I wouldn't think twice about. It's a ****ing stressful and tiring life, it's not all cheap drugs, endless sex and parties.

[Slaytan666]

Iommianity wrote:

Lil Wayne is an example of hip hop.

Yes, just a very poor one

theblackwell wrote:

Slayer sucks.
Everyone on here trying to make a valid point = stupid.
Who gives a shit what everyone likes. If they like the pop/rap music, fine, let them retard themselves. Who cares.

So why would you even comment if you care so little?
And pi**ing on Slayer's not gonna make Disturbed sound better. Yeah, Disturbed is more accessible, but they keep re-hashing the same stuff. "Asylum" sounds just like "10,000 fists". Slayer may not appeal to your personal tastes, but at least they didn't go running for shelter when metal was in a slump.

[SkaryGary]

disturbed still gets air play and still sells out arenas so why are they taking a break? cuz the music industry is collapsing! why spend time effort and money on writing an album when nobody buys albums anymore? its smart to take a break and see what happens in the world of music. plus they have been touring nonstop for 11 years they deserve a break

[Oreosmith]

SkaryGary wrote:

disturbed still gets air play and still sells out arenas so why are they taking a break? cuz the music industry is collapsing! why spend time effort and money on writing an album when nobody buys albums anymore? its smart to take a break and see what happens in the world of music. plus they have been touring nonstop for 11 years they deserve a break

+1, besides "collapse of the music industry". It's not collapsing, it's just changing to fit this era's style. We can't do anything about that besides stay true to what we love, but I do agree with you on everything else

[fretsofthebeast]

no, i think they need to fvcking suck it up. Metal has never realy been in a "slump state" or whatever you want to call it... metal isnt about how popular youare... metal is about making your music, if people end up likeing it, its a bonus.... no one plays metal thinking they will make more money than anyone else in the music industry. And since the lead singer from disturbed lashed out at Lemmy for collecting nazi suits, helmets and whatnot... i lost a lot of respect for these douchebags....

[ashcook123]

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

Djent

+100000

[fretsofthebeast]

so yes, i am going to be a happy camper throughout their hiatus... but for some reason.... i still think they are going to plaque the UG newsfeed

[shredder3386]

Caboose911 wrote:

Is every article on UG a flamewar?

Yes, welcome to the party

[mike1990]

I think they need to step up and admit that they and bands like them, are partially the reason for this downfall. I mean they did hit #1 with their last album, how is that a big downfall for them? If you can still sell albums, who cares what the rest of the genre is doing. Isnt being a big time musician all about making as much money as possible? I do believe bands like Disturbed and other bands like them are responsible for the downfall of hard rock and metal along with other bands of the genre. There just arent a ton of really good hard rock or metal bands out there these days that didnt come from the 80s 90s or before.

[Oreosmith]

shredder3386 wrote:

Caboose911 wrote:

Is every article on UG a flamewar?

Yes, welcome to the party

+100000

[Scourge441]

Really, guys? Cut the shit. This whole "Disturbed isn't music!" "No, Slayer isn't music!" BS is going to stop now.

I'm gonna start going through and deleting comments, and anyone who wants to keep this up is gonna get warned.

[TheHawkdaddy]

It's called the Telecommunications act. Its the same system that gave you a career, its the same reason you won't get new exciting music on the radio.

Hey if you are so upset with the state of modern rock, why don't you drop the angry bald 40 year old act and YOU do something new. If you aren't trying anything different you cant call out everyone else for being the same.

[Woffelz]

Um surely if they are going on hiatus, metal and rock will be dying even more?

[Oreosmith]

 Scourge441  wrote:

Really, guys? Cut the shit. This whole "Disturbed isn't music!" "No, Slayer isn't music!" BS is going to stop now.

I'm gonna start going through and deleting comments, and anyone who wants to keep this up is gonna get warned.

Leave it to the man, man. No but seriously, please, do it!

[T-Unit33]

I honestly don't care too much if the music industry collapses. The music industry is mostly made up of rap/pop artists, and most of the good metal bands aren't part of major record labels, unless you include Roadrunner, which really isn't that big and mostly supports Heavier bands anyway. If the industry collapses, does anyone seriously doubt that Metallica won't be able to release an album without a major labels backing? They've been going 30 years now and still sell out every show they have ever played. Heavy music will always endure, music industry or not. Pop music may be "popular," but the music's life span is short. A good metal group is the opposite. If they get a following of fans, more than likely they will keep most of them for years to come. The music industry might collapse, but I still have no doubt that us metal fans will never miss out on our heavy music!

[wjd329]

Believe me when I say my mind is pretty open and I've seen Meshuggah twice and they don't do a damn thing for me. Much respect to the "technical" aspect of what they do (if that's your thing) but it's def not mine. I like music I can "feel." I don't feel any of that kinda stuff and quite honestly my opinion of those who do belong in the mosh pit with the rest of the retards who are clearly only at a concert to bump into other boys with no shirts on rather than actually watching the band perform. You can do that shit in your living room! Why waste money on a ticket. Call your bump buddies and make a night of that shit

[Anarchy_Ant]

mikkoyay wrote:

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Djent

+ 9001

Amen to this.

[Anarchy_Ant]

Managed to pwn my own comment. You get the djist.

[blommen]

Sounds like they have a bunch of internal issues, but don't want to admit it so they just blame the industry instead.

[MegaSteelMaiden]

Ironically Disturbed isn't metal. Only the singer is good

[lev_1028]

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

Djent

"Djent" is a f***ing sad excuse for music.

[guitarist41]

I will never get down with the sickness, so I don't care.

[grahamjanz]

Rock and roll will never die!! Maybe the industry (which means free music for all and better quality music because the musicians have to work harder to promote themselves) but not the music.

[BruceMacD]

This reasoning is so weak, music will never die, the industry is just changing. It also makes the band seem very vain, as if they think they were metal's last hope.

[Salvo416]

Todays music is pretty much at a sad state.. come on! I mean we have all these rock musicians putting out great songs and what beats them out? Party Rock s--- from LMFAO as well as all this taco and burrito crap from Pitbull and Enrique. (excuse me for being a little racist.. I wanted to make a south park reference. haha)

[HarrySound]

The band is good but they sound like themselves i'm glad they are gone.
Maybe they will return and have an excuse to stop using the same damn notes!!!
Jeez....

[Root Beer]

mrandyk wrote:

Nothing great has come out the last 15 years, you guys are part of that lackluster era.

So Tool, Radiohead, QOTSA, The Decemberists, and Porcupine Tree all suck.

[WayneACB]

This is probably good for disturbed anyway, every song they come out with now sound like they're all off the same album. They're should just combine the last 3 albums or something. =P

[Scourge441]

Anywho, now that I've removed some of the mouthbreathing and idiocy in these comments, I'd thought I'd make a serious reply.

I am a fan of underground/extreme metal. That scene has arguably never been stronger, as the past few years have seen a slew of quality releases. Yes, a vast majority of these good releases have been stuff that's in the old-school revivalist trend (not so much the retro-thrash scene, but the old-school death metal revival is producing a lot of quality stuff), but you've also seen bands like Cormorant, Ludicra (RIP), and Ulcerate who are doing their own unique things.

Disturbed, meanwhile, have never appealed to the underground metal scene. They started off as a nu-metal band and gradually turned more towards typical radio hard rock with a bit of a metal/nu-metal tinge to it. And yes, the radio hard rock scene has fallen off a cliff in recent years. Outside of bands like Shinedown and Nickelback who have hits cross over to Top 40 radio, the late 90's/early 00's style of hard rock doesn't have the scene it used to.

Staind are coming out with a new album this year; how many of you actually care? How many of you liked Staind back in the day but don't feel the urge to listen to Break the Cycle anymore?

These are bands who, with the right support, could fill large venues 7-10 years ago. Good luck pulling that off now.

Disturbed are actually one of the bands to maintain consistent popularity, but even so, a large chunk of the scene has moved on to other things. Some of them caught onto the emo/metalcore craze that took over for nu-metal, and are either still there or have moved onto other things from there. Some of them have moved on to indie rock.

While I don't know what kind of crowds they get at shows, or how their album sales are, or how much they get paid in royalties/for concerts, I can see why Disturbed would take a break here.

[wjd329]

The ONLY reason the music industry is collapsing is this...no one buys records anymore. The music is still being made and it's still out there. The only difference is, you might not here all the shit that your spoonfed on the radio anymore. You might actually have to dig for it. Which I rather enjoy doing quite honestly. I hate listening to the radio trying to find a diamond in the rough. Not to mention, with the Internet the way it is I can put my own music out there for the world to hear if they so choose, without the pressure and added bullshit of a label telling me what to do. Sounds like a musical revelation to me. I'm sure it sucks for all you manufactured carbon copy bands out there, but it's about time you picked up an oar and started rowing with the rest of us! Less and less spoonfed commercialized crap...let's leave that for Lady Gaga and Justin Beiber. The rest of us can relish in the fact that people sought OUR music out because they wanted to hear it. THOSE would be the kinda fans I want.

[qrEE]

All of the people that REFUSE to explore the vast genre that is metal are the people who SEE it as a downfall and WANT it to be a downfall, and are accidentally MAKING it a downfall.

Metal isn't dying. Just because popular metal acts suck (which they did back then if you remember hair metal), and just because the industry sucks, does NOT mean that metal is dying. That's what people say who don't like Death Metal or underground Thrash Metal, two genres that are still well established and very unlikely to go away.

It's like me looking at the news and saying the world is dying... you know, because the NEWS is the best source, which in reality hasn't been that way since William Randolph Hearst invented Yellow Journalism.

There is no "dying" in any form of music other than the trendy genres that are only a gimmick, like Deathcore and Emo, which Emo is already on it's last legs, and Deathcore is well on it's way to being totally forgotten.

[The_Seventh_Sin]

Iommianity wrote:

Lil Wayne is an example of hip hop.

+1

[OctoberWind]

Wait, people don't make music just to make music anymore?

[Slayton101]

Uh.... ya let's ignore the shitty economy and blame the music...

[reignofrock]

I like Disturbed... but this is idiotic. The decline? I don't know, I find metal is doing just fine. It's just suffering a bit commercially, like every other genre. Besides, not like Disturbed is doing anything to help that. Their last album IMHO was their worst. What a load of crap... Then again, it took me forever to get into Indestructible, but that's probably because my tastes have moved on to bigger, and better metal bands as of late.

[JordanDH]

JimBonJovi wrote:

Pop and Hip Hop have overtaken. I also believe that currently the music scene in general is overpopulated with many whom think their musicians but aren't and still garner thousands of fans. I applaud Disturbed for taking a break. I do hope that all this rubbish music dies down eventually just like it did in the early 90's and then where Rock was at the forefront of it all.

I'm pretty sure pop's always been ahead of metal in terms of popularity. Rock was at the forefront of rock in the early 90's. But there was still pop music. There was bad music in the early 90's and there was good music. Take off your rose tinted lenses and be quiet please.

[SoundwaveEater]

BruceMacD wrote:

This reasoning is so weak, music will never die, the industry is just changing. It also makes the band seem very vain, as if they think they were metal's last hope.

I agree, there's some great changes going on out there right now. Anyone else following Animals as Leaders or Intronaut? Baroness? Chimp Spanner too, a lot of peripheral artists to these guys seem to be doing some great stuff with music.

T-Unit33 wrote:

I honestly don't care too much if the music industry collapses. The music industry is mostly made up of rap/pop artists, and most of the good metal bands aren't part of major record labels, unless you include Roadrunner, which really isn't that big and mostly supports Heavier bands anyway. If the industry collapses, does anyone seriously doubt that Metallica won't be able to release an album without a major labels backing? They've been going 30 years now and still sell out every show they have ever played. Heavy music will always endure, music industry or not. Pop music may be "popular," but the music's life span is short. A good metal group is the opposite. If they get a following of fans, more than likely they will keep most of them for years to come. The music industry might collapse, but I still have no doubt that us metal fans will never miss out on our heavy music!

+1 to this one too, metal just keeps going.

[mark3777]

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

Djent

I hope you aren't serious. On topic, it seems every time a band says metal is dead or whatever is only because they can't create anything anymore. If anything metal is still on the rise. many underground metal bands have gained a strong following and are playing bigger shows around the world. Metal is far from dead.

[FearOfTheDuck]

No, the demise of their popularity is the reason.

[Salvo416]

 Scourge441  wrote:

Anywho, now that I've removed some of the mouthbreathing and idiocy in these comments, I'd thought I'd make a serious reply.

I am a fan of underground/extreme metal. That scene has arguably never been stronger, as the past few years have seen a slew of quality releases. Yes, a vast majority of these good releases have been stuff that's in the old-school revivalist trend (not so much the retro-thrash scene, but the old-school death metal revival is producing a lot of quality stuff), but you've also seen bands like Cormorant, Ludicra (RIP), and Ulcerate who are doing their own unique things.

