David Draiman | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

David Draiman | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

From The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan by Billy Corgan

April 15, 2026 · 1h 34m

About this episode

Billy Corgan and David Draiman discuss music, identity, and the impact of political issues on artists.

Billy Corgan sits down with Disturbed frontman David Draiman for an unfiltered conversation about music, identity, and what happens when an artist steps into the political firestorm. What starts as a reflection on a surreal Black Sabbath/Ozzy tribute quickly turns into something deeper. Draiman shares how the October 7 attacks reshaped his worldview, why he felt compelled to go public, and the personal toll it’s taken, from media narratives to fractured relationships. Corgan pushes on the bigger questions: Where’s the line between free speech and responsibility? Should artists use their platform for politics or stay out of it? This is a tense but thoughtful exchange about conviction, consequence, and the role of artists in a divided world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Billy Corgan

Guest: David Draiman

Topics covered

  • music
  • identity
  • politics
  • free speech
  • artist responsibility
  • personal toll

Keywords

  • Billy Corgan
  • David Draiman
  • Disturbed
  • politics
  • free speech
  • Black Sabbath
  • October 7 attacks
  • artist responsibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disturbed

Books & works: Black Sabbath/Ozzy tribute

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