Disturbed – Immortalized (2015)
Album Overview
Released on August 21, 2015, Immortalized is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Disturbed. The album marked the band’s return after a four-year hiatus, making it one of the most anticipated metal releases of the decade.
The record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling around 98,000 copies in its first week. With this achievement, Disturbed became one of the few rock bands to have five albums debut at No.1 in the United States.
Musically, Immortalized blends the band’s classic heavy riffs with modern production, melodic hooks, and emotionally powerful lyrics.
Background and Recording
Following the release of Asylum (2010) and the compilation The Lost Children (2011), the band entered a hiatus while members pursued other projects.
In 2014, the group reunited and began working on new material. Vocalist David Draiman returned to the producer role, continuing the approach first used on Indestructible (2008).
The album mixes aggressive metal tracks with more melodic and experimental elements, showcasing the band’s continued evolution.
Tracklist
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The Eye of the Storm
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Immortalized
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The Vengeful One
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Open Your Eyes
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The Light
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What Are You Waiting For
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You’re Mine
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Who
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Save Our Last Goodbye
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Fire It Up
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The Sound of Silence
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Never Wrong
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Who Taught You How to Hate
Most Popular Songs
The Sound of Silence
Disturbed’s dramatic cover of the classic song by Simon & Garfunkel became one of the band’s biggest hits. The powerful orchestral arrangement and emotional vocal performance introduced the band to an entirely new audience.
The Vengeful One
The album’s lead single, known for its heavy riffs and rebellious lyrical theme.
The Light
An uplifting track about resilience and overcoming hardship.
Immortalized
The title track delivers a classic Disturbed sound with aggressive guitars and a powerful chorus.
Commercial Success
Immortalized proved that Disturbed’s popularity remained strong even after their hiatus.
Key achievements include:
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Debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200
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Fifth Disturbed album to debut at No.1
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The single “The Sound of Silence” became a massive global hit
The cover song in particular gained widespread recognition after a live performance on Conan, which went viral online.
Fun Facts
• “The Sound of Silence” became Disturbed’s most successful song on streaming platforms.
• The band’s orchestral arrangement gave the classic folk song a dramatic symphonic metal style.
• The album artwork again features The Guy, the band’s iconic mascot.
Trivia
• The song “Fire It Up” humorously references cannabis culture.
• The band’s live performances of “The Sound of Silence” received praise from Paul Simon, one half of Simon & Garfunkel.
• The album marked the band’s major comeback after several years away from touring and recording.
Did You Know?
• Disturbed became one of the few rock bands to debut five albums at No.1 on the Billboard 200.
• The music video for “The Vengeful One” features the band’s mascot The Guy fighting corrupt media forces.
• “The Sound of Silence” brought the band mainstream crossover success beyond the metal audience.
