DISTURBED
25th Anniversary Edition Of Their Debut Album The Sickness
Out Now Album Available As A Deluxe Box Set, 2Cd Deluxe Edition, Various Vinyl Editions, And Digitally
Share New Single “I Will Not Break” & “Glass Shatters” (New Mix)
Disturbed’s 25th anniversary reissue of “The Sickness” is a major celebration of their groundbreaking debut album. The reissue offers fans a chance to experience the album in fresh formats while also diving deep into the band’s history and creative process.
Here’s a summary of the editions available:
- Limited Edition 1-LP & 3-CD Box Set:
- Format: Silver vinyl and 3 CDs
- Content:
- The original album
- B-sides and unreleased demos
- A 14-track unreleased concert from The Palladium, LA (April 2001)
- Songs from live performances at Chicago’s Metro (March 2000) and the London Astoria (February 2001)
- Extras:
- Poster, cloth patch, backstage pass, guitar picks
- Book with rare photos, memorabilia, and an extensive essay with interviews
- Exclusive lithograph signed by the band (D2C format)
- 2-CD Deluxe Edition:
- Format: 2 CDs
- Content:
- The original album
- An additional disc of B-sides, unreleased demos, and rarities
- Extras:
- Booklet featuring an essay with new interviews with band members and producer Johnny K
This reissue not only commemorates the impact of “The Sickness” but also enriches the listening experience for both long-time fans and new listeners by offering unique insights and memorabilia.
Vinyl editions including variants in limited edition green vinyl, limited edition orange vinyl (Germany/Central Europe exclusive), and limited edition milky clear vinyl (Spotify Fans First).
Digitally, which includes all 40 tracks included in the limited-edition box set.
The Sickness 25th Anniversary edition is available on all formats at
https://disturbed.lnk.to/TheSickness25th
Disturbed recently shared their new single “I Will Not Break”. The song previews forthcoming music from Disturbed and they call it “a necessary song, about becoming stronger than the forces that constantly try to tear you down.” For the song, the band again teamed up with the Divisive’sproducer WZRD BLD (Knocked Loose, Ice Nine Kills).
Listen to “I Will Not Break”
https://disturbed.lnk.to/IWillNotBreakTA
The band has also shared a new mix of their song “Glass Shatters,” available for the first time ever on DSPs, and includes a Stone Cold Steve Austin intro. Listen to “Glass Shatters”
https://disturbed.lnk.to/GlassShatters
Disturbed’s journey from their debut album “The Sickness” to becoming one of the most successful metal bands is a remarkable story of impact and popularity in the music industry. Here are some key highlights regarding their achievements and the significance of “The Sickness”:
- Commercial Success:
- Disturbed has sold over 17 million album units.
- Their songs have accumulated an impressive 14 billion streams.
- “The Sickness” itself has been streamed 2.5 billion times globally.
- Notable Tracks:
- “Down With The Sickness”: Recently certified 8x Platinum and recognized as the quintessential Disturbed song with its tribal beat and guitar chug.
- “Stupify”: Achieved 2x Platinum status.
- “Voices” and “The Game”: Both certified Gold.
- Chart Performance:
- The album peaked at #29 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, illustrating its commercial reach.
- It spent a total of 106 weeks on the chart, showcasing its lasting appeal.
- Critical Recognition:
- Included as #24 on Loudwire’s “Top 25 Debut Hard Rock Albums” list.
- Featured in Metal Hammer’s “20 Best Albums of 2000”.
- Highlighted in Revolver Magazine’s “20 Essential Nu Metal Albums” list.
- Impact:
- “Down With The Sickness” has been noted for its intensity and rhythm, capturing the band’s signature sound and contributing significantly to the nu metal genre.
These accolades and milestones underline Disturbed’s lasting influence and their role in shaping the heavy metal landscape, with “The Sickness” standing as a pivotal point in their career.
Disturbed – The Sickness 25th Anniversary Edition
Deluxe Box Set
Original Album – LP & CD
1 Voices
2 The Game
3 Stupify
4 Down With The Sickness
5 Violence Fetish
6 Fear
1 Numb
2 Want
3 Conflict
4 Shout 2000
5 Droppin Plates
6 Meaning Of Life
CD 2 (Demos and Rarities)
1 The Game Demo (unreleased)
2 Stupify Demo (unreleased)
3 Down With The Sickness Demo (unreleased)
4 Want Demo (unreleased)
5 Shout Demo (unreleased)
6 Droppin’ Plates Demo (unreleased)
7 Meaning of Life Demo (unreleased)
8 God Of The Mind Released on 10th anniversary CD/2LP version (The Lost Children)
9 A Welcome Burden Released on 10th anniversary CD/2LP version (The Lost Children)
10 Stupify The Forbidden “Fu” mix
11 Glass Shatters (New Mix) AKA “Stone Cold Theme”. New Mix with Steve Austin intro (Unreleased Version)
CD 3 (Live- Recorded live at The Palladium, Los Angeles- April 18 2001)
1 Want (Live)
2 Fear (Live)
3 Droppin’ Plates (Live)
4 Fetish (Live)
5 Stupify (Live)
6 Numb (Live)
7 God Of The Mind (Live)
8 Shout 2000 (Live)
9 Voices (Live)
10 Meaning Of Life (Live)
11 Conflict (live)
12 The Game (Live)
13 Walk (Live)
14 Down With The Sickness (Live)
15 Voices (Live) Recorded live at the Metro, Chicago (March 10 2000)
16 Stupify (Live) Recorded live at the London Astoria (February 25 2001)
