Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan explained the band’s decision to delay their new album release during an interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT.
“We haven’t really nailed down when we wanna release it because our priority’s been this tour,” Donegan said, referring to the 25th anniversary tour of Disturbed’s debut album ‘The Sickness.’ “We wanted to keep the focus on the anniversary.”
“We did record a bunch of material this past fall, enough for an album, and it’s great and we love it and we’re excited about it,” he continued. “We thought at least with this tour we’ll put out ‘I Will Not Break’ as a [new standalone] single. This gives fans something new along with this anniversary tour without announcing a release date for the whole album. ‘Cause we’re still trying to strategize when we’re gonna tour.”
“Next we have some European dates in the fall, that’s a continuation of ‘The Sickness’ [anniversary tour] here,” Donegan added. “We have to figure out what our plan is for ’26. At this point, it’s still kind of up in the air. We may drop another single at some point. We might have a release date for the whole album by that point.”
The band’s strategic approach aligns with their extensive anniversary celebration tour schedule.
A report from Climate Pledge Arena revealed that the current North American leg spans 34 dates. This extensive schedule showcases the band’s commitment to honoring their debut album’s legacy.
The tour features a rotating lineup of special guests. Three Days Grace and Sevendust perform during the first half of the tour dates. Daughtry and Nothing More take over for the second half. This arrangement creates a diverse musical experience for fans.
The anniversary celebration began on February 25th at Ford Idaho Center Arena in Nampa, Idaho. This date marked the start of an extensive tour celebrating the album that launched Disturbed’s career.
The comprehensive tour schedule explains the band’s current priorities. They are focusing on their live performances and anniversary celebrations before releasing their new material. This approach ensures each milestone receives proper attention.
