Country of origin: Estonia Location: Tallinn, Harju County Formed in: 1999 Genre: Folk Metal Lyrical themes: War, Nature, Mythology, History Current label: Spinefarm Records Years active: 1999-present Metsatöll started in February 1999 as a three piece (Markus, Faktor, Andrus) playing epic metal with a few influences from Estonian folklore. After Varulven joined in 2000 the folk influences increased, since the new member was capable of playing various traditional Estonian instruments. He had formerly joined the band on stage in a few occasions. The name "Metsatöll" is an ancient Estonian ...