Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan recently opened up about the band’s future during an Instagram Live session, confirming that they plan to take an extended break from touring.
Donegan explained the decision by pointing to both the demanding pace of their recent tour and personal circumstances affecting the group. “We are done [playing shows for now]. We are done with ‘The Sickness’, done with the anniversary tour,” Donegan said. “[We’ll be] home for the rest of the year, and probably gonna take quite a bit of time off next year. So no discussions of doing anything else.”
He emphasized that the band needed time to rest and reconnect with their families. “We just feel like we could use a break. It’s been a pretty strong run earlier this year. We started in the U.S. and a little bit into Canada and finishing this European run, we just feel we could enjoy some time home. And [we’ve] got a lot of stuff going on in our personal lives. [We’ve] got holidays coming up.”
During the livestream, Donegan also acknowledged that several band members and crew had endured personal losses during their European tour, adding emotional weight to their decision.
The announcement follows a turbulent 2025 for Disturbed—a year filled with challenges that went beyond simple tour exhaustion. According to Noise11, the band’s hiatus came after a string of controversies that tested their resilience and public image. For a group that has been active for more than 25 years, the pause marks a significant moment of reflection and recalibration.
Their European tour proved especially difficult. Multiple shows were disrupted or canceled, including a high-profile cancellation in Brussels, which The Mosh reported was ordered by local authorities citing safety concerns.
The incident was reportedly connected to frontman David Draiman’s public remarks, which drew backlash and protests. The situation underscored the broader struggles the band faced—issues extending beyond the stage and into public perception.
As Metal Injection noted, Disturbed said they plan to “breathe for a bit” following an intense period of touring and controversy. The hiatus appears aimed not just at physical recovery but at emotional and mental renewal as well.
For now, the band intends to stay home through the remainder of 2025 and take substantial time off in 2026, allowing space to regroup after a challenging chapter in their career.
