DISTURBED's David Draiman: The Tea Time Interview with The Charismatic Voice! 

Hey lovelies! Quick update since this interview was filmed: David's biopsy on the tumor from his wrist came back benign, negative for cancer. He is healthy and recovering, and should be back on the road touring this month!

His speaking voice is incredible. It’s like velvet filled with rocks. Smooth yet gravelly. But even the way he enunciates and shapes his words is melodic. I could listen to him speak for hours.

David, he is my therapy. Lost my husband of 60 years to cancer. I have to listen to Disturbed every day to keep my sanity. Forget about support, the elderly, disabled, depressed is part of a forgotten community. David's interpretation of the Sound of Silence is so unique, deep, incredible. Thank you.

He’s got a beautiful soul. This dude is special. Hats off to him. Such a kind and wonderful man

One thing I love about David is his attitude and presentation during interviews. He’s deliberate about his speech, eloquent. It’s never rushed and spastic like most rockers. He approaches his music as art and profession, and seems to have a lovingly codependent relationship with his friends and fans.

He has one of the most unique voices in rock. This will be good.

I’m English, 85 and my preferred music is soft classic but I recently found Disturbed ‘Sound of Silence’ and your music, Sir, is definitely classic of a different kind. Quite incredible!

Dear Lord this man's eloquence while speaking and intelligence that is pervasive in his musicianship radiates from him. What a truly amazing man!

No matter how many times I hear him, I’m always blown away by David’s soft and well spoken demeanor.

I always think that artists must enjoy your Tea Times, you avoid most of the questions that they've answered way too many times already and get to really talk deeply about their music. Obviously we all enjoy them too. :)

David always presents himself as a human being. There's never a bit of ego or an air of superiority. You get the feeling that if you bumped into him anywhere, you could have such an awesome down-to-earth conversation with him.

He is an incredible man. To expose his personal life in this interview, and owning his mental health struggles, shows the depth of his character. He is a very talented vocalist, and the fact that he cares about his audience and fans, should be an example for all the drama queen Divas out there. This interview was so awesome, and made me an even bigger fan of both Disturbed (and David in particular), and Elizabeth. She's such an open book in her passion for the music, and I love that she is not afraid to let her inner nerd be on full display, to show the love of what she does. She is so cute in her passion for music and vocals. Keep up the good work!

As a very cynical person, there's nothing more pleasing to me than to see extremely sincere and uncynical people having a conversation. I don't want to see more "Me's," I want to see less. This is a blessing.

I'm 67 years old and was pretty stuck in the music I'd listen to. Then I discovered reaction videos which have definitely expanded what I listen to. The first time I heard Disturbed was watching your reaction to their "The Sound of Silence" cover. Now I have several of their videos saved on RU-vid so I can play them all the time while I work on art projects and write letters. Thank you for your amazing videos and information! Big Squishy Hugs from a Big Squishy Grandma!

David Draiman..... a powerful voice that can go from warm baritone to angelic tenor, from clear as a crystal to distortion/vocal fry and back on a dime, which goes straight through you to your very soul! He has a timbre in his voice that I've never heard before........just hauntingly beautiful. An awesome talent.....he can do things with his voice that blows my mind. David can make you cry or give you goosebumps or BOTH! His voice goes right through you! Thanks Elizabeth, loved your interview!

I'm only 8 minutes in and I cannot get over his cadence in the way he speaks. I really don't know how to describe it but it's very captivating.

David is the most self aware and caring rocker I’ve ever seen. Saw them on tour a couple months ago and the show was incredible and top notch.

You know, for a guy with such a loud, awesome, battle-cry kind of singing voice, he's surprisingly soft spoken. Also, David's best quality, besides his powerful singing voice, is his honesty.

Disturbed has a song called "The Curse" that saved my life. Really helped me focus my anger and rage into living just one more day. Well one more day turned into another, and another, and another. A lifetime later I'm still here

This is the type of interview that doesn't happen on talk shows. They always talk so superficially about unimportant things. I learned a lot and I was entertained, so thank you for this in depth.

NO WAY!!! You actually have an interview with him holy crap. This is so damn cool on so many levels.

I'm always blown away by how well spoken David is. He's a very insightful person and he speaks like he's lived a thousand lifetimes. It shows in some of Disturbed's work too ❤ just to add: In the song "A Reason To Fight", the live performance when David asks us to raise our hands if we have or know someone who has struggled with depression, and everyone around raises their hands, so openly showing vulnerability. That made me and many others cry.

I’ve actually met and talked with David, some friends and I got tickets to a show in my city that included a “meet and greet” with the band, they’re all a bunch of intelligent great guys. I’m a US Army Cold War Veteran, and as “starstruck” as I was meeting them, they told me they were grateful for my service……not “thank you for your service”, but “I’m grateful for your service”. Nobody but them have ever said that to me before or since. It meant more to me than all the “Thank You”s I ever got.

When the indestructible album came out David made a song about his teenage girlfriend committing suicide. At the time I was a teenager stuck in a relationship with a partner regularly threatening to kill themselves and it was making me suicidal, and I probably would've done something stupid if he hadn't shared so much of his personal pain, it inspired me to sort out the bad situation I was in and get myself right. He's probably saved a lot of people.

I'm glad that Mr. Draiman was so straight forward showing that he's a "normal" guy going through all the stuff of life that we all have to deal with. My respect for him only increased after this interview. Thanks David & Liz!

She was sooooo giddy through the whole interview! He is such a wonderful , humble, and kind person. I am proud to be a Disturbed fan!!!

The man wasted NO words. He speaks as if every word is weighed and measured before allowing them to leave his lips.

I had to stop at 1:18:23 for a moment. The surgeon literally synced with the rythm of David's heart while undertaking the surgery so the singer could retain his gift of inducing emotions in other people through music. Life is so beautiful man.

One of the biggest things I love about groups like Disturbed is that no matter how big they have gotten, they continue to play small venues. I just saw them with my 9 an 11 year old son's at a 5000 capacity hall in Zurich. The show was great and it is just a more intimate setting between the band and the fans.

I met Dave at a rockfest as a kid sitting sidestage as he was coming to watch and support another band called hell yea and he was the most genuine and nice person and stood there and talked with us way longer than he even should have. I will never forget that experience and truly appreciate him as a person and giving me that experience as a kid

David is a Godsend. You hear the honesty and sincerity in his voice not only in his music, but each time he speaks. You can hear how he genuinely cares for his fans. That is what makes him a true mensch. He will never know how much he helped me through a very dark time in my life. I lost my father in May of 2023 after a prolonged illness. I am now caring for my elderly mom and honestly there are days when I feel like running and hiding. Days when I wonder where I will find the strength to get out of bed in the morning. When these days occur, I listen to an interview that David gave in which he discussed his own challenges with mental health. It gives me the strength to face the challenges of the day. Thank you David, for being there for me. Even if you did not know you were.

1:28:54 You guys nailed it. My teenager was having a mental health crisis during the pandemic. Not one single mental health provider was available, and she was talking about clocking out of life. I ended up literally driving 14 hours, to another state, to get her into a clinic in the town where my mom lives. It's crazy that there can be any time where someone is self-harming, and literally on the brink of doing something permanent to themself, and the medical professionals will flat out refuse to help. I was very careful that my daughter didn't hear any of that herself at the time, because I couldn't imagine what it would do to her to be told her life literally wasn't worth their time.

Wow. I knew of his merits as a singer before, but this is the first time I've heard him speak. This entire video is a masterclass demonstration of verbal communication done right.

Soft spoken, remarkably honest and open it's so cool to see this interview.

When Dave got to how he's lost friends due to mental helth, my first thoughts went to Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell, and the tears just started flowing. In particular, I remember that morning in 2017 when 99.9 KISW (Seattle's primary rock station) announced Chris's passing. I'd just gotten to work, and had to hold my despair and sorrow in until I got home. There was anger in there too. The rage was at how unfair it was that his music did so much to help me, saved me, even, but he was still so broken up inside. He was still in so much pain despite how many people who loved him and he had helped with his music. I've accepted he's gone, but sometimes a song of his will come on, and I've gotta pull my car over and open the floodgates. Then Chester passed. I was still so mentally tired from what happened with Chris that I had to shut out the pain. I'm still getting to grips with Chester passing. With Dave, when I heard he was contemplating joing them, and decided not to, it brough me some bittersweet joy. I'm happy he's seeking therapy, but hurting because he's hurting, with all that's happened recently. It makes the Disturbed/Breaking Benjamin/Jinjer concert at the Whiteriver Amphitheater so important to me. I actively chose not to go to the last concerts Chris and Chester did in the Seattle area because I thought they'd still be alive for another tour cycle. It's grim, but I refuse to miss this upcoming show as long as it's still gonna happen. I'm not just going for me. I'm also going for Dave, even if I'm just another face and voice in the crowd. I'm gonna leave that venue mute and sore and 100% fulfilled.

