Damage from overheating at Disturbed concert leads to removal of Bulls Banners
Disturbed is currently on a North American tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their first album, The Sickness. The band is famous for their lively performances featuring pyrotechnics that add to the excitement of their shows. However, during a recent show at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, the pyrotechnics caused some trouble by damaging the Chicago Bulls’ championship banners.
The banners, which highlight the Bulls’ six NBA titles from 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998, were located directly above the pyrotechnic setup. By the end of the show, which included special guests Three Days Grace and Sevendust, all six banners had suffered heat damage, particularly along the bottom halves. Initially, there were hopes to repair the banners before the NBA season concluded, but it appears that the process will take longer than expected.
United Center communications confirmed that they are working with the Bulls to explore options for repairing the damaged banners. While the banners will not be on display for the remainder of this season, there is optimism that they will be restored and in place for the next season.
Disturbed’s The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour is ongoing, with special guests Three Days Grace and Sevendust accompanying them until March 21. The lineup will then change to include Daughtry and opener Nothing More for the remaining dates until the tour concludes in May. Additionally, the band recently released a new track, “I Will Not Break,” through their label, Mother Culture Records. They also have plans to bring the 25th-anniversary celebration to Europe in the fall with support from Megadeth.
For those interested in catching Disturbed live, there are still plenty of North American tour dates remaining before they head to Europe. Fans can expect upcoming shows in major cities such as Washington, DC, Montreal, New York City, Toronto, and Seattle, among others. The addition of special guests Daughtry and Nothing More will bring a fresh dynamic to the tour as it progresses through various locations across the continent.
In summary, Disturbed’s explosive performances during their North American tour have led to an unforeseen incident involving the Chicago Bulls’ championship banners. Despite the minor heat damage sustained by the banners, efforts are underway to repair them for display in the upcoming season. Fans can still catch the band live in various cities across North America before they embark on their European tour later this year.