Boi I'm sure the Alestorm fanbase will explode (and I love them too), but Tyr is amazing. One of the bands that made me falling in love with metal. Wonderful melodies and a magnificent skill in doing "slow" songs and transporting old ballads to new life.
Try Sinklars Visa from them. I like more their stuff with obvious folk influences and actual medieval ballads, some possibly from viking age with actual words and melodies such as Regin Smidur or similar. The band itself plays some sort of prog, doom heavy metal with slight power metal influences. The singer is actually a professor a scientists who concerns himself with preservation of Faroese culture, language and songs. Very informative and intelligent guy.
I have to root for my cousins in Týr in this one. They did have a surprise radio hit in Iceland awhile ago with their version of a classic Faroese folks song called Ormurin Langi. The version is not that metal sounding but it was super popular in Iceland about 10 years ago.
Everyone says their recent stuff is the best. But my favorite songs come mostly from the First Album "How Far to Asgaard". I loved the mixing of Norse myth with an atheistic Philosophy. Also the song Eric the Red and the bonus track from their Ragnarok album titled "Valhalla" They all seem to use Norse myth and lore to express atheistic perspectives on life or anti religious philosophies.
How Far to Asgaard is an album I wish I loved more but the bad production (no fault of the guys in Týr) pulls it down so much. My favourite CD depending on the day is either "Eric the Red" or "Ragnarok".
While this is a great song, I think their more recent stuff is a lot more interesting musically. They have two videos off their most recent (2019) album, Hel, that are really good and I would recommend you check them out. Sunset Shore - ruclips.net/video/3oAt3mBEKRk/видео.html Ragnars Kvæði - ruclips.net/video/Us-NTwC3vOM/видео.html (this is an old Faeroese ballad they used as a basis and inspiration for the song, the first verse is sung in Faroese) I don't know if it's just Forese in particular or what but the band pronounces it something like "Twir", if you check out any of the recent short videos on their channel you can hear their pronunciation for yourself. ruclips.net/channel/UCjJx8SH8sfh7ruD1495kAHg As far as some of the more controversial stuff its covered on their wikipedia page.
The ý is pronounced like the uy in Spanish muy. So it's t-uy-r. Not a sound combination usually found in English but it should be easy enough to get used to :)
If you wanted to do South America too, try Colombian band Gauhaihoque who were described as Epic Dreaming Folk Metal. Think pre Hispanic themes, woodwinds and such
Yes I am. Alea from saltatio mortis has commented on a few of my videos, mats from brothers of metal and a few more. Plus I ha e interviewed brittney slayes from UTA and Melissa Bonny so yea, its not too far fetched
Boi I'm sure the Alestorm fanbase will explode (and I love them too), but Tyr is amazing. One of the bands that made me falling in love with metal. Wonderful melodies and a magnificent skill in doing "slow" songs and transporting old ballads to new life.
Try Sinklars Visa from them. I like more their stuff with obvious folk influences and actual medieval ballads, some possibly from viking age with actual words and melodies such as Regin Smidur or similar. The band itself plays some sort of prog, doom heavy metal with slight power metal influences. The singer is actually a professor a scientists who concerns himself with preservation of Faroese culture, language and songs. Very informative and intelligent guy.
Tyr opened for Demons and Wizards when I saw them. Was an amazing band from start to finish.
TYR- Sinklars Visa,The Edge,Shadow of the Swastika,Into the Storm. Any Song inspiring Heathen Pride. And our Ancient Religion, Must be Listened to
Love both this and Alestorm. Love the Faroese songs, but also love the earlier tracks like Hail to the Hammer.I
I have to root for my cousins in Týr in this one. They did have a surprise radio hit in Iceland awhile ago with their version of a classic Faroese folks song called Ormurin Langi. The version is not that metal sounding but it was super popular in Iceland about 10 years ago.
Everyone says their recent stuff is the best. But my favorite songs come mostly from the First Album "How Far to Asgaard". I loved the mixing of Norse myth with an atheistic Philosophy. Also the song Eric the Red and the bonus track from their Ragnarok album titled "Valhalla"
They all seem to use Norse myth and lore to express atheistic perspectives on life or anti religious philosophies.
How Far to Asgaard is an album I wish I loved more but the bad production (no fault of the guys in Týr) pulls it down so much. My favourite CD depending on the day is either "Eric the Red" or "Ragnarok".
I’m biased. They’re my favorite band. Seen them 13 times. Met them a bunch and regularly communicate with them. Nice guys
Whilst i love Alestorm and have travelled 8 hours to see them twice, this song beats Tortuga
While this is a great song, I think their more recent stuff is a lot more interesting musically. They have two videos off their most recent (2019) album, Hel, that are really good and I would recommend you check them out.
Sunset Shore - ruclips.net/video/3oAt3mBEKRk/видео.html
Ragnars Kvæði - ruclips.net/video/Us-NTwC3vOM/видео.html (this is an old Faeroese ballad they used as a basis and inspiration for the song, the first verse is sung in Faroese)
I don't know if it's just Forese in particular or what but the band pronounces it something like "Twir", if you check out any of the recent short videos on their channel you can hear their pronunciation for yourself. ruclips.net/channel/UCjJx8SH8sfh7ruD1495kAHg
As far as some of the more controversial stuff its covered on their wikipedia page.
Cool. Looks like they're winning so ill have to check out one of your recommendations for the next round
The ý is pronounced like the uy in Spanish muy. So it's t-uy-r. Not a sound combination usually found in English but it should be easy enough to get used to :)
If you wanted to do South America too, try Colombian band Gauhaihoque who were described as Epic Dreaming Folk Metal. Think pre Hispanic themes, woodwinds and such
Interesting 🧐
It's pronounced more like Tyoor and they're amazing!
im soory but aru u srsly asking a band to comment on ur video/share it on their social media ? ist just a reaction lmao
Yes I am. Alea from saltatio mortis has commented on a few of my videos, mats from brothers of metal and a few more. Plus I ha e interviewed brittney slayes from UTA and Melissa Bonny so yea, its not too far fetched
The saddest thing is that in the mythos fenrir actually got along best with Tyr.