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Metro
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Rock frontman addresses ‘deafening booing' at Black Sabbath's and Ozzy Osbourne's final concert
Disturbed's frontman David Draiman has addressed the boos that greeted him as he arrived on stage for Ozzy Osbourne's final-ever performance. Performing with Tom Morello's All Stars supergroup, Draiman, 52, was part of a rock-filled lineup at the Back To The Beginning concert at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday, July 5. The celebration was an all-day event that also featured sets by a host of major metal bands, including Metallica, Slayer, and Alice in Chains. When Draiman stepped on stage, he was met with boos from the crowd. Draiman has been a controversial figure for some time due to his support of Israel, notably sparking controversy in 2024 when images were found of him signing artillery shells in Israel, reportedly intended for use by the IDF on Gaza. Addressing the audience's negative reaction to his arrival on stage, the singer called some of the concert-goers 'Jew hating morons' in a lengthy post on social media. On Facebook and Instagram, Draiman said: 'Part of the live stream of my performance at #backtothebeginning, celebrating the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. 'As you can see…I wasn't 'booed off stage' as so many people in the press and CERTAINLY #FreePalestine crowd, would have you believe. 'Yes, there were a few boos when I walked out, but I came to pay homage to my teachers, my idols, the mighty Black Sabbath, and I wasn't about to let a few Jew hating morons deter that.' He alleged that a false narrative has been spread to try and 'incite hatred' and that the booing was 'enhanced' on some of the recordings of the performances. He added: 'Still coming back to the UK in the fall to what's shaping up to be a VERY successful run, if ticket sales are any indication. And I am STILL UNAPOLOGETICALLY A FIERCELY PRO ISRAEL JEW. 'I will ALWAYS stand up for my people, and I won't be deterred, intimidated, or shamed out of rocking the asses of the masses. Put that in your pipes and smoke it.' This isn't the first time the singer has sparked controversy because of his beliefs. In July 2023, the singer sang Israel's national anthem at a Disturbed concert in Tel Aviv. During the same performance, he also made a statement against Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, who has been accused of antisemitism. 'F**k Roger Waters and all the rest of his BDS [Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions] nazi a**holes — every last single one of them. We don't need that shit. We've survived worse than them and we will continue surviving worse than them.' In 2024, images were released of Draiman signing IDF artillery shells with messages such as 'F**k Hamas.' The move was criticised for endorsing violence and killing in Gaza. Just recently, Draiman called out Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury – which is being investigated by the police – and saw the lead singer encourage the crowd to chant 'Death, death to the IDF.' ' I just wanted to speak my mind a little bit about the events of this past weekend,' Draiman said in a video on Instagram. 'No one should ever use any stage at any festival anywhere in the world to incite hatred and violence against anyone. I think it's disgusting. I think it's irresponsible and contrary to the whole reason people get together at these festivals to begin with. He added: 'More importantly, just from a human perspective, what exactly do you really think you're going to achieve here? You know, death to the IDF. Every citizen of the state of Israel has to serve. Every citizen. So you're saying that the majority of world Jews should die, should be killed? 'That's what you're saying. Good luck with that. Iran saw how easy that wasn't so I'm not sure what you want, what you're trying to achieve other than virtue signaling and instant fame that this selling of Jew hatred has seen to gift everyone with these days.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Metro
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Rock frontman addresses ‘deafening booing' at Ozzy Osbourne's final gig
