Disturbed’s Pyrotechnics Impact Chicago Bulls’ Championship Banners

Pyrotechnics at a Disturbed concert caused minor damage to six Chicago Bulls championship banners, which will be absent for the rest of the season but are expected to be repaired for next season. The band has announced a new tour and is considering a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar.

At a recent Disturbed concert, pyrotechnics inadvertently damaged six NBA championship banners of the Chicago Bulls, which were earned during the Michael Jordan era in the 1990s. The United Center confirmed this incident in a statement released on March 14, indicating that the banners had suffered “minor damage” during the March 8 performance, which included Disturbed, Three Days Grace, and Sevendust. Social media posts from concert attendees depicted flames near the banners, raising concerns about the preservation of these historical emblems.

An unidentified spokesperson for the United Center stated, “The United Center is currently working with the Bulls to explore options to repair these banners.” The spokesperson also revealed that while the banners would not be displayed for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, there is optimism that they will return for next season. The Bulls’ championship banners commemorate their titles from 1991 to 1993 and from 1996 to 1998.

Disturbed has not issued a public comment regarding the recent incident. The band has announced a new series of tour dates in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their debut album, which will kick off later this year across the UK and Europe. The tour will feature support from the legendary band Megadeth, and Disturbed plans to perform two full sets during their headline appearances.

Additionally, lead vocalist David Draiman expressed interest in collaborating with rapper Kendrick Lamar, stating that the band has composed a song that “needs a strong rapper,” deeming Lamar a perfect fit for the project. Later this summer, Draiman is also scheduled to participate in Black Sabbath’s final concert in Birmingham, supported by other notable acts such as Metallica and Slayer.

In summary, the pyrotechnics from a Disturbed concert have led to minor damage to six Chicago Bulls championship banners, prompting immediate action from the United Center in collaboration with the Bulls for repairs. Although the banners will be absent for the remainder of the season, they are expected to be restored in the future. Meanwhile, Disturbed is gearing up for a celebratory tour and exploring possible musical collaborations.

Original Source: www.nme.com