Photos: Disturbed Brought the Sickness to Ball Arena on 25th Anniversary Tour

Disturbed has had five consecutive number-one albums on the Billboard 200. Photography Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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After forming in Chicago in 1994, Disturbed rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with its distinctive nu-metal sound. Its 2000 debut album, The Sickness, achieved multi-platinum status, propelled by such singles as "Down with the Sickness" and "Stupify," establishing a signature sound. Since then, the band has consistently released successful albums, often topping the Billboard 200 chart, and has maintained a strong presence in the hard-rock and metal scenes through extensive touring and consistent musical output.

Denver got to witness a showcase of Disturbed's best material at Ball Arena on February 27, as the band came to town on tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Sickness with openers Three Days Grace and Sevendust. See photos from the show below:

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Concertgoers were engaged throughout the entire night.

Photography Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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Lajon Witherspoon's (Sevendust lead vocalist) distinctive and powerful vocals are a hallmark of their sound.

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Concertgoers enjoy Sevendust opening for Three Days Grace at Ball Arena

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Sevendust is considered one of the pioneers of the alternative metal genre.

Photography Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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Sevendust has maintained its original lineup for most of its career, a rarity in rock.

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Sevendust formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1994.

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Sevendust was originally called Crawlspace.

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Three Days Grace is proud of its Canadian roots and is considered one of Canada's most successful rock bands.

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One of Three Days Grace's most popular songs, "Animal I Have Become," is often used in movie and video game soundtracks.

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Three Days Grace's self-titled debut album in 2003 was a major breakthrough, spawning multiple hit singles.

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Three Days Grace formed in Norwood, Ontario, Canada, in 1997, when the members were still in high school.

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Before Three Days Grace, the band was called Groundswell.

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Disturbed's performance kicked off with David Draiman being brought to the stage in a Hannibal Lecter costume.

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David Draiman is known for his signature "Ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah" vocalization.

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The band's mascot is "The Guy," whose image has evolved with each album.

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Disturbed has a very large and loyal fan base known as "The Disturbed Ones."

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Disturbed's original name was Brawl.

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Its debut album, The Sickness, was initially released independently.

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Disturbed Bassist John Moyer performs for the crowd.

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Disturbed covered Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence," which became a massive hit and broadened their audience.

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Lead vocalist, David Draiman, opening Disturb's performance by being wheeled out in a straight jacket and Hannibal Lecter-like costume.

Photography Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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The band's hiatus from 2011 to 2015 allowed members to explore side projects, and their return with "Immortalized" was met with renewed success.

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Mike Wengren, Disturbed's drummer, embracing the crowd at Ball Arena.

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Disturbed has become known for taking on diverse cover songs, showing their range, most notably their cover of "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel.

Photography Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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