"Unstoppable" is a song by American heavy metal band Disturbed, released on September 23, 2022, as the second single from their eighth studio album, Divisive. The song became the band's 12th number-one single on the BillboardMainstream Rock Airplay chart in August 2023.
Disturbed announced their eighth studio album, Divisive, on September 23, 2022, alongside the release of "Unstoppable" as the album's second single.[1]
NME reported that Divisive would include the previous single "Hey You", the title track "Divisive", and "Unstoppable", with frontman David Draiman describing the latter as "a bombastic animal" and "truly the fight song" of the record.[2]
In announcement coverage, Consequence referred to "Unstoppable" as the album's "fight song", while guitarist Dan Donegan described it as "a big rock anthem". Draiman additionally characterized the track as one of the album's heavier songs and commented on its building groove.[3][4]
Composition
Several outlets characterized the track as the album's primary "fight song". Consequence emphasized the pummeling guitar and drum work supporting David Draiman's aggressive vocal delivery, culminating in a triumphant refrain that reinforces the song's confrontational tone. Lyrically and thematically, Draiman described the song as an empowering anthem, while guitarist Dan Donegan explained that the band intentionally includes a motivational, anthemic track on each album, drawing inspiration from their enthusiasm for sports and high-energy performance settings.[3]
"Unstoppable" has been described as one of the heaviest tracks on Divisive, built around a forceful, groove-driven arrangement. Blabbermouth noted that the song opens with a jackhammer-like guitar riff and pounding drums, paired with Disturbed's signature staccato vocal phrasing, which locks into a tightly controlled rhythmic pulse before expanding into a sweeping, stadium-oriented chorus.[5]
Live performances
Disturbed debuted "Unstoppable" live on September 24, 2022, during their performance at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, as part of Riff Fest, shortly after the song's release.[6]
Music video
The official music video for "Unstoppable" was released on April 25, 2023. The clip primarily features Disturbed performing the song, intercut with stylized visual effects that emphasize its aggressive tone. According to Blabbermouth, the video reflects the track's heavy, groove-driven energy, translating its forceful instrumentation and commanding chorus into fast-paced, visually intense imagery.[7]
Revolver reported that the video incorporates glitchy computer-generated visuals, including sequences in which the band members morph into demonic figures, reinforcing the song's confrontational aesthetic. The video was released ahead of the launch of Disturbed's "Take Back Your Life" North American tour, serving as a visual companion to one of the album's heaviest tracks.[8]
Reception
"Unstoppable" was met with generally positive responses from music critics, who frequently characterized it as an anthemic, heavy highlight from Divisive. Consequence and Revolver both framed the song as the album's defining "fight song", emphasizing its triumphant, stadium-ready chorus and muscular arrangement.[3][1]Metal Hammer similarly described the track as an anthemic new single that delivers on Disturbed's stated aim of positioning Divisive stylistically between The Sickness and Ten Thousand Fists.[9]
Several reviewers highlighted the song's throwback qualities. Writing for Blabbermouth, Anne Erickson noted that "Unstoppable" recalls early Disturbed material such as "Down with the Sickness" and "Stupify", citing its heavily rhythmic structure and David Draiman's staccato vocal delivery.[10]Sputnikmusic identified the track as one of the most representative songs on the album, pointing to its energetic aggression and prominent chorus,[11] while Wall of Sound viewed it as maintaining the band's rugged heaviness while incorporating modern production elements.[12]
Not all assessments were uniformly enthusiastic. Kerrang! offered a more reserved appraisal, suggesting that although the song's scale and bombast were unmistakable, it was less effective than some of Disturbed's strongest material.[13]
Commercial performance
"Unstoppable" reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart dated August 19, 2023, marking Disturbed's 12th number-one on the chart and their first since "Hey You" in September 2022. With this achievement, the band moved into a four-way tie for the fifth-most Mainstream Rock Airplay leaders in the chart's 42-year history.[14]
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