Last year, Disturbed released their first album since 2018. The socio-political statement album Divisive led to the eventual announcement of what the band is possibly known most positively for: touring. Take Back Your Life Tour with Disturbed featuring Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer came to Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheater in Bristow, VA. After a cancellation in North Carolina from the previous date, it was good to see this concert pull through and the tour continues on in all its pyro-fueled glory.
Disturbed sweat off a pound or two that night in Virginia due to the consistent fire in the stage background. It’s possible that’s added to the weight-loss regimen of David Draiman who definitely has lost weight over the years and looks impressive to match that legendary voice. This was a big summer show for the Live Nation venue and I do feel that the audience got exactly what they wanted. Disturbed playing the hits from the past 20+ years, filled with endless sing-a-longs.
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Breaking Benjamin was direct support for Disturbed, who also had the privilege of supporting Shawn for his birthday. A fan named Shawn was brought out and sang Happy Birthday from the band and crowd, which is a pretty impressive accomplishment to have considering most diehard Breaking Benjamin fans of the last 20 years could never dream of that honor. Breaking Benjamin most recently worked with Starset on the Billboard Topping Track “Waiting On The Sky To Change”. Here’s hoping we see both of those bands together in person soon.
This was the first time I was able to see Ukraine’s Jinjer live. I have been listening to the band’s music for a few years and without pyro or video boards, Tatiana Shmailyuk and company made for fantastic openers. Jinjer deserves to have more attention and as of writing this, the band has said they are nearly done writing the follow-up to 2021’s Wallflower. I’m confident this band will continue to grow and I’m also confident that this tour earned Jinjer new fans.
This was the traditional hard rock tour you think of when you hear the words “Summer Concert”. Two bands that have dominated Billboard and Mainstream Radio for two decades along with a younger band making their name around the world. It’s good to see some life being taken back in the world of hard rock. The Take Back Your Life Tour will continue through September 4th ending in Michigan.
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From Google Bard: “Disturbed is an American heavy metal band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1994. The band consists of vocalist David Draiman, guitarist Dan Donegan, drummer Mike Wengren, and bassist John Moyer. The band’s name was suggested by Draiman, who said that it “just seems to symbolize everything we were feeling at the time.” Disturbed’s music is a blend of heavy metal, nu-metal, and hard rock, with Draiman’s distinctive vocals and Donegan’s guitar work being the band’s signature sounds.”
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