Multi-platinum nü-metal/alternative metal band Disturbed have apparently proven too controversial for long-running metal-associated burger joint Kuma’s Corner. Based out of Disturbed‘s hometown of Chicago, IL, the Indianapolis, IN location of the restaurant chain have pulled a promotional burger and cocktail event built around the band and their upcoming April 09th concert in the city. In a statement shared over this past weekend, the IN location of Kuma’s Corner stated:
“After the discovery of recent events, we here at Kuma’s Corner Indy have decided to pull the Disturbed burger and cocktail promotion scheduled to run this weekend. We sincerely apologize this oversight on our end and the values expressed by this band are not a representation of Kuma’s as a brand. We are using this as an opportunity to expand our research further for future band collaborations. Thank you to our loyal customers for bringing these concerns to our attention.”
While the exact reason is not specified and comments on the post have been disabled, it is suspected that Disturbed vocalist David Draiman‘s unwavering support for Israel may have proven to be problematic for the burger chain. Draiman, who holds direct familial ties to Israel, remains politically outspoken on his support for the nation on his social media accounts.
Last year saw Draiman stir up controversy when he signed artillery shells with an expletive directed towards Hamas during a trip to Israel. Those armaments were expected to be used by the Israel Defense Forces in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Disturbed‘s only other ‘recent’ controversy saw them allegedly accidentally damage several Chicago Bulls championship banners with their pyro during a hometown show. Disturbed‘s 25th anniversary touring for their debut album “The Sickness” will continue throughout the year, hitting the following cities:
With Daughtry & Nothing More:
04/07 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
04/09 Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
04/12 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
04/14 Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
04/16 Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC
04/18 Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
04/23 Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena
04/25 San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
04/26 Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
04/28 Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
05/05 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
05/07 Portland, OR – Moda Center
05/09 Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
05/10 San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
05/13 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
05/15 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
05/17 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
With Megadeth:
09/28 Copenhagen, DEN – Royal ARena
10/01 Dusseldorf, GER – PSD Bank Dome
10/03 Stuttgart, GER – Schleyerhalle
10/04 Zurich, SWI – Hallenstadion
10/06 Budapest, HUN – Laszlo Papp Budapest Sports Arena
10/07 Prague, CZE – O2 Arena
10/10 Krakow, POL – Tauron Arena Krakow
10/12 Paris, FRA – Zenith
10/14 Amsterdam, NET – Ziggo Dome
10/15 Brussels, BEL – Forest National
10/17 Munich, GER – Olympiahalle
10/18 Berlin, GER – Velodrom
10/20 Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Birmingham
10/22 Dublin, IRE – 3Arena
10/24 Manchester, UK – AO Arena
10/26 London, UK – The O2
10/28 Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
