Raleigh, North Carolina based eclectic Doom Metal powerhouse Aittala is set to release its latest full-length album, “Machines,” on April 17th, 2025, via Exitus Stratagem Records. Known for their unique fusion of Classic Heavy Metal, Doom, Progressive, Power, Thrash and Hard Rock, Aittala delivers a sound that fans of Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and old-school Metal will appreciate.
Watch the official visualizer for the single “Big Brother” through the YouTube player below:
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), “Live To Regret” (2022).
Each release has marked an evolution in songwriting and lyrical depth, while “Machines” serves as a tribute to Aittala’s origins.
The duo continues to write, record, and tour, bringing their distinct brand of Metal to audiences worldwide.
Album Pre-Save (due out April 17, 2025) available HERE.
Tracklist:
01. Machines
02. Myself Deceived
03. Misery
04. To Know The Man
05. Machines (Prologue)
06. Machines (Epilogue)
The current lineup includes:
Eric Aittala / Guitars and Vocals
Gary ‘Zeus’ Smith (The Fifth, ex-Mr Blackwell) / Drums
