Forged in Athens,
Shaped by Darkness
Automaton is a psychedelic doom / post-black metal band formed in 2012 in Athens, Greece. Their sound combines down-tuned, slow-tempo riffs with minimalistic patterns, psychedelic textures and black metal elements.
Over more than a decade, they have built a dense, immersive world where drone, doom, and the avant-garde collide — drawing comparisons to the most uncompromising voices in heavy music.
Their second album Τάλως (Talos) features a landmark collaboration with legendary Cretan lyra player Psarantonis — a meeting of ancient musical tradition and modern heaviness that stands as one of the most distinctive moments in contemporary Greek metal.
A third studio album is currently in preparation, planned for release in 2026, with the band confirmed to perform at Inferno Metal Festival 2026 in Oslo.
