German experimental doom trio Nïsti confronts guilt and rebirth with haunting new single “Sinner”

German synth-doom trio Nïsti digs deep into the human condition with its new single “Sinner.” The delves into guilt, shame, and the kind of emotional collapse that follows when burdens become too heavy to bear. It’s an exploration of inner monologues and the darkness people hide behind, told through crushing riffs and eerie, cinematic soundscapes.

The song opens with an excerpt from Sylvia Plath’s poem “Lady Lazarus,” immediately setting a tone of existential dread. Over minimal, spacious guitars and atmospheric synths, the music drops into the full weight of doom. The contrast between quiet reflection and distorted heaviness gives the song its emotional punch.

According to the band, the track deals with how people often choose to carry their sins despite knowing the cost. They describe the song as a reflection on realizing tragedy only after fueling it. Those themes come alive through the band’s signature mix of slow tempos, ultra-low-tuned guitars, and piercing synth layers.

Formed in Aachen, Germany, Nïsti blends doom, sludge, and experimental elements into something deeply introspective. “Sinner” can now be listened below and on streaming platforms.