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Týr - To Release Live Album

Folk metal formation Týr will release new live album/DVD, titled A Night At The Nordic House, on March 18 2022 via Metal Blade Records. The band deliver a stunning show performed live with the Symphony Orchestra of the Faroe Islands. This special event was recorded at The Nordic House in Tórshavn, the Faroes on February 8th, 2020. This album will be available on Metal Blade Records on 2 LP (gatefold, with insert, poster, digital download), a 2 CD/DVD digi-book set with 12-page booklet, and everywhere digital music is sold.

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Posted: 30.01.2022 by Bad English | Comments (1)


Týr - Recording New Album

Experienced folk metal formation Týr shared a photo, which indicates that the song arrangements and recording process for their new studio album are in full swing. Stay tuned for more info and details.

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Posted: 24.04.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Týr - European Tour With Arkona And Dalriada Confirmed

'Heathen Heroes European Tour', with folk metal masters Týr and Arkona in the lead roles, has been officially confirmed. Main support will come from Dalriada and on select dates from Varmia and Varang Nord. All booked dates are listed below.

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Posted: 23.03.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Týr - Announce Headlining North American Tour

Folk metal powerhouse Týr have unveiled a string of headlining shows in North America. Dubbed 'Valor & Folklore North American Tour', it consists of 22 dates (all booked in April). Alongside on the road, Týr will have a strong support in Heidevolk, Trollfest and Metsatöll.

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Posted: 25.02.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


Arkona - To Tour Australia With Týr In May

Two folk metal formations, Arkona and Týr, will team up this May to tour over Australia. 5 shows have been booked and you can check out all confirmed venues and dates via flyer below.

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Posted: 14.02.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Týr - Part Ways With Guitarist Attila Vörös

Folk metal masters Týr have confirmed that they have parted ways with guitarist Attila Vörös, who joined the band in 2018. You can read full statements from both sides down under.

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Posted: 21.01.2020 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Týr - Premiere Another Music Video

Týr are excited to share some more tunes prior the official new album release. The band premiere another new video clip, this time for the track "Ragnars Kvæði". New full length record Hel will be out tomorrow, on March 8th, via Metal Blade Records.

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Posted: 07.03.2019 by Bad English | Comments (1)


Týr - Launch New Video, Tour Announced

Týr will put out their forthcoming album Hel on March 8th through Metal Blade Records. The band now launched the new official music video for the track "Sunset Shore", available for streaming below. Additonally, Týr confirmed a string of headlining tour dates across Europe this coming April.

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Posted: 09.02.2019 by Bad English | Comments (3)


Týr - Upcoming Album Detailed, First Single Released

On March 8th, the Faroe Islands' Týr will release their eighth full-length, Hel, via Metal Blade Records. Hel will be the first album after six years, following 2013' Valkyrja release. The band also unveiled full tracklist as well as the cover artwork. And that's not all. For a preview of the album, the first single, "Fire and Flame", has been released and is available for streaming as lyric video.

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Posted: 11.01.2019 by Abattoir | Comments (2)


Týr - Guitarist Terji Skibenæs Leaves The Band

In rather shocking news that came in from the Faroese Týr camp, it seems that the long-time guitarist Terji Skibenæs decided to leave the band to pursue other musical interests. According to a Facebook post by Terji, there was no drama between him and the remaining members of Týr and he explained the reason of his departure as not having fun playing this type of music anymore. Skibenæs' last concert with the band will be Sabaton Open Air Festival, to be held in Falun, Sweden. Attila Vörös from Hungary will be take Terji's place.

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Posted: 03.08.2018 by Kais | Comments (6)


Týr - To Tour With Orphaned Land, New Album In 2018

This May, Týr will headline a North American tour with Orphaned Land, Ghost Ship Octavius, and Aeternam. See below for all confirmed dates, with more to be added soon. The other good news is that the band is releasing a new album this year! The folk metal group is currently finishing work on their eighth studio album, due out fall 2018 via Metal Blade Records. This upcoming record will be the follow-up to the band's critically claimed full-length, Valkyrja, which was released in 2013.

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Posted: 26.03.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Týr - Heri Joensen Responds To Boycott Campaign Over Whale Controversy

Faroe Islands folk metallers Týr are facing some backlash due to frontman Heri Joensen's participation in whaling. In fact, some venues have given in to the pressure to boycott the band on their upcoming European tour with Sirenia set to start in November. The controversy started when he posted on Facebook a picture of himself cutting up a whale.

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Posted: 03.10.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (20)


Týr - Drummer Leaves Band

Faroese Vikings Týr have lost their drummer Amon Djurhuus Ellingsgaard who served them as a fill-in drummer back in 2008, and became a permanent member in 2013. For the time being, Amon will continue to be a member of Heljareyga, the brainchild of Týr's vocalist and guitarist Heri Joensen.

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Posted: 14.02.2016 by Kais | Comments (4)


Týr - Working On A New Album

The Faroese folk metal outfit Týr just got the all clear to start recording their eighth full-length installment. You'll do well to remember that their last album, Valkyrja, was released only a couple of years ago, in 2013. Týr's guitarist and vocalist Heri Joensen has shared the news on his personal Facebook page.

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Posted: 12.10.2015 by Kais | Comments (10)


Týr - New Video Released

Faroese metallers Týr have just released the second video in support of their latest album Valkyrja. The song chosen is "The Lay Of Our Love", featuring Leaves' Eyes' Liv Kristine. You can watch the video below, while here you can enjoy the previously released video for the track "Blood Of Heroes".

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Posted: 30.01.2014 by R Lewis | Comments (5)