US EditionDisturbed's David Draiman Booed at Black Sabbath's Final Ever Show
VILLA PARK, BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, JUL 5 – David Draiman was booed at Black Sabbath's final show for his vocal support of Israel despite 40,000 attendees, with Draiman calling critics "Jew-hating morons" on social media.
- The vocalist of Disturbed was met with boos from the audience during his appearance at Black Sabbath's final concert on July 5, 2025, held at Villa Park in Birmingham.
- The boos followed Draiman's outspoken pro-Israel stance amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, which generated controversy and divided opinions within the metal community.
- Draiman responded on X by denying he was booed off stage, stating he came to honor Black Sabbath and dismissed critics he called 'Jew hating morons', while noting a video with enhanced booing was circulating online.
- On July 6, 2025, Draiman announced he will return to the UK in fall for a tour reportedly successful based on ticket sales and affirmed he will always stand up for his people despite opposition.
- This incident underscores rising political tensions entering the metal scene and suggests increasing divisions among music audiences over Middle East conflicts.
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Metal band booed for supporting Israel
At Black Sabbath's farewell event held July 5 at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, the guest appearance of David Draiman – the Jewish lead singer of metal band Disturbed – became the center of public controversy. Draiman (52), who was invited to participate in a celebratory tribute show alongside major names from the metal world, took the stage to perform Black Sabbath's "Sweet Leaf" and Ozzy Osbourne's "Shot in the Dark." Disturbed lead singer,…
Disturbed Vocalist David Draiman Responds to Being Booed at Final Black Sabbath Concert
Disturbed frontman David Draiman was part of the all-star metal community that took the stage for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final concert in Birmingham, England, over the weekend, but the “Stupify” singer was was met by some boos from the crowd. On Saturday, Daraiman stepped out at the Back To The Beginning concert, at Villa Park, to cover Sabbath’s “Sweet Leaf” and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Shot In The Dark,” alongside current and former members…
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