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nu metal, alternative metal is a genre description often applied by music critics to heavy metal bands emerging after the Nirvana-led grunge movement.



The band exploded on to the alt-metal scene with "Down with the Sickness." Marked by gruff singer David Draiman's barked vocals, crushing guitar riffs and heavy industrial and electronic influences, the song quickly became a highly played (perhaps overplayed) staple of rock radio.




The rest of the album provided similar numbers, along with forays into rap-rock and slightly more melodic music. However, there was little to separate the band from the black t-shirted herd of Korn imitators such as Static X and Limp Bizkit.




The group continues to chart well among heavy metal acts, although the early success of "Down with the Sickness" has yet to be matched. Repeat stints on the OzzFest tour alongside acts like Lacuna Coil, Marilyn Manson and System of a Down, and later its own multi-band tour, have helped Disturbed maintain its fanbase.




Also adding to the group's fanbase, was its touted cover of wrestler Steve Austin's theme song.




Original bassist Steve Kmak parted ways with the band prior to the release of its third album, Ten Thousand Fists in 2005. Vocalist Draiman underwent surgery for acid reflux-related problems in 2006, but has since returned to performing and recording without further incident.




Disturbed's fourth album, Indestructible, is set for release in Summer of 2008, having already been preceded by the single, "This Moment," which appeared on the soundtrack to the popular action film, Transformers.