Oh my GOD! 😢😮 Thank you Mr. Draiman for your thoughts… your words on depression, addiction and getting help. I tried to take my life, not long ago... (my Higher Power had other plans). I tried to get into Treatment for alcoholism. I had no insurance and got too much money to qualify for state programs, but amazingly there were programs that would take me on a sliding scale. However, since I was considered “suicidal” they refused me. There is sooo much more to say, but I really just want to say thank you and Bless you for your experiences and your willingness to share. My mantra is “Right foot, left foot, Breathe”. 🙏💜❤️‍🔥

Him and Corey Taylor are two very well spoken and "intelligent" metal frontman. Always a pleasure to hear him talk.

It comforts me that David feels the same way about the Sound of Silence cover that I do. Years and hundreds of listens later, I’ve still never made it through the song without crying.

I just realized, it was exactly a year ago on this day I saw Disturbed live in Bethlehem, PA. They're my second favorite band of all time (only second to MetallicA whom I have loved since before Disturbed existed) and it was an amazing experience and David is my favorite singer ever. When I first discovered Disturbed, I felt so connected to their music, more than any other band ever. The year prior in 2021 just prior to the time of year I saw Disturbed, I ended up in the hospital due to having suicidal and harmful thoughts because of stress, dealing with past trauma that I couldn't shake still, and not sleeping for days on end. I was losing my mind and kept questioning whether anyone would give a shit if I was even alive. I ended up getting the help I need and fight every day to cherish the victories and not dwell on the pain that life can bring. The next year, MetallicA and Disturbed came to Pennsylvania in August just prior to my birthday, and MetallicA was on my birthday. It was a sign that I NEEDED to go celebrate my life with my two favorite bands of all time who had transformed my life for so many crucial parts over many years. I drove across the entire state just to see MetallicA for my third time, on my birthday. I've been a fan of Disturbed for 20+ years and kept feeling like I wouldn't even be able to see them, and then when COVID hit i was worried that I'd never see them, though I wanted to so badly. Disturbed's music hits me in my heart, mind, body, and soul. Not just because if it's awesome power, but the powerful emotional depth of feeling that comes from the music and how well it continuously blends together. What David has achieved is give a operatic power and control into vocals in the heavy metal genre to bring so much emotion and power into the vocals, on top of the incredible lyrics. I don't think a band has continously kept made me feel the power of an emotional response to music as much as Disturbed, due to their brilliance as musicians and wanting to feel the music and not just play it. When I was standing with everyone for their show all I could think of is how I fell dependent on my love of metal and rock, especially Disturbed, to get me through the hardest parts of my life and still continously do so, while being okay to embrace myself and cherish who I am as a person. I don't know if any other fans feel like this but after overcoming trauma and disappointment, I can literally put on anyone of my favorite songs by them and feel reconnected to myself in a more powerful way. I appreciate David as a leader, brother, musician, and being open of his support for others, especially his fans. I truly hope him, the band, their families, and all of us fans nothing but the best and continue to keep embracing their music and going to their shows to feel empowered to be INDESTRUCTIBLE. Thanks David, you're the best.

This is the first interview I've seen with David Draiman, and so not what I expected. Brilliantly articulate person. And I love Elizabeth's expression. Watching her reactions to music adds a new layer of emotion and enjoyment to the music.

Oh my god she did it. ELIZABETH YOU ACTUALLY DID IT! HOW DID YOU GET HIM?! This was an incredible conversation to see, not to mention a really really well-conducted interview. I really am keeping my fingers crossed that his results come back benign and that he doesn't have any long road with this.. Great job and get one with AURORA next!

I'm not a singer, but I loved it when they got into the technical aspects of their different genres. They both are outside of the "normal singer" realm, so this was really interesting to hear their perspectives. Felt like shop talk, which was so cool to hear.

