‘Completely awesome’: Fans praise Disturbed lead singer David Draiman for defending Taylor Swift against haters at concert

David Draiman said Taylor Swift is 'making sure that an entire generation of new music fans understand what it means to actually play music live'
PUBLISHED JAN 22, 2024
Disturbed lead singer David Draiman defends Taylor Swift  and says 'she is for real' (@davidmdraiman, @taylorswift/Instagram)
Disturbed lead singer David Draiman defends Taylor Swift and says 'she is for real' (@davidmdraiman, @taylorswift/Instagram)

PEORIA, ILLINOIS: David Draiman, the lead singer of Disturbed, recently expressed his admiration for pop star Taylor Swift. The metal rocker passionately defended the 34-year-old singer against haters during a concert, showcasing his inner Swiftie.

At a recent concert in Peoria, Ill, Draiman, known for his unique operatic and percussive vocal style, surprised the audience by bringing two young girls and their fathers on stage. 

This moment, captured on video and shared on TikTok by a user named vsprice7, received positive feedback from fans.

Draiman, 50, has been the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Disturbed since 1996. 

What did David Draiman say about Taylor Swift?


@vsprice7

Disturbed’s David defends Taylor Swift to his fans at tonights concert in Peoria, Il after bringing two 12 year olds up on stage to rock with them.

♬ original sound - Tori

 

"So I take it that you came to the Disturbed concert, as opposed to the Taylor Swift concert, means that your parents are raising you on rock 'n' roll," the singer humorously remarked to his young audience.

As the crowd responded with a mix of cheers and boos, Draiman quickly came to the pop star’s defense.

"Hey, don't forget. Taylor Swift still kicks a**," he stated, adding, "Don't you boo her."

"You know what? I will stand up and applaud any pop artist that gets up on stage and sings live and plays a guitar live in front of a whole group of f**king thousands of girls and guys," he went on.

"Don't talk s**t about Taylor Swift. She is for real. And she's making sure that an entire generation of new music fans understand what it means to actually play music live."

Metal rocker's Swiftie-like defense of Taylor Swift wins fans' hearts


 
 
 
 
 
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The video posted on TikTok has been met with a positive reaction from viewers.

A fan commented on TikTok, "As a Disturbed fan and a Swiftie, love this 🥹"

Another user said, "CALLING ALL SWIFTIES!!! DISTURBED × TAYLOR SWIFT!!! LETS GO!! My millennial heart is happy."

"I legit listen to both Disturbed and Taylor Swift and absolutely love this!" added another. 

One person expressed, "Artists supporting other artists. 🖤"

Another user humorously commented, 'Get down with the Swiftness,' cleverly referencing the 2000 hit 'Down With the Sickness.'"

One user thought of a collabaration and wrote, "If TS and Disturbed ever did a collab... I might die of excitement!!!"

One fan shared, "I was there, that was awesome! Who said you cant love rock and be a swiftie lol."

"I love the fact that I love disturbed and a swiftie and he defended her is completely awesome," mentioned another. 

"@Taylor Swift & @disturbed COLLABORATION!!!!!! LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!!!!," stated a fan.

"We need more positivity like this!!! ❤️," noted another.

"I now need Disturbed and Taylor to do an AWESOME collab!" penned one fan. 

"Not allowing misogyny is this new gen of men 👏👏👏👏👏," expressed another fan. 

"@disturbed @Taylor Swift Doesn't matter what you like. Artists respect artists. Music is life and love," shared another. 

A user joked, "Diswiffed 😂😂."

"This man said no lies! Kids see and hear worst at their own schools. I hope every day they come home. Music brings generations together PeriodT," remarked another.

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