I met David when I was 16 in 2005 and he grabbed me by the collar and dragged me to the front of the line to sign autographs with the band, gave me a signed album. I got to shake their hands, and Draiman gave me a great big hug and stared me straight in the eye and said "I appreciate you as a fan, be good to people, be good to yourself"
Sorry to burst your bubble with some friends who our audio engineers and technical advisors every live mic can be tuned and added effect there's plenty video out their about it but with that being said it takes someone with an amazing voice to only need slight touches and effects added to provide a show he is amazing frontman and singer but he does have his mic tuned like everyone but it's part of the performance so it's not a knock against them just know when you see Broadway now that's true performances and talent singing
This yes. But it takes a real man to own up to his mistakes. To let people know that you can grow from it and do better for yourself. Anyone can do it. 👍
*HA!!!!!!* His honesty. Good one! If his nose grew an inch for every time he's lied about his use of Auto-Tune, that massive pointy schnoz would extend from Earth all the way to the farthest galaxy. It would be so far away, even William Shatner and his raggedy toupee and Scotty's most powerful engines would be unable to travel the distance necessary to explore it.
David's story makes my heart hurt. It makes a lot of sense how he is able to convey a lot of feeling and emotion into his lyrics now. I have a lot more respect for him as an artist knowing his backstory.
@@kingkeltic4228 As a metalhead, I've never met a single other person who was like that, all of the ones I know are really chill. Troubled past, maybe. Their personalities though is a hard no.
I love how honest and respectful Graham is when talking about Draiman's girlfriend that killed herself very professional and very respectful, good on ya Gruhamed!
Back in January 15th of 2016 my son died from PTSD induced suicide. One of an overall estimated average of 22 veterans per day who take their own lives. One of the last things my son Keith and I did together was watch your music video cover on "Sound of Silence" when it first came onto TH-cam. That was about a week before he died. Needless to say that song as you folks did it continues to be something very special to my wife Carole and me.
Rick Dickerson *I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our beloved nephew to suicide and the legacy of pain and hurt never truly leaves...* *You’ve just got to figure out HOW to live the rest of your life honoring and remembering your lost loved one and helping others, so they do not experience that same awful loss.* 🤷🏻♀️
@Campbell Koschei it's not so brainless based upon YOUR previous comment.... the thing that YOU failed to identify based upon your choice of wording is this..... are you referring to the guy that threw the 25lb weight as being the "full of shit this garbage human piece of garbage", or are you referring to David Draimand for being the piece of garbage? Because if you were referring to the latter, one could ONLY expect that it was YOU that originally threw the weight. THAT'S what I am talking about.... since you needed it specifically spelled out. Also, before you call someone else a "brainless piece of shit", you MIGHT try using your eloquent vocabulary to actually form a complete, coherent sentence. Or does YOUR IQ only allow you to speak using foul language?
I met him once when he came into a restaurant I worked for. In fact, he is most definitely NOT a kind person. In my experience, when there's not a camera on him, he's rude, entitled, and mean to all the wait staff.
@@Cuzzzo42 Where have I heard that before? Hmm, oh every single person that's decently popular. Of course most of these turn out to be false and 90% of them are actually pretty nice. If they were actually that mean, then we'd probably know about it like we do every other A-hole celebrity.
Sweet sweet man! A hoodie he signed was stolen and after having a full conversation with him on twitter he got my address and sent me a brand new signed one to replace my stolen one. He is absolutely amazing and loves his fans!
He seems like an interesting mix of chilled out and serious. When he's not being pestered by reporters who just want gossip he actually comes off as a nice dude.
It goes to show we should never judge anyone by their appearance or what kind of music they listen to or produce. Look what a kind, honest, dignified human David is. It’s a shame that anyone might judge him for the piercings or the metal music. He’s amazing.
@@davidnissim589 I was genuinely thinking imagine being the guy who tried to bully a freshman, and instead gets pushed out of a window. Then see he becomes a very famous metal singer.. what a story.
I'm a hip-hop head who's gotten into Rock music recently and after watching many interviews on this channel I have got to say, this guy is special... He has this warmth about him but seems strong at the same time... I love Disturbed too!
@@SirZeph3 what are you talking about? Referring to my wrong grammar? I'm not a native speaker, so i sucks at it. Btw did you just call me mentally fucked? Just to clarifying . My comprehensive also sucks sometime. What would you expect from a dude who has other major concerns/focuses in his life other than perfecting English.? If i take your comment wrong becuz of my fucked up comprehensive skill, just ignore it (why can't you?).
I was a bodyguard for a celebrity and I was backstage at a show once and out of nowhere he came up and was absolutely one of the nicest guys I've ever met ... Such a cool guy an literally one of the best voices ever to me
When he talks about having morals, ethics, principles, it reminds me of "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." - Mahatma Gandhi
David, you are my now 5 year old son’s favorite singer. His late father used to play Down With the Sickness in his car, and my son laughed hysterically at your “ooh wah ah ah ah!”. My husband was incredibly moved by The Sound of Silence you guys did. We listen to your music all the time and hope to see you in Boise again someday! Thank you for being awesome!
