Disturbed’s concert led to damage of six Chicago Bulls championship banners, resulting in their absence for the remainder of the season. The United Center is working on repairs. Disturbed is also touring in celebration of their debut album’s 25th anniversary and is considering a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar.
The recent Disturbed concert on March 8 resulted in damage to six of the Chicago Bulls’ NBA championship banners, which commemorate the titles earned during Michael Jordan’s illustrious career in the 1990s. The United Center officially reported that the banners have sustained “minor damage.”
Concert-goers shared footage on social media showing flames from the performance jeopardizing the banners. In a statement, a United Center representative noted, “The United Center is currently working with the Bulls to explore options to repair these banners.” The banners will be absent for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, with hopes of their return next season.
The Chicago rock band Disturbed has not publicly commented on the incident yet. Following the concert, the band announced a new tour in 2025 celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album. They will perform seventeen new shows in the UK and Europe, with support from renowned metal group Megadeth.
In addition, frontman David Draiman is interested in collaborating with rapper Kendrick Lamar, stating they have written a song that would benefit from a strong rapper’s contribution. Draiman will also participate in Black Sabbath’s final live performance this summer in Birmingham, joined by heavyweights like Metallica and Slayer.
In summary, the pyrotechnics from Disturbed’s concert have affected six championship banners of the Chicago Bulls, resulting in their absence for the current season. The United Center is coordinating repairs, with an optimistic outlook for their return next season. Concurrently, Disturbed is preparing for a celebratory tour honoring their debut album while exploring collaborative opportunities with prominent artists.
Original Source: www.nme.com