Disturbed, meanwhile, have never appealed to the underground metal scene. They started off as a nu-metal band and gradually turned more towards typical radio hard rock with a bit of a metal/nu-metal tinge to it. And yes, the radio hard rock scene has fallen off a cliff in recent years. Outside of bands like Shinedown and Nickelback who have hits cross over to Top 40 radio, the late 90's/early 00's style of hard rock doesn't have the scene it used to.

Staind are coming out with a new album this year; how many of you actually care? How many of you liked Staind back in the day but don't feel the urge to listen to Break the Cycle anymore?

These are bands who, with the right support, could fill large venues 7-10 years ago. Good luck pulling that off now.

Disturbed are actually one of the bands to maintain consistent popularity, but even so, a large chunk of the scene has moved on to other things. Some of them caught onto the emo/metalcore craze that took over for nu-metal, and are either still there or have moved onto other things from there. Some of them have moved on to indie rock.

While I don't know what kind of crowds they get at shows, or how their album sales are, or how much they get paid in royalties/for concerts, I can see why Disturbed would take a break here.

THIS! I'm glad someone brought up Staind in the reply of heavy music. Their new single is the best song they've put out in 8 years!

I don't think rock is in a bad state at all.. I'm enjoying a lot of todays rock.. theres just too much dance and party music crap in the airwaves.

[BENDO789]

JimBonJovi wrote:

Pop and Hip Hop have overtaken. I also believe that currently the music scene in general is overpopulated with many whom think their musicians but aren't and still garner thousands of fans. I applaud Disturbed for taking a break. I do hope that all this rubbish music dies down eventually just like it did in the early 90's and then where Rock was at the forefront of it all.

How does them taking a break change anything? Surely it will just make rock and metal even less popular?

Saying that I hate Disturbed. I also think that this 'rock is dead' stuff is a load of crap. We have instant access to any music we like these days, through youtube and grooveshark etc. It doesn't matter what's in the charts just listen to whatever you want. There are plenty of good bands out there.

[CaliforniaKid]

They made their money and grew tired of the grind. Period.
It may be making music... but its still a JOB.

[kurtshapedbox]

Metal is doing just fine, but hard rock not so much. There's just a special breed of heavy radio butt-rock that's been de-evolving from nu-metal for the last 10 years. There are a million bands that just copy one another for safe guaranteed alt. rock radio-play (i.e. Disturbed, Cold, Trapt, Crossfade, Red, etc.) and even simple minded children aren't interested in throwing their money at them anymore. These bands by and large tend to ignore the idea of music as an art form and legitimate means of self-expression, and as the money leaves this style of music so will these bands interests in playing it.

[Vinyl Countdown]

The demise of metal and hard rock? Bit of an extreme claim really

[Xanron]

I'm glad they're on hiatus, they're not that good. Rock and Metal nowadays is played out. There are no good rock bands and definitely no good metal bands. Over the last 2-3 years the amount of metal and rock has slowly dwindled from my playlist.

[EspTro]

Metal is freaking dead. go on the street and start a damn survey and you will see for yourself.

[Chronologo]

Go listen to european metal, that's where's at. If Disturbed goes into hiatus means they don't have the passion for the music, they were always kind of mainstream and of course the mainstream media is always moving and changing, if they couldn't appeal to a more "real" (and it's on brackets, well you know what I mean) crowd is their problem and their incapacity to produce something interesting, I like about 3 o 4 songs of this band and believe me they almost sound the same.

[andyscoot]

Not metal, so they can't blame it for anything. Shit band, no thanks.

[ThrashUnleashed]

Disturbed is pretty much LEADING the survival of Heavy Metal. Thrash is doing fine, Death is coming back, Black is okay... but basic heavy metal needs to do something drastic.

[Jimmypageclone]

Metal is pretty much dead in America. If you want to make it as a metal band you need to go to Europe.

[EpsilonJSTC]

I say finish off the music industry. So long and good riddance.

[dopelope]

MegaSteelMaiden wrote:

Ironically Disturbed isn't metal. Only the singer is good

Yikes! The singer is the worst part of the band if you ask me. Their guitarist is good though.

[Abacus11]

Haha... this guy sounds pretty desperate. Disturbed hasn't been relevant in 10 years. Heavy music is doing fine... it's just that no one cares about Disturbed anymore because they were always horrible and aren't able to ride the nu metal fad anymore like they could in '01. Pathetic.

[quackerofquack]

we need a new fall of troy....

[EpiExplorer]

EspTro wrote:

Metal is freaking dead. go on the street and start a damn survey and you will see for yourself.

Maybe in the public American eye, but in mainland europe, especially the northern bits, its more popular than actual pop music.

[stndrdprcdre]

I think they're trying to employ the Slipknot method of marketing....just saying a bunch of wishy-washy, woe-is-me bull**** and hope to keep people on the line. I don't know that it worked for Slipknot, but I'm pretty damn sure it's not working for these guys. Cash in, call it a day, and disappear into oblivion.

[FlyingPirahna]

This is basically a case of "we aren't making enough money". No true artist would quit just because their genre isn't the biggest one in the world.

[shredder3386]

The title is backwards. It should read "The Existence of Disturbed Has Forced Metal and Hard Rock to Go On Hiatus"

[iljh]

This is the most rediculous and hilarious comment section I've read in ages!!! Oh my god SLAYER?!?!?! How did they get dragged into this? I love how 90% are haters xD I'm in tears from laughing.

[csrogers87]

Hey Guys! remember Beavis and Butthead? i used to love how they put down shitty bands and popular music! why cant they still sit on a couch looking at the tv, to let the music companies know how bad their songlists and fads are! remember headbangers ball? where is that kind of underground metal music? im not talking about mtv2. the original mtv! mtv is the reason music is devolving into mediocre generic pop/rap and sampled riffs and lyrical BS now. Disturbed need a break. Remember when you actually had to buy a cd or casette...or hell i remember looking though my dads old record collection. to me That is music. appreciating the hard work that was put into an entire album ....not singles!

[missmastermind]

FlyingPirahna :
This is basically a case of "we aren't making enough money". No true artist would quit just because their genre isn't the biggest one in the world.

Hear, hear. If you love what you do, keep at it. I mean, it's not like they haven't been a touring, record-making band for years. Oh no, we still sound the same and it's working against us! Gimme a break... Maybe they'll come back sounding different *le gasp*

[Mantiss]

Yea we only made $80k at our last show so I guess it's not worth getting our fat asses off our diamond encrusted couch to go play another gig until everyone starts begging to swing on our nuts again. Must be tough.

[Gibson_SG_uzr55]

Well at least they plan on reuniting eventually, thats good news. They could definitely use a break for a couple years and come back with fresh ideas.

