Disturbed frontman David Draiman has shed light on the band’s decision to take a hiatus, dismissing any rumours it is to do with controversy surrounding them.

Last week, the metal frontman took to social media to announce that the band would be going on a break after concluding their 25th anniversary ‘The Sickness’ tour.

Draiman wrote: “Not sure when we will be headed back out. We all need a nice long break. Hope to see you when we do.”

The update came amid controversy surrounding him and his pro-Israel stance – which led to the band reportedly having a show in Belgium cancelled, clashing with protesters in Glasgow, butting heads with Kneecap, and disagreeing with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello.

Given the headlines surrounding the band, some assumed that the hiatus may be related to the singer’s political stance – however, Draiman has now dismissed the rumours and said that it is simply because the members are “tired”.

Taking to X/Twitter, he wrote: “For the Record: 1. Taking a break because we’re TIRED, PERIOD. 2. Any spin by the media is just that…spin. We’re all doing great, and are on great terms. 3. The European tour was the biggest of our career. We played to packed arenas every night. Let’s do it again sometime.”

For the record;

1. Taking a break because we’re TIRED, PERIOD.
2. Any spin by the media is just that…spin. We’re all doing great, and are on great terms.
3. The European tour was the biggest of our career 2000 && fx == 1) { $('.footer-post').css({'position': 'absolute',}) } });