It seems that heavy metal band Disturbed has been polarizing the metal community ever since their first record was released back in 2000. For some, they are the prime example of a band that favors safe, commercially viable music over experimentation and the so-called “hardcore” aesthetic. Others, however, will tell you that Disturbed’s mixture of melody, metal, and slick soloing is the perfect outlet for those (myself included) who only occasionally wet their feet in the proverbial... [Continue Reading]