Tyr (often styled Týr) is a Faroese metal band formed in 1998, known for blending viking, folk and progressive elements and for using both English and Faroese in their lyrics. Noted albums include Eric The Red and Ragnarok.

Formed in 1998 in the Faroe Islands. Lead vocalist and guitarist Heri Joensen is publicly associated with the band. The group is known for English and Faroese lyrics, melodic/epic songwriting and incorporation of traditional themes.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Tyr's strengths: melodic, epic viking/folk metal with clean vocals and use of Faroese language. Early albums like Ragnarok and Eric The Red are especially praised. Some later releases are critiqued for shifting toward predictable power/epic stylings. Overall regarded as technically proficient and culturally rooted.

For:Fans of viking/folk metal, listeners of melodic and progressive-influenced heavy metal, and those interested in Nordic-language lyrics.

 Raise your hand if you can name a famous band from the Faroe Islands. I don't see many hands raised... Okay, I'll give you a name then, and those who haven't heard it yet should take note.

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 The Nordic grandchildren of Manowar? It makes me a little squeamish to think about it, yet Tyr seems to have taken this path.

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 Their journey began in 1998: after various demos and some hard work, they managed to release the first full length of their career in 2002, entitled "How far to Asgard."

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