Rockshots Records is thrilled to announce the release of Finnish avant-garde band Aitheer’s debut full-length album, The Serpent, coming February 21.

Building on the introspective vibes of their 2020 Sleeper EP, The Serpent represents a bold evolution for this Finnish progressive metal band. Formed in 2017, Aitheer has transitioned from a cover and jam project to a pioneering force in the music scene, now ready to take you on a dynamic 32-minute musical voyage.

This album explores new sonic territories, blending progressive metal with rock, jazz, classical, and ambient influences, creating a theatrical and cinematic experience. The meticulously crafted arrangements, recorded at Studio UG in Kerava, Finland, feature talented musicians, including session drummer Toni Paananen.

The title track, “The Serpent”, drops today. It’s an experimental piece combining groovy bass lines with psychedelic and cinematic elements, embodying the album’s spirit of pushing musical boundaries. This is the first Aitheer song with Finnish lyrics, adding an exotic twist to their hypnotic and dynamic nature.

Listen to “The Serpent” below, and pre-order the album here.

Tracklisting:

"Prologue"
"The Dance Of Twins"
"East"
"Law"
"Clairvoyance"
"The Serpent"
"Flame"

"The Serpent":

Album Artwork Credits:

- Front cover art painted by Iiris Astraya
- Graphic Design by Jarmo Sainio
- Photography by Niko Löfman, Lassi Enqvist, Roope Kytölä, Andrea Ferrantelli, and Anssi Kippo
- Logo by Niko Löfman

Band lineup:

Niko Löfman: Vocals (studio, live), Guitar (studio, live), Bass (studio), Keyboards (studio)
Lassi Enqvist: Guitar (studio, live), Keyboards (studio)
Toni Paananen: Drums (studio, live) / Toni Paananen - Drums (studio, live)
Andrea Ferrantelli: Bass (live

(Photo - Andrea Ferrantelli)