Eclectic doom metal powerhouse Aittala has unleashed its second single and video, “Machines (Prologue)”, giving fans a taste of their highly anticipated album “Machines,” due out on April 17th, 2025, via Exitus Strategem Records.
The songs on “Machines” were originally written and demoed between 1990 and 1997 on an analog 4-track cassette recorder. Now, Aittala has revived these tracks, preserving their raw essence while enhancing them with modern production techniques. The album offers a nostalgic yet powerful experience, blending early progressive metal influences with storytelling-driven lyrics. While showcasing a distinct style from their recent works, “Machines” stays true to Aittala’s signature heavy, immersive sound.
Formed in 1991 in Holland, Aittala quickly gained recognition in the Dutch metal scene, opening for bands like The Gathering and Sadist. After a hiatus, frontman Eric Aittala resurrected the band in 2008, leading to six full-length albums: “Bed of Thorns” (2009), “Haunt Your Flesh” (2011), “Effigy” (2014), “American Nightmare” (2016), “False Pretenses” (2019) and “Live to Regret” (2022).
Now, with “Machines,” Aittala boldly steps into the past, bringing long-lost tracks to life with a modern, crushing edge.
This dynamic duo of Eric Aittala (guitars/vocals) and Gary ‘Zeus’ Smith (drums) (The Fifth, ex-Mr Blackwell) continues to write, record, and tour, bringing their distinct brand of heavy, immersive metal to fans worldwide.
