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Sydney’s Besomora return with their new single Imminent Lies, the first glimpse into their upcoming EP Devotion to the Fear, due for release on September 18. Branding their own flavour of melodic death metal, the dark, aggressive and emotionally charged Imminent Lies showcases the band pushing deeper into modern melodic death metal territory while retaining […]

Twin Temple, Burning Witches and ANA will open.

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Off the back of last year’s fully sold-out Australian tour supporting thrown, Germany’s fastest-rising heavy exports Half Me will return to Australia in October for their very first Headline tour of the country. Combining modern metalcore precision with the raw intensity that has become the band’s trademark, Half Me have built a reputation through relentless […]

“To be completely transparent, we are struggling to reach our break-even point this year.”

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After tearing it up across Australia alongside rock royalty The Angels, plus appearances aboard Rock The Boat, Disgraceland have firmly established themselves as one of the country’s most chaotic and entertaining live acts. Fronted by “The King” himself, Disgraceland isn’t an Elvis tribute show. It’s what happens when classic rock’n’roll swagger gets thrown headfirst into […]

Sha-Boom .

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German power metal force STORMHAMMER have released a music video for their brand-new single “Scars Of The Abyss“. Combining crushing riffs, soaring melodies and a gripping atmosphere, the track delivers a powerful metal statement that perfectly showcases STORMHAMMER’s unmistakable sound.

Commenting on the song, bassist and backing vocalist Horst Tessmann states:

“Scars Of The Abyss is one of the songs that best reflects the blend of old-school power metal and modern heaviness that defines this album.”

Stream the single here: 

https://stormhammer.rpm.link/scarsPR

Watch the official music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rawNaVVzmXs

With “Scars Of The Abyss”, STORMHAMMER unleash another impressive preview of their forthcoming studio album Wrath Of The Hammer, released on July 17 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. Blending anthemic choruses, dynamic musicianship and emotionally charged songwriting, the band once again demonstrates their ability to merge classic power metal traditions with contemporary heaviness and depth.

Pre-order Wrath Of The Hammer at:

https://stormhammer.rpm.link/wrathalbumPR

Track-list:
1. Beware
2. Wrath Of The Hammer
3. Ashes Of The Throne
4. Light In The Dark
5. Wheels Of Eternity
6. Guardians Of The Night
7. Veil Of Fire
8. Scars Of The Abyss
9. Shattered Dominion
10. The Dune

STORMHAMMER:
M.Nox – Vocals
Phil Meyer – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Christos Efstathiou – Guitar
Ashley Guest – Drums
Horst Tessmann – Bass, Backing Vocals

Connect With STORMHAMMER:
Website: https://www.stormhammer.de/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stormhammerband/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stormhammer_official/

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Gave you all that I had
Got indifference in return
You won’t change but I keep coming back
So I guess I’ll never learn 

At midnight, every bad decision can feel briefly ordained, and Modiste channels that hour when resolve loosens its grip. Blur, the Louisville trio’s third single, lives inside that uneasy return: the call answered, the door reopened, the familiar wound examined once more beneath the glow of old machines.

Sydney Sleadd sings with the poise of someone recounting a mistake while already walking toward it again. Her voice carries hurt, attraction, and wary self-knowledge without flattening any of them into easy drama. Around her, Dennis Stein’s synthesizers rise and recede in slow waves, while Kyle Stallings’ guitar adds a live-wire edge that keeps the track from drifting too far into reverie. The arrangement feels spacious, yet every part has purpose; a bass movement here, a clipped guitar figure there, each detail nudging the song closer to its emotional breaking point.

Modiste exclusively uses analogue instruments, many dating from the 1980s and 1990s. The trio draws from synth pop, post-punk, new wave, industrial music, goth, and indie rock, then folds those references into a language with its own accent. Echoes of Tennis, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Metric, The Motels, and Weyes Blood pass through the room, but Modiste keeps the focus on the ache at the center.

“We wanted Blur to have this ebb and flow that tapped into the feeling of not being able to pull away even when something isn’t good for you,” says Sydney, the lead singer of MODISTE. That push and pull shapes the song as each verse tightens the emotional knot, while the chorus lets certainty dissolve into desire. The relationship at its heart has already supplied every warning sign, yet one gesture is enough to restart the cycle.

The band’s background gives the performance extra weight. Sleadd brings the authority of an award-winning frontwoman, Stein contributes decades of production and stage experience, and Stallings adds the tension of Southern Indiana rock clubs and left-field electronics. Together, they make Blur feel intimate on headphones and built for a room filled with synced lights, projected images, sharp fashion, and collective recognition.

Listen to Blur below and order the single here.

Following their Waterfront Wednesday appearance and the earlier single Breaking My Own Heart, Modiste sounds ready for a larger frame. With a full-length album due in August 2026, Blur offers a persuasive glimpse of a band learning how to turn romantic relapse into sleek, heartaching pop. It leaves behind the sensation of standing outside an ex-lover’s house with the engine running.

Follow Modiste:

• Website
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Spotify

The post “My Heart Isn’t So Sure” — Louisville Synthpop Trio Modiste Feel the Pull of an Old Flame With “Blur” appeared first on Post-Punk.com.

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