Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Lead by the ever-intense David Draiman, Chicago's hard rocking alt-metal sons Disturbed delivered a crushing set as one of the headlining bands on Mayhem Fest 2008.

Following high-energy sets by Mastodon and DragonForce on the main stage, Disturbed brought their heavy sound to the roaring masses, delivering old fan-favorites like “Down With The Sickness” alongside new tracks from their 2008 release Indestructible.

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Disturbed @ Mayhem Fest

Photographer's Notes:

For me, this set was one dominated by frontman David Draiman, who's bellowing delivery on vocals was matched by a fantastic physical presence on stage.

Overall, the lighting for Disturbed was among the more atmospheric of the festival, with mix of hot, high-contrast light from high above accenting deeper, multi-hued tones and plenty of smoke.

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