Genre(s):
Progressive Viking Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Norse Mythology, Paganism, Faroese/Nordic Lore
Origin:
Faroe Islands (Runavík)
Formed In:
1998
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Heri Joensen - Vocals/Guitars
Terji Skibenæs - Guitars
Gunnar H. Thomsen - Bass
Kári Streymoy - Drums
Former/Past Member(s):
Pуl Arni Holm - Vocals
Allan Streymoy - Vocals (on "Ólavur Riddararós" single)
Jуn Joensen - Guitars/Backing Vocals
Ottу P. Arnarson - Guitars
Additional notes
The band stands on anti-racist positions and declared music without hate and violence.
The band Týr was formed in January 1998 by Faroe Islanders living in Copenhagen (at the time). Týr had their Faroese breakthrough in April 2001 when they participated in the bi-annual 'Prix Føroyar' contest. The live version of the song "Ormurin Langi" as performed at the contest was featured on the "Prix Føroyar 2001" compilation CD. The song became the greatest Faroese hit ever in the Faroes. Early 2002, the same song hit bigtime in Iceland and paved the way for Týr's popularity there.
Týr is the Germanic God of courage, strength, justice, victory, defense, and battle. He sacrifices his hand to Fenris in order to bind him. Týr will perish at Ragnarok when he fights the wolf-hound, Garm, who in turn perishes at Týr's hand.
The god Týr was originally known as Tiwaz. The T-rune, which is named after him, symbolizes fighting for truth and one's beliefs, as well as standing for dedication and valour in combat.
Terji Skibenæs filled in as a guitarist for Eluveitie on the US leg of the Paganfest 2008 tour while Eluveitie's drummer Merlin Sutter temporarily replaced Kári Streymoy (who was struggling with a back-injury at the time) on the US leg of Paganfest. Amon Djurhuus (Heljareyga), who's a student of Kári, played with Týr on the EU leg of Paganfest.
Not to be confused with:
Tyr (ES) - Heavy Metal from Mijas, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Tyr (FI) - Black Metal from Asikkala/Oulu, Finland
Tyr (US) - Melodic Heavy Metal from Dallas, Texas, United States
The band Týr was formed in January 1998 by Faroe Islanders living in Copenhagen (at the time). Týr had their Faroese breakthrough in April 2001 when they participated in the bi-annual 'Prix Føroyar' contest. The live version of the song "Ormurin Langi" as performed at the contest was featured on the "Prix Føroyar 2001" compilation CD. The song became the greatest Faroese hit ever in the Faroes. Early 2002, the same song hit bigtime in Iceland and paved the way for Týr's popularity there.
Týr is the Germanic God of courage, strength, justice, victory, defense, and battle. He sacrifices his hand to Fenris in order to bind him. Týr will perish at Ragnarok when he fights the wolf-hound, Garm, who in turn perishes at Týr's hand.
The god Týr was originally known as Tiwaz. The T-rune, which is named after him, symbolizes fighting for truth and one's beliefs, as well as standing for dedication and valour in combat.
Terji Skibenæs filled in as a guitarist for Eluveitie on the US leg of the Paganfest 2008 tour while Eluveitie's drummer Merlin Sutter temporarily replaced Kári Streymoy (who was struggling with a back-injury at the time) on the US leg of Paganfest. Amon Djurhuus (Heljareyga), who's a student of Kári, played with Týr on the EU leg of Paganfest.
Not to be confused with:
Tyr (ES) - Heavy Metal from Mijas, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Tyr (FI) - Black Metal from Asikkala/Oulu, Finland
Tyr (US) - Melodic Heavy Metal from Dallas, Texas, United States
Discography:
Týr - Demo [demo] - 2000
Týr - How Far To Asgaard [full-length] - 2002
Týr - Ólavur Riddararós [single] - 2002
Týr - Eric the Red [full-length] - 2003
Týr - Ragnarok [full-length] - 2006
Týr - Land [full-length] - 2008
Týr & Alestorm & Heidevolk - Black Sails Over Europe [split] - 2009
Týr - By the Light of the Northern Star [full-length] - 2009
Týr - The Lay Of Thrym [full-length] - 2011
Týr - Valkyrja [full-length] - 2013
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Official site:
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