[drooce]

Really? it's not because their fans aren't fans anymore because every album sounds the same? are you sure? ...you might want to look into that...

[Anchr]

No, they quit because their motivation and originality is dead for ages. I did not shed a tear reading this. I shed a smile though

[drooce]

Anchr :
No, they quit because their motivation and originality is dead for ages. I did not shed a tear reading this. I shed a smile though

+1

[ProgFripp74]

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

Djent

^^^ It's only just gained a name recently but this genre has been around for a bit and it's basically the underground genre for the next decade.

However, it will undoubtedly be saturated with crapper bands in the next few years, so sad

[Denjario]

Disturbed saying Metal is dead is like Green Day saying punk is dead. It's hard to believe it coming from someone who was never part of the genre, no matter how hard they attempt to assert that as fact.

If a real Metal Band (Let's just say Black Sabbath for shits sakes) were to say Metal was dead, I'd still have trouble believing them. I hear new and great metal bands every day through the internet.

The vastness of the music scene being shrunk into easily traceable elements is what is killing the industry that survived entirely on its ability to make the music scarce. Now that the scarcity of all this music is being dissolved, the music industry no longer has a monopoly on distribution. We can now purchase excellent tunes from sources other than the record companies (bandcamp, iTunes, etc.) and they're hurting.

Since this is happening, all these bands that depended on these dying dinosaurs of the industry are scrambling to make themselves a scarce product. But it's hard to do so when you've saturated your market with your product rather than making it difficult to come by and more valuable to purchase. Disturbed has only been "dropping plates" and not making anything really "worth buying" for the past decade. There's only so long you can survive on album sales and tours. Especially when audiences are getting tired of you making the same album over and over again.

Disturbed, the metal scene isn't dead. Just your originality. Your value is determined soley by the worth you generate for yourself. If you can only record albums that sound the same, people aren't going to buy them and less and less folks are going to go to your shows. Make something worth buying and people will buy it.

Adapt or Die.

[Soadmlo]

Iommianity wrote:

Lil Wayne is an example of hip hop.

Yep, just like Slipknot is an example of every kind of metal :]

[crazysam23_Atax]

What a croc. They just don't have any good excuse and don't have the balls to say, "We're tired. We wanna take a break."

[jesse1994]

Let the music industry collapse, and we shall rise out of the ashes and build a new industry, one better than before

[TheFly_1990]

p_a_morgan wrote:

"Uhloppa doe logga digga dee swiggy die! Uhlippa day doggy WEE DEE SHY!" -Every Disturbed Song.

Gotta say, this had me in pieces!

[jannick]

GOD I hope Star Wars: The Old Republic will be out soon. can't wait!

[Rokai]

DDDDD: Nooooo

[VinnyChinny]

dabucket wrote:

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.


Djent

THIS.

What he said!

[js81221]

Music is music. Which ever type someone likes is in the eye of the beholder. Think about metal and hard rock 20 years ago. 10 years. And now. Does of really seem like it has diminished at all?

We now have award shows (i.e. golden god awards) magazines (I.e. Revolver, metal hammer) and countless other metal areas-of-popularity. We are a growing breed, influencing more and more bands to create sweet, sweet heavy music that we all love.

If anything is headed down the drain, it's physical record sales to digital downloads. However upsetting, that, my friends, is practically an inevitability.

[Tiago Sa]

Their music is pop rock. How can it not be popular? I'm sure many MANY more people will know Stricken or whatever (what uninspired drivel of a title) than they will know In The Presence of Enemies or Metropolis Part 1.

[Zeppelin Addict]

Pff.. Excuses. Nobody forced you to do anything, you're grown men. If hard rock and metal is in its so called 'demise' then do your part as a self-proclaimed important act to the styles and bring them the f*ck back. All this tells me is that they're in it for the money. If they think saving themselves for a few years until their music becomes popular and worth touring again is the way to go they should just never come back. Tour your music for your fans, write a new album for your fans. They made you what you are. Idiots.

[mark3777]

jannick wrote:

GOD I hope Star Wars: The Old Republic will be out soon. can't wait!

yeah dude!!

[explosionate]

That's retarded. They have the money and fans to bypass the record companies and go into whatever media they want. This reminds me of when Dethklok lost their manager for a while; they didn't know shit about supporting themselves.

[K!!LsWiTcH]

To me this is like they won a ton of money in Vegas and they're quitting while they're ahead. Lame.

[DSG3002]

That's even stupider than if they were having inner-band problems. They're going on hiatus because they think less people like metal in general and that the music industry is collapsing?

If they had any brains or real motivation to continue then they'd just continue without a label and make their own touring dates on their on. They don't need the industry to keep making music, and the fact that they're pretty much saying they need that kind of crutch is pathetic.

Never liked Disturbed to begin with, now I dislike them even more because I can't even respect their values.

[Caboose911]

I knew I had a good reason for never reading the comments. Only the article.

All that matters is that I thought it was interesting. Doesn't make sense to come here and trash the band just because Slayer is better?

Slayer and Disturbed are completely different genres therefore cannot be compared...

[Slaytan666]

Adding to the problem is not the solution, pal. ^^

[Slaytan666]

I wasn't pointing at caboose, he has a good point. Apologies for the triple post

[KingKrisKhan]

Great, **** off, Disturbed. Make more space for Mastodon and Gojira.

Also, people hating on Slayer for no reason makes me laugh. You seriously think Slayer is some hardcore stuff with no sense to it? You haven't even gone past the outer shell of it, obviously. Slayer may have been the hardest shit back then, but they're really docile when compared to the real sick shit people come up with these days. Listen to some Reign In Blood and Seasons In The Abyss and then tell me it's just noise you ignorant turd.

[lister_fiend]

I didn't know Disturbed was considered metal.

[rockstaralex24]

Wow, so one of the most popular and successful hard Rock/Metal acts of today is complaining that they arn't popular enough so they quit?!?!?!?!


I know if my band was in their shoes we'd be cherishing our blessed black souls!!!!

[Loki_37]

scithe37 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.


10's post hardcore/metalcore.
*shoots self*

Please. God. No.

[clw550235]

Ah look at all the people here childishly debating over what should be considered music, what should be considered metal, whether the music industry is on the verge of collapsing and whatnot.

Seriously, it's all just music. Claiming something isn't music just because you don't like it is childish. Also, the music industry? Who cares? Go listen to whatever you want. When one band goes on a hiatus all these people complain? Here's an idea: Stop complaining and just go listen to music. We have decades and decades of music to you listen to. I'm sure you people can find something.

[Mazzakazza]

I've got to say, this just sounds like Disturbed weren't selling enough, and are now extremely butthurt.

[WestOfTheSun]

this news is disturbing.

[JSmith38]

ninfan200 wrote:

last night i saw a slayer concert, the place was pretty packed, i'd say metals doing just fine

I was thinking the same thing and I didn't even see Slayer last night. You lucky bastard.

[afortuneinlies]

metal is dying? that's funny, I think the radio is dying, draiman. Those two things aren't similar. Maybe Butt Metal is dying. let's see. Gojira, Opeth, Protest the Hero, Revocation, Septic Flesh, Lamb of God, Cynic, Mastodon. Metal is doing as well as its ever been doing.

[noisewall11]

scithe37 wrote:

10's post hardcore/metalcore.
*shoots self*

lol. but nah. i'd say that s*** was like was the later part of "00'"(like 2006). i personally think that stuff will stay "underground", even as vapid and repetitive the core genres are(don't deny it, pretty much every band like that sounds the same)

[afortuneinlies]

Also, the music industry dying doesn't mean music is dying, and personally I don't think the music industry is dying its evolving into a better format, where the artists can cut out all the middlemen and distribute, manufacture, promote and record all of their own merchandise. Music is improving. Change is good.

[PeenieMcGee303]

OO-WAHAHA!

[RUSTDOGG666]

I think what Disturbed is doing is what most bands do after they're around for a while. You get a band going, get popular, tour, release albums, get a fan base. Then after that you take a break and make up some excuse to not be on the road or record new music for a while. Then after some time has passed and your fans have missed you and they get that missing feeling, they come back with a new record, new music, and back out touring again. I give them til 2012 or 2013 and I'm sure we will hear from them again. They're musicians. They will miss being out on the road and in the spotlight again. When they do they will come back again and more people will probably end up showing up to their concerts and they'll gain a bigger fan base than what they had before. Then they'll just keep on going writing, touring, and recording songs. I think it's just the same repeat marketing gimmick that just about every band does. Nothing new here.

[6StringBlazer]

Danjo's Guitar wrote:

I think in 10, 20, 30 years, we'll be able to look back and just see the good bands that are around now, even if we can't see them currently. Yes pop does seem to own the markets, but there has always been awful pop music, and it never lasts. How many people still listen to 80's pop? And how many people still listen to 80's rock? Enough said. But I do think we're overdue for a music revolution.

Ive really never thought of it like that. That actually kind of cheered me up a bit. Its kind of frustrating that the mainstream only sends out shit and people love it.

[JunKDepot]

Don't blame the record industry for the fact that you make boring music Mr. Draiman, you just making boring music.

[RylanThePotato]

GibsonMan321 wrote:

That's total bullshit. Disturbed gets played on the radio constantly and are arguable the biggest modern "metal" (and that's pushing it) band out there.

this. Didn't they get nominated for like half the crap at the Golden God Awards?

[Eifler121]

Oreosmith wrote:

shredder3386 wrote:

Caboose911 wrote:

Is every article on UG a flamewar?

Yes, welcome to the party

+100000

Welcome to the internet

[TheBrownPenguin]

August Burns Red's newest CD topped out at 11 on the billboard top 200. That's pretty unheard of for metalcore. If Disturbed is sick of playing the same old music than let them quit

[rmp0012002]

Bands are saying rock and metal and dead and the industry is falling apart because they can't just sit on their asses anymore and have the checks roll in. Musicians have gotten lazy, get your ass out on the road and earn your money. Bands that constantly make good music and know what their fans want aren't complaining.

[rebornmaster9]

i think they can just stay away forever, no one likes them and i'm sure they know it

[Dead4422]

The demise of metal? Really? Metal is alive and well and it will always remain as such. I wouldn't even call this shitty band metal. Hope this "hiatus" is permanent. Assholes.

[ak7]

headbang123 wrote:

So is the pheonix thing like a Harry Potter reference or what?

The phoenix has been a part of mythology for many different cultures long before Harry Potter.

[MT_Obsidian]

Jon_J wrote:

Shouldn't the headline read:

Disturbed: 'We are the demise Of Metal And Hard Rock and have forced ourselves into hiatus before we drag down the whole genre with us. *weird gorilla noises*'

Honest to God, this is the funniest thing I have ever read on UG. I nearly peed myself.

[metalme31]

I lost a lot of respect for Disturbed after reading that. Way to show you have balls guys. Hide during this dire time this genre us misfits love needs bands like you the most.

[83cuddy]

Pardon my spelling error.

[ak7]

wjd329 wrote:

Believe me when I say my mind is pretty open and I've seen Meshuggah twice and they don't do a damn thing for me. Much respect to the "technical" aspect of what they do (if that's your thing) but it's def not mine. I like music I can "feel." I don't feel any of that kinda stuff and quite honestly my opinion of those who do belong in the mosh pit with the rest of the retards who are clearly only at a concert to bump into other boys with no shirts on rather than actually watching the band perform. You can do that shit in your living room! Why waste money on a ticket. Call your bump buddies and make a night of that shit

"I'm very open minded...but everyone who enjoys music that I don't is a retard."

[craigm1995]

basically what he is trying to say is if they make a new album there not gonna make lots of money and its all about the money not the music anymore

[ninfan200]

JSmith38 wrote:

ninfan200 wrote:

last night i saw a slayer concert, the place was pretty packed, i'd say metals doing just fine



I was thinking the same thing and I didn't even see Slayer last night. You lucky bastard.

to make it even better i was paid to see slayer, i work at the venue they played at

[83cuddy]

Talkin 'bout "The demise of matel and hard rock" and they've been contributing to said demise for some years now... Honestly, some people have no sense of irony...

[Kill-Em-All]

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

exactly this, its sad they broke up cos they r awesome but im looking forward to see what is coming next

[RequiemofDemons]

Just saw Slayer and Zombie last night....didnt look like the metal community was hurting at allll....of course its going to collapse if bands keep pussying out and going on hiatus

[hardrocker64]

guess they just arent making money touring cuz people aint going to the shows. sounds like a personal problem to me.

Dylan_Guitar93 wrote:

Dylan_Guitar93 wrote:

So cause the whole Heavy metal/Hard rock genre isn't really popular or working for them right now they give out? What the ****

*give up

[iup788]

How would the demise of metal/hard rock have any effect on them?

They aren't real metal...

