DAVID DRAIMAN Addresses DISTURBED's Netherlands Show Being Cancelled Over His IDF Photo: "We In DISTURBED Are All About Unity" - Metal Injection

Disturbed's Netherlands Show Cancelled Amid Controversy

Disturbed's show at the Vorst Nationaal was cancelled after vocalist David Draiman posted a photo of himself signing an artillery shell meant for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to launch into Gaza.

The image sparked backlash, particularly after a heated online exchange between Draiman and Irish pro-Palestinian rap collective Kneecap. Draiman was also booed at a Black Sabbath farewell show in Birmingham.

Disturbed issued a statement saying "we love everyone," despite the controversy surrounding Draiman's actions.

Author's summary: Disturbed's show cancelled due to controversy.

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Metal Injection Metal Injection — 2025-10-16