Bradley whats not to like about disturbed? ya their stuff is maybe a little overproduced but its still super good music. great guitar solos and great vocals
what is considered good music varies from person to person so you can't rag on somebody if they're not seeing what you see in a band. especially in this kind of genre it's not my Cup of tea either and I'm friends with him!. been friends with him since before he got in the band and he is super chill super cool super a good guy all around
I love how candid and open David is. A man that is so at peace with what his life has been and the things he's had to deal with that he can just talk about it so calmly
Wow what a lovely gentleman, so well spoken, very intelligent, so interesting and not afraid of telling some very personal stories. A great roll model along with the entire band for everyone not just metal fans. 🎸
@@chuckjablonski1407 He means that although metal musicians are really nice and friendly in real life, they don't exactly exude confidence and knowledge. David on the other hand, is very educated, learned and very gentlemanly. Listening to what he had done, the jobs he did, the man sure has skills and an excellent background before his musical career.
Wow, another person who believes in integrity, honor, etc. I was beginning to think that those things were going into the past. I agree with his way of thinking. Glad to know it.
to be fair, he then went on and illegally used company assets for his private gain. Nobody i perfect, but a lot of people are trying their best to be honest and have integrety
He has this aggressive one-of-a-kind voice that reaches unbelievable proportions, but in his interviews, he seems a little shy and soft spoken. Reminds me of Freddie Mercury.
my grandpa is the same way, always was. he has some pre vietnam stories that would make you laugh and gasp in horror, and some that would make you weep (he had good times, but also saw some serious shit.)
David has had a very interesting life. He's a decent, honorable person who is also one of the best singers/performers in the music business. The power and passion in his voice is incredible.
I know this is 5 years old, but thoroughly enjoyed it and David has a voice that gets to my bones. So sweet and tender and the next second guttural that brings me chills. Love him.❤️
"Oh my go-... Injuries on hi-his part?" "Yeah, he broke a few things." Draiman, you are not only an inspiration to my pursuit in music. You are also a badass.
I came looking for information about David after watching the video for his cover of "The Sound Of Silence". I was very impressed and felt the need to know as much about him as possible. I am thoroughly impressed with this man. His voice is outstanding but after watching him speak about his life I am actually beyond impressed. He seems so humble and open. I can't believe how honestly he spoke about his father and his own mistakes that he made which probably created the man he has become. Hats off to this man and I pray for his continued success.
Honestly, if someone threw a plate at me, I would’ve brushed it off and moved on, even though it would’ve hurt, because retaliation would just make things worse
@@samwardonline Or you would have dropped dead. That's not the kind of thing you can "brush off." You don't allow people to do things to you that can possibly kill you.
Omg please don't compare David to Howie! They could not be more polar opposite. Both are great in their own right but come on David is so fucking sexy and Howie 😏
David Draiman is one of the few people in the entertainment industry who is worthy of Universal popularity. Unlike so many others......he is the real deal.
This was really the first very honest interview that I have seen. So glad that David's life has turned around in such a good way. Big fan of Disturbed.
David Draiman is a very interesting individual!! On top of being an amazing artist. My kiddo and I are perplexed and enamored with his voice. My kiddo has Autism so going to a concert is not recommended due to the loud sounds but we are trying to figure out a way that would work for him because he loves Mr. Draiman voice. His favorite song as well as mine is Sound of Silence. I am a huge fan of the Simon and Garfunkel version and normally not a fan of covers however Mr. Draiman infused new life to one of the all time best songs ever.
I know my comment is way late, but have you thought about noise canceling headphones? I’m autistic too and I use them to help me at work and when I’m in loud places. They might help your kid, too, if you’re interested. And if you plan on taking them to a concert, I’d recommend staying near the edge of the crowd so if they get too overwhelmed they can get out for a sec and take a break. I hope this helps. :)
@@Umbra_Magna777 Great idea. I have ADHD and a strong sensitivity to sound as well. There is a product from a company I think is called Loop. It's an earbud that cuts out the higher frequency noises, which I find the most overwhelming. Is there a certain register that is harder to handle? If so, there may be a product that would assist. I hope @gabbriella Rupert gets to experience David's voice live someday. It would be an amazing experience to share with you Kiddo im sure.
@@Umbra_Magna777 I saw Gloryhammer and Alestorm live and wore earplugs. I'm autistic also. And they even make special noises canceling earplugs suited specifically for concerts.
My son lives with Autism and went to his first big metal show (Black Label Society) a couple of months ago. He wore headphones and we gradually introduced him to the loudness of shows by seeing local bands perform. I hope your kiddo is able to enjoy a show soon. 💜
I have adhd and autism, and I know that both adhd and autism is a spectrum, for loud music always has been my free comfy zone/space. And going to concerts has been very fun and very mening full for me to go to on another level mening full for me to do. So if you're son really have a favorite band ask him if he can consider to go and watch them or maybe stand somewhere outside the concert area and just listen. It might be great for him
I'm 34yrs old and a Father of 2 and since I was a young man at 12 or 13yrs old I've been a huge fan and a listener... I also was bullied badly in school and his B.E.A. UTIFUL TUNES have helped me manage what I have been threw... I'm honored to say Thank You and I ❤ David Dramen And yes ONLY THE TRUTH WILL SET US FREE 🙏❤🙏
When I was a young teenager I was at a small club concert that had Disturbed on the line up. I ended up with severe heat exhaustion from basically not drinking any water and being in the pit for hours. While a different band was on stage I stumbled over to a security guard who immediately saw I was about to pass out and he hurried me over the side exit to get some cool air. When he opened the door I fell but someone outside caught me. Then I turned to see that the person holding me up was none other than David Draiman. I started apologizing for literally falling on him and he was super nice and just wanted to make sure I was okay. He stayed there with me for a minute while the guard went to get me some water, and of course I still spent the whole time apologizing. But I was able to enjoy the rest of the concert after that. Thanks David!
I so admire this man. I too have lost people to suicide. Family, friends, coworkers, and clients (I work in the mental health field). He is awesome, candid, and honorable. And his voice is absolutely incredible.
A true Human Being. Brutally Honest Person! Peace to you, Mr.Draiman! I'm older than you are, by the way. Thanks for the music! PEACE.....................................................
"The Sound of Silence" as sung by Disturbed is so beautiful. The best rendition by Disturbed is featured on Conan. And at my age (old as dirt), listening to some of this band's songs drives me crazy. However, "The Light" and "The Sound of Silence" give me goosebumps!
My father passed away 2 months ago but he was a HUGE rock/alt/punk/metal/grunge head lol and when he got home from work when I was around 9 or 10, usually when I was doing homework, he would THROW THE DOOR OPEN AND YELL, "OOOO WAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA!!! AUK AUK (begin tapping on my head to keep rhythm mid daily heart attack) AUK AUK, AUK AUK, OOOO WAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA!!!" So thank you David 😂❤️ It seriously is one of my best weird memories of my dad. 🙏❤️
bout 5 years ago or so... I saw him live with about 8 or so bands at a festival in Washington. He had gotten a cold, and it was the last show in the tour. anyone else would have cancelled, but he powered through. Respect!
You know, for a guy with such a loud, awesome, battle-cry kind of singing voice, he is surprisingly soft spoken
Yep.
+King Marvelous he seems like a pretty chill dude.
yeah, kinda like Al Barr from the Dropkick Murphys
listen to The Sound Of Silence cover they did, its gorgeous
+King Marvelous Like Tom Araya from Slayer
"It says you were born.."
"That did happen, yes."
Hahah what a badass
yussss
+5carecrow94 I probably would have said I don't remember that happening.
+5carecrow94 - That was top-notch comedic timing by Mr. Draiman.
+5carecrow94 Mike Portnoy said the same thing :D
He already is badass. XD
I met David when I was 16 in 2005 and he grabbed me by the collar and dragged me to the front of the line to sign autographs with the band, gave me a signed album. I got to shake their hands, and Draiman gave me a great big hug and stared me straight in the eye and said "I appreciate you as a fan, be good to people, be good to yourself"
Wow that is so awesome!!
That's cool you got to get Down With The Sickness
I am sure this is not true
Wow what a great story man
That's one awesome human! He was right! I hope you took it to heart, you may be someone else's David one day...
Am I the only one who noticed how he seems rather nervous and soft-spoken in person? This is the guy with one of the most powerful voices in metal.
Sorry to burst your bubble with some friends who our audio engineers and technical advisors every live mic can be tuned and added effect there's plenty video out their about it but with that being said it takes someone with an amazing voice to only need slight touches and effects added to provide a show he is amazing frontman and singer but he does have his mic tuned like everyone but it's part of the performance so it's not a knock against them just know when you see Broadway now that's true performances and talent singing
@@MrJtin69 sorry to burst your bubble but you havent bursted any bubbles here
@@gustavoarns14 exactly 😂
MrJtin69 I’ve never seen a broadway show 😂
You clearly dont know this artist
David's best quality, besides his powerful singing voice, is his honesty.
He’s very well-spoken and intelligent too.
Absolutely. That soul is his voice...!
This yes. But it takes a real man to own up to his mistakes. To let people know that you can grow from it and do better for yourself. Anyone can do it. 👍
one motivation for honesty is a lack of ego.
*HA!!!!!!* His honesty. Good one! If his nose grew an inch for every time he's lied about his use of Auto-Tune, that massive pointy schnoz would extend from Earth all the way to the farthest galaxy. It would be so far away, even William Shatner and his raggedy toupee and Scotty's most powerful engines would be unable to travel the distance necessary to explore it.
"..So I ran up to him and pushed him out of the second story window."
"Oh.. Any uhh... Injuries?"
"Yeah he broke a few things."
Ned Steven I wonder if that incident is how the song “Droppin’ Plates” was written? 🤔
Probably
@@landryharrell7 Dropping plates = dropping records. As in, making more music.
Rite 😂😂 with a straight ass face🤘
dude he showed restraint after the guy threw a 2o lbs wight at him! ^^ not the most restrain but still....
