Aitheer haben ihr neues Album veröffentlicht
Rockshots Records is proud to announce the release of "The Serpent", the highly anticipated debut full-length album from Aitheer, set to arrive today February 21st, 2025.
Following their 2020 EP "Sleeper", the Finnish progressive metal band expands its sonic vision with an album that pushes boundaries, blending extreme metal intensity with intricate progressive arrangements and cinematic depth.
Formed in 2017 by Niko Löfman (vocals, guitars), Antton Kasslin (drums) and Roope Kytölä (bass), Aitheer has evolved from a jam-based project into one of Finland’s most daring progressive acts. "The Serpent" represents a culmination of years of musical exploration, recorded, mixed and mastered by Harri Petjakko at Studio UG in Finland between 2020 and 2024. The album’s sound is vast and unpredictable, combining black metal aggression, jazz-infused complexity, classical influences and ethereal ambient textures into a singular, ever-shifting experience.
At its core, "The Serpent" is a theatrical and immersive journey, moving through moments of chaos and serenity, heaviness and melody, all bound by Aitheer’s uncompromising artistic vision. Tracks like "The Dance of Twins" exemplify the band’s ability to weave extreme metal with folk-inspired acoustic passages and jazz-laden saxophone solos, while pieces such as "Law" blend haunting piano arrangements with explosive, math-rock-inspired climaxes. Instrumental interludes like "Prologue", "East" and "Flame" introduce rich atmospheric elements, adding depth and contrast to the album’s progressive structures.
For fans of Meshuggah, King Crimson and Vangelis, "The Serpent" offers a challenging yet deeply rewarding listening experience that defies categorization. The band embraces a cinematic approach, creating an album that flows like a soundtrack—each track unfolding with unpredictable twists, rich textures, and emotional depth.
With its genre-bending sound and fearless composition, "The Serpent" is more than just a debut—it is a statement. Aitheer solidifies its place among the most forward-thinking acts in progressive metal, delivering an album that demands exploration and rewards those willing to embark on its sonic journey.
"The Serpent" will be available on all streaming platforms and in physical formats since today February 21st, 2025 via Rockshots Records.
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Aitheer is:
Niko Löfman: Vocals (studio, live), Guitar (studio, live), Bass (studio), Keyboards (studio), Songwriting
Lassi Enqvist: Guitar (studio, live), Keyboards (studio)
Andrea Ferrantelli: Bass guitar (live)
Toni Paananen: Drums (studio, live)
Tuomo Ijäs: Drums (live)
Roope Kytölä: Saxophone (studio)
For more info:
https://www.instagram.com/aitheerofficial/
https://soundcloud.com/user-671730176
https://www.facebook.com/share/15HXYmkLbm/
https://youtube.com/@aitheer4124
Quelle: Rockshots Records