Äio

Äio is a release from Estonian folk metal band Metsatöll, released worldwide in 2010 on Spinefarm Records. It features heavy use of traditional instruments such as the lokulaud, torupill, kannel, and angipill, in addition to the typical metal band instrumentation (electric guitars, bass, drums, etc.)

Äio
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 3, 2010
RecordedAugust–September 2009
GenreFolk metal, heavy metal
Length59:44
LabelSpinefarm
ProducerMetsatoll
Metsatöll chronology
Iivakivi
(2008)
Äio
(2010)
Ulg
(2011)

Reception

In the May 2010 issue of Terrorizer magazine, writer James Hoare spoke with vocalist/piper Lauri "Varulven". Lauri is quoted as saying "No other countries have such good researchers of traditional culture and folklore than among oppressed peoples." Hoare also went on to praise the release, giving special note to the choir; the Estonian National Male Choir participated on the track "Ema hääl kutsub".

Track listing

All tracks are written by Metsatöll

No.TitleEnglish TranslationLength
1."Ema Hääl Kutsub"Mother's Voice Is Calling2:11
2."Kui Rebeneb Taevas"As The Sky Bursts Asunder4:29
3."Tuletalgud"Feast Of Fire4:05
4."Vaid Vaprust"Only Bravery3:43
5."Äio" 3:18
6."Vihatõbine"Rage-Tainted5:29
7."Kuni Pole Kodus, Olen Kaugel Teel"Until I Arrive At Home, I'm On A Distant Road2:36
8."Vägi Ja Võim"Of Power And Might5:22
9."Minu Kodu"My Home5:37
10."Nüüd Tulge, Mu Kaimud"Come Now My Kindred3:25
11."Roju"Old Buffoon4:20
12."Kabelimatsid"Chapel Boors4:31
13."Verijää"Blood-Ice6:25
14."Jõud"Might4:48

Personnel

Metsatöll

Additional Musicians

  • The Estonian National Male Choir is: Mati Valdaru, Jaan Krivel, Lembit Tolga, Arvo Aun, Erkki Targo, Olev Koit, Rene Keldo, Margus Vaht, Meelis Hainsoo, Mait Männik, Peeter Hillep, Olari Viikholm, Andres Alamaa, Rasmus Erismaa, Geir Luht and Aare Kruusimäe
  • Choir Arranged By Tauno Aints & Conducted By Andrus Siimon

Production

  • Produced by Metsatöll
  • Recorded and engineered by Mikko Karmila (drums) and Kristo Kotkas (vocals, guitars, bass, choir)
  • Mixed by Mikko Karmila
  • Mastered by Mika Jussila
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