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
Äio
Metsatöll Lyrics
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Kurbus mind, viha mind, äestab mind
Kaotasin kallima enda seest
Viha vaid alles jäi südames
Pole mul enam vaja midagi
Süütan ümber kõik metsad ma põlema
Seepärast sind, surmavend, palungi
Lohuta, kaisuta, uinuta
Ära mind ärata, palun ma
Tema, kes kalleim mul, võta ta
Pane mul sülle ta
Et kohtuks me taas
The lyrics of Metsatöll's song "Äio" express a sense of desperation and a desire for salvation. The opening lines "Palun sind, anun sind, päästa mind" roughly translate to "I beg you, I implore you, save me". The singer of the song is consumed by feelings of sadness and anger, which are described as "kurbus mind, viha mind, äestab mind" or "sadness, anger, churning within me". The cause of these emotions is a lost love, who the singer has let slip away from within them, leaving only anger in their heart.
However, the singer has a plan to quell this anger. They proclaim that they no longer need anything, and they will set fire to the forests around them. They also call upon "surmavend" or "death brother" to intervene before their prayer turns to anger once again. The song takes a momentary turn towards hopefulness, as the singer asks to be comforted and put to sleep, with a plea to their dearest love to come and find them again.
Overall, the lyrics of "Äio" convey a sense of loss and desperation, but also a determination to overcome these feelings and reach a place of comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Palun sind, anun sind, päästa mind
I plead, beg, save me
Kurbus mind, viha mind, äestab mind
Sadness, anger, plow me
Kaotasin kallima enda seest
I lost my dearest from within me
Viha vaid alles jäi südames
Only anger remained in my heart
Pole mul enam vaja midagi
I don't need anything anymore
Süütan ümber kõik metsad ma põlema
I light all the forests around me on fire
Seepärast sind, surmavend, palungi
Therefore, I implore you, brother death
Enne palve kui muutub vihaks taas
Before prayer turns into anger again
Lohuta, kaisuta, uinuta
Comfort, cuddle, put me to sleep
Ära mind ärata, palun ma
Don't wake me up, I beg
Tema, kes kalleim mul, võta ta
Take my dearest one
Pane mul sülle ta
Put them in my lap
Et kohtuks me taas
So we could meet again
Contributed by Jasmine G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EvilCrash3000
Amazing solo
@zarlodious1
Fishes swim in the sea.
@ifacro
The riff of this song is somewhat similar to Panic Attack by Dream Theater. Pretty nice.