I can only imagine a 15-16 year old David Draiman shouting "OOH WA AH AH AH" right before tossing that poor shmuck out the window
This needs to be top comment
I just laughed so hard
Omg that's some funny shit!!! But kinda surprises that David did that, but I think it's badass lol.
OMFG I can't breath!
He felt the animal inside
THIS GUY IS SO STRAIGHT FORWARD. CONFESSES EVERYTHING FOR A TH-cam SHOW.
you need a new keyboard? why is this in all caps?
@@brookhavyn2731 O-WA-AH-AH-AH!
@@chaz-e oh! Oh!
MO JO oh! Oh!
@@char.ger-3321 oh! Oh!
David's story makes my heart hurt. It makes a lot of sense how he is able to convey a lot of feeling and emotion into his lyrics now. I have a lot more respect for him as an artist knowing his backstory.
Most metalheads and metal musicians have a bad temper and troubled past, myself included.
@@kingkeltic4228 excuse me? 😂
@@kingkeltic4228 As a metalhead, I've never met a single other person who was like that, all of the ones I know are really chill. Troubled past, maybe. Their personalities though is a hard no.
I love how honest and respectful Graham is when talking about Draiman's girlfriend that killed herself very professional and very respectful, good on ya Gruhamed!
He's honestly one of the best interviewers I've ever seen. He's respectful when he needs to and he makes jokes when it fits. He's the best I've seen
lol i came to the comment section to read what happened with his girlfriend cause i didn´t hear
Humongous420 woah there! You could just say “Disturbed sucks” and be done with it
Alright. I’m not gonna fight with you.
C. Matt Scott don't feed the trolls my man. 😉
0:09 the host guy's version of ohh-ah-ah-ah-ah is such a perfect start to the video that even David laughed lmao.
The host’s name is Graham
I lost it lmao 😂
yeah, i had to watch that a few times just to enjoy the joke.
Back in January 15th of 2016 my son died from PTSD induced suicide. One of an overall estimated average of 22 veterans per day who take their own lives. One of the last things my son Keith and I did together was watch your music video cover on "Sound of Silence" when it first came onto TH-cam. That was about a week before he died. Needless to say that song as you folks did it continues to be something very special to my wife Carole and me.
Rick Dickerson *I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our beloved nephew to suicide and the legacy of pain and hurt never truly leaves...*
*You’ve just got to figure out HOW to live the rest of your life honoring and remembering your lost loved one and helping others, so they do not experience that same awful loss.* 🤷🏻♀️
Very sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace. I'm sorry for your loss. Your son had great taste in music.
Very sorry for your loss Mr Dickerson. I’m glad u have found a song that ties into this tragic moment in your life. God be with u and your family.
💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏
"...He threw a 25lb plate at me..." "...and i pushed him out the window..."
Me thinking to myself: -Well i mean the senior DID start it all...
@MrNinjageiden and turn your back afterwards...
@Campbell Koschei So you DID heal, but your attitude and ego never learned anything from the experience, huh?
@Campbell Koschei it's not so brainless based upon YOUR previous comment.... the thing that YOU failed to identify based upon your choice of wording is this..... are you referring to the guy that threw the 25lb weight as being the "full of shit this garbage human piece of garbage", or are you referring to David Draimand for being the piece of garbage? Because if you were referring to the latter, one could ONLY expect that it was YOU that originally threw the weight. THAT'S what I am talking about.... since you needed it specifically spelled out. Also, before you call someone else a "brainless piece of shit", you MIGHT try using your eloquent vocabulary to actually form a complete, coherent sentence. Or does YOUR IQ only allow you to speak using foul language?
@@stevenjrrice5694 hahahaha your original bit was great but the fact that Campbell Dumbass here didn't get it makes it even better
@Campbell Koschei You're clearly not the "Low Sodium" can of Campbell's soup are you?
"Yea he broke a few things"
I choked on my Cheetos.
atomicdeath10 I choked on my muffin
I snorted and cackled.
sounded like he was lying though
I drowned in my sea of loathing
I threw ten thousand fist in the air.
This man hit rock bottom and rose to the top with a fist in the air. What an inspiration. Would love to meet him one day.
Love how you articulated that
Ten thousand fists in the air
I agree and would love to meet him too
Came for the facts and truths. Stayed to watch the pierced lööps swing.
Me too 😂😂
Heh aren't they great 😂
Haha me too 😂😂
At first, I hated the idea of balding and men with piercings then I got into Disturbed and David. He made bald men and piercings look savage.
🤣
6:04 "Second story window? Did he hit the ground?"
No, he grew wings and flew away.
Jed is the best person alive. thank you for making me laugh my ass off
LMFAO
falling from a second story window isnt fatal unless youre unlucky with your landing
@@dagoblinwizard *Ceiling
Jed is the best person alive. 😆😆😂😂
I love how honest he is. Like you can tell he’s a genuinely kind person
I met him once when he came into a restaurant I worked for. In fact, he is most definitely NOT a kind person. In my experience, when there's not a camera on him, he's rude, entitled, and mean to all the wait staff.
