The stage was set Sunday for an electrifying night of rock for fans all across Ohio at Blossom Music Center. Following their opening acts – Jinjer and Breaking Benjamin – Disturbed opened their show with an energy that would only amplify from there. The Take Back Your Life Tour started off in April and is set to end in September in Noblesville, IN.
To start the night off, Jinjer – a Ukrainian metal band – ignited the stage with their unmatched energy and sound. Tatiana Shmaylyuk’s vocals enthralled fans as she showed the versatility in her vocals going from deep, guttural growls to simple melodies. From “Call Me a Symbol”, “Vortex”, to “As I Boil Ice”, Jinjer left the fans absolutely captivated by their explosive performance.
Following Jinjer, Breaking Benjamin took the stage and captivated fans in a wave of hard rock. The band played hit after hit including “Until the End”, “Blow Me Away”, “Sooner or Later”, and “Dance with the Devil”. The crowd eagerly took to the band’s effortless shifts between smooth ballads and heavier melodies singing along to every lyric with just as much enthusiasm and energy as the previous song ended. Ending their set with “The Diary of Jane”, Blossom’s crowd exploded one last time as Breaking Benjamin gave the performance of a lifetime.
Around 9:00 pm, Disturbed took to the stage supporting their 8th studio album and latest release, Divisive and fans erupted in cheers and song as the band started their set. For the following hour and 50 minutes, the fans wouldn’t miss a single beat as David Draiman gave an unremarkable performance. From the light show to interactions between the band members and fans, the night was nothing short of amazing. The way Draiman connects to the fans in song and conversation kept the night rolling. From the meticulously curated setlist mix of Disturbed’s greatest hits and tracks from their last album, the band seamlessly transitioned which kept the crowd enthralled. Each song, each interaction, and each message from the band was met with a roar of applause and cheers showcasing just why Disturbed holds such a special place in the thousands hearts of rock music enthusiasts all over. If you ever get the opportunity to see Disturbed live in concert, take that opportunity. It’s a performance you won’t want to miss.