Disturbed's frontman David Draiman has addressed the boos that greeted him as he arrived on stage for Ozzy Osbourne's final-ever performance. Performing with Tom Morello's All Stars supergroup, Draiman, 52, was part of a rock-filled lineup at the Back To The Beginning concert at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday, July 5. The celebration was an all-day event that also featured sets by a host of major metal bands, including Metallica, Slayer, and Alice in Chains. When Draiman stepped on stage, he was met with boos from the crowd. Draiman has been a controversial figure for some time due to his support of Israel, notably sparking controversy in 2024 when images were found of him signing artillery shells in Israel, reportedly intended for use by the IDF on Gaza. Addressing the audience's negative reaction to his arrival on stage, the singer called some of the concert-goers 'Jew hating morons' in a lengthy post on social media. On Facebook and Instagram, Draiman said: 'Part of the live stream of my performance at #backtothebeginning, celebrating the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. 'As you can see…I wasn't 'booed off stage' as so many people in the press and CERTAINLY #FreePalestine crowd, would have you believe. 'Yes, there were a few boos when I walked out, but I came to pay homage to my teachers, my idols, the mighty Black Sabbath, and I wasn't about to let a few Jew hating morons deter that.' He alleged that a false narrative has been spread to try and 'incite hatred' and that the booing was 'enhanced' on some of the recordings of the performances. He added: 'Still coming back to the UK in the fall to what's shaping up to be a VERY successful run, if ticket sales are any indication. And I am STILL UNAPOLOGETICALLY A FIERCELY PRO ISRAEL JEW. 'I will ALWAYS stand up for my people, and I won't be deterred, intimidated, or shamed out of rocking the asses of the masses. Put that in your pipes and smoke it.' This isn't the first time the singer has sparked controversy because of his beliefs. In July 2023, the singer sang Israel's national anthem at a Disturbed concert in Tel Aviv. During the same performance, he also made a statement against Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, who has been accused of antisemitism. 'F**k Roger Waters and all the rest of his BDS [Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions] nazi a**holes — every last single one of them. We don't need that shit. We've survived worse than them and we will continue surviving worse than them.' In 2024, images were released of Draiman signing IDF artillery shells with messages such as 'F**k Hamas.' The move was criticised for endorsing violence and killing in Gaza. Just recently, Draiman called out Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury – which is being investigated by the police – and saw the lead singer encourage the crowd to chant 'Death, death to the IDF.' ' I just wanted to speak my mind a little bit about the events of this past weekend,' Draiman said in a video on Instagram. More Trending 'No one should ever use any stage at any festival anywhere in the world to incite hatred and violence against anyone. I think it's disgusting. I think it's irresponsible and contrary to the whole reason people get together at these festivals to begin with. He added: 'More importantly, just from a human perspective, what exactly do you really think you're going to achieve here? You know, death to the IDF. Every citizen of the state of Israel has to serve. Every citizen. So you're saying that the majority of world Jews should die, should be killed? 'That's what you're saying. Good luck with that. Iran saw how easy that wasn't so I'm not sure what you want, what you're trying to achieve other than virtue signaling and instant fame that this selling of Jew hatred has seen to gift everyone with these days.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Fall Out Boy icon steps away from band to 'avoid permanent damage' to hand MORE: Ozzy Osbourne was kept in the dark about daughter Kelly's engagement until last moment MORE: Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron leaves rock band after 27 years
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Split Over Harsh Reaction to Controversial Hard Rock Frontman at Metal Fest
Fans Split Over Harsh Reaction to Controversial Hard Rock Frontman at Metal Fest originally appeared on Parade. of Disturbed received a harsh reaction to his performance at the 'Back to the Beginning' all-star farewell concert Saturday, July 5 in Birmingham, England. Many fans booed Draiman as he appeared with an all-star cast of musicians to honor and Black Sabbath, who put on their final performances. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Draiman, who is Jewish and a staunch supporter of Israel, shared a screen shot of a post he wrote on X with his followers on Instagram. 'So surreal yesterday at #BackToTheBeginning So many that I learned so much from over the years, so much talent, such a legacy that @BlackSabbath and @OzzyOsbourne have! It brought tears to my eyes to watch Ozzy sing 'Mama I'm comin home' one last time 🙏🏻🤘🏻 #ThankYou,' Draiman wrote. The Disturbed frontman performed the Ozzy Osbourne song 'Shot in the Dark' and Black Sabbath's 'Sweet Leaf' with an all-star supergroup that included Faith No More's Mike Bordin, former Megadeth bassist David Elefson, guitarist Jake E. Lee from Osbourne's solo band, Osbourne keyboardist Adam Wakeman, Extreme's Nino Bettencourt and Scott Ian of had mixed reactions to Draiman's post and the harsh reception he received from some at the concert. 