NEWS STORY: Bronze Statue Honoring Disturbed Unveiled in Chicago – “Immortalized in Metal”
CHICAGO, IL — In a powerful tribute to one of America’s most influential metal bands, a bronze statue of Disturbed was officially unveiled this weekend at Millennium Park, just steps from the city where the band’s journey began.
Fans from across the country gathered as city officials and members of the band participated in an emotional ceremony to reveal the 10-foot monument titled “Immortalized” — a nod to the band’s 2015 chart-topping album. The statue features detailed likenesses of David Draiman, Dan Donegan, Mike Wengren, and John Moyer, frozen mid-performance with signature poses and instruments, cast entirely in burnished bronze.
> “It’s beyond surreal,” said frontman David Draiman, visibly moved. “To be honored in the city where we first picked up our instruments… this statue belongs to our fans just as much as it does to us.”
The base of the statue features etched lyrics from “Down with the Sickness” and “The Sound of Silence,” capturing the band’s iconic fusion of aggression and introspection. A nearby plaque lists their global accomplishments — over 17 million albums sold, multiple platinum records, and five Billboard 200 #1 debuts.
🔹 Fans React
Social media exploded with praise. “Disturbed isn’t just a band — they’re a voice for the misunderstood,” one fan posted on X. Another called it “a fitting monument to metal greatness.”
Many long-time fans brought memorabilia to the unveiling, from vintage concert shirts to rare vinyls, turning the plaza into a shrine of appreciation. Several described the moment as “historic,” likening it to when statues were built for other music icons like Jimi Hendrix and Freddie Mercury.
> “This statue immortalizes not just their music, but the fire they lit in so many souls,” said Chicago Mayor Andrea Rossi, who also proclaimed June 10th as “Disturbed Day” in the city.
🔹 Legacy Cast in Bronze
Formed in 1994 in Chicago, Disturbed rose from local clubs to international arenas, becoming one of the defining voices of 2000s metal. Their haunting cover of “The Sound of Silence” introduced a new generation to their depth and range, earning them widespread critical acclaim.
The statue is now a permanent installation, welcoming fans to reflect on the legacy of a band that turned pain into power, and rage into art — all forged now in metal.