@@Cuzzzo42 Where have I heard that before? Hmm, oh every single person that's decently popular. Of course most of these turn out to be false and 90% of them are actually pretty nice. If they were actually that mean, then we'd probably know about it like we do every other A-hole celebrity.
@@VoidHxnter Thanks for the response. That was just my experience. Maybe he was having a bad day.
@@Cuzzzo42 Yeah, everyone has those rocky days. I didn't realize how mean-hearted my original comment came across, I apologize.
HE LAUGHED at oo wa ah ah, man I did not expect that 😱 this is great
they should make computer keybordes with emoji section i garantee you they willl make one in the future
I literally see you everywhere! GMM, and now this!
Chainsaw Dude you work at apple?
Amit Adhikari hahaha well hello
@@seidimeow I see you in GMM!! lol
I don't even know what was said because I was watching his beard braids swing back and forth lmao
It's actually a double labret piercing.
Kevin Wade I don't know what was said because the fucking audio is too low. Loudwire's been having that problem on a few interviews recently.
Hardy har...
I call them chin earrings.
LarimerFilms had to hook up to my system just to hear it
Sweet sweet man! A hoodie he signed was stolen and after having a full conversation with him on twitter he got my address and sent me a brand new signed one to replace my stolen one. He is absolutely amazing and loves his fans!
Was able to meet David and the rest of the band years back when they came to a restaurant I worked at. They're all humble guys.
THey sound like a genuinely cool band...
Agreed. I went backstage VIP @ PAIN IN THE GRASS...DJ's from 99.9, KISW interviewed the band while sat and ate a great meal. What a great weekend!
“It says you were born-”
“That did happen, yes.”
“Cool.”
I fucking died at that part
@@3MContent David is such a badass.
Wow, the man with the golden voice is just as human as any of us. I appreciate his candor and honesty, I'm glad he pulled through OK.
"Ooo ah ah ah ah"
The giggle from Draiman is just priceless
He seems like an interesting mix of chilled out and serious. When he's not being pestered by reporters who just want gossip he actually comes off as a nice dude.
I’m not sure he is my idea of a nice dude. He definitely does seem mean and he’s definitely chill. But I don’t know if I’d classify him as NICE.
@@hazardous8301 you should read the booklet in the Immortalized album case
I think this dude beat the devil in a vocals contest, his range and volume is insane
He has one of those voices where you instantly know that it’s him if you hear it. So iconic.
Yesssssss
The story goes that God asked him is he wanted the voice of an angel out a devil. David simple replied "Yes."
I’d love to see them and Ivan Moody go against each other to see who can scream the best while still being able to sing
@@RagingInsomniac Oof, a meeting of that musical magnitude would shatter the planet in awesomeness.
It goes to show we should never judge anyone by their appearance or what kind of music they listen to or produce. Look what a kind, honest, dignified human David is. It’s a shame that anyone might judge him for the piercings or the metal music. He’s amazing.
i honestly never understood what's wrong with tatooes and piercings and all that. and metal music as well.
"I pushed a kid out the window, burnt and exploded the rabbi's van"
me: that's metal af
Nathan Explosion: "He's cool"
His former classmate : hey what happened to David?
Another former classmate " oh he is in a metal band now"
Classmate " yeah that makes sense"
That kid must be pissed. Not only did he get pushed out of a window, but the guy who did it is now a famous metal star
@@davidnissim589 I was genuinely thinking imagine being the guy who tried to bully a freshman, and instead gets pushed out of a window. Then see he becomes a very famous metal singer.. what a story.
What a Mad Lad! Haha
I have nothing but praise for someone who uses their platform to bring awareness to issues most don't talk about. Thanks David, the world needs you!
I'm a hip-hop head who's gotten into Rock music recently and after watching many interviews on this channel I have got to say, this guy is special... He has this warmth about him but seems strong at the same time... I love Disturbed too!
Hey! How's goes? You're now a metalhead? Rock head? Or punk head?
@@thureintun1687 His comment was from 2 years...and you said "How's".......How is goes.....welp, some people are mentally handicapped, you're excused
@@SirZeph3 what are you talking about? Referring to my wrong grammar?
I'm not a native speaker, so i sucks at it.
Btw did you just call me mentally fucked? Just to clarifying .
My comprehensive also sucks sometime. What would you expect from a dude who has other major concerns/focuses in his life other than perfecting English.?
If i take your comment wrong becuz of my fucked up comprehensive skill, just ignore it (why can't you?).
Same bro! Both a hiphop head and metalhead!
@@SirZeph3 not everyone speaks english as a first language, bud.
Imagine being the guy David Draiman threw out a window 🤣
I bet he changed him singing ow ahh ahh ahh ahh
That would be an honor.
Yeah boy would you have a story to tell.
@@justamanwholikesvideogames5020 Plot twist: that's what David heard from the guy as he was lying down so he decided to use it.
He ll will be surely down with a prolonged sickness.
Screaming oh wa ah ah ah.
Him giggling at the dude's attempt at his battle cry is too cute.
I love how open this guy is..
