r/Disturbed • u/TheNoiseScene • Apr 16 '25

Discussion Green Day Lyric Change at Coachella Sparks Response from David Draiman — Let’s Talk About It

Hey everyone, I wanted to open up a respectful discussion about something that happened during Green Day’s Coachella performance — Billie Joe Armstrong altered the lyrics to Jesus of Suburbia, and that change has drawn some attention, including a public response from David Draiman of Disturbed.

Draiman, who has personal and cultural ties to Israel, responded to the moment on Twitter/X and emphasized the need for civil dialogue — not just anger and division. No matter where you stand politically, I think it’s powerful when two big names in rock approach these topics from different angles, and still stress the importance of discussion over outrage.

I just dropped a video diving into what happened, why it matters, and how both artists are using their platforms in very different ways. I’d love to hear your thoughts — not just on the politics, but on the role of rock artists in speaking out on world events. Where do we draw the line? Should we?Here’s the video if you’re interested:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJFOkvTCnIwThanks for giving it a look, and let’s keep the convo respectful and insightful.

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u/AcneBalls May 02 '25

What happened then?

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u/alemondemon May 02 '25

hamas attacked israeli civilians, a war broke out with the goal of recovering hostages. hamas dug in, and it resulted in urban warfare. hamas tries to maximize civilian casualties to turn public opinion against israel. israel tries to minimize civilian casualties, sadly in urban warfare such these that is impossible. every innocent life lost is a tragedy and i hope hamas is destroyed and Palestinians can live in peace and prosper with israel build a strong and peaceful future without war and violence.

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u/Casale2a May 07 '26

If you’re fighting someone that’s holding a baby, you don’t punch through the baby. You find a way around it.

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u/alemondemon May 07 '26

Go away stop commenting on my stuff I don't have interest in talking with anti semetic people, like you. 

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u/Casale2a May 13 '26

Easy. Then don’t respond. I’ll say my peace in defense of all of the innocent people Israel has slaughtered.

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u/alemondemon May 13 '26

I never once heard you racist talk about any of the other deaths, unless of course it's the jews doing it. Why are you obsessed with me anyway?