Äio

2009 album by Metsatöll

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Äio

Studio album by

Metsatöll

Released

March 3, 2010

Recorded

August–September 2009

Genre

Folk metal, heavy metal

Length

59:44

Label

Spinefarm

Producer

Metsatoll

Metsatöll chronology

Iivakivi
(2008)

Äio
(2010)

Ulg
(2011)

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.)

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.	Title	English Translation	Length
1.	"Ema Hääl Kutsub"	Mother's Voice Is Calling	2:11
2.	"Kui Rebeneb Taevas"	As The Sky Bursts Asunder	4:29
3.	"Tuletalgud"	Feast Of Fire	4:05
4.	"Vaid Vaprust"	Only Bravery	3:43
5.	"Äio"		3:18
6.	"Vihatõbine"	Rage-Tainted	5:29
7.	"Kuni Pole Kodus, Olen Kaugel Teel"	Until I Arrive At Home, I'm On A Distant Road	2:36
8.	"Vägi Ja Võim"	Of Power And Might	5:22
9.	"Minu Kodu"	My Home	5:37
10.	"Nüüd Tulge, Mu Kaimud"	Come Now My Kindred	3:25
11.	"Roju"	Old Buffoon	4:20
12.	"Kabelimatsid"	Chapel Boors	4:31
13.	"Verijää"	Blood-Ice	6:25
14.	"Jõud"	Might	4:48

Personnel

Metsatöll

Markus: vocals, guitars, lokulaud
Lauri "Varulven": vocals, acoustic guitars, flutes, torupill, kannel, angipill, mouth harp
Kuriraivo: bass, bass mandolin, shrieks, screaming
Atso: drums, percussion, vocals

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