Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence [official Music Video] -

: In May 2024, the official music video surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, making it the band's first entry into this prestigious group.

: Draiman showcases a rare versatility, beginning with a soft, intimate tenor before building into a powerful, gritty climax that highlights his intense vocal range. Paul Simon’s Endorsement Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence [Official Music Video]

: The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Digital Songs and Mainstream Rock charts. : In May 2024, the official music video

: Directed by Matt Mahurin, the video features a somber, cinematic aesthetic with dramatic black-and-white close-ups of vocalist David Draiman. 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Digital Songs

: After seeing Disturbed perform the song live on Conan in 2016, Simon emailed David Draiman directly, calling it a "really powerful performance" .

: In a 2023 interview on The Howard Stern Show , Simon reiterated that he "liked it very much" and appreciated how the song's meaning continues to evolve.

One of the most notable aspects of the cover is the direct approval from the song's original writer, Paul Simon: