Disturbed’s concert scheduled for October 15 at Vorst Nationaal/Forest National (Brussels) has been banned by the mayor of Forest via a police order, citing public-order concerns. The decision follows weeks of protests and heightened tensions stemming from a widely shared image of David Draiman signing a shell with “Fuck Hamas” during a 2024 visit to Israel.
This move reverses the venue’s earlier stance that the show would proceed despite the controversy. Authorities argued there was a significant risk of clashes between opposing groups of demonstrators and that ensuring complete safety around the event could not be guaranteed.
La banda no había emitido un comunicado público al cierre de esta nota. De momento, el resto de fechas de la gira As of press time, no official statement from the band had been released. Other tour dates currently remain scheduled pending any logistical adjustments. Promoters and the venue are expected to update ticket-holders on next steps once arrangements are finalized.
The incident amplifies the ongoing debate about the boundary between personal expression, political activism, and responsibility at large-scale events, with local authorities opting for risk prevention in a highly polarized environment.