David doesn't seem like the type of person who would push someone out of a window
Maybe that's what the song is 'This Moment' is about.
True! I love that song!
Nice profile picture mate
ahh thanks but i changed it for some reason
N8R T8R well if someone throws a 25 pound plate at your chest then its justified fuck if it was me he would wish i pushed him out the window
I was a bodyguard for a celebrity and I was backstage at a show once and out of nowhere he came up and was absolutely one of the nicest guys I've ever met ... Such a cool guy an literally one of the best voices ever to me
"And I ran up to him and pushed him out the window..." I lost it.
I feel like him throwing the guy out of the window was inspiration for 'Dropping Plates'
Hahah!
+JIGGLYKID If it wasn't. For us fans it is now.
Just got to that part haha yes i hope that is the reason of that song that story is so great
It was self defence.
YaBoiSquiggle actually it was becuz droppin plates means droppin out records lile making them, but yeah that would be another good one😂
David is proof that even the most devastating experiences hold gifts should we choose to look for them. Great respect for this talented man.
When he talks about having morals, ethics, principles, it reminds me of "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." - Mahatma Gandhi
I've never heard that. It is beautiful.
Love that quote and it fits!
David Draiman seems like he'd be really cool to meet. He just comes off as really down to earth and funny and most importantly really smart.
So true...
I like your point of view keep up the good work and thanks
Crow the mad Met them at a meet and greet. All very nice guys.
I love his honesty and his voice. He ownes up to his actions and calls bullshit on what he perceives as wrong. Respect.
David looks like he's smiling and crying at the same time xDD
Yeah he's probably high
Because of his heavy metal beard
Wut?
@@stoopidhaters just look at his face
@@Sosenacy I was meming, your profile picture is the Wut? meme
David's got such a calm demeanor, it's hard to believe that he's done the crazy shit he talks about doing.
It always strikes me how often people who have these hard core images and music are actually insanely nice and soft spoken.
David, you are my now 5 year old son’s favorite singer. His late father used to play Down With the Sickness in his car, and my son laughed hysterically at your “ooh wah ah ah ah!”. My husband was incredibly moved by The Sound of Silence you guys did. We listen to your music all the time and hope to see you in Boise again someday! Thank you for being awesome!
❤
They came to boise???
Always been a fan of Disturbed and David Draiman, but this gave me a whole new level of respect for the man. Bravo, sir.
Crazy how soft spoken, forward and relatable David is.
Graham: It says that you were born...
Draiman: That did happen, yes.
Don't like Disturbed much but man this guy is so chill
Bradley whats not to like about disturbed? ya their stuff is maybe a little overproduced but its still super good music. great guitar solos and great vocals
PHNX EN3RG They're not bad musicians, just not my cup of tea.
what is considered good music varies from person to person so you can't rag on somebody if they're not seeing what you see in a band. especially in this kind of genre it's not my Cup of tea either and I'm friends with him!. been friends with him since before he got in the band and he is super chill super cool super a good guy all around
Scott Barnett So your all butthurt because Bradley said they aren’t his cup of tea. Sound like a whiney disturbed fan !
Scott Barnett You are not friends with him
Me: I'm sick
Doctor: You're sick
Google: you're bout to die
David: OU WAH AH AH
😂 😂 😂 😂
Snap!
I looked through the comment section just to see if someone would post a OU WAH AH AH comment. lol
Flyleaf - im so sick
I love how candid and open David is. A man that is so at peace with what his life has been and the things he's had to deal with that he can just talk about it so calmly
Fact: Draiman's bald head is majestic and shiny
SlamOverlord fact
Like the Pitbull of Metal.
@@MintJellyProductions NO
Lol
The bat symbol of metal
David is a mixture of being super badass and super down to earth. Awesome dude
Wow what a lovely gentleman, so well spoken, very intelligent, so interesting and not afraid of telling some very personal stories. A great roll model along with the entire band for everyone not just metal fans. 🎸
Jelly roll? Or maybe Swiss roll?
Role model.
You forget band members are actual people. Especially metal band members
And then loudwire puts out one of these
Explosion Pvp where?
What
What is that supposed to mean
@@chuckjablonski1407 He means that although metal musicians are really nice and friendly in real life, they don't exactly exude confidence and knowledge. David on the other hand, is very educated, learned and very gentlemanly. Listening to what he had done, the jobs he did, the man sure has skills and an excellent background before his musical career.
@JezBollah 667 people have different expierence(btw you getting all defensive does not prove your point)
I am still impressed by David's range and control. Just one hell of a voice that's unique to him.
This is one of the things I love about metal musicians/bands. They're all so humble.
Well... many of them anyway.
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He looks like vin diesel's smarter brother
Bahahahahaha 🤘
Actually more like Dana White's evil metal brother
Yeah Tim Diesel
Nah man. He's clearly Mr. Clean's rebellious brother.
