Artist MODAR (Modal Sabar)
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MODAR (Modal Sabar) - Stand here alone
MODAR (Modal Sabar) is an Indonesian metal band known for pioneering the fusion of traditional Sundanese music with heavy metal, a unique genre often referred to as "ethnic metal." Emerging in the early 1990s, MODAR combines aggressive guitar riffs and metal vocals with traditional instruments like the kacapi and kendang. The band is notable for singing in the Sundanese language and drawing inspiration from local culture and philosophy, especially themes of patience and resilience—reflected in their name, which means "patience is dead." MODAR is recognized for their innovative approach and cultural authenticity within the global metal s