Do You Dig Estonian Folk Metal?

If you answered yes, check out the full album stream of Estonian folk metal band Metsatöll forthcoming album “Ulg.” If you answered no, check it out anyway, you just might become a fan of Estonian folk metal because Ulg sounds great! The album was released on November 1, 2011 through Spinefarm Records. This band has been around for over 10 years and has released a bunch of albums (discography below). I’ve heard some of their stuff before but this album really struck me. They use a lot of traditional instruments, is that a didgeridoo I hear? They really do a nice job of combining the the traditional sounds with metal. Listen to it!

The name “Metsatöll” is an ancient Estonian euphemism for wolf. Ulg is intended to mean “howl” or “cry” (I think).

Metsatöll discography:
Terast mis hangund me hinge (Steel frozen in our souls) (1999)
Hiiekoda (Sacred Grove) (2004)
Terast mis hangund me hinge 10218 (Steel frozen in our souls 10218) (2005)
Sutekskäija (Werewolf) (2006)
Lahinguväljal näeme, raisk! (See you in the battlefield, damnit!) (CD/DVD) (2006)
Raua needmine (Curse upon Iron) (CD/DVD) (2006)
Iivakivi (Fertility Stone) (CD) (2008)
Kõva Kont (Hard Bone) (2DVD+CD) (2009)
Äio (2010)
Ulg (2011)