: Directed by Matt Mahurin, the video features a somber, cinematic aesthetic with dramatic black-and-white close-ups of vocalist David Draiman.
: In a 2023 interview on The Howard Stern Show , Simon reiterated that he "liked it very much" and appreciated how the song's meaning continues to evolve. Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence [Official Music Video]
: The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Digital Songs and Mainstream Rock charts. : Directed by Matt Mahurin, the video features
The official music video for Disturbed's cover of "The Sound of Silence" was released on , and has since become one of the most successful rock covers of all time. Milestones & Achievements 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Digital Songs
: In May 2024, the official music video surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, making it the band's first entry into this prestigious group.
: Unlike the folk-driven original, this version is an orchestral power ballad that builds gradually. It utilizes a piano motif, strings, and timpani drums to create a massive wall of sound as it progresses.
One of the most notable aspects of the cover is the direct approval from the song's original writer, Paul Simon: