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Doomed & Stoned Premieres AITTALA’s Gritty New Single “Isolation” Ahead of Second 2025 EP “Ill-Gotten Gains”

EP Out November 21st via Exitus Stratagem Records

AITTALA (pronounced “EYE-tah-la”), the genre-blurring metal duo, returns with their second EP of 2025, Ill-Gotten Gains , dropping November 21, 2025, via Exitus Stratagem Records. The EP’s lead single, “Isolation,” debuts with a gripping music video exclusively premiered on Doomed & Stoned , capturing the track’s emotional depth, doomy atmosphere, and technical intricacies.

Watch the premiere here: https://doomedandstoned.com/post/797386836749303808/aittala

Pre-save the single: https://hypeddit.com/aittala/illgottengains

“Isolation” sets the tone for the EP with crushing guitars, unexpected time signature shifts, and lyrics exploring the consequences of past decisions—a theme woven throughout Ill-Gotten Gains . Following their earlier 2025 EP Machines , this release marks a bold step forward, showcasing AITTALA’s mastery of blending traditional metal, doom, groove, and progressive elements into a cohesive, immersive experience.

The EP cover revisits the band’s iconic mascot, Frank—a cartoon pig head in a pentagram, first introduced in 2014’s Effigy —adding a darkly humorous touch to the record’s themes of chaos, exploitation, and the search for redemption.

Formed in 1991 in the Netherlands by guitarist/vocalist Eric Aittala, AITTALA quickly became a fixture in the Dutch metal scene, sharing stages with The Gathering and Sadist. After a long hiatus, the band reemerged in 2008 and has since released six full-length albums and multiple EPs. Now based in the U.S., AITTALA continues as a two-piece with Eric Aittala and powerhouse drummer Gary “Zeus” Smith (THE FIFTH, ex-MR BLACKWELL), pushing the boundaries of emotionally resonant and technically precise metal.

Pre-save the full EP here: https://hypeddit.com/aittala/illgottengains

Press Highlights from Machines EP:

“Bookended by ‘Machines (Prologue)’ and ‘Machines (Epilogue)’, the album’s structure feels like a full-circle journey… Aittala doesn’t just revisit the past. They make it hit harder than ever.” – Amplify The Noise

“Captivatingly versatile, genre-connecting with plenty of attitude… An intensely powerful and emotionally captivating Electric Doom/Heavy/Power HouseTrip… 8/10” – FFM-Rock

“A pure blast of good tunes flying around for life… The atmosphere and the old tunes still ringing… Aittala is here to stay.” – The Metal Mag

“Eric Aittala is obviously nostalgic… But the production is modern and powerful… A good album, even if the band is ‘only’ a duo.” – Metalheads Forever Magazine

Follow the band: 

https://www.exsrmusic.com/
https://www.aittala.com/
https://www.facebook.com/aittalamusic
https://www.instagram.com/aittalamusic/

Contact: eaittala@hotmail.com