Wow, I didn't expect to watch this in one sitting. I've always been a casual Disturbed fan, but David blew me away with his devotion to his craft, humility, self awareness and kindness. I have a whole different respect now. Great job on the interview Elizabeth!

I feel his mental struggles is what brings out the feeling that his music has. What a very special person he is! I cannot listen to The Sounds Of Silence without it bringing me to tears.

Great that you got an interview with David Draiman. I always enjoy your Tea Time interviews Elizabeth.

It's so fun to watch Elizabeth with anything involving David. She's so cute and such a fan girl. You can see the admiration all over her face for the talent he has. This is why this channel has become one of my favorites. Not just for her wisdom surpassing most of her peers, but because she is just so fun to watch ❤

As someone who suffers from depression in a family/community that doesn't even acknowledge mental illness...I can't say enough how much I appreciate you bringing awareness... gunalchéesh

David is definitely what we can call a "gentle giant", though he's not really that tall; his attitude, care, passion and selflessness make him a special kind of person and that's what makes him a giant; he's a total inspiration for people of all kinds, races, colors, religions (or the lack of it); long live David Draiman! don't let his somehow intimidating looks and the fact that he's the lead singer of a metal band be a reason for him to be wrongfully judged; he's a beautiful soul and, to me, the most sincere entertainer

I've been to a Disturbed show where the entire crowd at one point is moshing and headbanging one song, then crying the next. It's truly an experience. The music Disturbed has put out the last few years has been nothing short of emotional Rollercoasters, and that music is so much more powerful than anything else I've experienced in a long time. The last Disturbed concert I was at, I was wearing a tshirt one of my best friends made and he ended his own life many years ago. His family was in the arena as well, and I found myself bawling during the show. And it was the most amazing concert I've ever been to because of the emotions I felt.

I could honestly look at and listen to his voice nonstop and on a loop. It’s so comforting and soothing! So glad he is cancer free.😊❤️

I so agree with David about using the anger with in to heal or motivate, but not anger in lashing out.

First, his enunciation is superb. I noticed how cleanly he speaks. It’s amazing. Second, OMG Elizabeth cracks me up. When he mentioned “Jedi” the spark in her eyes was noticeable. What a great interview

Disturbed has been on my bucket list to see live for more than 2 decades! I get to see them live next week in Denver with Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer! I am so incredibly excited!

I rarely sit back and listen to interviews, too often famous people are (or feel the need to pretend to be) too disconnected from the everyday person's lives. I really enjoyed this interview. David was very thoughtful and passionate with his reponses and of course Elizabeth was as excited to discuss topics as ever. That was wonderful!

Okay... Disturbed is my favorite band and has been for the better part of 20 years. And no interviewer has gotten David (in my opinion) to describe singing like you have. So hats off, and thank you. That really meant a lot to me.

I love, love, love this interview. We not only heard from this fabulous artist, but we learned who this man really is and what he is all about and how caring he is. It was like listening to two friends having a personal conversation without all the usual questions and hearing about his every day life. It was so interesting and so much fun to listen to.

David Draiman is a childhood hero of mine. He’s so well spoken. Disturbed’s music has helped me through some really hard times in life. ❤

David is a pleasure to listen to, for such a big guy, he has a soft voice but a powerful message always. He is so smart and charismatic. He doesn't act like he lives the rocker lifestyle, he is just so down to earth, he reminds me of Keanu Reeves, sure he's a big star, but doesn't have the arrogance of one. Disturbed in general have come a long way, and I love when you listen to their albums, it's like a book, a clear beginning middle and end. For example, their album Believe, starts with Prayer, and ends with Darkness. Even a song like, The Sound of Silence was a great choice to end their Imortal album

I just wanted to hug David for his honesty and vulnerability. A wonderful soul.

Thank you so much for the update. Blessed be David, his precious boy, and you and yours. AND thank you for this treasure of an interview. My beloved brother was a psychiatrist. He passed away unexpectedly a year ago at the age of 52. He lamented and railed against the state of mental healthcare. He was amazing. His patients each and every one had his personal cell number. They adored him. Tragically, as is the nature of the beast, there were a few he lost. He died a little with each one and carried their pain after they were gone. When he died, I was helping in his office so I became the family liaison to contact his patients. Their heartbreak and panic was incalculable. Trying to help them find them continued help with a new therapist was practically impossible. As much as I loved your interview with David for the music, I was blown away by your and David’s attention to mental health. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This should be required watching for everyone. I have shared it with many already. Hugs from Houston, Texas.

