Trigger

Trigger comes out swinging with the kind of ferocity that feels both deliberate and deeply emotional, like the band have been holding something inside for far too long and this track is the moment everything finally snaps. From the opening seconds there’s this looming tension in the guitar tone, thick, abrasive, and soaked in that crunchy distortion that feels more like a warning than an introduction. The riffing doesn’t just fill space, it drives the whole track like a fuse that’s already been lit, and the drums sit right behind it with a tight, unrelenting pulse that keeps everything locked into place. What hits you quickest is how controlled the aggression feels. Unsettled don’t throw chaos at you, they shape it, mould it, and turn it into something powerful. Every breakdown feels calculated, every hit lands with the kind of precision that makes the song feel heavier without relying on noise for impact.

As the vocals kick in, the whole tone of the song sharpens. There’s this rawness in the delivery that feels less like performance and more like catharsis, like the vocalist is using the track as an outlet rather than just reciting lines. You can hear the emotion in every word, the grit in the throat, the strain that comes when someone is genuinely pushing through whatever’s weighing on them. The lyrics themselves lean hard into destructive imagery, burning it down, lighting the match, pulling the trigger, watching the world crumble. But underneath all the flames and fury there’s this very human sense of exhaustion and resilience. Lines like “I’m not gonna give up my life” and “constant anger just to survive” hit differently because they’re not just angry slogans, they sound like someone clawing their way forward through frustration and disappointment. It’s heavy, but in a way that feels personal rather than theatrical.

What really elevates Trigger is the way the band handle the ebb and flow of intensity. The verses simmer with this tense, almost suffocating energy, where the guitars and drums build pressure without fully releasing it. Then the chorus, especially that repeated “pull the trigger” erupts like the moment everything spills over. It’s catchy in its own harsh, confrontational way, the kind of hook you don’t necessarily sing along to but definitely feel in your chest. And every time it comes back around, it hits just as hard, like being shoved back into the same emotional headspace you thought you’d recovered from. When the breakdown finally arrives, the whole track caves in on itself in the best possible way. The low end rumbles, the guitars get darker and denser, and the vocals take on that extra edge that makes the moment feel like a release rather than just another section.

Production wise, the band clearly knew what they wanted this track to be. Everything sits exactly where it needs to be in the mix. The guitars dominate without overwhelming, the drums stay punchy and articulate, and the vocals cut through the chaos with just the right amount of grit. There’s a clarity in the heaviness that a lot of rising heavy bands struggle to capture, and it helps the song feel impactful rather than crowded. Even in the most intense moments, you can pick out the layers, the subtle shifts in tone, the small pauses that give the next hit more weight, the slightly different textures in each vocal line.

What lingers long after the song ends is the atmosphere. It’s dark and volatile, but not hopeless. There’s anger in yes but it feels like it’s coming from a place of trying to claw through something rather than giving in to it. Unsettled manage to capture that feeling of standing in the middle of chaos with your fists still clenched, battered, furious, exhausted, but still fighting. Trigger plays like an emotional purge as much as a metal track, the kind of song that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt themselves pushed to their limit and needed to scream back at the world.

For a band still establishing their identity, this feels like a real marker in the ground. It’s bold, loud, honest, and delivered with a confidence that suggests Unsettled know exactly who they are and what they want to say. If they keep channelling this level of intensity and emotional truth into their music, they’re going to carve out a place for themselves fast. Trigger doesn’t just showcase potential, it actively proves it.