Týr - Eric the Red (2003)
Týr (Fro) - Eric the Red (2003)
Progressive/Folk Metal | Mp3 256 Kbps | 121 MB | Faroe Islands
Progressive/Folk Metal | Mp3 256 Kbps | 121 MB | Faroe Islands
TYR, who hail from the Faroe Islands, have recently signed with Napalm Records, who have re-released the band's 2003 release Eric the Red. Combining classy old school styles with Viking metal, Eric the Red is half sung in English, the other in their native tongue Faroese (a derivative of Old Norse), and contains plenty of catchy melodies, epic guitar hooks, huge choirs, and rock solid rhythms. There's a strong folk feel to many of the songs, although it's more a feel and not in the form of instrumentation. This is metal all the way folks, but extremely melodic, with plenty of blazing guitar solos and sing along choruses. Many of the songs are in the 5-7 minute length, which gives ample time for instrumental fireworks, atmospheric and symphonic passages, and pure headbanging fun. Songs like "The Edge", "Stýrisvølurin", and the title track sizzle with a "raise your pint and sing along" attitude, regardless of the language the tune is sung in.
Lineup :
Heri Joensen - Vocals/Guitars
Terji Skibenæs - Guitars
Gunnar H. Thomsen - Bass
Kári Streymoy - Drums
Tracklist :
1. The Edge
2. Regin Smiður
3. Dreams
4. The Wild Rover
5. Stýrisvølurin
6. Ólavur Riddararós
7. Rainbow Warrior
8. Ramund Hin Unge
9. Alive
10. Eric the Red
11. God of War
12. Hail to the Hammer