Imagine the haunting stillness of a darkened stage, pierced by a harmony so powerful it sends shivers down your spine. That was the scene at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Houston, Texas, when Disturbed delivered their acclaimed cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence”—this time, with a surprise that elevated it beyond the extraordinary.
Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge joined David Draiman for a duet that felt like the very soul of the song had been reborn in shadow and fire. Kennedy, known for his searing vocals and his band’s seven critically acclaimed rock albums, added an ethereal contrast to Draiman’s gravelly, emotionally raw delivery. Together, they created something deeper, darker, and even more unforgettable than before—an eerie echo of Simon and Garfunkel reimagined in a storm of sound.
Disturbed’s version of “The Sound of Silence,” first released in 2015, already had a legacy of its own—garnering over 90 million views on YouTube and a rare seal of approval from Paul Simon himself. So impressed was Simon that he personally emailed Draiman with his praise and shared the video publicly—a surreal honor for any artist covering a classic.
The Houston performance may not have hit the same viral numbers just yet, but with 17.4 million views and counting, it’s clearly struck a chord. Fans from all corners—rock veterans, Simon & Garfunkel purists, and Myles Kennedy devotees alike—have flooded the comment section, many reduced to tears by the sheer emotional force of the duet.
One fan summed it up perfectly:
“I saw Simon & Garfunkel live as a kid and cried through the whole thing. Then came Disturbed’s cover—more tears. But this version… this version destroyed me.”
This isn’t just a song. It’s a collision of generations, genres, and giants—where silence doesn’t just speak, it roars.
