Miami, Florida – Disturbed frontman David Draiman has gone public with his new relationship, less than a year after announcing his split from his wife. The 50-year-old singer took to his Instagram on Wednesday to share a photo of him with Sarah Uli. He captioned the photo with “My lady @sarah_uli” and added a red heart emoji.
Draiman received congratulations from several female rock singers in the comments section. Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale wrote, “David, you are such a beautiful soul. I’m so glad you have found someone who makes you happy.” Ash Costello from New Years Day added, “She’s beautiful!” Alecia “Mixi” Demner, the singer of Stitched Up Heart, exclaimed, “Jaw dropper!!!”
According to TheOrg.com, Uli has over 12 years of work experience, starting as a sales manager at TNT Powersprot in 2005. She later worked as a senior nightlife manager at GMR Marketing from 2011 to 2015, followed by a sales representative role at Young’s Market Company from 2015 to 2017. Uli also worked as an independent marketing contractor from 2009 to 2017, handling marketing and promotional projects for various companies. In 2017, she became a territory sales manager at Reynolds American Inc., and later joined AstroNova, Inc. as a regional account executive. Uli’s current position is senior sales account manager at JDI Distribution since April 2022.
Last May, Draiman expressed his disappointment with the dating app Tinder. He described it as “an absolute shitshow” and complained about encountering scammers, grifters, fakes, and phonies. He mentioned his struggle to navigate the unfamiliar terrain and his high standards in finding the right woman.
In April 2023, Draiman confirmed his divorce from his wife of 11 years, Lena Draiman. He described himself as “heartbroken” and said there was “no infidelity” involved in the split. Despite the divorce, he praised Lena as the best mother and expressed his commitment to being the best father.
Draiman’s divorce influenced the lyrics of Disturbed’s song “Don’t Tell Me,” a duet with Heart’s Ann Wilson. The track resonated with him due to its connection to his bandmate Dan Donegan’s divorce. Draiman revealed that he didn’t realize the song’s prophetic nature when he wrote it and expressed added reverence for its meaning.
Disturbed’s latest album “Divisive,” released in November 2022, debuted at No. 13 on the all-format Billboard 200 chart. The album sold 26,000 equivalent album units in its first week, with 22,000 units from album sales. Disturbed has had five No. 1 hits on the all-genre chart, starting with “Believe” in 2002.
In recent years, Draiman and his family moved to Miami, Florida, after living in Honolulu, Hawaii. He explained the move as a result of the long travel times for business and other factors. Draiman sold his Miami home in September 2023 for $5 million.
In conclusion, David Draiman of Disturbed has announced his new relationship with Sarah Uli. The couple received congratulations from fellow rock singers. Draiman’s divorce has influenced his music, and he remains committed to being a dedicated father. Disturbed’s latest album “Divisive” has achieved success on the Billboard charts. Draiman continues to evolve personally and professionally.