The lead singer of Disturbed made an emotional outburst about addiction and depression and came to tears during a show in the United States
History proves that even successful artists suffer from emotional health issues. It is the case of David Draimanvocalist of Disturbed, a band with more than 15 million albums sold worldwide. Even the fame and relevance gained by his band, which boasts a veritable collection of gold and platinum records around the world, were not able to resolve his personal issues.
Fans now know this. During a show held on May 4th in Milwaukee, in the United States, the artist broke protocol and made a long outburst about the problems he has faced in recent times, going to tears at one point, such emotion.
The situation occurred before the band played the song “A Reason to Fight”. Draiman he did not directly mention the divorce he recently went through, ending a union that lasted for 11 years; instead, he mentioned a struggle with addictions and depression. Initially, as transcribed by the Consequence (via website Igor Miranda), he stated:
“A reason to fight. We all need one. The demons known as addiction and depression are very, very real. They are diseases not unlike cancer. You cannot see depression or addiction. It rots inside. It metastasizes, it takes over your body and your mind, your soul. And I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of losing everyone I love to depression and addiction.”
Same fate as Cornell and Chester?
Following his outburst, David Draiman said he almost had the same fate as Chris Cornell It is Chester Benningtonvocalists respectively of soundgarden It is Linkin Park. Both took their own lives after a virtually lifelong struggle with depression. he also mentioned Scott Weilandsinger of Stone Temple Pilots who succumbed to addiction.
“Every band member on this stage has dealt with these feelings, with these demons. And I miss the friends we lost. I miss Chester, I miss Scott, I miss Chris. And to be completely honest with you, a few months ago I almost joined them.”
Despite the sad report, the voice of Disturbed left a final message that brings hope. The artist made it clear that the problems he experienced are very common and that no one is alone.
“Addiction and depression can happen to anyone, ladies and gentlemen. No one is immune from this, no matter how beautiful your life may look from the outside. No matter how blessed we may seem. It’s out of our control. Now, hands up, how many of you have dealt with the demons of addiction and depression or know someone who has? Keep it up. Now take a look around this arena. As you can see, my friends, you are not alone.”
A video recorded by a fan with David Draiman’s outburst can be seen below, in English and without subtitles.
** In Brazil, the Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV), a non-profit civil association, offers emotional support and suicide prevention, free of charge, 24 hours a day. Anyone who wants and needs to talk can contact the CVV, confidentially, by calling 188, in addition to email, chat and Skype, available on the website www.cvv.org.br.
Source: Rollingstone
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