'Did you learn anything from the chorus of boos you received?' wrote person. 'So happy you got booed ❤️,' another person wrote. However, others offered their full support. 'So sorry for the boos! You deserve a standing ovation!! ❤️,' one wrote. 'You're awesome. haters can hate, you are and will always be a legend ❤️,' another added. Still, others turned on those who were attacking Draiman. 'Meanwhile he got to be a part of something you couldn't even dream of doing because you're a poor lonely loser living in your mom's basement. You can only cry on social media for attention but will never amount to nothing in life,' one posted. Fans Split Over Harsh Reaction to Controversial Hard Rock Frontman at Metal Fest first appeared on Parade on Jul 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Express Tribune
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
David Draiman booed during supergroup set at Ozzy Osbourne's 'Back to the Beginning' Birmingham finale
David Draiman, frontman of Disturbed, was met with boos during his appearance at Ozzy Osbourne's Back to the Beginning farewell concert on Saturday night in Birmingham. Performing in a star-studded supergroup covering 'Sweet Leaf,' Draiman shared the stage with Jake E. Lee, Adam Wakeman, Mike Bordin, David Ellefson, Scott Ian, and Nuno Bettencourt. The jeers, captured in a widely circulated TikTok video, erupted as Draiman addressed the crowd, saying, 'We gonna start this?' According to Variety, the backlash is linked to his outspoken support for Israel amid the war on Hamas. Draiman, who spent part of his youth in Israel, has publicly endorsed IDF actions, including a controversial post showing him signing artillery shells with anti-Hamas messages. Despite the frosty reception, the overall concert drew over 42,000 fans to Villa Park, with legendary acts paying tribute to Osbourne and Black Sabbath by performing classic covers. Hosted by Jason Momoa, the event served as a grand finale for Osbourne's career, culminating in an emotional reunion with all original Sabbath members. Draiman's performance contrasted with the overwhelming support for Osbourne, who received deafening cheers during his set and thanked fans for their decades of loyalty.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Protest to take place at Glasgow Hydro over controversial singer's show
He recently clashed with another artist BATTLE OF THE BANDS Protest to take place at Glasgow Hydro over controversial singer's show Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PROTEST gig is set to be held against a controversial singer when his band play in Glasgow. Heavy metal rockers Disturbed will take to the stage at the OVO Hydro in October. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Disturbed frontman David Draiman Credit: Getty 3 The band will be performing at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow Credit: Alamy The group has come under fire for their lead singer David Draiman's stance on the war in Gaza. The frontman was pictured last year on a visit with the Israeli Defence Forces signing "f*** Hamas" on an artillery shell. A protest gig has now been organised against the gig and will happen outside the arena. A number of bands, including promoters Teen Warfare, have announced they will be performing and have teamed up with the group Show Israeli Genocide the Red Card. The bands performing include Proof of Failure, Reefer Madness and Perøxide. A post promoting the protest read: "On October 28, Disturbed are scheduled to play the OVO Hydro. "Pictured is Disturbed's singer David Draiman signing artillery shells used by the IDF in their genocide against the Palestinian people. "We need your support on the day, to show people we will not welcome public advocates of genocide in Glasgow." It added: "Some of the bands in our local punk scene will be playing a couple of sets to protest the platform being given in the Hydro. "We will be outside as we aim to make our presence known and unite against such individuals coming to Glasgow." Diddy on trial- Cassie grilled by defense as 'freak-off' texts read out Draiman recently clashed with Billy Joe Armstrong over the war in Gaza. At Coachella, the Green Day frontman changed a lyric in the band's anti-war hit Jesus of Suburbia to "the kids from Palestine". After Armstrong's performance, Draiman wrote on social media: "Open offer to #BillyJoeArmstrong from Green Day. "You know I respect you brother. I'd love to have the opportunity for you to hear the Israeli/Jewish side of this horrific war. "I'm available to discuss whenever you are. No judgement, nothing preconceived. Let me know." Draiman insists he is "pro peace and coexistence between all people". Previous posts on his social media show him visiting the site of the October 7 massacre and paying tribute to the victims. The OVO Hydro has been approached for comment.
