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Týr
12+ albums
folk metalviking metalProgressive metalpagan metalmetal
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Týr is a folk metal band from the Faroe Islands. The band has been described as one of the islands’ two most successful metal bands. Their lyrical themes are primarily based on Viking lore, mythology, and history, and they take their name from Týr, the god of war in Norse religion. Before forming Týr, Heri Joensen and Gunnar H. Thomsen formed their first band, Cruiser, at the age of 17. Kári Streymoy also played with them for a short period. The group later changed its name to Wolfgang. Neither Cruiser nor Wolfgang released any albums, although Wolfgang remained active and recorded a number of songs that, according to Joensen, were close to being ready for release. Týr was formed in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1998. Joensen met his former bandmate Kári Streymoy at a party in Copenhagen and suggested they should play music together. Streymoy initially declined but later agreed. They were soon joined by bassist Gunnar H. Thomsen, forming a trio. In 2001, guitarist Terji Skibenæs joined the band. The band signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records in early 2006 while also being associated with the Faroese label Tutl. In 2012, they signed a three-album deal with Metal Blade Records. Týr’s music is influenced by Norse mythology, Faroese traditional music known as kvæði, and various forms of heavy metal. The band’s frontman, Heri Joensen, has stated that their musical aim is to reduce the separation between different metal subgenres, including power, doom, black, progressive, gothi
