Estonian Metal

Estonian Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Estonia in the early 1990s. It is characterized by a mix of traditional heavy metal, thrash metal, and melodic death metal, with a strong emphasis on melody and atmosphere. The genre is often characterized by its use of traditional folk instruments, such as the kannel (a type of zither), as well as its incorporation of traditional Estonian folk music. The lyrics often focus on themes of Estonian history, mythology, and nature. Estonian Metal bands include Metsatöll, Tharaphita, and Loits.