[freebeat]

When I first heard them, I was like "Woah, awesome!" Then the next song I heard, I wondered why they only changed the words.....I've wondered that for 10 long years

[dmc22tx]

Agreed.

pile645 wrote:

Well, on the upside, when they come back maybe they wont release the same album for the fourth time in a row

[slappadabass666]

dude who karez disturbed iznt even all tht great live any wayz so who karez y r we worried about the new age pop hip hop and rap taking over all it meanz iz all the rocker metal headz out there r tht much better bekuz they havent fell victim 2 all the musik out there 2 day so just chill

[Teh Skisgaars]

Well good thing prog is flourishing. and i'm not talking about dream theater - as much of a fan as i am, they hit their prime years ago - im talking about the porcupine trees and the opeths and anything steven wilson touches

[leadg]

there is a huge underground that is absolutely brilliant. Haven't liked disturbed in several years and he just added another reason for me not too. Tosin Abasi has more talent in his right pinky than their entire band.

[vIsIbleNoIsE]

bahaha bold words

[sheppo]

i think this is just a ploy to keep interest in the band.

[RylanThePotato]

the "underground metal scene" is just as big as the mainstream scene. I've seen Sevendust w/ 10 Years, Anew Revolution, and Since October and the place was PACKED. I saw A Day To Remember w/ Bring Me The Horizon, We Came As Romans, and Pierce The Veil, and guess what? the place was PACKED. Metal/rock/-core/whatever the hell you want to label it is not a "dying" genre and there we always be a large crowd to cater to it in the future.

[Drummerwolf]

Mightning wrote:

Heh, i can't give two shits about the state of the music industry, because whether they play good music on MTV and mainstream radios or not, in the ****ing UNDERGROUND there's always gonna be lots of great bands, who don't quit because they're not selling out arenas anymore, and blame the demise of metal, that they helped to create themselves.
Fuck Disturbed.

Wait, MTV, Music Television is actually PLAYING MUSIC?!?!

[Drummerwolf]

leadg wrote:

there is a huge underground that is absolutely brilliant. Haven't liked disturbed in several years and he just added another reason for me not too. Tosin Abasi has more talent in his right pinky than their entire band.

^ THIS ^

[vinnym86]

SUCH a big loss. we are all SO much for the worse without the prospect of a new Disturbed effort. What ever will we do, especially now that metal is dead?!

i think i'll go see some REAL metal!

[BangYourHead32]

Oh no. Not Disturbed...no...another true Heavy Metal band gone...now all we have left is Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, just to name a few. SO TRAGIC. Fuck Disturbed.

[Patrick L]

Periphery.

[Emenius Sleepus]

These lads wouldn't know metal if it raped them with an Emperor cd.

[trivium_4_eva]

The demise of hard rock and metal? Please. That's a little dramatic, just say you want a break.

[true_bacon22]

Maybe it's not as commercially sucessful as before, but it's far from dead. Maybe mainstream emtal, but if anything that's partly Disturbed fault, due to them sucking ass and the people they influence/get worshipped by(A7X, FFDP)sucking even more. SO yeah, I can see you guys are pissed off you aren't making a lot of money, which is fine, thanks for helping with the de-worming of Heavy Metal.

[Chronologo]

BangYourHead32 wrote:

Oh no. Not Disturbed...no...another true Heavy Metal band gone...now all we have left is Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, just to name a few. SO TRAGIC. Fuck Disturbed.

I love the sarcasm you displayed dude!

[IRONDEATH123]

This is pretty ****ing pathetic, considering Iron Maiden is having NO problem at all selling out arenas

[Pan-Tallica]

Checked.

[imspazzen]

WTF metal's stronger than ever what is he tal... oh, it's that nu-metal band that's losing it's trendy appeal.

[Moevot]

Tell bands like Tombs, Disma, Altar of Plagues, Blut Aus Nord, and Peste Noire that metal is dead.

[Guitarlord44]

This just sounds like lazy excuse to tell fans. They should have just said "We're ****ing sick of each other and need a damn break" instead of blaming it on the music industry. That and they're Nu-metal.

[randyaintdead82]

ProgFripp74 wrote:

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

Djent

^^^ It's only just gained a name recently but this genre has been around for a bit and it's basically the underground genre for the next decade.

However, it will undoubtedly be saturated with crapper bands in the next few years, so sad

Oh it already is, but bands like Periphery and Tesseract and Animals as Leaders are gaining popularity quick. They've only been in the public eye for a good 2 or 3 years at most and are already selling out shows. I'm not crazy about the music genre itself, with the exception of the bands I posted, but so many bands of this genre are being formed and are trying/are succeeding at following what they do. Kaboom, underground sensation that gets bigger everyday. Peace Disturbed

[JSmith38]

ninfan200 wrote:

JSmith38 wrote:

ninfan200 wrote:

last night i saw a slayer concert, the place was pretty packed, i'd say metals doing just fine



I was thinking the same thing and I didn't even see Slayer last night. You lucky bastard.

to make it even better i was paid to see slayer, i work at the venue they played at

Correction: lucky ****, not bastard.

[nnb]

In related news, Disturbed to release a hip-hop album as well as a dance remix of all their "classics'" ft Justin Timberlake, Salena Gomez, Akon and David Guetta!

[BigSpence]

I love Coheed and Cambria. Try giving them a listen.

[Magero]

The only thing better than bands like Disturbed making huge, generalised (wrong) statements about metal, is all the people who are eager to jump on the bandwagon and pay him out for not knowing anything about metal, and then listing the most cliched and generic metal bands in the world to back up their vaguely misguided point. Or the ones who agree with him, thus showing their own ignorance of the subject. Look, metal and rock have never died. They just haven't. They may have fallen out of popularity every 10 years or so, but that's how TRENDS work. Music isn't about trends. Just because we've spent the last few years worshipping at the altar of the metalcore band, doesn't mean that anyone who plays tr00 metal is giving up, it doesn't mean that metal has "gone away and needs to be revived". Everything is still the same. People need to stop getting all of their opinions on the music industry from the mainstream media. There has always been shitty, meaningless pop music. ALWAYS. It gets forgotten within years and the true classics live on. Just because Lady Gaga is the head of the world right now doesn't mean she's any more of a threat to metal than the Spice Girls were, or punk, or grunge, or funk or disco, or any of the other 40,000 genres that have become popular, then faded away while metal just keeps on pumping out solid music for 40 straight years. If you really think metal is dead, you're not looking hard enough and I pity you.

[taylorhindman]

Jacksonplayr100 wrote:

slayer1o00 wrote:

Any fan of good metal will tell you that Disturbed IS the 'demise' of good music. Who do they think they are saying they're too good for the shit music industry? THEY'RE PART OF IT! They're a radio band for christ's sake. The majority of their fans are just douchetards who think that few "ooohhwahahahah"s are really brutal, and makes them 'want to fight'. These same people also have Lil' Wayne's entire discography on their iPods.