Dim Viesel
Wow, another person who believes in integrity, honor, etc. I was beginning to think that those things were going into the past. I agree with his way of thinking. Glad to know it.
to be fair, he then went on and illegally used company assets for his private gain. Nobody i perfect, but a lot of people are trying their best to be honest and have integrety
Total respect for this guy...
ok boomer
Direct Quote of David's, "I give a shit" and I have to say, I respect him all the more for it
Bet the guy wasn’t expecting an interview like this out of Draiman
I love Draiman, he's so fucking cool.
+Black Halo why do you say that?
+AddictedToGoodMusicx why would you say something like that?
+Ollie Cash He is fuckin' cool.
+Ollie Cash He's half as cool as persistent jock itch. He calls his band the Rodney Dangerfield of metal. RD was actually good at his profession.
besides the fact he broke up with my mom when i was little.
He has this aggressive one-of-a-kind voice that reaches unbelievable proportions, but in his interviews, he seems a little shy and soft spoken. Reminds me of Freddie Mercury.
As soon as he said “OH WAH AH AH AH” I cracked, I knew ‘Oh this is going to be good...’
I could just sit with this dude and talk for hours. He is so down to earth.
“Not a snowballs chance in hell”
Me: *dies of laughter*
It's not that funny
біологічна небезпека bit it is... let me have one thing
If you died of Laughter then how did you type this comment
Wonderwall Wonderwall ha ha funny joke
"I love him, God bless him...I think he's nuts, but-"
The comedy of honesty, folks.
Dude has lived a seriously interesting life
How is he so chill? he's really humble and very soft hearted.
Wonderful interview, and he's endearingly honest.
It's great that he genuinely seems at peace with himself.
Talks about doing INSANE things in school
Still talks like a caring grandfather XD
my grandpa is the same way, always was. he has some pre vietnam stories that would make you laugh and gasp in horror, and some that would make you weep (he had good times, but also saw some serious shit.)
@@scythescythe884 My dad has the same kind of stories about Vietnam. Some are funny, some are sad, and some are just fascinating.
He's so open. He wears his heart on his sleeve. I love that.💗
David Draiman singing: insane growly and raged-induced sounding
David Draiman talking: calm and peaceful buddha sounding
He's really like adorable like a fatherly grandfather type thing. I love this guy.
He's more like an uncle
Funny he looks exactly like my uncle
Demon Rantz he reminds me of my uncle
I don't think that's a good thing though................
Pfft, I'm into older men. I'd marry him.
Timothy Keith no.
hes such a 'gentle giant'.
DJ Deckard Cain all 5'7 of him
Didn’t he throw a guy off a two story building
@@johnseed624 guy threw a 25 pound plate at his chest
agree
isn’t dude like 5’7
David has had a very interesting life. He's a decent, honorable person who is also one of the best singers/performers in the music business. The power and passion in his voice is incredible.
the best version of "Sounds of Silence
" ever!
"Not a snowball's chance in hell"
Imma have to use that :'D
Sheogorath I find it odd that you've never heard that phrase before...
Jared Arbizu ive never heard it till now
Eric G interesting... maybe it's just me but my dad used to say that all the damn time.
it's a very common expression
jyggalag ?
I know this is 5 years old, but thoroughly enjoyed it and David has a voice that gets to my bones. So sweet and tender and the next second guttural that brings me chills. Love him.❤️
@DavidDraimanOfficial Happy New Year, David! Hope all is well.🥂🥂❤️
Indeed I am. A lovely surprise.
He wrote exactly the same messages to me and perhaps many other people. Honestly I don't think it's really him 😕
I don't either.
"Oh my go-... Injuries on hi-his part?"
"Yeah, he broke a few things."
Draiman, you are not only an inspiration to my pursuit in music. You are also a badass.
I love how calm he is when he's talking about the almost homicide he committed. I love this guy
I came looking for information about David after watching the video for his cover of "The Sound Of Silence". I was very impressed and felt the need to know as much about him as possible. I am thoroughly impressed with this man. His voice is outstanding but after watching him speak about his life I am actually beyond impressed. He seems so humble and open. I can't believe how honestly he spoke about his father and his own mistakes that he made which probably created the man he has become. Hats off to this man and I pray for his continued success.
I don't blame him for throwing the kid out the window what do you expect when you throw a 25 pound weight at somebody's chest?!
Honestly, if someone threw a plate at me, I would’ve brushed it off and moved on, even though it would’ve hurt, because retaliation would just make things worse
Sam Ward I would kick their ass into next week.
HiSpeedZ hey you do you bro
@@samwardonline Or you would have dropped dead. That's not the kind of thing you can "brush off." You don't allow people to do things to you that can possibly kill you.
Aamon Rex yeah I guess you’re right
Seeing him and Three Days Grace live on January 26th.
Literally my two favorite bands!
Hyped
I just saw them last night
I saw them live in minneaoplis thjs year
Hey man I was there too!
Mark T same that show was fucking great
@@Pokemon12205 i think it was in march or february,
This is the most friendly and natural interview I've ever watched.
in the weights room;
"he broke a few things" - including the window
David Draiman is just dark Howie Mandel
(I stole this, but it's hilarious)
For over 20 years I thought they were the very same person.