He's such a good guy!!!

I listened to the album "Believe" on repeat for probably about 10 years after it came out. Something special about the way he sings feels like a window directly into his soul.

David mentions that he is honored; I think he is deeply respectful on this front, and I feel Elizabeth Zharoff is also just showing great form; so I wanted to send my thanks b/c ya'll just been stellar peoples. Also, David you layin down some beautiful vocal tracks my dude...just, really stellar stuff man

I just saw Disturbed on July 13 in Salt Lake City,UT. If you haven't seen this band, you must see them! What a powerful and emotional concert this was. Thank you for speaking to David Draiman!!

This was a hell of an interview. I like that she actually let the man speak. So many interviewers interject and cut off their guests. Well done.

Wonderful in-depth interview! David is full of so much wisdom and has a contemplative way of approaching questioning. I have always thought the world of him and had some great interactions with him in the past. Not only is he a unique vocalist, he is also a unique human - he's a very gentle soul - not everyone knows that about him. His vulnerability and honesty around mental health has served the music industry and fans well. He has no idea how many people he has touched and I know he will continue to do so. Thank you for this, Elizabeth! I was so excited the first time you listened to his vocals. Disturbed has been such a big part of my life and this interview was highly anticipated for me and you did an awesome job!

That was super informing and wow....what an academically refined chat. Elizabeth .. expert hosting...it was about David and what he can share, you let him talk. With both of you I felt I was in the presence of vocal gods and was so lucky to be allowed to listen. Bravo and thank you. ❤

My husband introduced me to Disturbed with the song 'The Sound of Silence'. I've fallen in love with the band and I can't get enough of the version they have made of this song. It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it, it brings up so many emotions.

I already had huge respect for David for his vocal abilities , but this shows not only his immense knowledge and self awareness with regards his vocals but most of all it shows the immense integrity of the man. A singer by God and a blessing for the rest of us. 🙏

This conversation with David affected me on such a deep level it is unreal. I couldn't help but tear up listening to him and his raw passion behind every single one of his perfectly chosen words. His thoughts on mental health reached me in such a profound way I can barely put it into words. Thank you Elizabeth, and David, for taking your time to share such an amazing conversation.

What a great interview. David is a legend. Such an intelligent person also. Elizabeth is an amazing person also. Hope he stays strong. We don't need to lose another great singer to depression. Take care.

All prayers for you David, that a continued recovery with no complications. ❤

David is so underrated. He is an excellent vocalist. Very powerful voice.

Davids vocals in the Sounds of Silence is the most powerful thing that I've ever heard. The live Conan performance is my favorite and even though he was sick he performed like a superstar! I love listening to him speak, his humble and genuine nature with people. Hold onto memories is another favorite. I pray in whatever spiritual power you believe in that your journey into mental well being continues.

Every cover Disturbed has done has been a home run. Sound of Silence was a grand slam. "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" was almost as good as "Sound of Silence." Saw him with Dragonforce in Houston and he stopped a mosh pit and stated he didn't want anyone to leave hurt. I was impressed with that. I was first introduced to him in Ozzfest back in 99 or 2000 and been a huge fan since. He's very articulate and intelligent. Every interview shows he just keeps growing and growing too. I can't say enough positive things about him and Disturbed. Huge fan! Thanks for having him!

My favorite singer since Freddie Mercury. Love David! glad he is well. Saw vids of his great concert in Israel before all the current trouble began. Never Again!

I might not care for their music, but I, really, do appreciate that he speaks-out on issues concerning him, especially, issues around depression and suicide. I was impressed that he - recently - admitted to thoughts of suicidal ideation, at one of his concerts. It takes an honesty and strength of person to do such, especially, in that setting. For this, I am grateful, because it goes to serve something much more than himself and his music.

I'm not a singer, but I really appreciate how much more work it's bound to be to have to sing when you're having a really crappy day.

I love how he has the technical knowledge of his art of singing. Extremely in-depth explaining of his voice. Very entertaining.

A quite philosophical interview with Mr. Draiman. He's much deeper than most.