Exactly

I have never heard truer words.

[Quinlan]

I think in 10, 20, 30 years, we'll be able to look back and just see the good bands that are around now, even if we can't see them currently. Yes pop does seem to own the markets, but there has always been awful pop music, and it never lasts. How many people still listen to 80's pop? And how many people still listen to 80's rock? Enough said. But I do think we're overdue for a music revolution.

It's called 20/20 hindsight.

[bornIIhula]

Root Beer wrote:

mrandyk wrote:

Nothing great has come out the last 15 years, you guys are part of that lackluster era.

So Tool, Radiohead, QOTSA, The Decemberists, and Porcupine Tree all suck.

+1,000 Porcupine tree albums

[Im_Broken]

Metal is only just getting bigger.
What, with the uprising of all these new Djent bands, theres gonna be a huuuuuge djent scene by next year, at the closest.

[PeenieMcGee303]

Very few bands transcend generations. Disturbed fans are grown ups now. They kinda laugh at the "Why mommy! Why mommy!" crap now and have moved on with their lives. Draiman blaming anything but that is out of touch. Go back to snorting condoms.

[matt-attack]

Listens to Devin Townsend. Reads title. Moves on.

[xStIcKsxStOnEd]

YOU are the demise of metal and hard rock.YOU forced IT to go on hiatus.

[mynamehere040]

Read: "Disturbed forced us to go on hiatus."

[Count Orlok]

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

Djent

Please do not mention that bastardized genre that needs to go away. If that's the future, than imo, acoustic music/instrument based music truly on its downfall.

[bortbort]

Denjario wrote:


If a real Metal Band (Let's just say Black Sabbath for shits sakes)

Why didn't you choose an actual metal band? Stoner rock ='s metal?

[BlueFuzion101]

randyaintdead82 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

Djent

This

[limpidgreen345]

[insert sweeping generalization about music over the past fifty years]

[GREENWARRI0R]

Metal and rock are fine now, Disturbed just suck.

[BwareDWare94]

You can't revive a genre when you release the same album three times in a row.

[goldenManticore]

Charvel1030 wrote:

How I wish godsuck would go on hiatus, permenately

Seriously laughing my ass off.

[fattyDQ]

Disturbed must be a bunch of pussies, that's what this makes them sound like. If they think metal is dead why not bring it back to life? Maybe because their sound never really carried water to begin with. Excuses excuses.

[Paramecium302]

So Disturbed is metal now? ... and Metal is dead? Hmm..... forget Pestilence, Autopsy, Opeth, Evile, Warbringer, Municipal Waste, Warbringer, Novembers Doom, Blind Guardian, Symphony X, Burzum and Cynic. Yeah metal is TOTALLY dead...

[Astaldo]

so big4 wasnt a sucess? come on dudes, are disturbed such pussies? cant be man!!

[Naruto00121]

SoundwaveEater wrote:

BruceMacD wrote:

This reasoning is so weak, music will never die, the industry is just changing. It also makes the band seem very vain, as if they think they were metal's last hope.

I agree, there's some great changes going on out there right now. Anyone else following Animals as Leaders or Intronaut? Baroness? Chimp Spanner too, a lot of peripheral artists to these guys seem to be doing some great stuff with music.

T-Unit33 wrote:

I honestly don't care too much if the music industry collapses. The music industry is mostly made up of rap/pop artists, and most of the good metal bands aren't part of major record labels, unless you include Roadrunner, which really isn't that big and mostly supports Heavier bands anyway. If the industry collapses, does anyone seriously doubt that Metallica won't be able to release an album without a major labels backing? They've been going 30 years now and still sell out every show they have ever played. Heavy music will always endure, music industry or not. Pop music may be "popular," but the music's life span is short. A good metal group is the opposite. If they get a following of fans, more than likely they will keep most of them for years to come. The music industry might collapse, but I still have no doubt that us metal fans will never miss out on our heavy music!

+1 to this one too, metal just keeps going.

+100

If the music industry dies, new bands will form and dominate everything. I think this is why Disturbed are taking a Hiatus, to be one of those new trend bands like what happened with SOAD (Who are a fail). Disturbed are a good band so I hope they don't wait too long for another release. The music industry's main goal is to make money and if Justin Bieber would have looked like a fat, ugly kid, no one would know his name. The music industry marketed him like a product and set the target on girls 10-16 and now everyone loves him. Ever see that in metal? Hair metal. Half the reason hair metal was popular was because of the image those bands produced. Any hair metal bands around now? The only one I can think of is Mr. Big but apart from that, it's dead. Just like grunge in the 90's. These music syles come and go and I agree with one of the first comments, Post-Hardcore and Metalcore/Emocore will rule for a while and something different will rise, and the underground metal bands may get a chance to make it big. My opinion is that some form of Progressive Deathcore-ish metalcore-ish something will come out. It will be more technically based but more appealing. Just thing Necrophagist meets Dream Theater meets Killswitch Engage. A new breed of metal. It will hopefully get heavier as time goes by and all metal will be valued by everyone. I'm glad the music industry is going downhill, it deserves it.

[Xelested]

Inb4 someone mentions Avenged Sevenfold and the comments go boom.
Anyway, this is a stupid statement. If you wanted to just quit, say it, your real fans won't complain. You had your run, it is fine if you want to quit, but dont go like this, complaining about others.

[ambient203]

mark3777 wrote:

jannick wrote:

GOD I hope Star Wars: The Old Republic will be out soon. can't wait!

yeah dude!!

+2

[baumaxx1]

Demise of metal? There's so many sub genres now, Djent's capturing a lot of attention there's a lot of up and coming bands and now Soundwave has gone Bi-annual. What's the issue?

[Estranged_1]

Look at this Giant wall of text!!!

[bornIIhula]

PeenieMcGee303 wrote:

Very few bands transcend generations. Disturbed fans are grown ups now. They kinda laugh at the "Why mommy! Why mommy!" crap now and have moved on with their lives. Draiman blaming anything but that is out of touch. Go back to snorting condoms.

This. Unfortunate for them, though.

I want to see Mathcore or Math rock make it big.

[drug.me.2.hell]

EspTro wrote:

Metal is freaking dead. go on the street and start a damn survey and you will see for yourself.

Listen up American, Here in Europe, Metal is more popular than ever, Scandinavian countries do prove this, so get it right firstly.

[Sparda93]

drug.me.2.hell wrote:

EspTro wrote:

Metal is freaking dead. go on the street and start a damn survey and you will see for yourself.

Listen up American, Here in Europe, Metal is more popular than ever, Scandinavian countries do prove this, so get it right firstly.

