Ajattara is an atmospheric black/death/doomFinland. The band got its name from the Ajattara (or Ajatar) of Finnish mythology, which is an evil forest spirit.
Ajattara is an ambient fl metal side project for Amorphis singer Pasi Koskinen, who here goes by the murky pseudonym of Ruoja and handles vocals, guitars, and keyboards.
Begun in 1996 to occupy his spare time (of which, apparently, there wasn't much), Ajattara only got around to recording their debut album, Itse, in 2001, at which time the trio was rounded out by bassist..
Begun in 1996 to occupy his spare time (of which, apparently, there wasn't much), Ajattara only got around to recording their debut album, Itse, in 2001, at which time the trio was rounded out by bassist Atoni and drummer Malakias.