Quite by accident, I began listening to metal just 3 years ago, and harsh vocals only in the last 12-18 months. As a 63 year old woman raised in a very conservative home and still mostly living that way, I had never ventured far from classical or pop. Elizabeth, your deep dives have opened my eyes even more, and your interviews have shown me that these amazing musicians are also wonderful people behind their public personas. In my early years the public persona was judged and therefore the individual was too, and I’m ashamed to say I did the same thing for way too many years. I have never listened to Disturbed, but this interview with David Draiman has me looking forward to doing so. What a delightful gentleman 😊. Thank you for helping me to fall more in love with music every day 💕

Godspeed to David on his recovery. Benign is a blessing. How many layers of brilliant is Elizabeth's session? David seems like he does not suffer fools. Staying on task was huge. The breath control section really got him flowing, and got his respect. After the Mideastern vocalizations, he said "how astute" to notice. Then he was smiling, laughing and emotional, as well as thoughtful. Elizabeth called back the behavioral health issues, and David spoke freely with purpose. Recalling his Cantor time, he spoke with levity about a solemn situation. And talking about his son and her son, monstrously touching. Astoundingly real performance by both artists!! Message. ♫

11:55 where he mentions that anger can be a gift reminds me of the quote in Terminator 3 where Arnold says Anger is more useful than despair in survival situations.

It was David's version of Sound of Silence that lead me to begin to listen to Disturbed and now I'm hooked, he certainly knows how to draw his audience into each track . The song Save our last goodbye, very Powerful and emotional, awesome, very talented artist.

Hearing his story about his tumor in his wrist is crazy because I almost had the exact same thing. I was in the army and all of a sudden, my wrist started hurting extremely badly. Went to the army doctor and, of course, he said I was fine and gave me ibuprofen. Kept going back to him over the course of three months and he basically just kept telling me to go away and eat ibuprofen. Went to a civilian doctor who took several MRI's and I took the results back to my army "doctor". He pretty much yelled at me for going to a civilian doctor and "costing the army so much money". He took the results, left the room and came back maybe 5 minutes later and told me he was going to send me to occupational therapy at the real army hospital on base. The therapist handled my wrist for about 10 minutes and told me I needed to see a specialist and scheduled me an appointment for the next day. The specialist took a look at my results and my wrist and told me on the spot I had a tumor and he would like to schedule me for surgery the following day and if I couldn't do it then, that it had to be done that week, at the latest. Had it removed the next day and thankfully it was benign. Took about 8 months from start to finish because of my stupid ass doctor and his damn ibuprofen.

David is such an eloquent and delightful man! Great interview!

I ended up here because I wanted to know more about David "not on stage". Wasn't disappointed. What a humble gentleman. I just wanted to say something about mental health, which led me to resign from my job 6 months ago to focus on my mental health. I feel like we're way way behind when it comes to mental health when compared to physical health. In my country, I could barely find professionals who are able to really help out. It feels like you need someone who has been there when it comes to healing mental health issues. Luckily it's not that much of a stigma as it used to me, but yes, the more well respected people like David and yourself speak about mental health, the better. Although I feel like we, across the ocean, have a slight advantage because we don't have to rely on insurance. But, anxiety literally took half of my life, I can't socialise as much as I want to, I stopped playing my instrument, I resigned from my job, I can't even think about doing a wedding cause that freaks me out. The pain is real and I appreciate you guys talking about it.

It's amazing to me that Disturbed plays such dark, difficult music, yet if you go to a show, everything David talks to the crowd about is very positive & oriented around community. Still remember how kind he was to the crowd from seeing them during the Ozzfest 06 Tour. A very, very impressive human being.

David is already a legend and a pioneer i love disturbed. He is no joke. I just wanna wish him well i hope to see them soon