Amen, here at home in Norway, Metal does really thrive, and Sweden thrives even more!

[Jackie Lawless]

scithe37 wrote:

Jesus_Dean wrote:

I'm waiting to see what's coming next. Every time music is on a down, something new comes along to replace the old. 50's rock & roll, late 60's hard rock, mid 70's punk, 80's glam metal, 90's grunge, 00's nu metal, along with all the underground music that is always just below the surface. We're overdue for the next big thing.

10's post hardcore/metalcore.
*shoots self*

god i hope not..... that metalcore shit's a ****ing joke >:/

[CLoWnnSkuLL]

The irony is that metal will be better off without them.

[Cheesepuff]

lol at the irony

[ippystratman]

what are they on about, metal is insanely popular at the moment. there are so many metal bands out there it's unbelievable

[bradtastic222]

please, these pansies are being little bitches because the moneys not good in their genre hahaha what a load of shit. musics the biggest thing in the world right now. **** off draiman.

[SOADriff]

[quote]BigMacDT wrote:

"Hey guys, our music isn't popular anymore, so we're gonna take a break until you guys demand us to return so we can make twice as much money as before. That worked for SOAD....right? ...guys?" - Disturbed[/quote
^clap clap, i loled hard.

[ordinary_story]

matt-attack wrote:

Listens to Devin Townsend. Reads title. Moves on.

+1. Also Djent is fuking awesome. Two Words. Jakub Zytecki.

[trashbeast]

I don't see cannibal corpse wussing out

[Cantplay4penuts]

p_a_morgan wrote:

"Uhloppa doe logga digga dee swiggy die! Uhlippa day doggy WEE DEE SHY!" -Every Disturbed Song.

[trussrodking]

Djent

[Icedmask]

Shame, I always enjoyed Disturbed live and their records. But blaming the music industry because your music is starting to get outdated? really? Your Metalcore/Hard-Rock sound is just becoming outdated. But thanks for taking a break, I would rather see that then Disturbed destroying a good series of records by trying to be "modern"

[Mahoru]

Uhmm, well, considering that nowadays there are more metal and rock bands than ever and that its fanbase is growing exponentially in some places, these guys couldn't be more wrong.
It's THEM who are outdated, because they've been doing the exact same thing for all their career. Yes, there are other bands who have been doing the same and are still going strong, but the problem is that Disturbed's formula didn't really offer anything interesting from the beginning.

[The Rev48]

Sabbath_metal wrote:

well if they only go on and say we're taking a break cuz the industry is on the verge of collapse then they're pussies. Work your way through shit and make the industry better *****s!

Look just because you'd miss their music doesn't mean you have to throw a fit i'l miss it just as much i'm a huge fan but i understand that if they need to take a break then they should, then that means they won't be risking breaking up and when they do come back they will be bigger better and fresher than before

[Thomasg2488]

Just pop some music of your favorite heavy metal or hard rock guys and enjoy it. Guys like Slash, Stone Sour, STP, Soundgarden aren't stopping from making music mainly because they can and want to.

[Thedarkchild]

p_a_morgan wrote:

"Uhloppa doe logga digga dee swiggy die! Uhlippa day doggy WEE DEE SHY!" -Every Disturbed Song.

You may think you're funny. But you are not.

[Ometh]

Great news! Couldn't be happier! Good riddance

[darkdevout]

If you think nothing great has come out in the last 15 years you obviously don't care enough to go looking for it. [/quote]

+99999

[darkdevout]

CLoWnnSkuLL wrote:

The irony is that metal will be better off without them.

+99999

[Thrash Jage]

Just a f***ing cheap excuse.

[BenjaminFields]

Good Riddance. There are tons of bands that still rock, HARD.

[BenjaminFields]

Good Riddance. There are tons of bands that still rock, HARD.

[Snowman388]

That's just ****ing stupid.

[Total Hate]

Lol il be the judge...the best comment here is
"Uhloppa doe logga digga dee swiggy die! Uhlippa day doggy WEE DEE SHY!" -Every Disturbed Song.

[naw2]

I don't think i've seen a bigger argument full of everyone saying just about the same thing.

[Metal_Head1]

It's funny because Disturbed are part of the problem.

[Ben Kohl]

Metal isn't even close to being dead. It may not be popular right now and it may never be popular again. But that's fine with me because I'd rather be with one hundred loyal fans than ten thousand wannabes. I was at a Volbeat concert friday night at the House of Blues in Cleveland and there wasn't even three hundred people watching. But it was crowded and loud and everyone was having fun. That's the way it should be.

[voodoochile000]

not sure how i feel about this website. there's the same comments on every news article and all of the news is related to bands that most of the users dislike. it's very boring.

[Ben Kohl]

Metal isn't dead. Or even close. It may not be popular right now and it may never be popular again but that's alright. I'd rather be with 100 loyal fans than 10,000 wannabes. I was at a Volbeat concert friday night at the House of Blues in Cleveland and there weren't 300 in the audience. But we were haveing fun and the music was great and they were the most entertaining group I have ever seen. Good Metal never dies.

[Revolution_87]

Fine...Leave and make room for someone like me who'd love to make a living touring the world playing music to thousands of people...Ungrateful *******s

[thedarkblues06]

headbang123 wrote:

So is the pheonix thing like a Harry Potter reference or what?

A perfect example of how modern mainstream media has warped our sense of an education and what we know to be good and bad.

[Dissension Band]

Drewblood87 wrote:

'The Demise Of Metal And Hard Rock Forced Us To Go On Hiatus'. LMAO, who does Disturbed think they are? disturbed,staind,creed, system of a down were trendy nu metal.. its laughable that they look down on the metal scene today. i just saw a concert with megadeth and children of bodom, metallica is playing with protest the hero. the scene is doing great without disturbed.

This.

[Whiskey Tango]

Epi g-310 wrote:

I'd like to make a point here... "pop" is short for "popular." It's the kind of music that sells hundreds of millions of albums and singles. Metal has never been popular in this generation, so it stands to reason that it won't sell as well as the stuff that is popular, as much as us theory geeks hate it.

I'm sorry guys, metal just doesn't cut the mustard for most people, as awesome as it is. It really is an acquired taste. You kinda have to grow up with it.

Well said.

[xelalien]

`10 = crabcore

[HGS]

So many bands are splitting and going on hiatus. It really is a bad time for music.

[nevans1991]

You can't get anymore pretentious than saying your band will be like "the phoenix to rise from the ashes." Maybe if Disturbed changed up their sound and stopped playing the same song for 10 years they would be relevant. Besides, any band whose singer looks like Howie Mandel has to be full of douches.