Metsatöll, an Estonian folk metal band, was formed in 1999 in Tallinn by Ma… Read Full Bio ↴Metsatöll, an Estonian folk metal band, was formed in 1999 in Tallinn by Markus Teeäär (vocals), Silver “Factor” Rattasepp (drums) and Andrus Tins (bass), playing epic heavy metal with a great influence from ancient Estonian folklore. The debut album called "Terast mis hangund me hinge" (Steel Frozen in Our Souls) was released at that time.
In 2000, a good friend Lauri "Varulven" Õunapuu joined the band. Until then, he had observed the activities of the band with a broad smile and had, from time to time, joined them on stage. Varulven had self-taught himself a number of ancient Estonian folk instruments and together they realised that metal and old Estonian folk fit together perfectly. Since then, the music of Metsatöll has interwined more and more with old Estonian runo-singing and traditional melodies.
In 2000, their bass virtuoso Andrus left the band due to personal reasons. However, he was replaced with a new bass player, Raivo "KuriRaivo" Piirsalu, in just a couple of months.
In 2002, Metsatöll contributed to the Estonian music scene with their newest effort, "Hundi Loomine", for which a video was also shot (directed by Liina Paakspuu). "Hundi Loomine" received numerous exceptionally positive reviews and commentaries in the local media, there was talk of the true mind of the Estonians, the destruction of the negative effects of the English language and the rebirth of folklore through contemporary means and people.
In the beginning of 2004, Factor dedicated himself completely to science and was replaced by Marko Atso.
In late 2004, Metsatöll released their sophomore album, called "Hiiekoda" (My Home, My Sacred Grove), which was critically acclaimed by both metal and non-metal fans from all over Estonia. It is a heavy metal album strongly combined with old Estonian traditional instruments.
In 2005, Metsatöll released a re-recording of their first album "Terast mis hangund me hinge" called "Terast mis hangund me hinge 10218". The number stands for the world's age according to Estonian chronology. It is much more influenced by folk music and done in a much more professional way in general. It is a must-have for any Metsatöll's listener.
In 2008, Metsatöll released a single "Veelind" from their then upcoming album, "Iivakivi". They also signed with Spinefarm Records.
Considered a highly popular band in their home country, they have also won many competitions.
"Metsatöll" pretty much means "wolf". It was believed among Estonians that the name of the wolf cannot be said out loud, and that whenever you say "wolf", it will appear. For that reason, wolves were called by various different names, such as võsavillem, vanatöll, hallivatt, metsaisand, metsakutsu, hallivatimees, etc. One of the names was metsatöll, which roughly translates into "forest creature" (mets - forest; töll - being, creature).
Their official website is www.metsatoll.ee
In 2000, a good friend Lauri "Varulven" Õunapuu joined the band. Until then, he had observed the activities of the band with a broad smile and had, from time to time, joined them on stage. Varulven had self-taught himself a number of ancient Estonian folk instruments and together they realised that metal and old Estonian folk fit together perfectly. Since then, the music of Metsatöll has interwined more and more with old Estonian runo-singing and traditional melodies.
In 2000, their bass virtuoso Andrus left the band due to personal reasons. However, he was replaced with a new bass player, Raivo "KuriRaivo" Piirsalu, in just a couple of months.
In 2002, Metsatöll contributed to the Estonian music scene with their newest effort, "Hundi Loomine", for which a video was also shot (directed by Liina Paakspuu). "Hundi Loomine" received numerous exceptionally positive reviews and commentaries in the local media, there was talk of the true mind of the Estonians, the destruction of the negative effects of the English language and the rebirth of folklore through contemporary means and people.
In the beginning of 2004, Factor dedicated himself completely to science and was replaced by Marko Atso.
In late 2004, Metsatöll released their sophomore album, called "Hiiekoda" (My Home, My Sacred Grove), which was critically acclaimed by both metal and non-metal fans from all over Estonia. It is a heavy metal album strongly combined with old Estonian traditional instruments.
In 2005, Metsatöll released a re-recording of their first album "Terast mis hangund me hinge" called "Terast mis hangund me hinge 10218". The number stands for the world's age according to Estonian chronology. It is much more influenced by folk music and done in a much more professional way in general. It is a must-have for any Metsatöll's listener.
In 2008, Metsatöll released a single "Veelind" from their then upcoming album, "Iivakivi". They also signed with Spinefarm Records.
Considered a highly popular band in their home country, they have also won many competitions.
"Metsatöll" pretty much means "wolf". It was believed among Estonians that the name of the wolf cannot be said out loud, and that whenever you say "wolf", it will appear. For that reason, wolves were called by various different names, such as võsavillem, vanatöll, hallivatt, metsaisand, metsakutsu, hallivatimees, etc. One of the names was metsatöll, which roughly translates into "forest creature" (mets - forest; töll - being, creature).
Their official website is www.metsatoll.ee
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Metsatöll Lyrics
Alle-aa Raudsepp tao mul mõõk Ema süda valutab Raudsepp tao mul mõõk…
Hetk enne lahingut Ilm ja maa on ootamas taevas kõrgub üle võitlejate mõõkade …
Hiiekoda Piinapõlvest piinatuile Orjapõlvest ohkajaile Kurjapõlvest…
Hundi loomine Kus mind susi kutsutie Rabadesse rabatie Metsadesse anneti…
Hundi süda sees Kas on kangeim kivist süda või on tunne kodust kindlam, se…
Hundiraev Seal metsas, mitte lähedal - Seal kus hundid uluvad, Seal …
Iivakivi Põuaike matab maada raiub, raadab tanumada surgib süted sä…
Isa süda Isa süda, rauast süda raske hoovas sõnu kaljumüüri summa m…
Kotkapojad Kotka pojad pilve kojad Kõrgel kaljul jätsid maha Musta äi…
Kui meid sõtta sõrmitie Kui meid sõtta sõrmitie, väe hulka värvitie, kes meid sööd…
Lahinguväljal Näeme, Raisk! Tuleme kui tuultepojad, Võitleme kui verevennad, Raua rangus…
Ma laulaks seda luguda Ma laulaks seda luguda, mis oli isa enne laulnud, emaõed o…
Merehunt Raudahalli metsakoera külmi kihvu kraapind hallas merehunt…
Merepojad Me oleme mehed mere pealta tormituultest sündinud, me olem…
Mõõk Jälle kodust eemal, kuulan tuulte uluvat häält. Isa tagus m…
Põhjatuulte pojad ja tütred Üle maa, üle vee põhjatuul, karm ja tugev. Läbib hinge kui…
Raiun kui rauda Tardund verel tõstan käed, hinges metsakuradi hääl. Südame…
Rauavanne Raud relviks, rahvas, viha relva sisse raiuda! Kõngegu saa…
Saaremaa vägimees Saaremaal kaks kuulust venda, kellest räägitakse mõnda - n…
Sajatus Tule tule sa tuline kurat Üle seitsme suure soo Üle kuue k…
Sõjahunt Ei ole sõjas ema armastust, ei ole isa abistavad käed. Ei …
Terasetuli Ses mõõgas on mu isa äng, Raevus ta tagus seda mõõka, Ta…
Terast mis hangund me hinge Hangusid me silmadesse, Hangusid me südamesse, Hangusid me…
Veelind Oh sina hani halli lindu oh minu venda vesilindu hakka hal…