Band
Týr
Týr is a folk metal band from Faroe Islands, active 1998 to present. 9 releases and 11 musicians in the catalog.
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Facts
- Genre
- Folk Metal
- Origin
- Copenhagen, Faroe Islands
- Formed
- 1998
- Releases
- 9
Biography
Týr is a folk metal band from the Faroe Islands. They have been characterised as one of "the islands' two most successful metal bands". Their subject matter revolves almost entirely around Viking lore, mythology, and history, taking their name from Týr, the god of war in Norse religion.
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Genres
Current line-up
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Hans Hammer | Guitar | 2021 to present |
| Heri Joensen | Lead vocals, Guitar | 1998 to present |
| Tadeusz Rieckmann | Drums (drum set) | 2016 to present |
| Gunnar H. Thomsen | Background vocals, Bass guitar | 1998 to present |
Former members
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Allan Streymoy | Lead vocals | 2002 to 2002 |
| Attila Vörös | Guitar | 2018 to 2020 |
| Jón Joensen | Background vocals, Guitar | 1998 to 2000 |
| Kári Streymoy | Drums (drum set) | 1998 to 2013 |
| Ottó Arnarson | Guitar | 2004 to 2004 |
| Pól Arni Holm | 1998 to 2002 | |
| Terji Skibenæs | Background vocals, Guitar | 2001 to 2018 |
Albums
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