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Matt Mills

Disturbed say they want their music to “heal” people after their singer signed a bomb and caused their Belgium gig to be cancelled

Disturbed singer David Draiman onstage in 2025.

Disturbed say they want their music to “heal” people as they continue to weather the consequences of singer David Draiman signing a bomb set to be used by the Israeli Defence Force last year.

Late last week, the Platinum-selling heavy metal band had a planned concert in Vorst, Belgium cancelled by the municipality’s mayor. Charles Spapens pulled the plug on the October 15 gig, explaining that he considered the show to be a safety risk due to the widespread backlash over Draiman’s actions.

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