This is awesome!, get James Hetfield on here 👀

Everyone is commenting on David and making their positive observations and likes that they have towards him! But!! There were 2 people that made this "conversation" (with some interview) as powerful, meaningful, and fantastic as it is! I started by pausing this video and commenting how awkward I felt watching the topic be that of mental health,, as David was speaking almost like I was watching him speak in the manner of a religious experience while Elizabeth was smiling, grinning, and at points appearing to laugh! I taken it she was excited and 'giddy' to be interviewing David Draiman!! Which I am sure was part of it! But then as I got towards the end and they began to speak about dealing with depression and looking for help in the past,, then I learned more of her constant smile! As someone who goes deep into it myself, I am going out on a limb here and saying her smile (though she is a wonderful fan based personality that maintains that upbeat spirit for the world and her fans) it is also her mask! My past career I had to be able to read people! Body language, facial expression etc. And one thing that stood out to me was her eyes! They spoken separately from what her mask was trying to convey! You see David trying like heck to hold it in, looking around, the lines in his forehead become noticeable as he is forcing back tears of hurt, as even at 1:31:34 he breaks down a bit and wipes his nose quick. All along while Elizabeth holds strong!! That! my friends is control and one heck of a professional interviewer! To have demons as she does,, as they both do,, a grown man begins to break as she maintains her mask for us all! WOW! Your eyes told me so much more at different points of this conversation! That is someone who learned to control those demons pretty well! But folks! Trust me!! If you know someone who deals with depression,, no matter how in control of it you think they are,, orrr how much you believe they may have it beat by how well they wear their mask out in the world,,, think again!! Please!!! DON'T STOP BEING THERE! Just,, being there!! Always be a friend! Call, chat, hang out, because there are those moments when they are alone and those demons just pop their heads up at any time! And it doesn't take much for that to happen! Maybe a song on the radio,, a smell from their past, even the weather that day!! It doesn't take much to 'trigger' a spiral into that deep depression! And you,, a friend, co-worker- family member, or even someone who just cares, being around can get them talking! Maybe knowing someone is just there to talk to and have a regular conversation with will be all it takes to pull them up like a helping hand out of their downward spiral! Or! You might just be there, or on the phone, just at the right time where they might just reach out in need of HELP! OK, back to the interview,,, Elizabeth! The more I watch you, the more I see you are quite observant, in many facets! You catch so much, both with your eyes and ears! And this quality adds to the range and depth of your interview style! This was an unexpected find, me coming across this video! But I am so very glad I did! Both sides of the screen had 2 remarkable and interesting people that I so enjoyed listening to! Thank you so much for this video! And,, adding to the awareness of depression, as well as showing us all that it doesn't discriminate as to who it affects!

Elizabeth, it would have been so easy to interrupt or make a joke here and there in this interview. You had amazing restraint to allow him to say whatever he wanted to say. I think he really enjoyed and in fact became involved to a deeper extent in this interview due to your knowledge. I could feel and hear his respect of you. And vice versa. I don't think he would ever continue an interview just for the sake of the other person. Excellent job!!!

These interviews are such wonderful treasures. They never fall into the predictable trappings of most interviews because they aren't a press tour, it's a conversation between professional vocalists talking about the ins & outs of this strange, beautiful, often surreal world of music 🖤

His speaking voice is so calming...

You are my reason to fight David. You, Mike, Dan, everyone in Disturbed are absolute legends. I've had the privilege to see you live twice and both times your music has helped me through some really hard shit this year. Thank you to all of you and what you do. Keep being a legend.

I am so glad David is still here. I miss Chester so much and David's beautiful self reminds me of Chester's gentle heart.

Two amazing people talking about metal, mental health and everything in between and obviously enjoying it. Thank you for not only entertaining us, but enlightening and encouraging people along the way.

I saw Disturbed a few times and saw them right after Keith Flint of The Prodigy passed from suicide. His incredible empathy, compassion and yes - anger at the unfortunate loss touched the audience in a special way. The bands openness and candid approach to mental health is powerful and helps so many people. Disturbed and David in particular are incredible humans.

Listening to David talking about his depression has me in tears. I've been in and out of therapy from age 4. I found so many who sat and watched me cry and had no help for me. I found a couple who helped somewhat, but no one I could tell me where it came from. I am 50 years old and am just figuring out how wrong my apparently perfect childhood was. Still can't find a therapist who knows how to help with CTPSD. The struggle is on-going and real. Thank heavens for RU-vid where I have access to therapists with knowledge of my issues where I can learn how to help myself. Medications alone can't do it.

They say don't meet your heroes, and for most people I look up to I stand by that, but David Draiman is one of the coolest and most down-to-earth public figures I've listened to. Really glad to have gotten this interview in my recommended, especially since I'm going to their Raleigh concert tonight and I'm HYYYPPPED!!!