Omg please don't compare David to Howie! They could not be more polar opposite. Both are great in their own right but come on David is so fucking sexy and Howie 😏
His name is Metal Mandel
O M F G W H A T
David Draiman is one of the few people in the entertainment industry who is worthy of Universal popularity. Unlike so many others......he is the real deal.
This was really the first very honest interview that I have seen. So glad that David's life has turned around in such a good way. Big fan of Disturbed.
David Draiman is a very interesting individual!! On top of being an amazing artist. My kiddo and I are perplexed and enamored with his voice. My kiddo has Autism so going to a concert is not recommended due to the loud sounds but we are trying to figure out a way that would work for him because he loves Mr. Draiman voice. His favorite song as well as mine is Sound of Silence. I am a huge fan of the Simon and Garfunkel version and normally not a fan of covers however Mr. Draiman infused new life to one of the all time best songs ever.
I know my comment is way late, but have you thought about noise canceling headphones? I’m autistic too and I use them to help me at work and when I’m in loud places. They might help your kid, too, if you’re interested. And if you plan on taking them to a concert, I’d recommend staying near the edge of the crowd so if they get too overwhelmed they can get out for a sec and take a break. I hope this helps. :)
@@Umbra_Magna777 Great idea. I have ADHD and a strong sensitivity to sound as well. There is a product from a company I think is called Loop. It's an earbud that cuts out the higher frequency noises, which I find the most overwhelming. Is there a certain register that is harder to handle? If so, there may be a product that would assist. I hope @gabbriella Rupert gets to experience David's voice live someday. It would be an amazing experience to share with you Kiddo im sure.
@@Umbra_Magna777 I saw Gloryhammer and Alestorm live and wore earplugs.
I'm autistic also.
And they even make special noises canceling earplugs suited specifically for concerts.
My son lives with Autism and went to his first big metal show (Black Label Society) a couple of months ago. He wore headphones and we gradually introduced him to the loudness of shows by seeing local bands perform. I hope your kiddo is able to enjoy a show soon. 💜
I have adhd and autism, and I know that both adhd and autism is a spectrum, for loud music always has been my free comfy zone/space. And going to concerts has been very fun and very mening full for me to go to on another level mening full for me to do. So if you're son really have a favorite band ask him if he can consider to go and watch them or maybe stand somewhere outside the concert area and just listen. It might be great for him
I'm 34yrs old and a Father of 2 and since I was a young man at 12 or 13yrs old I've been a huge fan and a listener... I also was bullied badly in school and his B.E.A. UTIFUL TUNES have helped me manage what I have been threw... I'm honored to say Thank You and I ❤ David Dramen
And yes ONLY THE TRUTH WILL SET US FREE 🙏❤🙏
When I was a young teenager I was at a small club concert that had Disturbed on the line up. I ended up with severe heat exhaustion from basically not drinking any water and being in the pit for hours. While a different band was on stage I stumbled over to a security guard who immediately saw I was about to pass out and he hurried me over the side exit to get some cool air. When he opened the door I fell but someone outside caught me. Then I turned to see that the person holding me up was none other than David Draiman. I started apologizing for literally falling on him and he was super nice and just wanted to make sure I was okay. He stayed there with me for a minute while the guard went to get me some water, and of course I still spent the whole time apologizing. But I was able to enjoy the rest of the concert after that. Thanks David!
I so admire this man. I too have lost people to suicide. Family, friends, coworkers, and clients (I work in the mental health field). He is awesome, candid, and honorable. And his voice is absolutely incredible.
Been a fan of him and Disturbed since high school. Awesome interview. ❤️
Aimee C. DISTURBED FOR LIIIIIIIIIIIIIFE🤘😆🤘
A true Human Being. Brutally Honest Person! Peace to you, Mr.Draiman! I'm older than you are, by the way. Thanks for the music! PEACE.....................................................
Huge respect to David for being so honest! Brave!
"The Sound of Silence" as sung by Disturbed is so beautiful. The best rendition by Disturbed is featured on Conan. And at my age (old as dirt), listening to some of this band's songs drives me crazy. However, "The Light" and "The Sound of Silence" give me goosebumps!
My father passed away 2 months ago but he was a HUGE rock/alt/punk/metal/grunge head lol and when he got home from work when I was around 9 or 10, usually when I was doing homework, he would THROW THE DOOR OPEN AND YELL, "OOOO WAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA!!! AUK AUK (begin tapping on my head to keep rhythm mid daily heart attack) AUK AUK, AUK AUK, OOOO WAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA!!!"
So thank you David 😂❤️
It seriously is one of my best weird memories of my dad. 🙏❤️
So DoN't TuRn YoUr BaCk On Me AfTeR yOu HiT mE. OMG THIS MAKES ME LOVE HIM EVEN MORE.
"It says you were born with those chains on your chin.."
"Yes, true"
😂😂😂
bout 5 years ago or so... I saw him live with about 8 or so bands at a festival in Washington. He had gotten a cold, and it was the last show in the tour. anyone else would have cancelled, but he powered through. Respect!
For one of the most legendary voices in metal, You can't help but love how down-to-earth, and so humble, David Draimian is.... automatic respect....