Origin: Estonia
Formed: 2002
Genre: Folk Metal / Folk Rock
Status: Active (2002–?, revived 2024)
Label: Independent
Themes: Not officially documented (folk, myth, rural life implied)
Skratten is a rural‑rooted folk metal/folk rock band from Häädemeeste, a coastal region in southwestern Estonia. Formed in 2002, the group originally operated during the early wave of Estonian folk‑metal enthusiasm—parallel to the rise of Metsatöll, Oort, and various regional folk‑rock collectives. Their sound blends traditional Estonian folk instrumentation with rock and metal structures, leaning more toward melodic storytelling than heaviness.
After an undefined period of inactivity, Skratten resurfaced in 2024 with a refreshed lineup and renewed creative momentum. Their revival marks a return to the rustic, melodic, and instrumentally rich style that characterized their early years, now expanded with new members and a more polished approach.
The upcoming releases—Ulm (2025 single) and the full‑length Taivatähed (2025)—signal a fully reactivated band preparing to re‑enter Estonia’s folk‑metal landscape with contemporary energy while retaining their traditional roots.
Singles
Full‑length albums
Demos